Home Inspiration I Want to Remodel My Kitchen… Where Do I Start? Everyone can’t be the star of the show. Just like any good movie or TV series, everyone can’t be the star of the show. Someone has to play a supporting role, which adds depth and texture to the storyline and balances out the heroine or hero. The supporting cast members are important in their own […]
Real Estate What Are Your Top 3 Tips for Getting Ready to Sell a Home? This is a question that we are asked frequently, as sellers begin to think about their home sale. First, and most importantly, use a Realtor AND choose that Realtor early in the process! Why? Many sellers think they should get their home looking fantastic before they invite a Realtor to walk in the door to […]
Home Inspiration What Defines an Industrial Style Home?   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 […]
Real Estate What Does a Millennial Buyer Look For? Clearly, my millennial mind was fueled by Spice Girls while writing this article… Homeownership has been a cornerstone of the American dream for centuries. Despite the ever-changing landscape of urban and suburban lifestyles, it still rings true today. According to a 2019 Bankrate survey, 79% of Americans “still believe that owning a home is a […]
Real Estate How Important is Pricing Your Home Correctly? There is a delicate balance in the real estate industry when it comes to pricing a home. If a home is underpriced, you might feel you were cheated of your home’s true value. But in actuality, overpricing would be much worse. We are currently in a seller’s market, and when a home is overpriced, it […]
Real Estate How Did the Challenges in 2020 Affect the Real Estate Market? It is a good thing I had my two-week winter vacation in St. Martin right before the lockdown, because surprisingly enough it was extremely busy from the minute I got back in town. Everyone, both in and outside of the industry, speculated about whether the market would take a nosedive, be similar to 2019 or […]
Featured 9 Enviable Fireplaces On the Market Now in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia During cold months, between polar vortexes and “bomb cyclones,” we are always looking for ways to stay warm in style. One sure way to stay happy and beat cabin fever is to light up a fire. Though a fireplace is on the wishlist for many homebuyers, many residents do not actually use them as often […]
Home Inspiration 10 Steps to Keep in Mind if You are Thinking of Renovating / Remodeling According to Merriam-Webster, “remodel” is “to alter the structure of; to remake.” Whereas “renovate” is “to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing or rebuilding).” So, I hear they aren’t making any more land. Maybe that’s why it’s so expensive. It must also be why some people find themselves looking to remodel […]
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Featured 14 Local Shops for Great Holiday Gifts in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Our Associates are neighborhood experts, and they’ve helped us curate a list of the best shops in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia for great holiday gifts. When you want a one-stop-shop for friends and family near and far, start with one of these local shops. Many offer nationwide shipping and contactless pickup, making your shopping […]
Home Inspiration Playsets, Pools, and Patios… What is the next pandemic must-have for your home? Still can’t find paper towels at your local Target? Me neither. The pandemic has caused many everyday items that we take for granted to literally fly off the shelves. We saw it this summer with playsets and trampolines, but the craze for outdoor enjoyment extended beyond kids play equipment to the outdoor assets a residential […]
Featured 17 Local Artisans Recommended by McEnearney Associates for Holiday Gifts Holiday shopping for all the different loved ones in our lives can be a handful. Why not give yourself a break and turn to some of these local artisans who come highly recommended by our Associates and staff? With true local expertise, our Associates know their communities in the Washington, D.C. area inside and out—and […]
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 […]
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 […]