As you can tell by lower inventory levels, many Metro DC homeowners are staying put this year and instead of moving, are now planning more home projects. The average for home renovation projects is estimated at $4,100 and include popular areas of the home like the kitchen and bathroom, improving landscaping, installing new flooring, adding […]
Being a Metro DC homeowner does have its perks— from additional storage that renters just don’t have to the tax benefits associated with your home. However, many residents in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia are not aware of certain deductions available to them and as a result, skip them entirely. If you […]
Even if you’ve already made your Metro DC homebuyer wish list—detailing everything you want in a property from number of bedrooms to outdoor space—you may not have considered the age of the home itself. Should you choose a new construction home that includes the items on your wish list? Or should you go with an […]
With more Metro DC homeowners gaining significant equity—Contact The Estridge Group to find out your home value in today’s market—we may soon see an influx of competition for home sellers. These Washington DC area homeowners could be thinking of selling and if you’re on the same track, your Northern Virginia home will need to stand […]
Thanksgiving is nearly here and residents in the Metro DC area may be preparing to host the holiday in their home. Perhaps you’ve already started to check those holiday hosting tasks off of your to-do list this week. For instance, you’ve cleaned each room from top to bottom, you’ve purchased (and thawed!) your turkey, but […]
When buying your first home in Metro DC, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of house hunting and dreaming of what memories you’ll make there. However, as fun as it is to begin the process of buying a home in the Washington DC area, it’s also important to be realistic about what […]
It is not uncommon for first-time homebuyers, or even seasoned Metro DC buyers, to become frustrated in their home search. Perhaps you’re having a hard time finding exactly what you want in a property or are finding that you’re missing out on properties that hit the market and are quickly sold. What is a buyer […]
When the busy summer months are over, many Metro DC homeowners are left wondering if they can still sell their properties before the end of the year. While it may seem like the market slows down, the short answer is yes! Buyers today are constantly searching for properties on their smartphones, computers, and even have […]
The temperatures are dropping here in Metro DC and we all know where we’re headed— yes, the cold season is nearly here! Winter brings many great things to the Washington DC area, but an ideal moving scenario is not one of them. And while you can indeed buy a home during the winter season, it’s […]
Homebuyers today in the Washington DC area are faced with the age-old question in real estate, “To buy or to rent?” As you look closer at the costs of renting, you will quickly notice that the prospect of buying a home is much more lucrative, especially when it comes to long-term wealth. Homeownership offers a […]
