While we are only days into the new year, this spring is already projected as a stand-out period for first-time buyers to enter the DC Metro real estate market. Mortgage rates are low, home prices are rising in addition to rents and first-timers are ready to invest into something of their very own in Bethesda, […]
When the Metro DC market is hot, buyer demand is high, and sellers have the advantage, of course looking for the highest offer is a common strategy. However, there are a few other factors—besides money—that can contribute to a strong offer. If you’re selling your home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or Northern Virginia […]
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 […]
Even if you’ve already made your Metro DC homebuyer wish list—detailing everything you want in a property from number of bedrooms to outdoor space—you may not have considered the age of the home itself. Should you choose a new construction home that includes the items on your wish list? Or should you go with an […]
With more Metro DC homeowners gaining significant equity—Contact The Estridge Group to find out your home value in today’s market—we may soon see an influx of competition for home sellers. These Washington DC area homeowners could be thinking of selling and if you’re on the same track, your Northern Virginia home will need to stand […]
Many homeowners in Metro DC are now realizing the positive direction in which the market is heading— and as a result, plan to sell their homes in 2022. Low mortgage rates are said to continue, as well as steady home value appreciation, and an increasing number of motivated homebuyers. If you’re ready to sell in […]
When it comes to buying a home in Metro DC, you would be surprised by the number of potential buyers that sit back because they do not think they will qualify for a mortgage. However, the reality is that qualifying for a mortgage is simpler than you think and as a result, you are missing […]
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 […]
Temperatures have officially started to drop and before we know it, we could see snow start to fall onto many Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia homeowner‘s rooftops. While some Metro DC homeowners will be prepared for the change in weather, others were scrambling to de-ice sidewalks and driveways and protect pipes after […]
When buying your first home in Metro DC, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of house hunting and dreaming of what memories you’ll make there. However, as fun as it is to begin the process of buying a home in the Washington DC area, it’s also important to be realistic about what […]
