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 […]
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How to Stand Out as a Metro DC Home Buyer
As we get closer to the official start of summer, the temperatures aren’t the only thing picking up! The number of Metro DC residents planning to buy a new home is rising— as it tends to do during these warmer months! As the summer continues, the local real estate markets in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy […]
Top Reasons to Own a Home in Metro DC This Year
Summer is upon us and it’s an exciting time in local real estate! The conditions are ideal for moving, homebuyers are feeling motivated, and Metro DC home sellers are ready for a change of scenery. However, despite the market statistics on rising mortgage rates and housing prices, there are still a few buyers on the […]
3 Things to Do Before You Start House Hunting in Maryland
Benefits of a Downpayment for Metro DC Homebuyers
When it comes to buying a home in Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Washington DC, and the surrounding Metro DC communities, there are many options for mortgage loans. DC area homebuyers can shop around for a mortgage loan and see what works best for them and their finances. As your local Metro DC real estate experts, The […]
Negotiating Repairs After a Metro DC Home Inspection
In a previous blog post, we discussed how important the home inspection can be to the process of buying a home in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Now it’s time to move on to the next step on your journey to becoming a homeowner— negotiating repairs! What many buyers don’t understand is that negotiating […]
Red Flags When Shopping for Homes in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase
Common Metro DC Earnest Money Mistakes to Avoid
Once you have found your dream home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or Northern Virginia, the next step is to put down a sum of money to show your commitment to making the purchase. This amount is called your earnest money deposit and if not done correctly, could end up costing you thousands of […]
How Metro DC Real Estate is a Time-Honored Inflation Hedge
Real estate has just been voted the best investment for the eighth year in a row— better than stocks, gold, and savings! But that’s not all real estate can hold its own against by comparison. Real estate is also a time-honored inflation hedge. In fact, for the last decade, home price appreciation has beat inflation […]
What to Expect from Your Metro DC Home Inspection
Excitement runs high when you have an accepted offer on your Metro DC home, but what comes next could bring you down if not properly prepared for— the home inspection. The inspection is a contingency often written into most offers, meaning the buyer could walk away if the results are less than ideal. Below are […]