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Why Is Climate Change More Dangerous For Some Communities Than Others?

It’s been the hottest year on record. How are you and your home holding up? There’s no other way to describe it: this summer’s heat has been brutal. The DC-Metro area has been crushed by oppressive heat – The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang reported “every metric used to assess heat ranks among the most […]
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Top August Events to Check Out Around the DMV

If you’re in town between vacations or need a break from preparing for the school year to start, there is still plenty to do in our area! Grab an ice cream treat from one of our favorite ice cream shops, visit nearby beaches, lakes, and rivers, or try out something new this month – county […]
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15 Best Beaches, Lakes, & Rivers Near Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Water recreation may not be the first thing you’d think to associate with the Greater Washington area, but it is a surprisingly rich region for a variety of activities– from beaches and boardwalks to sprawling lakes to nearby walking trails and dining. Grab your new swimsuit, a boogie board or floatie, and favorite snacks, then […]
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How Industry Changes Will Impact the Homebuying Process

Changes are coming to common real estate practices. Find out what they are before you buy or list a home for sale. If it’s been some time since you bought or sold a home, there are recent changes to the selling process you need to be aware of. These are part of nationwide changes from […]

Real Estate Why Is Climate Change More Dangerous For Some Communities Than Others? It’s been the hottest year on record. How are you and your home holding up? There’s no other way to describe it: this summer’s heat has been brutal. The DC-Metro area has been crushed by oppressive heat – The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang reported “every metric used to assess heat ranks among the most […]

Local Events Top August Events to Check Out Around the DMV If you’re in town between vacations or need a break from preparing for the school year to start, there is still plenty to do in our area! Grab an ice cream treat from one of our favorite ice cream shops, visit nearby beaches, lakes, and rivers, or try out something new this month – county […]

Neighborhood Guides 15 Best Beaches, Lakes, & Rivers Near Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Water recreation may not be the first thing you’d think to associate with the Greater Washington area, but it is a surprisingly rich region for a variety of activities– from beaches and boardwalks to sprawling lakes to nearby walking trails and dining. Grab your new swimsuit, a boogie board or floatie, and favorite snacks, then […]

Real Estate How Industry Changes Will Impact the Homebuying Process Changes are coming to common real estate practices. Find out what they are before you buy or list a home for sale. If it’s been some time since you bought or sold a home, there are recent changes to the selling process you need to be aware of. These are part of nationwide changes from […]

Neighborhood Guides Best Ice Cream Spots to Check Out in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia It’s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of summer – National Ice Cream Day! Although Sunday, July 21st is the official date this year, we think any time is a good time for ice cream. Here’s a taste of our favorite ice cream, custard, gelato, and novelty treat shops throughout the Washington, DC, […]

Home Inspiration To Install Upper Cabinets or Skip Them—That’s The Question These days, deciding whether to incorporate upper cabinets in a kitchen or to forgo them entirely is a hot topic among interior designers. We spoke with three DMV area experts to gather their thoughts on the pros and cons of upper kitchen cabinetry. Pros: It’s easy to conceal clutter. Closed upper cabinets make it easy […]

Home Maintenance Summertime And the Living Is … Easy If You Follow These Home Maintenance Tips Home maintenance never takes a vacation, especially during the summer months. Here are tips and resources to help you keep up-to-date. Summertime is the season of recreation, relaxation, and road trips. It’s also the perfect time to catch up on home maintenance. Whether you own your home or are renting, take an overview of the […]

Home Inspiration More Plant Options with the New Climate Zones The USDA updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the first time in 11 years. If you’re a gardener of any kind — a sprawling backyard, a cozy balcony, or a sunny stoop — this is a big deal because the updated map offers new plant possibilities for your area. These changes are exciting, but […]

Real Estate Building Better Communities With Housing Sustainability One agent’s firsthand report at how NAR’s focus on sustainability is preserving housing inventory and the land it sits on. The National Association of Realtors® 2024 Sustainability Summit was held in early June in Minneapolis with a focus on initiatives to upgrade our nation’s housing stock, add client value, increase business, and lead on an […]

Local Events Top July Events Around The DMV School’s out for summer, and the DMV has much to offer locals and visitors alike. You can get outdoors and soak up the sun or cool off on the hottest days in world-class museums. Check out our list of area events this month, and we hope you find something to enjoy with family and friends. […]

Real Estate Why Homeownership is a National Priority Owning a home doesn’t have to be a dream. Check out these initiatives and resources to get buyers in a position to make homeownership a reality. June is a month for graduations, weddings, and summer dreams. It’s also the month when Realtors® and housing advocates promote various pathways to homeownership, a goal for those who […]

Neighborhood Guides Leave the DMV Without Traveling Too Far This Summer—These Fun Destinations Will Impress and Are Easy to Access Looking for a DMV area summer getaway? You don’t need to travel far to enjoy some incredible culture, shopping, and dining—check out the below destinations and plan a day- or weekend-long trip that is sure to impress. Frederick, MD [smartslider3 slider=”116″] Spend a day strolling around and antiquing in the cute town of […]

Local Events Juneteenth Celebrations Handpicked by McEnearney’s Diversity Council A message from Kevin Bullock, Chair of the Diversity Council for McEnearney Associates | Middleburg Real Estate | Atoka Properties. McEnearney’s Diversity Council joins the nation in celebrating Juneteenth! An important date in American history, Juneteenth commemorates the day African Americans in Texas learned that they were free from slavery. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was […]

Home Inspiration How to Find the Best Landscape Designer for Your Home Investing in a brand-new design for your outdoor spaces requires a huge amount of trust in your landscape architect. You may have sketches, designs, and photos to help you envision how the yard will look, but you really don’t know how it’ll turn out until the project is over. So how do you get over […]

Gift Guide 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide This week we would like to share gift ideas provided by our partners at The Scout Guide that we know any father would love! For the dad who craves adventure, the grandpa who takes style seriously, and the father figure who appreciates the little luxuries in life, our 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide is sure […]

Home Inspiration 2024 Home Trends Report: 6 Must-Haves For Today’s Homebuyers This week we would like to share an article from our partners at The Scout Guide with inspiration for six must-haves for today’s homebuyers. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new abode or considering selling soon, we checked in with three Scouted real estate experts in the luxury market to discover 2024’s most important […]

Local Events Top June Events to Check out around the DMV Photo courtesy of Upperville Colt & Horse Show Upbeat festivals, outdoor dining, and other happenings in June truly mark the beginning of summer. Don’t miss the chance to live this month to the fullest with our curated selection of June events around Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. A Taste of Del Ray […]

Neighborhood Guides Top Farmers Markets in DC, MD, VA & WV One of our favorite posts of the year is our annual Farmers Market update! The amazing variety available at farmers markets throughout the DMV is much more than the home gardener can produce. In addition to fruits and vegetables, many markets feature artisan bread, butchers, pickles, sauces, preserves, yummy baked goods, and other specialty foods. […]

Home Inspiration Mold and What It Means For a Home’s Environmental Hygiene The bad news is that mold is an opportunistic foe. The good news is that there are many ways to deny it an opportunity to take root in your home. Part Two of our report. Do you really know what’s lurking in the corners and crevices of your home? Last week we looked at the […]

Home Inspiration Entertain Like A Designer This Summer Photo courtesy of Lorla Studio Entertain Like a Designer This Summer Summertime is right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to brush up on those outdoor entertaining skills. Here to help are three area designers, who weigh in with useful hosting tips and creative solutions that will serve you well all […]

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