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How do I narrow down neighborhoods for my home search?

We’re fortunate that we live in an area with three jurisdictions to pick from! But it can be overwhelming when you can envision yourself in a lot of different areas. There are lots of things to consider when picking your next home — not only the home itself, but where that home lies. Here […]
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Adding Organic Elements to the Home

What’s a home without a bit of texture? Incorporating a variety of materials into your space is critical in order to achieve that collected look that we all crave. Texture can be used within a home in a number of ways: It can add artful flair, make a space appear more welcoming and cozy, and […]
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Spring Showers Bring… Stormwater, Bayscapes, and Rain Gardens!

The inevitability of the rainy season is something that most regions are used to. In Alexandria and the rest of the DC-Metro area that rainy season comes in spring. Early spring showers prepare your landscape to thrive throughout the summer months as water percolates deep into the soil. But it’s not all roses and butterflies. […]
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The Art of Adding Wall Decor to Your Home

A house isn’t a home without the presence of art. Prints, paintings, framed photographs, and more are so key to achieving a curated, welcoming space that is full of personality. Many homeowners put off installing art for quite some time—putting nail holes into one’s walls can be daunting after all. But the reward of unwinding […]

Real Estate How do I narrow down neighborhoods for my home search? We’re fortunate that we live in an area with three jurisdictions to pick from! But it can be overwhelming when you can envision yourself in a lot of different areas. There are lots of things to consider when picking your next home — not only the home itself, but where that home lies. Here […]

Home Inspiration Adding Organic Elements to the Home What’s a home without a bit of texture? Incorporating a variety of materials into your space is critical in order to achieve that collected look that we all crave. Texture can be used within a home in a number of ways: It can add artful flair, make a space appear more welcoming and cozy, and […]

Home Inspiration Spring Showers Bring… Stormwater, Bayscapes, and Rain Gardens! The inevitability of the rainy season is something that most regions are used to. In Alexandria and the rest of the DC-Metro area that rainy season comes in spring. Early spring showers prepare your landscape to thrive throughout the summer months as water percolates deep into the soil. But it’s not all roses and butterflies. […]

Home Inspiration The Art of Adding Wall Decor to Your Home A house isn’t a home without the presence of art. Prints, paintings, framed photographs, and more are so key to achieving a curated, welcoming space that is full of personality. Many homeowners put off installing art for quite some time—putting nail holes into one’s walls can be daunting after all. But the reward of unwinding […]

Real Estate Mortgage Financing in a Hyper Competitive Market (Part 1, preparing to make an offer) Anyone who has been thinking about purchasing a home within the past year has heard over and over how competitive the marketplace is. The severe lack of residential inventory has affected all price points and all types of properties. Rising interest rates may cause some purchasers to exit the process, but the need for […]

Real Estate How will I know? When searching for “the one”, so many have the same question. To quote the late, great Whitney Houston — “How will I know?” In fact, buying a home is a lot like falling in love and can sometimes last a lot longer! You will also find that friends and family may want to weigh […]

Real Estate Dispelling the Myths About Cooperatives One of the most misunderstood aspects of residential real estate involves cooperatives. Most members of the public, and honestly many real estate agents, do not truly understand what a cooperative is and how it differs from a condominium or a traditional fee simple property. Let’s start with talking about what a cooperative actually is […]

Real Estate Is a 20% down payment really necessary? Buyers often think they need to make a 20% down payment on their new home, but is it really necessary? Although there are significant advantages that kick in at the 20% threshold, a large down payment may not be necessary or appropriate for all buyers, depending on their circumstances. Here are some of the […]

Real Estate Real estate jargon. Just what are you talking about? Real estate agents use a lot of industry specific lingo. To the new home buyer, it may sound like we’re speaking a different language. It’s not unusual to have a client say, “what does that mean?” I get it. If I was in your office, I probably wouldn’t have any idea what you were […]

Real Estate Love It or List It? Whether or not you’ve seen the TV show, the “LOVE IT OR LIST IT?” question is one familiar to many. Once upon a time, that question was somewhat straightforward, but now with many supply chain constraints and limited housing inventory, it’s more complicated. Let’s break down the two options. LOVE IT What if you […]

Home Inspiration Getting to Know Grandmillennial Style Do you know your Staffordshire dogs from your foo dogs, fall hard floral patterns, and swoon over pleated lampshades? If so, the odds are that your home decorating style leans grandmillennial. Not familiar with this term? Grandmillennial refers to—you guessed it—millennials who are all about home accents that traditionally lean a bit older. In […]

Real Estate Things I wish I knew when I bought my home When we bought our first house, I couldn’t understand the long lead time between contract acceptance and the day of settlement. We were expecting our first child and I was anxious to get moving! Wow! What I know now that I didn’t know then! So much happens between contract and settlement. The title company, or […]

Local Events 16 Best Restaurants to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around the DMV Whether you plan to go out on the town or stay home and combine St. Patrick’s Day with March Madness, traditional Irish fare from any of these restaurants is the perfect way to celebrate. Corned beef & cabbage, Irish stew, or good ‘ole fish ‘n chips are great options. And for dessert, some local bakeries […]

Real Estate What is all this talk about waiving contingencies? It seems unfair. If you’re a buyer now, or will be in the near future, you may be asking yourself, “do I really have to risk so much to win a home?” I challenge you instead think of it this way, “what strategies can I implement to reduce risk and position myself to win a home?” In our […]

Home Inspiration Spring into Spring Have you noticed the plants in your landscape re-emerging? Spring is an amazing time to watch Mother Nature rise from her slumber. Your landscape comes back to life with foliage emerging, flowers blooming, and warmer temperatures. Sunny days allow us to be outside and enjoy it all. With sustainability in mind, let’s cover a few […]

Real Estate And they knew I was coming over… Realtors don’t judge, but we have seen everything . . . and we could write a book. Tell-all books continue to be the rage, but the story you want to tell about the home you are going to sell or lease should be happy, not scandalous. Buyers or potential lessees should be delighted to see the space […]

Real Estate Do I need to renovate in order to sell? Home Sellers are bombarded these days with offers to buy their homes, ways to renovate to get the highest offer, and how to obtain the absolute highest price. It can be confusing, even paralyzing — the answer is a resounding “it depends.” As in most elements of life, there is a spectrum of possibilities here. […]

Real Estate The Real Estate Market in the Metro DC Region Remained Hot Through 2021 In our semi-annual Market Report, we take a comprehensive look at sales data for the second half of 2021, analyze the impact of tight inventory on Washington, DC and the Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs, and look ahead to the first half of 2022 to help you make the most informed real estate decisions. This […]

Featured Why Does Properly Staging A Home For Sale Matter? As a Realtor, my expertise throughout the process involves many professionals with whom I have developed excellent working relationships. This week I want to share the following Q&A interview with home staging professional Pamela Pons-Crnkovich. What does it mean to “stage” a house for sale? Staging a house for sale means visually and spatially […]

Featured 11 Delicious Recipes to Celebrate the Super Bowl If you are taking a break from the Winter Olympics to watch SuperBowl LVI on Sunday, perhaps you are ready for some new savory new dishes to share with your family and friends. Check out these favorite recipes from McEnearney Associates and let’s root for an exciting game! Mexican 7 Layer Dip | Martha […]

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