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Real Estate Today’s Buyer Concerns – Fear of Missing Out? I recently asked a first-time buyer client what she was most concerned about in terms of her home purchase process. She told me it was FOMO – Fear of Missing Out. This had not even occurred to me. I was thinking that it might be concern over purchase price or payments or the condition of […]
Featured 20 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia for Holiday Meals To-Go Let’s face it, it can be hard (and exhausting) to think about creating the perfect holiday meal. Especially this year, when we may not be hosting our friends and family, it may feel like a lot of extra work preparing a big feast for a smaller number. Getting your holiday meal from a local restaurant […]
Real Estate Is It Important To Stage My Home Before Listing It? Everyone thinks they have good taste, but honestly, no one’s taste matters more when selling your home than the buyer’s. The goal is to showcase your home’s many features, while allowing the buyer to create their own vision for the home and to see a future for themselves in it. Staging can seem overwhelming. In […]
Real Estate Learn to Love Condo Living This year we have seen very tight inventory for townhomes and detached homes as demand has increased. In many areas, the interest in condominiums is not as strong because of more communal aspects to the lifestyle, but we feel that is worth reconsidering. Condo ownership is the most peaceful type of homeownership. You can live […]
Real Estate Should I List My Home During The Holidays?   At this time of year, many people ask if they should list their home now or hold on until after the new year? As always, if you need to sell, list it. However, in most years, if you have flexibility, we would be inclined to wait until the new year. Many potential buyers may […]
Real Estate You Think You Want to Buy or Sell – What Next? To not be overwhelmed, ideally, start with a recommendation. Call a trusted friend, neighbor, colleague, or family member who had a good experience. Ask a respected service provider…If your contractor or CPA was top-notch, find out who they know and trust in the real estate field. What did they like (or not like) about their […]
Real Estate With the Pandemic and Recent Election, When is the Best Time to Sell My Home? As we all know, 2020 has been a year like no other. A pandemic. High unemployment. Low-interest rates. An election year. Throughout it all, real estate has been steady and strong. Now we are on the brink of the holidays. With all of these factors at play, you may be wondering, when is the best […]
Real Estate REALTORS®, Brokers, Lenders… Who’s Who of Real Estate Buying and selling real estate can often seem overwhelming. This is because, at least for first-time homebuyers, they are unfamiliar with the process and what it entails. By becoming familiar with real estate terms and the people involved in selling a home from start to finish, we can gain clarity and understanding about the real […]
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Featured Craftsman or Farmhouse? What’s the Difference?! Colonial, split-level, Cape Cod… it’s no surprise that real estate has its own lingo, right down to the style of a home. In an effort to establish a deeper understanding of home styles, both in terms of how they’re built and what they seek to represent, McEnearney presents a series of articles to explore these […]
Real Estate Is There Evidence of a Flight to the Suburbs as a Result of COVID? Ripple, Wave or Tsunami – Part II By David Howell, Chief Information Officer, McEnearney Associates   In September we took our first look at comprehensive data to see whether there is evidence of “a flight to the suburbs” in the wake of COVID-19, wondering whether urban dwellers were seeking more elbow room and retreating from […]
Real Estate What is the Top Contributor to Household Wealth? The top contributor to wealth in the United States IS homeownership, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Unsure of taking your statistics from a trade organization? Well, U.S. Census researchers found that the biggest determinants of household wealth are owning a home, followed by a retirement account. Visit the most recent “Survey of Consumer […]
Real Estate What Defines Mid-Century Modern Homes? Colonial, split-level, Cape Cod… it’s no surprise that real estate has its own lingo, right down to the style of a home. In an effort to establish a deeper understanding of home styles, both in terms of how they’re built and what they seek to represent, McEnearney presents a series of articles to explore these […]
Real Estate 3 Key Steps to Winning The Offer When Purchasing a Home The DC housing market is competitive. A lot of the more desirable homes in our area have bidding wars where multiple offers are laid on the table, and the seller gets to pick the one that they think is best. As a buyer, you don’t want to lose out on your dream home because you […]
Local Events 28 Local Wineries to Explore This Fall in the Washington, DC Area For many residents of the Washington DC area, fall is one of our favorite times to savor locally made wine. The Washington DC metro area is ripe with vineyards for you to enjoy a glass (or two) while taking in the gorgeous landscapes and history of our area. Maryland has even created wine trails as […]
Local Events 16 Best Fall Festivities in the Washington DC Area The end of September kicks off the beginning of our favorite fall festivities – the time is ripe for hayrides, corn mazes, apple cider, and, of course, pumpkin patches! These events are full of family-friendly activities, and we’ve got the scoop on some of the best ones! Whether you like to celebrate apples, pumpkins, beer and […]
Home Inspiration To Sell My House Do I Have to Neutralize Everything? Question: I am getting my house ready to put on the market and wanted to ask if everything really needs to be all beige or gray? Answer: The best way to answer this question is…it depends upon the type of property, the target buyer pool, if you are using your furniture and accessories, or if […]
Home Inspiration Should I Stage My Home When I List It For Sale? At some point in every listing appointment the topic of staging comes up. Should I stage? Is it worth the money? In a word: absolutely! There are countless articles and statistics that speak to the return on investment for every staging dollar spent. Professional stagers know how to optimize the home’s layout and visual impact, […]
Real Estate What Should I Expect From a Home Inspection? Home Inspections. So beneficial — even in a very tight inventory market. I get it, sometimes to get a house a buyer might feel they have to waive the inspection. However, I would encourage this buyer to still do a home inspection, post-closing or at least have some experts out to check major systems (HVAC, […]
Home Inspiration 5 Tips to Create an At-Home Learning or Work Space The 2020 school year kicks off this month with a new item on the traditional school supplies list: an at-home learning space. With so many students learning from home or a hybrid of at-home and in-person, while parents and adults continue working from home, the divide between workspace and home space has become blurred. As […]
Featured 7 Chic Wallpaper Ideas to Spruce Up Your Space Tired of looking at the same four walls? Today’s wallpaper designs have come a long way from that floral pattern in your parents’ dining room. Plus, the application process has become super easy and quick with peel-and-stick products. Thinking about taking that feature wall one step further? Take a look at our curated ideas for […]
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