Local Events The Best Things to Do and Great Gifts to Celebrate Father’s Day in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia   Ah, Father’s Day. A summer day of celebration typically filled with cookouts, sporting events, and new ties and coffee mugs. But with the unexpected arrival of coronavirus and the uneven re-opening of venues throughout the DMV, we’ve gathered a variety of virtual and outdoor events so you can stay in or go out so […]
Real Estate Late Pandemic Mortgage Industry Status   The pandemic has had a significant impact on the residential mortgage industry. At the beginning of the public health crisis investors in mortgage-backed securities stopped purchasing the instruments which caused a liquidity shortage and a spike in the rates available to consumers. The Federal Reserve quickly stepped in and began purchasing Fannie Mae and […]
Real Estate On Market Or Move — Which Comes First?   This question comes up very frequently. Even in a hot “seller’s market,” like the one we are in now, sellers still want to put their best foot forward to ensure that their home will receive the best offer. Like most real estate decisions, it really depends on what works for each individual. Here are […]
Home Inspiration 8 Native Plant Hybrids for the DMV What does it mean to be ‘native’? Depending on which type of scientist you ask, you are likely to receive any number of responses. The general consensus is that something is native where it has evolved due to natural processes with no foreign influence. In the fields of plant sciences, this means a plant is […]
Local Events Great Spots to Explore in Talbot County, Maryland McEnearney Loves Talbot County Nature, history, arts, and the good life come together in Talbot County, Maryland. With more than 600 miles of shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay, this area of the Eastern Shore is rich in natural resources and has been inhabited for more than 10,000 years. Indigenous peoples had access to an abundance […]
Home Inspiration 8 Beautiful Homes With Outdoor Living Spaces On The Market Now After being cooped up through the long winter and spring, it is nice to be able to have a home of your own where you can sit and enjoy the outdoors. Below are 8 beautiful homes on the market now where you can have friends and family over to enjoy your outdoor entertainment space!    […]
Home Inspiration Great Service for My Sellers Even During Cicada Season By now, you surely have come across at least a couple—or droves—of cicadas in your yard. I will confess that I was horrified, to put it mildly, (yes! I am a drama queen!) *Insert this emoji when I recently went to check on a home under contract and found the front walkway littered with insects […]
Uncategorized Living In The Dog House   As a dog friendly real estate agent, I began writing about renting, buying or selling your home with your canine in mind in the Spring 2016 issue of NOVADog Magazine.  Since then, I have been on The Pet Show with Dr. Katy twice, radio and podcasts several times, and featured in the Washington Post, […]
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Real Estate Am I ready to buy my first home?   If you are a first-time home buyer, the idea of purchasing a home may feel daunting. A sense of permanence seems to be attached to every home purchase. At the end of the day though, you have to live somewhere. The earlier that you buy your first home, the better. You are going to […]
Real Estate Reston Home Insider: What do sellers want from buyers in today’s market?   Here is a really important question: What do sellers want in today’s housing market? Low inventory and low interest rates mean there aren’t a lot of homes for sale, but there are lots of buyers looking to make a move. Sellers are receiving multiple offers above list price, but what do sellers want beyond […]
Real Estate Ask McEnearney: Now the Selling… Local Traditions   If you didn’t catch my last article ‘Divest Now, or You Too May Spend a Valentine’s Day as I Did!‘ I encourage you to check it out as the information below is a continuation.     In February I told you about the somewhat painful and sometimes silly family organization of my parents’ home […]
Featured Local Take Out Restaurants to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in the DMV   To many of us, Cinco De Mayo means: tacos, margaritas, and fiesta. More popular as a celebration in the U.S., the day commemorates the first Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. On this day the Mexian army, led by Ignacio Zaragoza, managed to win a victory over the much larger French army. Today […]
Real Estate 11 Moving Day Must Haves, Recommended by Our McEnearney Associates Moving never gets easier, regardless of how many times you’ve done it. But once you’ve signed on the dotted line of your closing statement or lease agreement, finding boxes and packing peanuts isn’t far behind. As real estate agents, we know the stress and challenges moving brings, so we’ve gathered the 11 best tips and […]
Real Estate What does a contingency period mean? Like any industry, real estate has a ton of lingo that isn’t common to most people. To me, it’s incredibly important that someone who is buying or selling a home has all of the information and resources that they need — before the stakes get high! There is nothing worse than trying to make a […]
Home Inspiration Pest & Plant, The Art of Attraction Author: Matthew Zuccari, TLC Design As we begin to shake off what will hopefully be the last of a wet, snowy season, days are becoming longer and warmer, the buds are breaking on trees, and blooms are unfolding from their winter retreats. Along with all these beautiful natural forerunners of spring come some not-so-welcome changes […]
Real Estate Have the stars aligned for downsizing?   Despite the pandemic, or partly because of it, the seller’s market in real estate has continued. A several-years-long trend toward fewer houses on the market has only become a more acute shortage. As we all obeyed stay-at-home orders, even fewer of us were selling our houses than in prior years. As safety measures became […]
Real Estate How Do I Create An Outdoor Room?   Think about how you will use the space. What are you trying to create? Additional living space, scenic views, privacy — all of the above? The first thing an outdoor room does is provide additional living space with the added bonus of enjoying nature — the warmth of the sun on your face (wear […]
Real Estate Thinking of Buying or Selling Real Estate? Why Not Choose The Expert?   In this fast-paced Washington-area market, expectations for what a Realtor does today are greater than they have ever been. Some axioms always hold true, though, and one is you get what you pay for. This is especially true for the Realtor you choose to work with when you buy or sell your home. There […]
Home Inspiration Simplify Spring Cleaning: The Marie Kondo Craze After a year of spending more time at home – working, learning, cooking, eating, and entertaining ourselves – this spring may be the perfect time to revisit one of our favorite posts. Read on for more inspiration… Rather than feeling suffocated amongst the heaps of materials we tend to possess these days, why not make […]
Featured 9 Exciting Condos On the Market Now in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia   This year we have seen very tight inventory for townhomes and detached homes as demand has increased. In many areas, the interest in condominiums in high-rise and multi-story buildings is not as strong because of more communal aspects to the lifestyle, but we feel that is worth reconsidering. Condo ownership can be the easiest […]