Author

Jesse Howe

Homeowner guides from lived experience in Northern Virginia.

I write Howe's Guide from work I have done on my own homes and from lessons I wish someone had explained before we bought, listed, repaired, and maintained them.

My guides are not legal, financial, or contractor advice. They are practical notes from experience, with clear reminders to verify contracts, insurance, inspections, and local requirements with qualified professionals.

Articles by Jesse Howe

GuideThings I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Home in Loudoun County, VirginiaWhat we learned about inspectors, specialists, DIY work, insurance, and closing pressure after buying homes in Virginia.
GuideThings I Wish I Knew Before Selling My Old Home in Loudoun County, VirginiaWhat we learned from listing an older home, going through contracts that did not close, and renting the property instead.
GuideHow to Keep Mice Out of Your Home Without PoisonsA practical guide to sealing gaps, removing food sources, and using deterrents only after the house is harder to enter.
ChecklistBuying a home: before you offer and before you closeA short checklist for touring, offers, inspections, specialists, and due diligence.
ChecklistSelling an old home: a short checklistA short checklist for repairs, staging decisions, disclosures, and offer follow-through.