If you’ve been thinking about selling your Metro DC home, the best time to do so is coming up! According to Realtor.com, experts in a recent study analyze housing market trends by looking at date from the past several years (except for 2020, since it was an atypical year), and determined early April is the […]
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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 […]
Spring Refresh— Planning a Smart Home Renovation in Maryland and Metro DC
As you can tell by lower inventory levels, many Metro DC homeowners are staying put this year and instead of moving, are now planning more home projects. The average for home renovation projects is estimated at $4,100 and include popular areas of the home like the kitchen and bathroom, improving landscaping, installing new flooring, adding […]
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 […]
Home-Related Deductions You Can Take on Your Metro DC Taxes
Being a Metro DC homeowner does have its perks— from additional storage that renters just don’t have to the tax benefits associated with your home. However, many residents in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia are not aware of certain deductions available to them and as a result, skip them entirely. If you […]
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 […]
How to Prep Your Washington DC Area Home for Halloween
October is officially here and it’s officially the month of tricks and treats! The fall season brings about its own share of tasks for Metro DC homeowners— raking leaves, cleaning out the fireplace, updating decor, and now, preparing for Halloween. You might not have anticipated getting ready for trick or treaters just yet, but there […]
How to Prepare for Your Metro DC Home Appraisal
How to Keep Your Metro DC Home Safe While on Vacation
Summer is a popular time for Metro DC residents to head out on vacation— in fact, July and August are two of the busiest months for travel! But leaving home for any given amount of time means taking extra precautions to keep the property secure while you’re away. As your real estate experts in Washington […]
4 Metro DC Renovations to Make for Maximum Return
Summer is a popular time for Metro DC homeowners to tackle home improvement projects from installing new landscaping to new front doors— or even a whole new kitchen! However, before you take those first steps or plan full-scale remodels, it’s important to consider what will bring you the greatest return on your investment (ROI). According […]