With the arrival of May, it’s time for Bethesda and Chevy Chase homeowners to focus on seasonal tasks that will keep their homes in top shape. Below, we’ve rounded up four important tasks to prioritize this month to ensure the functionality, safety, and overall maintenance of your Maryland home. Check and Service Your Air Conditioning […]
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DC Metro Area Market Overview
Home Demand Map Demand for homes across the Washington Metro area varied widely in March. Buyer interest was High in Arlington County and Moderate in Alexandria City but Limited in Frederick County and Slow or Steady in the rest of the metro area. Demand was Steady in Southern Maryland and Slow in the Maryland-West Virginia […]
The Best DC Metro Home Seller Practices to Follow in 2023
How to Make Your Bethesda Home More Energy Efficient This Spring
With inflation raising the costs of goods and services, you may be looking for ways to bring down expenses around your Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia home. One of those ways is introducing energy efficient upgrades and changes to lower your energy costs and make smarter choices for the environment. There are many simple […]
5 Things That Can Bring Down Your Maryland, Virginia, and DC Home Value
Selling your home in the DC Metro is a major decision with many moving parts. From preparing the property for sale to choosing the listing price to accepting the best offer and finally, reaching the closing table— it is essential to work with your real estate agent to ensure you stay on top of it […]
5 Ways to Protect Your Maryland Home While You’re on Vacation
With spring break (and summer soon after!) coming up in Metro DC, you likely have a few vacation plans in the works. Whether you’re headed to a tropical beach destination or venturing out on a staycation right here in the Washington DC area, you will need to protect your home while you’re away. And that […]
Ready for Tax Season? Here are a Few Housing-Related Tax Tips to Consider
Tax season is upon us and this year, the filing deadline is April 18. The deadline was pushedback since April 15 falls on a Saturday this year and Emancipation Day will be observed onMonday, April 17. As you prepare your 2022 taxes, here are a few housing-related items tokeep in mind. Home interest deductions. Mortgages […]
How to Get Ahead of the Spring Real Estate Market in Metro DC
While you may still be in full winter mode, the spring real estate market will be here before we know it in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, and the surrounding areas. Soon a wave of potential buyers will take to searching for their perfect property as the weather starts to turn around. Not only do […]
Metro DC New Construction Home Costs After the Closing
As a buyer in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and and Northern Virginia, it is essential to consider all costs association with your new home. Everything from maintenance to renovation, repairs and closing costs should be factored in to ensure that you do not have any surprises or worries down the road. But if you’re […]
What You Should Know About New Construction Homes in DC and Maryland
Homebuyers in today’s real estate market may have fewer properties to choose from than they have in the past, but they do have two important choices— existing home or new construction. Existing, as you may have guessed, are lived-in homes while new construction offers the option to be the first owner, occupant and at times, […]