Did you know Millennials (the age group of those born between 1980 and 1995) love working with real estate agents? According to the National Association of Realtors Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, Millennials are the largest home buying generation in the U.S. and work with real estate agents more so than any other […]
The temperatures are dropping here in Metro DC and we all know where we’re headed— yes, the cold season is nearly here! Winter brings many great things to the Washington DC area, but an ideal moving scenario is not one of them. And while you can indeed buy a home during the winter season, it’s […]
When you buy a new home in the Washington DC area, one of the next steps you take will be protecting it with homeowner’s insurance. However, this can be a major source of stress for first-time buyers who have never navigated the process before. But don’t worry! As your local real estate experts in Metro […]
House-hunting can be a lot of fun for new buyers in Metro DC, but your judgement can also quickly get away from you. It is easy to focus more on features of the home rather than costs like upkeep and utilities and buyer’s remorse can set in after you’ve signed on the dotted line. But […]
When you’ve found your dream home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Northern Virginia, or the surrounding areas, you are willing to do what it takes to make sure it becomes yours. The last thing you want is to be outbid (or in some cases, underbid) by another buyer who turns out to have all […]
The main objective of your home inspection is to make you—the homebuyer— aware of any issues currently associated with the property. But when inspection day rolls around, it’s important that you know your inspector will not always inspect everything and you may be left with a few questions or even surprises down the road. To […]
If you are a current Metro DC homeowner or renter, now may be the time to consider if your living space is suitable for both your immediate and future needs. Given the high number of buyers in today’s market and rapidly rising home prices, local buyers should act sooner rather than later when it comes […]
If you’re searching for the perfect home in Metro DC and it’s a condo that catches your eye, it’s important to consider a few factors— especially if you plan to finance the purchase. No matter how strong you may be as a buyer, whether from a credit, asset, or income perspective, deals on Metro DC […]
The two major costs associated with buying a home in Metro DC are the down payment and the monthly mortgage. However, there are a few others that buyers tend to overlook— causing both surprise and shock when the time comes to sign on the dotted line. It is always wise to do your homework prior […]
It may seem hard to believe, but bidding wars are back! Competition has increased in Metro DC real estate even amidst the current economic and global health situation. More and more homebuyers continue to flood the real estate market, and prices continue to rise, thus contributing to more competition with offers. According to the NAHB’s […]
