Home Maintenance Mold is a “Big Thing” but it’s not always a “Bad Thing” Mold experts weigh in on what you need to know to keep your home healthy and free from dangerous mold growth. Mold is everywhere. Let’s just state that upfront: it’s normal to have mold in your home and within your daily environment. But mold – which grows in places with excess moisture – can also […]
Real Estate Financing Investment Properties May be Easier Than You Think You don’t have to be a financial whiz to make smart moves in real estate investing. Owning residential investment property in the Washington Metropolitan area provides multiple advantages: steady cash flow, solid appreciation, and a hedge against inflation. Rental properties, which command a high enough monthly rent to cover a mortgage payment, may be viewed […]
Gift Guide A Creative Spring Market Made Just for Mother’s Day Saturday, May 3, more than two dozen makers will set up tents at Port City Brewing Co. at 3950 Wheeler Avenue in Alexandria’s West End. This family-friendly and pet-friendly event is always a good time, and it gives you a chance to shop for unique gifts for upcoming birthdays, graduations, and Mother’s Day. The annual […]
Local Events Top May Events To Check Out Around The DMV & WV May marks the time of year when you see more and more people outside, soaking in as much fresh air and sunshine as possible! Check out our selection of the best events this May around Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and West Virginia. From garden and flower-centric events to food, wine, and festival fun around […]
Real Estate Spring 2025 Selling Trends: Inventory Is Up, Pricing Is Crucial Data is coming in from the start of the spring selling market. Inventory is up, but it’s still a seller’s market … if the price is right. Now that we are in the thick of the spring market, let’s look at which sellers are succeeding and which are still waiting for their buyers. And if […]
Home Inspiration Color Me Inspired, But Confused… Why Are There So Many Colors of the Year? Whether you’re a trend setter, a traditionalist, or some combination of both, there’s a Color of the Year waiting for you. If you’ve been house-hunting this spring, you’ve likely walked through a number of perfectly-staged listings designed to make you fall in love with the layout and start mentally placing your own furniture in the […]
Featured Beautiful Blooms: How to Plant a Cutting Garden From our partners at The Scout Guide, they have provided tips on how to get your garden in shape for summer.  Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time to get our gardens in shape. If cultivating a cutting garden is on your Spring to-do list, we’re here to guide you through […]
Real Estate The State of the Housing Market in Washington, DC & Surrounding Areas – April 2025 Market in a Minute & StatPak April 2025 We profile the most important market indicators every month – contract activity, interest rates, inventory, affordability and direction of the market – in an easy to read and digest summary. It’s not just the numbers; it provides context to understand why the numbers are important and what […]
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Featured Items You May Be Forgetting to Part with As You Spring Clean Springtime and organization projects go hand in hand, but there are some areas of the home that you may be forgetting to tackle as you take on this year’s tasks. Below, pro organizers located throughout the DMV highlight six types of crucial items that they recommend sorting through this season to get your space into […]
Real Estate Let’s Get Moving! Expert Tips To Smooth the Journey Home THE Team from Town & Country Movers joins us this week for tips on a smooth move.   Moving can be the most stressful part of buying or selling a home, but it doesn’t have to be. The spring market is one of the busiest times for everyone associated with real estate, with Realtors® and […]
Real Estate Your Mortgage Closing: What to Expect and How to Prepare Bill Stern of CMG Home Loans joins us this week for a mortgage update. Your offer has been accepted, you’ve sent your earnest money in, and you’ve started working with your trusty mortgage team whose goal is to get your loan through underwriting and fully approved for your closing. Congratulations! But along the way, you’ve […]
Featured A Scouted Weekend Getaway to Keswick Hall From our partners at The Scout Guide,  if you are looking for a weekend getaway to Charlottesville Virginia, then you should checkout Kenswick Hall.  A short drive from the bucolic college town of Charlottesville, Virginia, you’ll find historic Keswick Hall, a renowned resort where you can unwind, escape, and relax. We’ve planned a four-day itinerary […]
Local Events Top April Events around the DMV & WV It’s time to shake off the last chill of winter and celebrate the beauty of spring! Check out our list of April events around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. From garden expos to street festivals and markets, there is plenty to choose from this month.   Photo courtesy of: The Woman’s Club of Chevy […]
Real Estate When Is The Best Time To List My Home? Across the country, sellers are consulting their calendars to land on just the right time to list their properties. Just like the temperature, the spring real estate market is heating up in our region, and buyers are anxious to get in on the action. Limited inventory still favors sellers, but there are strong signs that more homes […]
Home Inspiration Finding Calm in Your Closet Closets provide homeowners with the means to store clothes and other items out of the way so they don’t crowd the rest of the house. But some people can underestimate just how many possessions they have. As a result, closets tend to lack the room needed to house everything you want to tuck away. If your […]
Real Estate What You Don’t Know About Flood Risk Can Cost You The seasonal transition to spring rains brings a risk of flooding, but smart homeowners and buyers know how to navigate potentially troubled waters ahead.   Pop Quiz! True or False? Question 1: Homeowners insurance covers flood damage. Question 2: Flood insurance will cover the repair or replacement cost of a home, regardless of the property […]
Home Inspiration Staying Ahead of Home Tech Trends in 2025 Technology evolves at lightning speed, making it tough to keep up with the latest advancements. That’s why partnering with a professional integrator is crucial when choosing smart systems for your home. “At Daisy, we stay ahead of industry trends, so you don’t have to,” says Justin Tsuchida, owner of Daisy Northern Virginia. “What’s cutting-edge today […]
Real Estate Real Estate Taxes in the DC Metro Area: What Homeowners and Investors Need to Know Real estate taxes are an important consideration for anyone looking to buy property or invest in real estate.  For those in the Washington, D.C. metro area, understanding the region’s tax landscape is crucial, as the area encompasses multiple jurisdictions with different tax rates, rules, and regulations. Whether you are already a homeowner, a prospective buyer, […]
Home Inspiration Easy Yard Upgrades to Tackle Before Spring Arrives We’ve made it through the bulk of winter and spring is right around the corner-officially arriving on Thursday, March 20, to be exact! To prep your yard for the warmer months ahead, there are a few tasks that you can begin now, according to area landscaping pros. Below, two local experts share tips on what […]
Local Interest Before Amazon, There Was Sears, Roebuck & Co. Many local residents are delighted to own a piece of American architectural ingenuity from the storied Sears, Roebuck and Co. “The 1920s were roaring, the stock market was soaring, and R.B. Craddock ordered his Alexandria dream home from the Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog. His rare 1922 Arts-and-Crafts house at 2804 King Street has been […]