Real Estate Exploring The Right Retirement Move For You Whatever lifestyle you want to lead in your Golden Years, there’s a way home. As we age, our housing needs and preferences evolve. For many seniors, part of that evolution involves choosing the right retirement community that can significantly impact quality of life, access to care, and overall well-being.  Retirees are a significant demographic with […]
Home Inspiration Design Report: The Hottest Interior Gray Paint Color This week our partners at The Scout Guide give us inspiration on trendy gray paint colors for your home. For most of this century, gray paint has reigned supreme as the neutral interior color of choice. Embraced for its timeless and versatile nature, from warm organic greiges to darker, steely tones, gray continues to check the […]
Real Estate Senior-Sharing As a Way to Bind Communities Together There are different options for living out your Golden Years at home with benefits for more than just homeowners. A first home purchase. Moving to a larger home. A major remodel. Downsizing. And then… There are as many stages to homeownership as there are stages in life. Major milestones throughout careers, families, and financial circumstances […]
Local Events Top September Events Around The DMV Back to school and back to the office doesn’t mean the end of fun activities with family and friends. September is the beginning of fall festival season showcasing food and drink, music, crafts, and much more. Check out our top selections for September events around DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.   WASHINGTON, DC Photo […]
Home Inspiration Designing Your Dream Patio This week’s blog post is provided by Artscapes Living, giving us inspiration on how to design your dream patio. A patio is more than just a concrete slab; it’s an extension of your living space where you can relax, entertain, and connect with nature. Installing a patio requires careful design upfront, so here are six […]
Real Estate NAR Changes Impact Lending For those following the news, many consumers are aware that the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) entered into a settlement agreement with plaintiffs in a lawsuit over how Realtors® are paid. The settlement effectively ended the common practice of home buyer’s agents automatically being paid a cooperating brokerage fee from the amount the seller agreed […]
Home Inspiration The Biggest Landscaping Trends You Can Expect to See This Fall It’s never too early to start thinking ahead to your fall landscaping. Though it’s only the middle of August, autumn will be here before we know it! To find out what’s trending this season in the landscape world, we spoke with Jordan Clough, associate principal at Richardson & Associates Landscape Architecture in Washington, DC, who […]
Real Estate What’s REALE Behind Renewable Home Initiatives? Real estate agents across our region are working together to educate homeowners about the affordability and benefits of renewables while increasing home values, one property at a time. In 2022, DC became the second major city in the country after New York City to enact a ban on natural gas in an effort to curb […]
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Real Estate Real Estate Appraisals in a Shifting Market One of the most important players in a real estate transaction often flies under the radar: The Appraiser. How do you know that your home was worth what you paid for it? How did the bank determine if the loan was secured properly? How did the seller and their agent come up with the list […]
Home Inspiration 5 Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends We’re Loving This week we would like to share an article from our partners at The Scout Guide informing us of trendy kitchen cabinet colors. Thanks to the sage advice of our Scouted design experts, we’ve uncovered the kitchen cabinet color trends you’ll increasingly find in the most stylish homes. The key to superior storage? Injecting a healthy […]
Real Estate Why Is Climate Change More Dangerous For Some Communities Than Others? It’s been the hottest year on record. How are you and your home holding up? There’s no other way to describe it: this summer’s heat has been brutal. The DC-Metro area has been crushed by oppressive heat – The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang reported “every metric used to assess heat ranks among the most […]
Local Events Top August Events to Check Out Around the DMV If you’re in town between vacations or need a break from preparing for the school year to start, there is still plenty to do in our area! Grab an ice cream treat from one of our favorite ice cream shops, visit nearby beaches, lakes, and rivers, or try out something new this month – county […]
Neighborhood Guides 15 Best Beaches, Lakes, & Rivers Near Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Water recreation may not be the first thing you’d think to associate with the Greater Washington area, but it is a surprisingly rich region for a variety of activities– from beaches and boardwalks to sprawling lakes to nearby walking trails and dining.  Grab your new swimsuit, a boogie board or floatie, and favorite snacks, then […]
Real Estate How Industry Changes Will Impact the Homebuying Process Changes are coming to common real estate practices. Find out what they are before you buy or list a home for sale.  If it’s been some time since you bought or sold a home, there are recent changes to the selling process you need to be aware of. These are part of nationwide changes from […]
Neighborhood Guides Best Ice Cream Spots to Check Out in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia It’s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of summer – National Ice Cream Day! Although Sunday, July 21st is the official date this year, we think any time is a good time for ice cream. Here’s a taste of our favorite ice cream, custard, gelato, and novelty treat shops throughout the Washington, DC, […]
Home Inspiration To Install Upper Cabinets or Skip Them—That’s The Question These days, deciding whether to incorporate upper cabinets in a kitchen or to forgo them entirely is a hot topic among interior designers. We spoke with three DMV area experts to gather their thoughts on the pros and cons of upper kitchen cabinetry.  Pros:  It’s easy to conceal clutter. Closed upper cabinets make it easy […]
Home Maintenance Summertime And the Living Is … Easy If You Follow These Home Maintenance Tips Home maintenance never takes a vacation, especially during the summer months. Here are tips and resources to help you keep up-to-date. Summertime is the season of recreation, relaxation, and road trips. It’s also the perfect time to catch up on home maintenance. Whether you own your home or are renting, take an overview of the […]
Home Inspiration More Plant Options with the New Climate Zones The USDA updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the first time in 11 years. If you’re a gardener of any kind — a sprawling backyard, a cozy balcony, or a sunny stoop — this is a big deal because the updated map offers new plant possibilities for your area. These changes are exciting, but […]
Real Estate Building Better Communities With Housing Sustainability One agent’s firsthand report at how NAR’s focus on sustainability is preserving housing inventory and the land it sits on. The National Association of Realtors® 2024 Sustainability Summit was held in early June in Minneapolis with a focus on initiatives to upgrade our nation’s housing stock, add client value, increase business, and lead on an […]
Local Events Top July Events Around The DMV School’s out for summer, and the DMV has much to offer locals and visitors alike. You can get outdoors and soak up the sun or cool off on the hottest days in world-class museums. Check out our list of area events this month, and we hope you find something to enjoy with family and friends. […]