If you’ve been keeping an eye on home values around Metro DC, you’ll know— American homeowners are now a whole lot richer. According to internet realtor Zillow, US housing gained $2.5 trillion in value last year, which makes that gain the biggest since 2005. There’s not doubt about it, the housing market is BOOMING! In […]
If you’re on the fence about buying a home in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, or the surrounding communities, you might be surprised to know that what’s been holding you back is a complete myth! There are dozens of myths flying around the Metro DC real estate market surrounding everything from necessary credit scores to […]
Buying a home is undoubtedly one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. It’s important to thoroughly research ahead of time, especially as you begin the mortgage process and working with lenders in the Washington DC area. However, finding a lender you trust can be a process in itself, not to mention remembering to […]
We’re just days away from the new year and we’re all glad to put 2020 behind us! There will be much to look forward to in the coming months, and we are excited to report one of them is the real estate market! As your local real estate experts in Metro DC, we are including […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As it’s nearly winter in the DC Metro, and we’re all staying indoors much more, you might find yourself watching a few real estate reality TV shows to pass the time— we’ve all seen a few by now! As these shows grow in popularity, it’s important to keep in mind that while they may be […]
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 […]
It may seem hard to believe, but bidding wars are back! Competition has increased in Metro DC real estate even amidst the current economic and global health situation. More and more homebuyers continue to flood the real estate market, and prices continue to rise, thus contributing to more competition with offers. According to the NAHB’s […]
