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Some Highlights
- When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses.
- From saving for your down payment to getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ll want to make sure you keep your financial plan on track from the beginning.
- Let’s connect today to make sure you have an introduction to a trusted lender and the best possible real estate guidance as you begin your homebuying process.
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a source of income. However, we need to give it some context. Greg Ip, Chief Economics Commentator at […]
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to the experts, in many cases, […]
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on hold and wait for the lowest rates imaginable. However, the […]
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many of us to think about our own dreams, goals, beliefs, and aspirations. For many Americans, one […]
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Some Highlights
- There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table.
- Along the way, be sure to discuss any changes in income, assets, or credit with your lender, so you don’t unintentionally jeopardize your application.
- The best plan is to fully disclose your intentions with your lender before you do anything financial in nature.
The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued momentum, with average rates hovering at historic all-time lows. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyer demand across the country is […]
At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making their monthly mortgage payments. Today, almost three million households are actively in a forbearance plan. Though 29.4% of those in forbearance have continued to stay […]
Testimonials
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I have been provided excellent service by Roe Sommer to make it through. In spite of the first home buyer, I
have been feeling in a seat of a luxury sedan in the journey of home buying. The road is shorter when two
people walk it. She was not just a realtor but became a wonderful friend giving me a hand in the journey. She
always showed very swift reply to my concern about sales contract and closing. Although there was
unexpected issues in the process of my loan approval, I was not getting nervous a lot. She often reached out
to the lender to check how it is going in the process and let us know the situation. She did a great job to make
us comfortable in this new experience. We only took a tour for 4 houses in 3 days. Roe exactly understood
which house we wanted and arranged appointments at our convenience. She helped us make an offer with
her local knowledge of area, communities and properties. She gave us great advice in negotiating the price
and terms of the purchase. Indeed, we purchased our new home with $9,000 lower price. We never
anticipate this will happen because we were thinking of accepting the sales price not to lose this awesome
condo. Frankly to say, it was not easy for us to understand each steps in the home buying process. She was
always ahead of us and guided to make us choose the right one with a full understanding. We are very
thankful of what Roe has done for us. I will definitely contact Deb McLoughlin & Roe Sommer Team, LLC for
our second home in the future. Also, I would like to strongly recommend you for your next home.
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- J. Park
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Roe and her team helped us find a rental, and then a year and half later our forever home! She was patient
and checked in regularly when we were in between the two processes, and was ready to jump when we
were! She was alway professional, prompt, and gave us tons of great advice. Her and Deb are a 5 star team
and we are so lucky we found our dream home because of them!
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- Rebecca & Justin
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Rosemarie Sommer is a wonderful real estate agent who cares about her clients to no end. Her professionalism and work ethic is outstanding. I recommend to everyone who is looking for a house. Rosemarie Sommer is an ace real estate agent that you can trust. Roe know real estate.
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- Jay & Yvette Y.
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Roe cared about making sure the house presented well. Again,
she was very thorough in helping me through a complicated
process. Her honest approach made me comfortable from start
to finish. I would recommend the team to anyone looking for a realtor!
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- R. Guest
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Roe was attentive and helpful throughout and even after the purchase of our home. She was always helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had throughout the process. On top of that, she was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her!
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- Kim D.
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I would recommned Deb and Roe highly since they accomplished getting the house sold well past the end of the normal sales season, and in spite of working with non-motivated sellers who showed no flexibilty on discuss price. Obviously, this did not make their job any easier but they didn't kick us to the curb but kept on actively trying to sell the property. The final result was a sale price that was acceptable and a good working relationship with Deb and Rpe throughout the process.
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- Bill M.
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I would highly recommend Roe Sommer and Deb McLoughlin to anyone looking to sell or buy a new home. They clearly walked us though each step of the process and each page of the contract to insure we were comfortable. Additionally, they offered many helpful tips and recommendation in preparing our home for sale as well as always being available to include immediately responding to new potential homes when they pop'd up. Giving us the first shot at making an offer. I have to say that getting 8 offers 2 days after listing our home was beyond my expectations. If I ever need to look to sell or buy again, I will most certainly choose this excellent team.
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- John. B.
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The bottom line up front is that Deb and Roe are an outstanding team - we were extraordinarily lucky to have them as our agents and we would fully endorse them for any real estate needs.
After meeting with Deb and Roe, they worked together to understand our wants and needs. They worked with us to ensure we arrived at a good decision to build a new home. After signing a contract to build a new house - in which we had to go in with a contingent offer - we knew we had to get to work to list our property and get it sold quickly. This is a stressful situation, but Deb and Roe walked us through the entire process to put us at ease. They brought research material to the table to enable us to make an informed decision on the right price point to list our property. They answered all of our questions, ensured we had a solid understanding, and never pushed us in one direction or another. With the right price point, a great marketing plan, friendly staging advice, open houses, and consistent communication, we were able to receive two offers and close on our property in a timely fashion. With their expert guidance, friendly demeanor, and positive focus, Carrie and I were able to focus on actually enjoying the entire process - not stressing over it.
Carrie and I also want to thank Deb and Roe for helping us overcome an adventurous closing experience. They both came to our closing while the buyers agent did not. Despite several issues (from the buyers perspective) on the home inspection, Deb and Roe were able to tactfully explain the contractual obligations of the buyer and seller, articulate the compromises that Carrie and I made to meet their concerns. Deb and Roe both professionally, but firmly, explained to the buyers that we would not be making any more concessions. The closing date was not the negotiation table - and Deb and Roe diffused this situation in such a fashion that we could press forward and finish the closing process.
They are truly a unique tandem and we cannot imagine going through this process without this team. Thank you so much!
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- Mike P.
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We recently had the pleasure of working with Roe Sommer and Deb McLoughlin when selling our home. We were impressed by their personal approach, professionalism, attention to detail and hard work. They were always available to answer our questions and provide guidance and support. We felt like they had our best interests in mind. Roe and Deb were extremely helpful throughout the entire process, keeping us informed about every aspect all the way up to closing. Their knowledge and experience made the entire sale process less stressful. We received multiple offers above listing price within the first two days. We can’t say enough wonderful things about the McLoughlin & Sommer Team and we highly recommend them if you are in the market for an exceptional Realtor.
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- Amy T.
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Roe was absolutely incredible to work with. My Husband and I were renters, looking for a new rental until we're ready to buy. We're selective, on a tight budget, and we come with a dog -- not an easy combination to work with when renting. Roe must have let us drag her through every Northern Virginia zip code looking for the right place, and she did it all with a smile, a fantastic disposition, and a genuine desire to ensure we found the perfect fit. She was relentless in her search, and kept in near-constant contact with us; we always knew the status of our search and any upcoming opportunities to check out a house. She cared for us as renters better than many Agents I've seen treat buyers -- which is noteworthy, considering it's a commission-based career, and rentals have very little return on the time an agent invests, relative to the return on time invested in a home safe/purchase. She made us feel throughout the process as though we were the most important clients in her portfolio, and I don't doubt she treats everyone with such kindness, courtesy, and grace. We wholeheartedly recommend Roe for any of your real estate needs, and hope to work with her again in the future.
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- Jason & Christine T.
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I cant say enough good things about Roe Sommer but I will try. She has more integrity than any other professional I have met. It doesnt matter how big or small the task at hand is she gives it 150%, pedal to metal all the way. Rapid response and here’s the kicker.....she actually listens to you as opposed to pushing another agenda. I would never use anyone else for my real estate transactions!
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- Susan B.
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This was my first time selling a house. Deb McLoughlin & Roe Sommer Team were excellent through the whole process. They always maintained a professional manner and were clearly determined to help my husband and I get the most value for our townhouse. Roe made sure we understood all of the paperwork we were signing, going through it with both of us. She gave us a timeline of the sale and came through even when we had to slip the dates a little. Both Deb and Roe provided excellent advice on staging our house. They were both present at the open house. The Deb McLoughlin & Roe Sommer Team are excellent! They love what they do and are very knowledgeable about the neighborhood. We received 8 offers on our house and sold for more than we expected! I highly recommend them for selling your house.
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- Cathy B.
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My husband and I were immediately struck by the warmth, grace and professionalism of Roe and Deb in their interactions with us. We had several other interviews with other realtors and no one else was as friendly and approachable. We felt our needs were heard immediately.
Roe and Deb did a phenomenal job selling our home. Most of their time was spent in helping us get ready for the sale. Making the home attractive by helping us select the best colors for repainting various rooms, staging for the best look before going live, and assisting in creating a new contemporary look in our kitchen. They both have a wonderful sense of style, design and color which helped transform our older somewhat cluttered 1968 cape cod home into a stylish home that garnered more offers than we ever expected and our home sold in less than a week!!
They are always willing to go the extra mile to find the answer to a question or research information without any hesitation, and always with a smile. They are the BEST! I would and will recommend them to anyone looking for a home. They have listened to us in the best and worst of moods as is the case in selling a home. We thank them for their patience, sensitivity and caring in all their hard work on our behalf!
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- Mark & Susan H.
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We had a great experience working with Deb and Roe. I couldn’t believe how responsive they were to all of our requests and questions. They were vey helpful in explaining to entire process and I was really happy with the results. Thank you so much for everything.
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- Servet C.
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I want to thank you for all your assistance in finding me a new home. You were such a pleasure to work with and a true professional! I didn't consider you just a realtor, but also a partner in my search who looked out for my best interest along the way. In short, you are a model for real estate professionalism! Roe, you are like-able, a friendly person and easy to work with. Thank you again for your guidance and I would highly recommend you to anyone who may need your services!
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- Trisann C.
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Roe thanks for making my Moms big move from NJ to Lansdowne Woods so easy! Your attention to detail and organization skills are appreciated!
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- Jen L.
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