With spring break (and summer soon after!) coming up in Metro DC, you likely have a few vacation plans in the works. Whether you’re headed to a tropical beach destination or venturing out on a staycation right here in the Washington DC area, you will need to protect your home while you’re away. And that […]
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Why Buying a Home in Metro DC Still Makes More Sense Than Renting
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 […]
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 Ways to Prepare Your Metro DC Home for Holiday Guests
Top Tips for Selling Your Maryland Home in the Fall
How to Know How Much Your Metro DC Home Is Worth
When you decide to sell your home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or Northern Virginia, you begin to dream about how much profit you can make and moving to your next location. However, there is one figure you’ll need to determine before you can make those dreams a reality— your home value. It is […]