How-To: Pick the Right Lender For many borrowers, the challenge is not merely finding a lender. It’s sorting through the confusion of banks, brokers, online lenders, and more to find the right lender. With so many options, it can be confusing and challenging to find the best deal, or a company that you trust. Below are a […]
In order to draw in the home buyers, it’s incredibly important to make your DC Metro home exceptional. Every home seller wants potential buyers to remember what their home has to offer. Although this requires some effort to stage your home, you may want to consider adding technology into the mix. Most home buyers will […]
With temperatures rising, we have a few tips to help you cool down your Washington, DC area home. Find out how to save money on cooling and get ideas for summer decorations. Read on to see how to get the best from your home! Make Your DC Home Colorful and Clutter-Free Having lots of clutter around […]
For this week’s neighborhood spotlight, we’ve decided to move out of Montgomery County communities and focus instead on one of the neighborhoods in Washington, DC. Located in southeastern DC, Capitol Hill isn’t far from the Anacostia River and I-395. Residents are approximately two miles away from the US Capitol Building, the Smithsonian Institution and the […]
As the Metro DC real estate market heats up, DC homeowners are becoming interested in buying vacation homes while prices are still reasonable and mortgage rates are low. The idea of owning a private retreat near the coast, or having a warm-climate getaway for the winter months certainly holds appeal! Vacation Home Financing Strategies Of […]
The results are in! U.S. News & World Report has completed their annual assessment of 21,035 public high schools in the United States. Their analysis includes each school’s ratio of students to teachers, participation in Advanced Placement courses, and student test scores in Algebra and English. Top schools are awarded gold, silver or bronze medals. […]
It’s that time of year again for homeowners in Chevy Chase, Bethesda and DC! Regularly maintaining your home prevents headaches down the road. Even small details, once neglected, can add up to a big expense! Here are a few areas that are important to the preservation and value of your Metro DC home. Defend Your DC Home Against Moisture Check […]
The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District always has something new for you to explore! Here is a sample of the upcoming exhibits and events featured in the month of April! Gallery B, Downtown Bethesda Fair Focus Exhibit Collection: April 3-27 Gallery hours: Wed.- Sat., 12-6pm; Sun., 12-5pm Opening Reception: April 12, 6-9pm April’s exhibition features […]
Troublesome neighbors are not only a nuisance, but a drain on your DC metro home value. According to the Appraisal Institute, problematic neighbors can reduce nearby property values by 5 to 10 percent! Identifying and Avoiding Potential Problems in DC Problem neighbors include homeowners with noisy or uncontrolled pets, unkempt yards, bad odors, loud music, […]
Did you know that 13 percent of the U.S. population is aged 65 and older? A century ago, only 4 percent of the population held this age! Advances in medical technology have given Americans longer lives, and the baby boom generation will give America the largest elderly population it has ever seen. As baby boomers turn 65 and over, it is estimated that one in […]
