As a home seller, it’s important to note that hiding flaws from buyers is simply not an option. If your Metro DC home is in need of repair, it’s better to remedy the problem entirely than to hatch a plan for a quick fix that could send buyers running for the door. DC area home […]
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3 Reasons Why Metro DC Homeowners Overprice Their Homes
We recently posted about the real estate market outlook for 2021 and with home prices and sales continuing to rise, it’s no wonder that confidence in selling Metro DC homes is growing. Many Bethesda, DC, and Chevy Chase area residents have begun the process of listing their properties to take advantage of this exciting time […]
3 Reasons Metro DC Real Estate Will Shine in 2021
Rules of Real Estate for Bethesda Home Buyers
2021 will be a busy home buying season for those in Metro DC and with more sellers growing confident in listing their homes given their improved equity situation, it’s important to keep the real estate rules of the road in mind. Below are just a few real estate rules to remember, like using an experienced […]
How to Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Metro DC Home in 2021
With the rising costs of rent in Metro DC, it is no longer a wise financial decision for local residents to choose renting over buying. Not to mention, mortgage rates are still historically low! In fact, they’ve hit record lows more than five times this year! However, if this is your first time buying a […]
Where Will the Metro DC Real Estate Market Go in 2021?
While 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year, Metro DC real estate has turned out as a bright spot. Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, homeownership rates rose to 67.4% in the third quarter, up from 64.8% the same period in 2019. The fundamentals are in place for a continued strong housing market […]
Chevy Chase History: The Snapdragon Pioneer on Jones Mill Road
If you love flowers or just Montgomery County fun facts, you’ll love this bit of Chevy Chase history! Fred B. Winkler, a pioneer of hybrid snapdragons, lived on Jones Mill Road in Chevy Chase. At his family’s greenhouse, the Chevy Chase florist pioneered 21 varieties of hybrid snapdragons. About Fred Winkler The son of Hermine […]
Staging Your Metro DC Home for the Holidays
5 Washington DC Real Estate Reality TV Myths
Why Older Metro DC Homes Might Appeal to More Buyers
For today’s homebuyers in the DC Metro area, there are many choices associated with local real estate. From when to buy or when to sell, which mortgage type is best and which community to move into, from DC to Bethesda to Chevy Chase and beyond, there is also one other important question homebuyers must ask […]