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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When you buy a new home in the Washington DC area, one of the next steps you take will be protecting it with homeowner’s insurance. However, this can be a major source of stress for first-time buyers who have never navigated the process before. But don’t worry! As your local real estate experts in Metro […]
House-hunting can be a lot of fun for new buyers in Metro DC, but your judgement can also quickly get away from you. It is easy to focus more on features of the home rather than costs like upkeep and utilities and buyer’s remorse can set in after you’ve signed on the dotted line. But […]
When you’ve found your dream home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Northern Virginia, or the surrounding areas, you are willing to do what it takes to make sure it becomes yours. The last thing you want is to be outbid (or in some cases, underbid) by another buyer who turns out to have all […]
You’ve found your dream home in Metro DC, you’ve estimated your mortgage, and now it’s time to go to the closing table. There is one more set of costs to consider before the deal is said and done, but as many local buyers wonder this same question, The Estridge Group is here to answer— Who […]
If you are a current Metro DC homeowner or renter, now may be the time to consider if your living space is suitable for both your immediate and future needs. Given the high number of buyers in today’s market and rapidly rising home prices, local buyers should act sooner rather than later when it comes […]
