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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Real Estate How To Say Goodbye To Your Home Selling your house and saying goodbye to the home that you lived in can be a very emotional experience for a lot of homeowners. If you have lived in your home for a long time, you probably made many unforgettable memories with your family, friends and loved ones that it will be hard to […]

Real Estate How Do I Make Sure Our Next Move Isn’t Too Stressful For Our Dog? We’re in the Dog Days of Summer. Even in this heat, a dog’s love is never wavering. Mine have certainly made my life whole and have made my home a happy (albeit 80% chaotic) place! I moved earlier this year, and it’s taken quite a bit of time for my dogs to adjust. Whether […]

Real Estate How do I get a house ready to sell when I live out of town? Funny you should ask… I have had the opportunity to help five sellers in the past year in this very same situation. One couple had been renting their home for over 10 years — they live in Canada. The second rented his townhouse for about 15 years — he lives 1.5 hours away. I am […]

Real Estate What is title insurance and why might you need it? Many of my buyer clients ask what title insurance is, and why they may need to purchase it at the time of closing on their new home. Simply put, title insurance is an insurance policy that protects you against loss due to an unknown defect in title or an interest in your home. (Real estate […]

Real Estate 7 Steps to Home Ownership for Veterans and Military Personnel Written by: Jackie Waters Active military personnel move often, and buying new homes in areas of reassignment tends to be part of the job. Once you’ve fulfilled your military service obligation, purchasing a home to settle in may be one of your top goals. Here’s a guide to help you through the process. McEnearney Associates […]

Real Estate What Can Ted Lasso Teach Us About Real Estate? One of the best things I discovered during the pandemic was “Ted Lasso” on Apple TV+, and I know I wasn’t the only one who connected with the sheer positivity that permeates each and every episode. For the uninitiated, “Ted Lasso” is about an American football coach who is drafted to lead a ragtag U.K. […]

Real Estate What is an Escalation Clause? We have seen housing market prices increase significantly nationwide in the past year. This is especially true in the DMV area because of the shortage of houses that are ready to move into. It boils down to a supply and demand problem. There is a scarcity of buildable land in the immediate Washington suburbs, which […]

Real Estate Late Pandemic Mortgage Industry Status The pandemic has had a significant impact on the residential mortgage industry. At the beginning of the public health crisis investors in mortgage-backed securities stopped purchasing the instruments which caused a liquidity shortage and a spike in the rates available to consumers. The Federal Reserve quickly stepped in and began purchasing Fannie Mae and […]

Real Estate On Market Or Move — Which Comes First? This question comes up very frequently. Even in a hot “seller’s market,” like the one we are in now, sellers still want to put their best foot forward to ensure that their home will receive the best offer. Like most real estate decisions, it really depends on what works for each individual. Here are […]

Real Estate Am I ready to buy my first home? If you are a first-time home buyer, the idea of purchasing a home may feel daunting. A sense of permanence seems to be attached to every home purchase. At the end of the day though, you have to live somewhere. The earlier that you buy your first home, the better. You are going to […]

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