You may be watching both home prices and mortgage rates tick upwards in today’s unpredictable real estate market, wondering if buying a home right now is your best bet. While it may be an expensive endeavor, your goal of owning a home in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, or Northern Virginia is not out of […]
So, you think you want to buy a fixer upper home in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, or Northern Virginia? While your dreams of renovating a property may be driven by what you’ve seen on real estate or home improvement television shows, it’s important to remember that the reality of updating a home from start […]
Homebuyers in today’s real estate market may have fewer properties to choose from than they have in the past, but they do have two important choices— existing home or new construction. Existing, as you may have guessed, are lived-in homes while new construction offers the option to be the first owner, occupant and at times, […]
We’ve shared in past blog posts How to Sell Your DC Metro Home in the Winter, but now it’s time to turn the tables and focus on DC area homebuyers! Winter can be an opportune time to find your dream home—even score a deal—and with the help of the experts at The Estridge Group, you […]
Did you know the majority of today’s homebuyers aren’t aware of closing costs? You may find that you have prepared for homeownership with your down payment and even have your first month’s mortgage ready in your bank account, but this very important set of costs is commonly overlooked. As your local real estate experts in […]
With rising mortgage rates, home prices, inflation, and the lack of homes for sale in Metro DC, there are many reasons to be frustrated when looking to buy a home right now. And while it may feel challenging to both find a property and close the deal, there may be good news on the horizon. […]
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 […]
Fall is a great time to become a homeowner in Metro DC! Not only is a new season just beginning, but you have the opportunity to secure a low interest rate and settle into a home before the cold weather arrives. But what if you’re currently a renter in the Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, […]
Buying a home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Northern Virginia can be both an exciting and overwhelming process. In fact, it’s easy for buyers to get so caught up in the commotion of finding the perfect property, applying for a mortgage and securing a loan that they forget to ask their real estate […]
Preparing to buy a home in Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or Northern Virginia can be overwhelming, there’s no doubt about it. There is much to do to get ready— from grooming your credit score to researching your budget to scouting potential neighborhoods to saving for a down payment. However, if you’ve been waiting to […]