Whether you intend to be in your next home in Metro DC for two years or twelve years, it is always important to determine resale value. After all, your home is an investment and you wouldn’t want to invest in a property that you would have a hard time selling when the time comes to […]
With the weather beginning to warm up and the official start of spring nearly here, many homeowners in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia are looking for ways to improve their property. But if you’re one of those making a home to-do list this spring, it’s important to consider the projects that will […]
There are many features that can be easily changed in homes in Metro DC— paint colors, flooring and fixtures, to name a few. However, there are also a set of home features that can be more costly than you think and should be reason enough to keep moving with your home search. Below are three […]
Once you have found your dream home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or Northern Virginia, the next step is to put down a sum of money to show your commitment to making the purchase. This amount is called your earnest money deposit and if not done correctly, could end up costing you thousands of […]
Demand for homes in the Washington Metro area rose in January following two months of seasonal declines in year-end buyer activity. The Bright MLS | T3 Home Demand Index rose slightly more than 23 percent in January to 85, reflecting a Slow pace of home demand. The Index was in the Limited range in December. […]
Real estate has just been voted the best investment for the eighth year in a row— better than stocks, gold, and savings! But that’s not all real estate can hold its own against by comparison. Real estate is also a time-honored inflation hedge. In fact, for the last decade, home price appreciation has beat inflation […]
As a Metro DC homeowner, you’ve probably heard dozens of real estate myths bouncing around from family and friends— running the gamut from when to sell your home to how much buyers are willing to pay. However, it’s important to note that these should be taken with a grain of salt—unless they come from a […]
Excitement runs high when you have an accepted offer on your Metro DC home, but what comes next could bring you down if not properly prepared for— the home inspection. The inspection is a contingency often written into most offers, meaning the buyer could walk away if the results are less than ideal. Below are […]
As we get closer toward spring (it does come back around eventually!), dozens of Metro DC residents begin to contemplate buying a new home. In fact, spring is the time of year when the real estate market starts to really heat up and buyers descend upon local homes for sale! However, if you’re a first-time […]
It may not feel like it just yet, but spring will be here before we know it! And while home buyers are indeed scouring the market for the perfect home year-round these days, traffic tends to pick up significantly in the spring months. What does that mean for you as a home seller in Washington […]
