When you’ve decided to sell your home in Metro DC, the process begins of preparing the home to appeal to today’s buyers. From staging the property to making any necessary repairs, homeowners have their work cut out for them on the road to a successful home sale. In fact, in the midst of it all, […]
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How COVID-19 Affected the DC Real Estate Market
We all can agree 2020 was a long year with many unimaginable circumstances. We’ve all had to adapt to a “new normal” and that includes the real estate market. In many ways, the real estate market underwent many both predictable and unpredictable changes. It seemed likely that the real estate market would collapse with rising […]
Why DC Metro Lenders Might Reject Your Mortgage Application
When you’ve found your dream home in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, or the surrounding communities, the next step is meeting with your local lender to submit a mortgage application. Pending you’ve already been pre-approved, this next milestone in the home buying process should be smooth sailing, but there are a few factors that can […]
3 Major Metro DC Home Buying Myths of 2021
If you’re on the fence about buying a home in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, or the surrounding communities, you might be surprised to know that what’s been holding you back is a complete myth! There are dozens of myths flying around the Metro DC real estate market surrounding everything from necessary credit scores to […]
DC Homebuyers: Ask Your Lenders These Five Questions
Buying a home is undoubtedly one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. It’s important to thoroughly research ahead of time, especially as you begin the mortgage process and working with lenders in the Washington DC area. However, finding a lender you trust can be a process in itself, not to mention remembering to […]
3 Reasons Why Metro DC Homeowners Overprice Their Homes
We recently posted about the real estate market outlook for 2021 and with home prices and sales continuing to rise, it’s no wonder that confidence in selling Metro DC homes is growing. Many Bethesda, DC, and Chevy Chase area residents have begun the process of listing their properties to take advantage of this exciting time […]
Rules of Real Estate for Bethesda Home Buyers
2021 will be a busy home buying season for those in Metro DC and with more sellers growing confident in listing their homes given their improved equity situation, it’s important to keep the real estate rules of the road in mind. Below are just a few real estate rules to remember, like using an experienced […]
How to Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Metro DC Home in 2021
With the rising costs of rent in Metro DC, it is no longer a wise financial decision for local residents to choose renting over buying. Not to mention, mortgage rates are still historically low! In fact, they’ve hit record lows more than five times this year! However, if this is your first time buying a […]
Where Will the Metro DC Real Estate Market Go in 2021?
While 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year, Metro DC real estate has turned out as a bright spot. Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, homeownership rates rose to 67.4% in the third quarter, up from 64.8% the same period in 2019. The fundamentals are in place for a continued strong housing market […]