Resources | Shannon Aslett · Virginia Real Estate
Tools & Guides  ·  Virginia Real Estate

Make smarter
decisions
with the right tools.

Whether you are buying your first home, selling a property, or simply exploring your options, these calculators and guides will give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

Explore the Calculators

Mortgage Calculator

Calculate your estimated monthly payment including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance based on your loan details.

Approx. 1% of home value per year
Approx. $100/mo on average

Enter your loan details and click Calculate to see your results.

Your Estimated Monthly Payment
Total Monthly Payment
Principal & Interest
Property Tax (monthly)
Home Insurance (monthly)
HOA
Loan Amount
Total Interest Paid
Total Cost of Loan

Affordability Calculator

Based on your income, debts, and savings, find out how much home you can comfortably afford using standard lending guidelines.

Do not include current rent
Most lenders use 28–43% of gross monthly income

Enter your financial details to see your estimated home buying range.

Your Estimated Buying Power
Maximum Purchase Price
Comfortable Price Range
Max Monthly Payment
Available After Debts
Estimated Loan Amount
Down Payment
Down Payment %

Seller Net Proceeds

Estimate what you will actually walk away with after agent commissions, closing costs, and your remaining mortgage balance.

Typically 5–6% total, split between buyer and seller agents
Virginia sellers typically pay 1–3% of the sale price

Enter your sale details to see your estimated net proceeds.

Your Estimated Net Proceeds
Estimated Proceeds at Closing
Sale Price
Agent Commission
Closing Costs
Mortgage Payoff
Repairs / Concessions
Other Costs

Rent vs Buy

Compare the true long-term cost of renting against buying over your expected time in the home. Based on total wealth built over that period.

If You Rent
If You Buy
Typically 1–2% of home value per year
1 yr 7 years 20 yrs

Enter your details to compare the true cost of renting versus buying.

Rent vs Buy Comparison
Better Financial Outcome
Total Rent Paid
Total Cost of Buying
Home Value at End
Equity Built
Net Wealth (Renting)
Net Wealth (Buying)

Home Valuation Request

Tell Shannon about your home and she will prepare a personalised Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) — a professional assessment of what your home is likely worth in today's market. No obligation, no automated estimate. A real analysis from a real agent who knows Virginia.

Fill in your property details and Shannon will reach out with a personalised market analysis within 24 hours.

Everything you need to know
before you move.

Buyer's Guide

A step-by-step walkthrough of the entire home buying process in Virginia, from getting pre-approved to collecting your keys.

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage
What to look for at showings
How to structure a competitive offer
The inspection and appraisal process
What happens at closing
Seller's Guide

How to prepare your home for market, price it correctly, attract serious buyers, and negotiate the best possible outcome.

How Shannon prices your home
Preparing and staging for showings
Understanding and evaluating offers
Navigating the contract period
Closing costs for Virginia sellers
Virginia Market Update

What is happening right now in Northern and Central Virginia. Pricing trends, inventory levels, and what it means for buyers and sellers today.

Current median sale prices by area
Days on market trends
Buyer vs seller market conditions
Interest rate environment outlook
Best neighbourhoods to watch

Have questions? Shannon has answers.

These tools give you a strong starting point, but every transaction is unique. When you are ready for a real conversation about your specific situation, Shannon is one call away.

Call 804-586-5058 Search Homes No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation.