Buying and Selling a Home

• Brincefield’s Guide to Buying a Home: The 21 biggest mistakes people make when buying a home
  • Brincefield’s Guide: Preface / Disclaimer
  • Brincefield’s Guide: An Overview
  • Purchase Contract for a Home: Excerpt from Brincefield’s Guide.
• “Contracts for the Purchase of New Homes from Builders”: Material developed by Beau Brincefield as part of a seminar presented for the Alexandria Bar Association.
• Printable Settlement Chart   
• To Order Brincefield’s Guide to Buying a Home
• Forms of Ownership: “Property Ownership Comes in Several Forms” This Washington Times article points to various ways for new homeowners to legally hold title to their property.
• “Paying for Expert Advice Can Mean Savings Later” — Washington Post article discussing the importance of consulting with experts and getting a clear understanding of the sales contract before signing.
• Purchasing Your Home: This pamphlet contains advice to homebuyers. It was written and edited primarily by Mr. Brincefield and is published and distributed by the Virginia State Bar.
• “Tips for Buyers of New Homes” Washington Post article quoting Mr. Brincefield.
• The Calm Before the Storm: “When Unmarried Couples Purchase a Home Together”
• Don’t Ignore Fine Print: “Ignoring Fine Print Can Lead to A Fine Mess” Washington Times article examining home buying contacts.
• “Sellers’ Market Shows No Sympathy to Buyers” Washington Times article warns of risks associated with a fast-selling market for homes.
• “Risks and Rewards of Do-It-Yourself Selling” Washington Times article containing warnings for homeowners/sellers who wish to sell their own homes.
• “In a Hot Condo Market, Cool Heads Prevail” A Washington Post article offering practical advice when purchasing a condominium.
• “Condo Resale Disclosures”