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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 […]
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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 […]
Home Inspiration Winter Tips For Sustainable Snow Removal It’s cold out there! Winter is here, and with it are freezing temperatures, ice, and snow! How have you managed thus far? If the first big winter storm of the season showed us anything, it’s that we cannot take winter preparedness for granted. With the risk of stronger winter storms in our area forecasted in […]
Real Estate This might be a silly question, but…? “I have a silly question” is something that I hear far too frequently and usually followed by something that I’ve been asked before and isn’t silly at all. Frankly, in my opinion, there are no silly questions. Before I went full time into real estate, I taught health to 6-12th graders. Like real estate, the […]
Real Estate Five Questions with Dave Hawkins of McEnearney Associates   1. What in the real estate market do you think has changed the most over forty years? I would have to say technology has driven the greatest change. Look at the way we conduct our business today. Property information is available to everyone, agents and customers alike, at our fingertips. The internet, phone apps […]
Neighborhood Guides January 2022 Restaurant Week in Alexandria Alexandria Restaurant Week will make its return this year from Friday, January 21 to Sunday, January 30, throughout neighborhoods in Alexandria, including Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Eisenhower, and the West End. For 10 days and two weekends, more than 60 restaurants in Alexandria will offer a $35 prix fixe dinner for one or two […]
Real Estate Home Buyer Programs As we mentioned recently in our FAQs for Home Buyers, we believe the reality of homeownership is something that should be made more widely available and shouldn’t ever be limited to a select few. Throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia there are many different programs designed to make the dream of homeownership into a reality. […]
Real Estate FAQs for Home Buyers At McEnearney Associates Realtors, one of our passions is helping our buyers navigate today’s real estate market. We also believe the reality of homeownership is something that should be made more widely available and shouldn’t ever be limited to a select few. Your trusted McEnearney Associate will help guide you through current market trends, will […]
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