Real Estate Where Buyers Can Find Help In This Market Brian Bonnet, Atlantic Coast Mortgage Even if you’ve previously bought a home, you’re experiencing market dynamics that haven’t been in play for decades. Here’s how to navigate the current market atmosphere. It’s not a new story that it’s tough out there for buyers, but that’s not the whole story. For buyers ready to get to […]
Real Estate The Benefits of Relocation Services Buying and selling a home can be exciting and stressful all at the same time. Locally, most people know at least one real estate agent; whether an agent they have used before or someone they are acquainted with. If not, recommendations from a friend, family member, or trusted advisor are a great place to start. […]
Real Estate Why Homeowners Insurance Matters We know. Learning about homeowners insurance isn’t the most scintillating way to spend your time. But if you own or are considering buying a home, it’s imperative to understand why it’s needed, how much is needed, and how to get the right coverage … before it costs you more than you expect. Your home is […]
Featured What to Keep in Mind When Selecting Finishes for Your Kitchen In the process of remodeling your kitchen or designing one from scratch? Hardware finishes and countertop materials are likely top of mind! To ensure you’re tackling your project like a pro, keep reading—we asked experts to share the main factors to consider as you make big design decisions in your cooking space. Intentionally taking the […]
Featured Keys To Throwing A Big Holiday Party This week’s article is from our partners at The Scout Guide, giving guidance on how to how a big holiday party! The holidays may still be a couple months away, but if you’re thinking this is the year you finally host a large-scale holiday soiree, it’s time to start planning. We checked in with four […]
Home Inspiration How to Create the Ultimate Pet-Friendly and Animal-Friendly Yard Landscape architects consider all of the ways you plan to use your outdoor spaces, and that includes making them pet-friendly! From dog runs to catios (a patio for cats!), we ensure the spaces are safe and welcoming for all of your critters. If you are looking to make your yard more joyous for your pets, […]
Home Inspiration 23 Kids’ Rooms That Are Big On Style This week’s article is from our partners at The Scout Guide, sharing inspiration on how to set magical spaces for the children in your life! Whether you’ve got toddlers or teens, these magical spaces for the younger set prove that elevated interiors are as much for children as they are for grownups. To find an […]
Real Estate Two Years After Surfside Condo Collapse, Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Buy or Sell a Condo Condo associations are in the spotlight as new government lending requirements for condo sales take effect this week, impacting millions of owners and potential buyers.  In the early hours of June 24, 2021, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, FL partially collapsed, causing the deaths of 98 people.  […]
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Home Inspiration Introducing Equestrian Style to Your Home for Fall September is here, and it’s time to begin decorating your home for fall if you haven’t already! Even if you’re not inclined to go all out with pumpkins and ghosts, you can still have fun sprucing up your space for the season by incorporating some warmer tones and quintessential fall patterns, such as checks and […]
Neighborhood Guides Day Trip To Baltimore Maryland More than just a port city with ships coming and going each day, Baltimore is full of history, art, and great restaurants. Of course we love the Inner Harbor, but there are other fun neighborhoods throughout the city. We hope that once you read our list of favorites, you will plan a day or two […]
Home Inspiration Layering mixed materials brings interest and emotion to interiors This week’s article is from our partners at Luxury Portfolio International sharing inspiration on how to layer mixed materials within your home.  Professionally designed spaces have depth and layers to them, each element adding its own touch while perfectly playing off of the others. One of the tricks for putting together such a complex yet […]
Featured 21 Powder Rooms that Make a Statement This weeks article is from our partners at The Scout Guide giving inspiration on how to give your powder room a statement. Powder rooms have gone from utilitarian spaces to the perfect site for design experimentation. Thanks to their modest dimensions, taking risks here is a more manageable feat than decorating an entire house in […]
Featured Oh Dear, Deer! Anyone else get all of their planting done in time for summer, only to walk outside and see stripped trees, dead plants, and grass trampled down?  While having wildlife in your yard is part of the fun, some companions don’t share well. Deer love to eat plants that are smooth, tender, and have flavor – […]
Neighborhood Guides Exploring the Chesapeake Bay by Boat As one of the most prominent geological features of the Mid-Atlantic region, the Chesapeake Bay is also the largest estuary in the United States. The total shoreline, including tidal tributaries, is 11,684 miles, circumnavigating a surface area of 4,480 square miles. It is also a remarkably beautiful place to visit.  Our proximity to The Bay […]
Real Estate The Good, The Bad & The Unsure of Home Solar Panels We know solar panels are increasingly being added to properties to cut down on energy costs and reduce emissions from other heating sources, but does that translate into value for homeowners? A reader of The McEnearney Blog recently asked us a question about the resale value for homes with solar panels. Did it help, hurt […]
Featured Shop All Things Vintage Every Sunday at the Georgetown Flea Vintage furniture and décor is having a major moment, given that many secondhand items are both affordable and easy to incorporate into your home in just an afternoon. If you’re tired of waiting for packages to arrive in the mail or are just looking for a new resource for home accents, be sure to take […]
Home Inspiration Fun Décor and Functional Spaces Make a Luxe, Modern Beach Home This week’s article is from our partners at Luxury Portfolio. When it comes to the interiors of an oceanfront getaway, beachy décor can sometimes veer into seashell cliches and casual vibes that read messy. Designers such as Chad James, principal of the Nashville-based Chad James Group, are creating next-level beach houses that, yes, nod to the […]
Featured The Essentials to Consider Before Building a Pool This week we partnered with the Scout Guide to cover the essentials needed before deciding to build a pool.    Pool by Hedstrom Landscape Architecture. Photography by Beall and Thomas. If you’re feeling the heat this summer and longing to cool off in your very own backyard oasis, you’re not alone. We consulted four Scouted […]
Neighborhood Guides Top August Events to Check Out in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia 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, take your pup to a different dog park, or try out something new this month […]
Neighborhood Guides Beachy Towns to Visit this Summer Exploring somewhere you have never been is fun and exciting, but for some of us returning to our own special place year after year and creating cherished memories can’t be beat. Below are some favorite places you’ll find your fellow DMV neighbors this summer, along with local shops and restaurants that make these coastal towns […]