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Real Estate Home Purchase 411: The Top Five Things You Might Not Know In homebuying, what you don’t know can indeed hurt you in the long run. If you’re in the market for a new home you may be pondering many things: Will I get the best interest rate? What will my commute to work be like? What can we do with the basement? Will the primary bedroom […]
Local Events Top Things To Do Around The DMV In February No need to worry if the groundhog saw its shadow, February in the DMV offers great opportunities to get together with friends and loved ones. Whether celebrating with your Valentine or looking to the arts for inspiration, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia have so much to offer.   ARTS, FOOD, & FUN Photo courtesy […]
Real Estate Why Pricing Matters, Even In a Hot Seller’s Market Every seller thinks their home is The Best Listing. But the most successful sellers have a plan to make their property stand out to buyers. The winter holidays aren’t known for frantic selling of real estate, especially when homes to buy are few and far between and buyers are focused on spending their dollars elsewhere. […]
Real Estate Why Mortgage Rates Aren’t Dropping The Fed lowered the Fed Funds Rate last fall but mortgage rates have increased. Why? The Federal Reserve began lowering the Fed Funds Rate this past September with a ½ point decrease, followed by additional ¼ point reductions in November and December. Consumers had eagerly awaited these reductions in the hope that rates on consumer […]
Home Inspiration 30 Minute Organizing Tasks to Take on This Month January means it’s time to get organized! Daunted by the idea of addressing your entire home in an entire day? There’s no need to do so—instead, break down your tasks into chunks so that everything feels much more manageable. In fact, you’d be surprised at how much you can tackle in just 30 minutes! Pick […]
Home Inspiration Renovation 101: How To Create A Spa-Like Bathroom Sanctuary   Feature photo: Photography by Amy Lamb of Native House Photography.   From our partners at The Scout Guide, here is some inspiration on how to create that spa-like bathroom in your own home! A sunny spot to prepare for the day ahead, a soothing haven perfect for unwinding—a bathroom that doubles as your personal […]
Real Estate The Importance of an Emergency Fund When Planning on Buying a Home By Bill Stern, Branch Manager for CMG Home Loans Saving for your home doesn’t end with a down payment. If you’re looking to buy a home, do you have an emergency fund? If you’re like many prospective first-time home buyers, this question may have sent a chill of anxiety down your spine. You’re not alone. […]
Featured Keeping Your Pets Safe During The Holidays Our furry soulmates are an important part of our holiday tradition and they’re counting on us to keep them safe. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless you’re a beloved pet. In that case, it might be confusing, scary, and chaotic. That’s because while their humans may be bustling to & fro’ and […]
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Home Inspiration Hostess Gifts with a Local Spin No good guest shows up empty-handed, but who says you have to show up to the holiday party with a bottle of wine or tin of cookies? While no one would turn those gifts away, it can also be fun to treat a friend or loved one to something a bit more memorable and outside […]
Real Estate What NAR’s Report Says About Buyers & Sellers It’s not just interest rates that are rising, so are the ages of home buyers and sellers. Each fall the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) releases a comprehensive report on the demographics of real estate clients and compiles research on sales activities. This year, one of the most talked about trends was the rising age […]
Real Estate Financing a Fixer-Upper When the housing market is this tight, considering a home that needs a bit of work can pay off big dividends for flexible buyers. Let’s face it, when purchasing a new home, most of us would prefer to purchase one with upgraded kitchens and baths, a new roof, new windows, new systems, and our favorite […]
Home Inspiration Essential Items to Include in Your Guest Room Holiday guests will be knocking on your front door before you know it! To ensure that your guest room is well-equipped for the season, you’ll want to take some time in the coming weeks to make it as cozy and welcoming as possible using these tips from DMV designers. Incorporate plush touches Make your at-home […]
Real Estate When Do You Need a Licensed Contractor vs. a Handyman? Picking the right pro for the job takes a little homework. There comes a day in every homeowner’s life when you realize: it’s time for reinforcements. Whether it’s a leaky pipe, a new electrical box, replacing an appliance, or drying a wet basement, finding a fix starts with choosing the right expert for the job. […]
Real Estate Navigating the Financing Contingency When “Show me the money!” meets “Not so fast!” in buying a home. On the winding road from purchase offer to contract ratification to settlement, there are a few speedbumps that both buyers and sellers must navigate together. Contingencies are one type of speedbump, additional agreements that the contract will continue to move forward as […]
Home Inspiration Curtain Calls: The Five Best Window Treatment Trends for 2025 This week’s article is giving us inspiration on current window curtain trends by our partners at The Scout Guide. Thoughtful window dressings can elevate a room, provide proper privacy, and even affect your heating and cooling bills. Whether your motives are leaning in a decorative direction or steadfastly functional, read on for the window treatment […]
Home Inspiration Designer Tips for Decorating a Front Porch for Fall Fall is here, and what better way to welcome the change of weather than by decorating your front porch? We spoke with five area designers who shared their tips for creating a setup that’s seasonal and stylish.  Go Natural Skip the plastic decorations and outfit your porch with what Ann Gottlieb refers to as “authentic […]
Real Estate The State of the Housing Market in Washington, DC & Surrounding Areas – October 2024 Market in a Minute & StatPak October 2024 We profile the most important market indicators every month – contract activity, interest rates, inventory, affordability and direction of the market – in an easy to read and digest summary. It’s not just the numbers; it provides context to understand why the numbers are important and what […]
Home Inspiration Plant Bulbs Now for Spring Blooms This week’s blog post is provided by Artscapes Living. Planting a garden that blooms throughout the year takes a little planning, so here’s a little tip for spring blooms: you need to plant bulbs NOW. One of the most popular and beloved choices for spring gardens is the tulip. Tulips: A Classic Choice Tulips are […]
Real Estate Homebuyers, Prepare! Strategic Advice From a Financial Planner Economic signs point to some financial breaks for homebuyers through the end of 2024 into 2025. September brought several positive changes to the real estate market for homebuyers, including the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates for the first time in more than four years, an improvement in the home affordability index by 4.1%, and […]
Real Estate Rate Cuts, Inflation, Elections…Oh My! How Housing Will Be Affected By Upcoming Market Changes By Bill Stern, Branch Manager for CMG Home Loans A combination of political uncertainty, economic policy shifts, and broader market forces makes this a complex time for the housing market. The housing market is at a crossroads, and a combination of economic policies and political developments will determine its path in the months ahead. One […]
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