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Featured Enjoy a day trip to Middleburg Virginia As you may know, Middleburg is known as the “Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital” for its foxhunting, steeplechases, and large estates. Middleburg is also known for its small-town charm and local wineries. So come explore this historic town for a day or for a weekend, like Jackie Kennedy used to do! If you’re hungry from […]
Home Inspiration What you need to know about Backyard Chickens in the DMV Recently, I was out shoe shopping — if you know me, you likely know that I have a slight penchant for shoes — and while I was waiting to try on my size of the most perfect nude color shoe with just the right amount of brushed gold, my phone buzzed with the best kind […]
Real Estate How will rising mortgage rates and low inventory affect buyers and sellers in the Washington Metro region? For the last 24 months, the DC region’s real estate market has been the hottest we’ve seen in our 42 years in business. Fueled by record-low interest rates and record-low inventory, empowered buyers were chasing the relatively few homes on the market, driving prices higher. It was an incredible time to be a seller, a […]
Real Estate What sort of previous experience do I need to become a real estate agent? Answer: I knew I wanted to be in real estate when I was in college, and a young agent was extremely uncommon. For that reason, I went into the hotel business, was a meeting planner, and sold promotional products before I started my fourth career. Now, we are seeing new agents right out of school […]
Neighborhood Guides Top Rated Outdoor Hikes in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Spring is officially here, so let’s get outdoors and stretch our legs after a long winter spent inside. The DMV offers a diversity of trails and parks to explore. Some are maintained by county, city, or state governments while others are part of the National Park Service. So grab your camera and binoculars and share […]
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. […]
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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 […]
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