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Real Estate The Emotional Side of Selling: What No One Tells You About Moving On Selling a home isn’t just a financial transaction – it’s a deeply emotional event. (Part 1 in a three-part series.) If you’ve ever thought about selling your home and immediately felt a knot in your stomach, you’re not alone. Even in the best of circumstances, selling a home is one of life’s most emotionally loaded […]
Home Inspiration 10 Fall Finds for the Home Under $50 Ready to spruce your space up in honor of the start of a new season? The great news is you certainly don’t have to break the bank while doing so. This fall, we’re embracing traditional touches, warm textures, and moody artwork—you can find all of that and then some below at prices that are almost […]
Real Estate Gen Z and Homeownership: Challenges, Creative Strategies, and the Rent vs. Buy Debate Gen Z is stepping into the housing market earlier than many expected, but they face hurdles unlike any generation before them. For years, Millennials – the demographic born between 1980 and 1998 – were seen as the generation struggling to break into homeownership. Now, Gen Z – those born between 1999 and 2011 – are […]
Local Events Top September Events Around The DMV & WV Back to school and back to the office doesn’t mean the end of fun activities with family and friends. September is the beginning of fall festival season showcasing food and drink, music, crafts, and much more. Check out our top selections for September events around DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.   WASHINGTON, DC Photo […]
Home Inspiration Staging Your Home – But Not To Sell! Home staging isn’t just for buyers – it’s a blueprint for how you can live better. It’s a proven real estate strategy: a well-staged home brings stronger offers. In fact, most staged homes sell faster and at a higher price than unstaged homes. And professional home stagers are skilled at weighing a number of design […]
Architecture Passive House Design Tenet 2: Gone with the Wind – Importance of the Air Barrier This is the third essay in a series by Peter VanderPoel, AIA, to help explain the fundamental principles and science of Passive House design. Read the first essay outlining the basics here and the recent article on super insulation here. Insulation can only do its job if wind isn’t stealing away warmth.  Grandmother’s crocheted blanket […]
Getaways The Ultimate Virginia Road Trip Guide: Explore 6 Charming Cities Through A Scouted Lens From our partners at The Scout Guide, they have curated the ultimate Virginia road trip itinerary that highlights six charming cities, each offering its own unique blend of local culture, hidden gems, and unforgettable experiences. Looking for the ultimate Virginia road trip guide? Whether you’re craving mountain views, salt-air escapes, or boutique-filled streets, there’s no […]
Real Estate The State of the Housing Market in Washington, DC & Surrounding Areas – August 2025 Market in a Minute & StatPak August 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 they mean […]
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Real Estate Three Unexpected Advantages For Today’s Homebuyers Think it’s the wrong time to buy? These current market perks might just change your mind. With the current fickle market, it’s natural for homebuyers to feel hesitant about making a purchase. Interest rates aren’t providing much wiggle room, so the uncertainty is giving everyone pause. We get it! However, we’re here to challenge the […]
Featured 8 Back-to-School Organization Projects to Tackle Before Summer Ends August is here, and back-to-school time is right around the corner! While it’s important to spend the last few weeks of summer soaking up all of the joy that the season has to offer, setting aside some time to also tackle a few key organization projects will set you and your family up for success […]
Getaways Your Ultimate DMV Travel Guide – Day Trips, Weekend Escapes & Outdoor Adventures We’ve rounded up our most-loved day trips, weekend escapes, and outdoor adventures from past articles – back by popular demand and ready to inspire last-minute summer fun. Over the years, our blog has featured scores of great getaway destinations around the DMV and beyond. As we head into the last month of summer vacation, we’re […]
Local Events Top August Events to Check Out Around the DMV & WV 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! Some of the area’s largest county fairs are happening this month with rides, games, food, music, and entertainment. You could go back every night for something different. Check […]
Architecture Passive House Design Tenet 1: Super Insulation This is the second essay in a series by Peter VanderPoel, AIA, to help explain the fundamental principles and science of Passive House design. Read the first essay outlining the basics here. Cozy memories are often wrapped in a favorite blanket, perhaps one that your grandmother crocheted – it’s so warm! But the blanket is […]
Real Estate New Mortgage Rules: What Foreign Buyers Lose and All Borrowers Stand to Gain Two major changes to know about – one restricting access for some foreign buyers, and the other aiming to protect all consumers from unwanted lender solicitations. There are times when the residential mortgage industry is relatively free of program and policy changes. This has been the case for the past couple of years as rates […]
Industry News Super Tool or Scam Attractor? When AI Turns Risky in Real Estate AI can find your dream home – but it can also impersonate your agent and steal your deposit. Learn how to spot the difference. Imagine a near-future real estate experience involving a virtual assistant who knows your taste in countertops, a chatbot that helps write your property’s listing copy, or a digital eye that scans […]
Architecture Introduction: The 5 Tenets of Passive House Design This is the first in a series of essays by Peter VanderPoel, AIA, that is intended to explain the fundamental principles of Passive House design. The need to reduce carbon-based energy is well known. Producing nearly 40% of carbon emissions, the building industry is a prime target for carbon reduction. Turning to increasingly sophisticated, additive […]
Featured 8 Gems on Facebook Marketplace Facebook Marketplace is one of my favorite resources for furnishing and decorating my own apartment. I scroll through listings countless times per day and have lost track of how many pieces I’ve sourced from there over the years—probably 100, if not more! If you’re new to shopping on FBMP or just need a little inspo […]
Neighborhood Guides Best Ice Cream Spots to Check Out Around the DMV & West Virginia It’s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of summer – National Ice Cream Day! Although Sunday, July 20th 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, […]
Local Events Top July Events Around The DMV & WV 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. […]
Home Inspiration Cannonball! Listings With Pools That Make a Splash It’s heating up out there, and a refreshing dip in your own pool is the perfect way to cool down. If the sound of splashing water is what’s missing from your ideal backyard oasis, check out these cool listings from Corcoran McEnearney that feature pools and other water features.  And please invite us to your […]
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