Real Estate

Real Estate How is Real Estate Evolving in Alexandria? Question: Other than less activity in the marketplace, how else has COVID-19 changed the way real estate is being conducted in Alexandria? Answer: Do you remember Spencer Johnson’s book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” I re-read it for about the 20th time again recently, and it never fails to inspire me to look at my business […]
Real Estate I Want to Sell My House. Where Do I Begin? We are currently in a seller’s market. Home inventory is low and interest rates are, too. You know that this is a good time to sell your house, but you do not know where to begin and the process seems daunting. There seem to be a plethora of real estate agents available; how do you […]
Real Estate How do First-time Homebuyers Succeed in this Market? Question: How are first-time homebuyers successfully entering our competitive market with low inventory? Answer: The keyword from that question is successfully. Now more than ever, first-time buyers need to engage with a comprehensive and experienced team of experts to successfully access the D.C. area’s competitive real estate market. It is only a comprehensive approach that […]
Real Estate How Do I Navigate the Current Mortgage Environment? Question: How do I navigate the current mortgage environment? Answer: A great deal has changed in the mortgage industry over the past several weeks as the industry responds to COVID-19 economic concerns. Real estate agents and consumers need to be aware of the changes as they navigate the current residential real estate market. The mortgage […]
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 […]
Real Estate What Should I Know Before Diving Into the Current Virginia Real Estate Market?   Question: As a buyer, what should I know before diving into the current Virginia real estate market? Answer: Real estate sales are governed by state contract law and property law. Depending on the circumstances, buyers in Virginia can expose themselves to significant risk if they are not fully aware of their rights and responsibilities. Virginia is […]
Real Estate Virtual Meeting Backgrounds for Today’s Real Estate Agent Are you finding yourself on Zoom, GoToMeeting, or other video conferencing platforms a little more often these days?  We pulled together some of our favorite listings to jazz up your virtual background.  Whether you’re working from home or having a cocktail with friends, download, upload, and enjoy!  Be sure to tag us on Facebook (@mcenearney) […]
Real Estate CARES Act – What This Means for You and Your Family In some encouraging news, the federal government just passed the largest ever stimulus package in our nation’s history, a $2.2 Trillion fund called the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, Economic, Security (CARES)Act. To read the entire 800-page legislation would be a daunting task, so we put together a brief summary for you of what this means to […]
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Real Estate I’m Caught Up On HGTV. Now What? Being stuck at home may have some advantages – particularly if you own your home and can use some of the extra time many of us find on our hands for exterior maintenance and improvements. I consulted with a local Class A contractor and home inspector – to ask them for some commonly deferred exterior […]
Real Estate The State of the Mortgage Industry During COVID-19 A great deal has changed in the mortgage industry over the past two weeks as the industry responds to COVID-19 economic concerns. Real estate agents and consumers need to be aware of the changes as they navigate the current residential real estate market. The mortgage industry is facing a severe liquidity problem. Investors stopped purchasing […]
Real Estate Where are we now, and where are we going? With restaurants and most activities closed, many businesses shuttered or the employees sent to work at home, and governors’ stay-at-home orders, you may have a lot of extra time on your hands. Many people are taking stock of their own personal situations during this crisis. Now is a good time to consider whether you need […]
Real Estate I Need to Get a Mortgage — When, Where and How? Question: The ads are everywhere for online financing sources such as R—et Mortgage and Q—en Loans, what is your experience with these kinds of companies? Answer: Out of State, Out of Our Minds Todd,* my delightful buyer, was a sharp, tech-savvy businessman determined to get a great rate mortgage over the Internet. He logged on […]