There is much research to be conducted when buying a home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia. For instance, not only will you need to determine the location or community where you’d like to live, but you will want to look further into the neighborhood and even the street itself. Before you […]
It’s easy to get distracted when shopping for homes in Metro DC. You may find yourself focused on the kitchen updates, the backyard, and of course, the neighborhood, but quickly overlook issues hiding in plain sight. DC area home sellers may go so far as to hide certain problems with home staging—underneath large furniture or […]
When you’ve decided to list your home in Metro DC, it may seem like your to-do list grows longer and longer. You will need to start searching for a new home in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, or the surrounding communities, clearing the clutter and packing up to make your move a bit easier when […]
By now, you may have heard about a lack of inventory in the real estate market or noticed it for yourself as you begin house-hunting in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and the surrounding communities. Inventory has been trending on the lower side for months and while it may be frustrating for buyers, it has […]
When you’ve found your dream home in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, or the surrounding communities, the next step is meeting with your local lender to submit a mortgage application. Pending you’ve already been pre-approved, this next milestone in the home buying process should be smooth sailing, but there are a few factors that can […]
Buying a home is undoubtedly one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. It’s important to thoroughly research ahead of time, especially as you begin the mortgage process and working with lenders in the Washington DC area. However, finding a lender you trust can be a process in itself, not to mention remembering to […]
We’re just days away from the new year and we’re all glad to put 2020 behind us! There will be much to look forward to in the coming months, and we are excited to report one of them is the real estate market! As your local real estate experts in Metro DC, we are including […]
2021 will be a busy home buying season for those in Metro DC and with more sellers growing confident in listing their homes given their improved equity situation, it’s important to keep the real estate rules of the road in mind. Below are just a few real estate rules to remember, like using an experienced […]
With the rising costs of rent in Metro DC, it is no longer a wise financial decision for local residents to choose renting over buying. Not to mention, mortgage rates are still historically low! In fact, they’ve hit record lows more than five times this year! However, if this is your first time buying a […]
While 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year, Metro DC real estate has turned out as a bright spot. Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, homeownership rates rose to 67.4% in the third quarter, up from 64.8% the same period in 2019. The fundamentals are in place for a continued strong housing market […]
