Now that it’s September, it’s time to start getting your home ready for the fall season ahead. Say goodbye to summer by putting away garden tools, patio furniture and cleaning the gutters to make way for the falling leaves. As your local real estate experts in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia, The […]
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 […]
As we’ve mentioned in past blog posts, there are many “hidden costs” of buying a home in Metro DC and that goes for moving too! It is so secret that the moving process can be overwhelming. After all, you’re on your way to settle into your dream home. It’s both exciting and new and as […]
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 […]
With more homebuyers in the local real estate market this summer, one thing is for certain— buyers are looking for home features that their current homes do not already supply. Popular selling points like extra storage, organization, a great location, low-energy features and low maintenance will stand out to those looking to purchase a home […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]