Understanding How to Write the Best Offer for You & the Seller With multiple offers routinely driving up the asking price on homes in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC markets, some baffled buyers are left wondering how their offers are ever going to be picked. By understanding the four Ds of home buying—deal-breakers, down payment, […]

If you’re thinking about jumping into the real estate market this summer, the Washington, DC; Virginia; and Maryland regions are definitely heating up! In a competitive landscape, buyers need to do everything possible to make their offers stand out and to help ensure they snag their dream homes. For people seeking conventional financing, that means […]

10 Affordable Do-It-Yourself Ideas When you’re looking to sell a home, it’s a good bet you’ll run up against the phrase “curb appeal.” What exactly does this prolific little phrase mean, and how can you help your house have more of this elusive factor? What Is “Curb Appeal”? Essentially, Curb appeal is how attractive the […]

How Buyers and Sellers Can Capitalize on This Market Spring is generally considered the strongest real estate season, but things this year are obviously a little bit different. Seasoned real estate experts and industry leaders, however, see every sign that the influx of market activity that typically hits in the spring will simply happen this […]

7 Reasons This Isn’t the Same as 2008 When it comes to the housing market in 2020, experts can agree on one thing: circumstances today are very different than the 2008 housing market crash. While nobody has a crystal ball to see into the future, lots of indicators and metrics within the industry are positive. […]

10 Tips for Successfully Listing during the Pandemic In the world of real estate, spring is invariably considered the busiest time. After emerging from winter, people are sprucing up their homes to list on the market, and people looking to buy are anxiously waiting to get settled before summer hits. This spring, however, is obviously […]