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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 […]
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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 […]
Home Inspiration, Real Estate

To Sell My House Do I Have to Neutralize Everything?

Question: I am getting my house ready to put on the market and wanted to ask if everything really needs to be all beige or gray? Answer: The best way to answer this question is…it depends upon the type of property, the target buyer pool, if you are using your furniture and accessories, or if […]
Home Inspiration, Real Estate

Should I Stage My Home When I List It For Sale?

At some point in every listing appointment the topic of staging comes up. Should I stage? Is it worth the money? In a word: absolutely! There are countless articles and statistics that speak to the return on investment for every staging dollar spent. Professional stagers know how to optimize the home’s layout and visual impact, […]

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 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 […]

Home Inspiration To Sell My House Do I Have to Neutralize Everything? Question: I am getting my house ready to put on the market and wanted to ask if everything really needs to be all beige or gray? Answer: The best way to answer this question is…it depends upon the type of property, the target buyer pool, if you are using your furniture and accessories, or if […]

Home Inspiration Should I Stage My Home When I List It For Sale? At some point in every listing appointment the topic of staging comes up. Should I stage? Is it worth the money? In a word: absolutely! There are countless articles and statistics that speak to the return on investment for every staging dollar spent. Professional stagers know how to optimize the home’s layout and visual impact, […]

Home Inspiration 5 Tips to Create an At-Home Learning or Work Space The 2020 school year kicks off this month with a new item on the traditional school supplies list: an at-home learning space. With so many students learning from home or a hybrid of at-home and in-person, while parents and adults continue working from home, the divide between workspace and home space has become blurred. As […]

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 […]

Home Inspiration Top Five Home Improvements to Enjoy Now That Pay Off Later There are certain things that I always recommend to my clients if they are thinking of putting their home on the market in the next five years. Putting some money into updating your home now can make it more appealing to buyers down the line. It will also allow you to enjoy the updates before […]

Home Inspiration 8 Paint Colors To Freshen Up Your Home Painting a room’s walls can set the tone for the entire space. Whether you’re starting over and want a clean slate or are preparing your home for the market, a fresh coat of paint can work wonders. Here are a few paint colors McEnearney agents suggested for freshening up your walls: McCormick Lady Nicole A […]

Home Inspiration 17 Dreamy Patios and Delightful Gardens On the Market Now The temperature is up and the sun is out! This means Washingtonians are out looking to enjoy the best of summer – from relaxing or grilling on patios, to water recreation spots in our region, and any number of delights in between. Coronavirus has people looking more than ever for their own private outdoor space, […]

Home Inspiration Are Solar Panels Worth the Investment? Solar panels have been around for years, but have recently become an option for residential homeowners. Despite the panels’ impact on an owner’s utility bills and appeal to climate-conscious consumers, what impact do the glass panels atop a roof have when it comes time to sell your home? McEnearney agents chimed in to answer the […]

Home Inspiration 9 Amazing In-Ground Pools on the Market Now It’s official, summer is here! The pool covers are off and the water wings are out. With the start of summer also comes the sweltering heat that us Washington metropolitan area residents are all too familiar with. What better way to beat the heat than to dive into your brand new pool?! Whether you’ve always […]

Home Inspiration Is It a Rowhouse? Is It a Townhouse? 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 real estate home styles, in terms of how they’re built and what they seek to represent, McEnearney presents a series of articles to explore […]

Home Inspiration Why Do Design Trends Become Popular? Question: Why do design trends become popular? Answer: As a realtor, I see a lot of the same features in the homes I visit. Sparkling white subway tile — check. Main level powder rooms — check. Ooh, a porch? Check, check! No, wallpaper really isn’t a feature that buyers are looking for — please remove […]

Home Inspiration How Do I Make My Home More Enjoyable to Live In? With more time spent at home, you might have noticed some things that you like or don’t like about your home. With the summer months heating up, now is a great time to do some minimal decluttering to help open up your space and make your home feel more like a place of relaxation instead […]

Home Inspiration What Can I Do To Make My Home More Attractive to Millennial Buyers? Question: As a seller, what can I do to make my home more attractive to millennial buyers? Answer: Millennials, those born between 1977-1994, make up the second-largest sector (24.2%) of the population in the United States. There are 78.8 million millennials in the U.S., and in 2020 they accounted for 38% of all homebuyers, 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 […]

Home Inspiration Steps to Planning Your Own Backyard Garden Remember that gardening project you always wanted to get done when you have downtime… 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 […]

Home Inspiration In-Home Urban Jungles and How to Create Your Own More and more people have been putting plants into their homes during this modern urban jungles craze that has sparked the internet. Whether you just enjoy the sight of plants or you understand the benefit of having them in your homes, people are starting to love the idea of having lush greenery throughout their home. […]

Home Inspiration Rethink Thanksgiving Leftovers For most people, Thanksgiving doesn’t just signify a season of giving; it also signifies a season of leftovers! Fortunately for you, folks are getting creative with leftovers nowadays and developing delicious leftovers from next-day nourishment. From snacks to sandwiches and even brand-new dinners, there are plenty of ways to create something new from leftover holiday […]

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