Neighborhood Guides Top October Events Around The DMV Fall is officially here and it’s one of our favorite festival seasons! Cooler weather and comfort food are the perfect reasons to gather with friends and family. The creative arts are also coming back with indoor and outdoor performances and art shows. Check out our top selections for October events around the DMV including a […]
Real Estate What Updates Should I Consider if I’m Thinking About Selling My Home in a Year This is a frequently asked question and one I am happy to address here. It is also a service I provide to my friends, neighbors and potential clients on a regular basis. Start at the street, remembering that you only have one chance to make a first impression. Does your home have curb appeal? Based […]
Neighborhood Guides Weekend Getaway – Shenandoah Valley, VA Certainly beautiful any time of year, the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding mountains explode with color each fall and lure leaf peepers from throughout the DMV. We think it’s perfect for a weekend getaway, whether you enjoy roughing it in a tent and cooking on an open fire or relaxing at a luxury resort and dining […]
Real Estate Private Sale or Full Market Exposure? Making an Informed Decision By David Howell, Chief Information Officer, McEnearney Associates   In today’s hot real estate market, some sellers may be tempted to sell their home privately, although a private sale does not include full exposure to the market through the multiple listing service (MLS), the internet, and the thousands of agents and […]
Real Estate How much is my home worth? Whether you just bought your home or you have owned it for years, it’s always fun to keep up with the current value and to see how your investment has appreciated. As interesting as it is to see the recent sales and speculate your home’s worth, it’s important to note that many homeowners get a […]
Real Estate Buying an investment property or vacation home With an increased need for privacy and cleanliness while vacationing, many people chose to stay at a place that felt like home away from their home this past year by renting a short-term property through websites like VRBO and AirBnB. I recently stayed in one such vacation home with my family that was clearly a […]
Home Inspiration What is Home Staging? Staging is preparing a home for market by furnishing and decorating it specifically to attract potential buyers. Through the use of furniture and accessories, staging helps buyers envision how the space can best be used and makes the property appealing. It puts the home in its best possible light by accenting the home’s positive features […]
Neighborhood Guides Back To Work, Back To School – What’s a Dog To Do?   As our work from home hours decrease and kids go back to school, separation anxiety and boredom could be on the rise for our furry best friends. This can lead to problematic and destructive behaviors which further frustrate you and your dog. There’s plenty of advice online for steps you can take to reduce […]
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Real Estate Should I Rent or Buy? When considering a move, sometimes there’s a dilemma. Is this the right time to buy, or should I rent again? In some areas of the country, it’s a clear choice. If mortgage payments will be consistently lower than rent, or at least close, there is an obvious opportunity to see appreciation in your investment and […]
Neighborhood Guides Enjoy A Weekend Get Away Exploring Richmond, VA   Looking for a weekend getaway with your best friend, family, or partner? Virginia is for Lovers and Richmond, Virginia may be just the place for you! As the capital of the Commonwealth, RVA offers history, art, a thriving foodie culture, and the outdoor scenery is beautiful. The James River Park system is a 550+ […]
Real Estate How To Say Goodbye To Your Home   Selling your house and saying goodbye to the home that you lived in can be a very emotional experience for a lot of homeowners. If you have lived in your home for a long time, you probably made many unforgettable memories with your family, friends and loved ones that it will be hard to […]
Real Estate How Do I Make Sure Our Next Move Isn’t Too Stressful For Our Dog?   We’re in the Dog Days of Summer. Even in this heat, a dog’s love is never wavering. Mine have certainly made my life whole and have made my home a happy (albeit 80% chaotic) place! I moved earlier this year, and it’s taken quite a bit of time for my dogs to adjust. Whether […]
Real Estate How do I get a house ready to sell when I live out of town? Funny you should ask… I have had the opportunity to help five sellers in the past year in this very same situation. One couple had been renting their home for over 10 years — they live in Canada. The second rented his townhouse for about 15 years — he lives 1.5 hours away. I am […]
Real Estate What is title insurance and why might you need it? Many of my buyer clients ask what title insurance is, and why they may need to purchase it at the time of closing on their new home. Simply put, title insurance is an insurance policy that protects you against loss due to an unknown defect in title or an interest in your home. (Real estate […]
Featured McEnearney Listings & Condos on the Market Now with Pools With summer in full effect, the pool covers are off and the water wings are out! As we head into the dog days of summer, Washington metropolitan area residents are all too familiar with sweltering heat. What better way to cool off than a dive into your personal or community pool?! Whether you’ve always wanted […]
Real Estate 7 Steps to Home Ownership for Veterans and Military Personnel Written by:  Jackie Waters Active military personnel move often, and buying new homes in areas of reassignment tends to be part of the job. Once you’ve fulfilled your military service obligation, purchasing a home to settle in may be one of your top goals. Here’s a guide to help you through the process. McEnearney Associates […]
Neighborhood Guides Enjoy a Weekend Getaway in West Virginia (Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, Charles Town) & Boonsboro, Maryland   Last month we explored life on the Chesapeake Bay in Talbot County, Maryland – a water lover’s dream getaway east of the DMV. This month we are heading west to the northernmost part of the Shenandoah Valley in West Virginia. With beautiful scenery any time of year, it’s very popular during peak fall foliage. […]
Real Estate What Can Ted Lasso Teach Us About Real Estate? One of the best things I discovered during the pandemic was “Ted Lasso” on Apple TV+, and I know I wasn’t the only one who connected with the sheer positivity that permeates each and every episode. For the uninitiated, “Ted Lasso” is about an American football coach who is drafted to lead a ragtag U.K. […]
Real Estate What is an Escalation Clause? We have seen housing market prices increase significantly nationwide in the past year. This is especially true in the DMV area because of the shortage of houses that are ready to move into. It boils down to a supply and demand problem. There is a scarcity of buildable land in the immediate Washington suburbs, which […]
Home Inspiration 10 DIY Projects You Can Finish in a Weekend As the school year ends and daylight lingers longer, it is a perfect time to get things done around the house. Here are 10 easy projects…. 1. Bring the outdoors in and freshen up your space with hanging planters. Whether you go for live or fake plants, adding a little green always helps wash away […]