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Featured 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 you are celebrating with your Valentine or looking to the arts for inspiration, the DC metro area has so much to offer.   FESTIVALS: ARTS, FOOD, DRINK & FUN […]
Featured Enjoy a day trip to Middleburg Virginia As you may know, Middleburg is known as the “Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital” for its foxhunting, steeplechases, and large estates. Middleburg is also known for its small-town charm and local wineries. So come explore this historic town for a day or for a weekend, like Jackie Kennedy used to do! If you’re hungry from […]
Featured Why Does Properly Staging A Home For Sale Matter?   As a Realtor, my expertise throughout the process involves many professionals with whom I have developed excellent working relationships. This week I want to share the following Q&A interview with home staging professional Pamela Pons-Crnkovich. What does it mean to “stage” a house for sale?   Staging a house for sale means visually and spatially […]
Featured 11 Delicious Recipes to Celebrate the Super Bowl If you are taking a break from the Winter Olympics to watch SuperBowl LVI on Sunday, perhaps you are ready for some new savory new dishes to share with your family and friends. Check out these favorite recipes from McEnearney Associates and let’s root for an exciting game!    Mexican 7 Layer Dip | Martha […]
Featured Staycation Destinations in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Tired of working from home and need a change of scenery or vacation, but don’t want to travel, well, at all? Hotels are coming up with a creative solution to accommodate everyone working or learning from home: renting rooms for the day or offering staycation packages. Here are some places where you can “getaway” — even if it’s just […]
Featured Spice Up Your Fall Cocktails Cooler weather and comfort food inspire us to add a little spice to our fall drinks. First up, a little video how-to. FALL OUT OF FASHION Recipe courtesy of Ruthie’s All Day Orange slice Large ice cube 2 oz bourbon 1 oz Averna .25 oz cinnamon simple syrup 2 dashes mole bitters Muddle orange slice […]
Featured The Timeless Appeal of Mid-Century Modern Style   Today, the mid-century modern look is everywhere. Search the phrase in any furniture retailer, and you’ll likely come up with hundreds of results. The pieces get snapped up in moments when listed for resale online, and it’s a popular style to use when staging homes for sale.  In a follow-up to last week’s post […]
Featured McEnearney Listings & Condos on the Market Now with Pools With summer in full effect, the pool covers are off and the water wings are out! As we head into the dog days of summer, Washington metropolitan area residents are all too familiar with sweltering heat. What better way to cool off than a dive into your personal or community pool?! Whether you’ve always wanted […]
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Featured Local Take Out Restaurants to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in the DMV   To many of us, Cinco De Mayo means: tacos, margaritas, and fiesta. More popular as a celebration in the U.S., the day commemorates the first Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. On this day the Mexian army, led by Ignacio Zaragoza, managed to win a victory over the much larger French army. Today […]
Featured 9 Exciting Condos On the Market Now in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia   This year we have seen very tight inventory for townhomes and detached homes as demand has increased. In many areas, the interest in condominiums in high-rise and multi-story buildings is not as strong because of more communal aspects to the lifestyle, but we feel that is worth reconsidering. Condo ownership can be the easiest […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Featured What’s in a Number? ‘Value’ vs. ‘Price’ When Selling a Home What’s in a number? A lot of thought and careful analysis! Determining a list price (which ultimately leads to a market/sold price) for selling a property and determining its value are not the same. Let me explain – hang in there, this is a little bit of a bumpy ride… Determining list price is a […]
Featured Sustainable Landscaping’s Yin and Yang: Hardscapes versus Softscapes As a local real estate leader, McEnearney Associates is invested in more than just helping our clients buy and sell houses. We want our clients to really love and enjoy their homes. We are always happy to refer home-related businesses and contractors who help make your house a home. We are excited to have Patrick […]
Featured Our Favorite Social Activities Reimagined at Home Many of us Washingtonians, Marylanders, and Virginians love living in the DC Metro area for the ease of access to leisurely pastimes. While we might not be able to go out and partake in all of our favorite social activities, it’s still possible to enjoy some things right from the comfort of home. Home is […]
Featured Virtually Tour Museums from Around the World Our monthly events post usually focuses on getting out and around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Since we are all social distancing this spring, we have expanded our reach to highlight some of the best virtual exhibits from local, national, and international museums.  April is one of the best times of year in the D-M-V! […]