While you may be watching mortgage rates rise (the average 30-year fixed rate currently hovering around 7 percent) and the number of homes to choose from on the lower end, there is one important concept to consider— buying a home in Metro DC is still a better investment than renting. We know that buying a […]
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How to Get Ahead of the Spring Real Estate Market in Metro DC
While you may still be in full winter mode, the spring real estate market will be here before we know it in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, and the surrounding areas. Soon a wave of potential buyers will take to searching for their perfect property as the weather starts to turn around. Not only do […]
5 Steps to Take After Moving into a New Home in Metro DC
No matter where you live—Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or Northern Virginia—the upcoming spring season is often a busy time to buy a new home. The weather is ideal, you can take advantage of mortgage rates before they rise again, and and you can settle into your new property before the summer starts. However, with […]
How Renters Can Prepare to Buy a Home in Metro DC
It’s the end of the year and that means new goals are being made for many Metro DC residents. One of these goals may include buying a home— making the switch from renting to homeownership! It’s an exciting time for Washington DC area buyers to jump into the market, although with mortgage rates higher than […]
How to Keep Your Bethesda or Chevy Chase Home Warm This Winter
There’s no doubt about it— the cold is here! You may have started reaching for more layers, piling on extra blankets and turning up the thermostat in your Maryland or DC area home, but there are a few more ways to bring extra warmth indoors this winter. As your local real estate experts in Washington […]
5 Steps to Make Your Metro DC Home Feel and Look Larger
Especially during the winter months in Metro DC, homeowners can wrestle with how to make their living spaces feel both brighter and larger. After all, homebuyers today are looking for that open, airy layout! There are dozens of easy ways to go about it, and even if you are working with a smaller footprint in […]
5 Home Tasks to Complete This Fall Around Your DC Metro Home
We’re now into October and before we know it, Halloween will have come and gone, the temperatures will be dropping, and we’ll be in a holiday state of mind. But that doesn’t mean your DC Metro home can easily transition from one season to the next without any maintenance! As your local real estate experts, […]
Quick Summer Check-Up for Your DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia Home
We’re headed into August (those hot dog days of summer!) and now is the time to ensure your home in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, Northern Virginia or the surrounding areas has had a proper check-up. Due to rising temperatures during these warmer months, you’ll want to make sure your cooling system is in working […]
How to Disaster Proof Your Metro DC Home
As excited as we are about the warm, summer temperatures that have just arrived, the season also tends to bring its fair share of storms. Certain parts of the country are already experiencing bouts of bad weather and therefore, it’s prime time to prepare your home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia for any that may […]
Avoid Thanksgiving Hiccups in Your Metro DC Home This Year
Thanksgiving is nearly here and residents in the Metro DC area may be preparing to host the holiday in their home. Perhaps you’ve already started to check those holiday hosting tasks off of your to-do list this week. For instance, you’ve cleaned each room from top to bottom, you’ve purchased (and thawed!) your turkey, but […]