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 […]
Believe it or not, we could be seeing the first snowflakes of the year in a few short weeks. Metro DC homeowners can take precautions now to ensure they are not caught off guard by a faulty heating system, water leaks in the basement or high energy bills due to drafty windows and doors. The […]
Today’s real estate market conditions including low inventory, rising home prices, and low mortgage rates have many Metro DC residents wondering if now is the time to buy. You may even be swayed by the assumption that spring and summer are the best times to make a move— but before you make the decision to […]
Did you know misconceptions and myths are what holds would-be homebuyers back most in Metro DC? Buying a home is indeed one of the biggest steps you will ever take, but don’t allow what you assume is true or required to become fact without first doing the research. As your local real estate experts in […]
As we get closer to the official start of summer, the temperatures aren’t the only thing picking up! The number of Metro DC residents planning to buy a new home is rising— as it tends to do during these warmer months! As the summer continues, the local real estate markets in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy […]
Summer is upon us and it’s an exciting time in local real estate! The conditions are ideal for moving, homebuyers are feeling motivated, and Metro DC home sellers are ready for a change of scenery. However, despite the market statistics on rising mortgage rates and housing prices, there are still a few buyers on the […]
Summer is typically a busy season for local real estate markets— the kids are out of school, the weather is warm, there is more time for house hunting and later, more time for moving. You may have already even visited a few open houses in Metro DC this spring or scheduled showings at homes in […]
When it comes to buying a home in Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Washington DC, and the surrounding Metro DC communities, there are many options for mortgage loans. DC area homebuyers can shop around for a mortgage loan and see what works best for them and their finances. As your local Metro DC real estate experts, The […]
Once you have found your dream home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or Northern Virginia, the next step is to put down a sum of money to show your commitment to making the purchase. This amount is called your earnest money deposit and if not done correctly, could end up costing you thousands of […]
As we get closer toward spring (it does come back around eventually!), dozens of Metro DC residents begin to contemplate buying a new home. In fact, spring is the time of year when the real estate market starts to really heat up and buyers descend upon local homes for sale! However, if you’re a first-time […]