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 […]
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 […]
For today’s homebuyers in the DC Metro area, there are many choices associated with local real estate. From when to buy or when to sell, which mortgage type is best and which community to move into, from DC to Bethesda to Chevy Chase and beyond, there is also one other important question homebuyers must ask […]
While you are shopping for a home in Metro DC this year, your friends and family will likely offer all kinds of tips and advice relating to the purchase— things they learned from their experience with home buying or information they’ve heard about the current real estate market in Washington, DC, Bethesda, and beyond. But […]
