Many industries have no doubt been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses within them unfortunately closing entirely. And while the uncertainties of the pandemic may have you on the fence about making any real estate moves in the near future, it’s important to know that Metro DC home sales are soaring despite the […]
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Home Buyers Today Are More Selective Than They’ve Been In The Past
You’ve heard the headlines—there’s a shortage of homes for sale, and that’s driving us toward a sellers’ market. However, just because home sellers are favored in these conditions, that doesn’t mean every property will sell for top dollar and in little time. Buyers today are more selective than they’ve been in the past, and if […]
How Can You Prep for Closing Day?
After months of searching, you found the house of your dreams. You’ve crossed your t’s and dotted your i’s, and now closing day is fast approaching. Congratulations! Now what? Here is a bit of insight on how you can save a few headaches and keep the closing on track. Keep Extra Money in Your Account […]
Words You Need to Know About Mortgages
As a Chevy Chase home buyer, you may be somewhat familiar with the mortgage process. From shopping around for the best rate, to figuring out the length of loan you want, applying for a mortgage is no small task. Below are 11 common terms that you should familiarize yourself with while learning which loan is […]
Bethesda, MD Real Estate Market Gains Strength in January
Let’s take a look at the real estate market. Currently there are 10 sales pending in the market overall, leaving 26 listings still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 27.8% (10 divided by 36). So you might be asking yourself, that’s great… but what exactly does it mean? I’m glad you asked! The pending […]
How To Pick The Right DC Metro Real Estate Lender
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 […]
Bethesda, MD Real Estate Market Update for January 2013
Let’s take a look at the real estate market. Currently there are 3 sales pending in the market overall, leaving 28 listings still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 9.7% (3 divided by 31). So you might be asking yourself, that’s great… but what exactly does it mean? I’m glad you asked! The pending […]
10 Credit Tips For D.C. Metro Home Buyers!
Are you thinking of finding a new home in the New Year? There are beautiful homes on the market in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and the greater D.C. metropolitan area! And with mortgage interest rates staying attractively low, 2013 is shaping up to be a great year for home buyers. There’s only one catch: qualifying for […]
Bethesda, MD Real Estate Market Report for December 2012
Let’s take a look at the real estate market. Currently there are 14 sales pending in the market overall, leaving 35 listings still for sale. The resulting pending ratio is 28.6% (14 divided by 49). So you might be asking yourself, that’s great…but what exactly does it mean? I’m glad you asked! The pending ratio […]
Housing Costs in Metro DC Presssed Higher During 2012
If you have been searching for a home in the DC Metropolitan area in recent months, you may have noticed a common trend: prices growing higher. Housing became more expensive during 2012, for both renters and home buyers. To give you an idea where our market is today, and where it may head in 2013, […]