After Wednesday’s first Presidential debate, there will be three more to follow. Below is the schedule, including when the debates will air and where you can watch them. You can even make a fun night of it by heading out to several DC metro area bars and restaurants that will be playing the debates. Presidential […]
The following article was posted on September 26 on PR.com The International MLS (IMLS) has announced today the inclusion of The Estridge Group of Long and Foster in the Washington, DC area as its first Preferred Partner in the United States Real Estate Marketplace. “We are excited to have Melinda Estridge and The Estridge Group […]
Do you ever wonder if the cleaning supplies in your DC area home are safe to use around your family? Lately, more and more eco-friendly cleaning supplies are available in stores, offering products with little to no dangerous chemicals. Check out some of these ideas you can follow to have a clean, “green,” healthy home. […]
Mold can be a serious problem for any home owner. Mold is likely to grow in dark, moist places with poor ventilation It’s important to keep an eye out for certain signs in your DC area home to avoid the potential health problems and expense of mold removal. What Health Problems Are Associated with Mold? […]
It’s hard to believe the 2012 London Games are already over. Although it’ll be another four years before we see the next, four of our local athletes have a lot to be proud of after competing in this year’s Olympics. Bethesda Native Wins Gold Just fifteen years old, Katie Ledecky of Bethesda, MD won the […]
Customer service is an integral part of the real estate business. As a member of the Top 5 Advisory Board, I know the importance of making sure my clients have a smooth experience, whether they are home buyers or home sellers. It’s important my clients get just what they want. Top 5 is an amazing network […]
Before you put your DC area home up for sale, you should know a little about your home’s plumbing system. What Kinds of Plumbing Systems Are There? Several. Plumbing systems include copper, galvanized, rigid plastic, polybutylene and soft plastic. Of course, some systems are likely to have specific problems. Plumbing and Putting Your DC Area […]
A fresh coat of paint can open up an entire room. More importantly it can bring you, the home seller, a good price for your DC area home. Should I Repaint My DC area Home? A home buyer probably won’t like the look of chipped paint, exposed wood or faded surfaces. You definitely don’t want […]
As you begin your home buying search, you’ll soon discover the different types of wiring. The type of wiring in residential homes generally depends on when the home was built, where it was built and if it has been updated. In the older homes, knob and tube type wiring was the norm, replaced later by […]
There are a lot of materials that go into making a home. As you look into buying your DC area home, you should probably know a little about man-made siding. Issues with Man-Made Siding L.P. (Louisiana Pacific) and OSB (Oriented Strand Board) have garnered a lot of negative press lately. However, Stimson Fortestex, Weyerhauser and […]
