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Do I need to renovate in order to sell?

Home Sellers are bombarded these days with offers to buy their homes, ways to renovate to get the highest offer, and how to obtain the absolute highest price. It can be confusing, even paralyzing — the answer is a resounding “it depends.” As in most elements of life, there is a spectrum of possibilities here. […]
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The Real Estate Market in the Metro DC Region Remained Hot Through 2021

In our semi-annual Market Report, we take a comprehensive look at sales data for the second half of 2021, analyze the impact of tight inventory on Washington, DC and the Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs, and look ahead to the first half of 2022 to help you make the most informed real estate decisions. This […]
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This might be a silly question, but…?

“I have a silly question” is something that I hear far too frequently and usually followed by something that I’ve been asked before and isn’t silly at all. Frankly, in my opinion, there are no silly questions. Before I went full time into real estate, I taught health to 6-12th graders. Like real estate, the […]
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Five Questions with Dave Hawkins of McEnearney Associates

1. What in the real estate market do you think has changed the most over forty years? I would have to say technology has driven the greatest change. Look at the way we conduct our business today. Property information is available to everyone, agents and customers alike, at our fingertips. The internet, phone apps […]

Real Estate Do I need to renovate in order to sell? Home Sellers are bombarded these days with offers to buy their homes, ways to renovate to get the highest offer, and how to obtain the absolute highest price. It can be confusing, even paralyzing — the answer is a resounding “it depends.” As in most elements of life, there is a spectrum of possibilities here. […]

Real Estate The Real Estate Market in the Metro DC Region Remained Hot Through 2021 In our semi-annual Market Report, we take a comprehensive look at sales data for the second half of 2021, analyze the impact of tight inventory on Washington, DC and the Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs, and look ahead to the first half of 2022 to help you make the most informed real estate decisions. This […]

Real Estate This might be a silly question, but…? “I have a silly question” is something that I hear far too frequently and usually followed by something that I’ve been asked before and isn’t silly at all. Frankly, in my opinion, there are no silly questions. Before I went full time into real estate, I taught health to 6-12th graders. Like real estate, the […]

Real Estate Five Questions with Dave Hawkins of McEnearney Associates 1. What in the real estate market do you think has changed the most over forty years? I would have to say technology has driven the greatest change. Look at the way we conduct our business today. Property information is available to everyone, agents and customers alike, at our fingertips. The internet, phone apps […]

Real Estate Home Buyer Programs As we mentioned recently in our FAQs for Home Buyers, we believe the reality of homeownership is something that should be made more widely available and shouldn’t ever be limited to a select few. Throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia there are many different programs designed to make the dream of homeownership into a reality. […]

Real Estate FAQs for Home Buyers At McEnearney Associates Realtors, one of our passions is helping our buyers navigate today’s real estate market. We also believe the reality of homeownership is something that should be made more widely available and shouldn’t ever be limited to a select few. Your trusted McEnearney Associate will help guide you through current market trends, will […]

Real Estate Should I Consider A Home In An HOA? When looking to buy a home, an important thing to consider is whether or not you are interested in having a home within either a homeowner’s association or condominium association. What is also important is understanding the differences between the two! While many have heard of HOAs and condos, not many understand exactly what they […]

Real Estate Man vs. Machine? For many a successful Realtor, this recruiting call will sound familiar: “Technology will boost your business and make you a star.” (While I agree it helps, personal relationships and real substance mean the most to me. Signed, Ann D.) For instance, I absolutely hate to throw out old files which, of course, can be scanned […]

Real Estate Zillow closes iBuyer; what does that mean? If you follow real estate at all, you probably saw the announcement that Zillow is closing its iBuyer program. This is big news, but what does it really mean for Zillow and the real estate industry? First, let’s clarify what is an iBuyer program. It’s where deep-pocketed online companies give sellers an instant cash offer […]

Real Estate How can I find out what additions I am able to make to a property, before purchasing? Many buyers I am working with lately are looking at the future potential of homes and considering properties that they will add additions to — either before they move in or in their long-term plans. Some lots have the space for an entire extra room or would benefit from a large deck off the back, […]

Real Estate What are The Best Practices to Attend an Open House? First off, congratulations on the early stages of home buying! Attending open houses at the beginning stages of your search can really help you narrow (or expand) what and where you are looking to purchase. They allow you to tour new neighborhoods you’re considering, define your likes, dislikes and things that are non-negotiable, gauge market […]

Real Estate How Do I Get My Real Estate License and What Happens Next? The Great Resignation is upon us, and you may be thinking about launching a career in real estate. Good for you! Real estate offers those with an entrepreneurial spirit a path to an income that is limited only by the time, energy and focus that you put into your work. But beyond dreams of selling […]

Real Estate What’s the status of the mortgage industry this fall? As we roll into fall 2021, the US mortgage industry will see some changes, some more attractive to consumers and some not as much. Recent positive changes include a reduction in the spread between rates for owner occupied properties and those for second homes and investment properties. Several months ago, regulatory changes caused significant increases […]

Real Estate When I Fall in Love With a House, Should I Discuss it With My Agent While in The Home? With today’s amazing technology, it’s increasingly likely a home may have a security system or other recording device in use. Homeowners regularly use cameras and sound recording devices for many reasons. Sometimes it’s a security concern, while other times it’s just to see who’s at the front door. Some use cameras and listening devices to […]

Real Estate Where in the World Wide Web can I settle on my new home? It started in March 2020 — my first “drive-by” settlement in a parking lot with sellers getting a clipboard, papers and a clean pen through their car window. I was in another car watching with my phone on speaker. The buyers copied the process 15 minutes later — same parking lot, same paperwork plus […]

Real Estate What Updates Should I Consider if I’m Thinking About Selling My Home in a Year This is a frequently asked question and one I am happy to address here. It is also a service I provide to my friends, neighbors and potential clients on a regular basis. Start at the street, remembering that you only have one chance to make a first impression. Does your home have curb appeal? Based […]

Real Estate Private Sale or Full Market Exposure? Making an Informed Decision By David Howell, Chief Information Officer, McEnearney Associates In today’s hot real estate market, some sellers may be tempted to sell their home privately, although a private sale does not include full exposure to the market through the multiple listing service (MLS), the internet, and the thousands of agents and […]

Real Estate How much is my home worth? Whether you just bought your home or you have owned it for years, it’s always fun to keep up with the current value and to see how your investment has appreciated. As interesting as it is to see the recent sales and speculate your home’s worth, it’s important to note that many homeowners get a […]

Real Estate Buying an investment property or vacation home With an increased need for privacy and cleanliness while vacationing, many people chose to stay at a place that felt like home away from their home this past year by renting a short-term property through websites like VRBO and AirBnB. I recently stayed in one such vacation home with my family that was clearly a […]

Real Estate Should I Rent or Buy? When considering a move, sometimes there’s a dilemma. Is this the right time to buy, or should I rent again? In some areas of the country, it’s a clear choice. If mortgage payments will be consistently lower than rent, or at least close, there is an obvious opportunity to see appreciation in your investment and […]

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