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 […]
You’ve found your dream home in Metro DC, you’ve estimated your mortgage, and now it’s time to go to the closing table. There is one more set of costs to consider before the deal is said and done, but as many local buyers wonder this same question, The Estridge Group is here to answer— Who […]
There is much research to be conducted when buying a home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia. For instance, not only will you need to determine the location or community where you’d like to live, but you will want to look further into the neighborhood and even the street itself. Before you […]
It’s easy to get distracted when shopping for homes in Metro DC. You may find yourself focused on the kitchen updates, the backyard, and of course, the neighborhood, but quickly overlook issues hiding in plain sight. DC area home sellers may go so far as to hide certain problems with home staging—underneath large furniture or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re just days away from the new year and we’re all glad to put 2020 behind us! There will be much to look forward to in the coming months, and we are excited to report one of them is the real estate market! As your local real estate experts in Metro DC, we are including […]
