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Our Favorite Home Retailers in the DC Area

As easy as it is to shop for home décor and furniture online, there’s nothing like walking into a brick-and-mortar store and taking a look at pieces firsthand. It can be fun to learn the story behind a specific item or discover a new favorite brand while wandering through a store in-person, after all. Luckily, […]
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Enjoy a Weekend Getaway in Fredericksburg, VA

We could just as easily write about Fredericksburg in our “MCE Loves Local” category, but we feel it’s the perfect place for a longer trip that’s not too far from home. Located on the Rappahannock River in Virginia, Fredericksburg is known as the childhood home of President George Washington. It was a major port during […]
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Paying Points to Buy Down Your Interest Rate

Historically, and on average across the nation, most consumers have paid just under one discount point to obtain the rate for their mortgage. One point is 1% of the loan amount. In the Washington metropolitan area—where the average length of time a consumer owns their home is lower than the national average—buyers have typically paid […]
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MCE Loves College Towns

With fall approaching, many families in the DC area are saying goodbye to their children as they move to their college town. Some near, and others far, we want to highlight, in no particular order, some great college towns that our local co-eds call their home away from home. Oxford, Mississippi School: The University […]

Uncategorized Our Favorite Home Retailers in the DC Area As easy as it is to shop for home décor and furniture online, there’s nothing like walking into a brick-and-mortar store and taking a look at pieces firsthand. It can be fun to learn the story behind a specific item or discover a new favorite brand while wandering through a store in-person, after all. Luckily, […]

Uncategorized Enjoy a Weekend Getaway in Fredericksburg, VA We could just as easily write about Fredericksburg in our “MCE Loves Local” category, but we feel it’s the perfect place for a longer trip that’s not too far from home. Located on the Rappahannock River in Virginia, Fredericksburg is known as the childhood home of President George Washington. It was a major port during […]

Uncategorized Paying Points to Buy Down Your Interest Rate Historically, and on average across the nation, most consumers have paid just under one discount point to obtain the rate for their mortgage. One point is 1% of the loan amount. In the Washington metropolitan area—where the average length of time a consumer owns their home is lower than the national average—buyers have typically paid […]

Uncategorized MCE Loves College Towns With fall approaching, many families in the DC area are saying goodbye to their children as they move to their college town. Some near, and others far, we want to highlight, in no particular order, some great college towns that our local co-eds call their home away from home. Oxford, Mississippi School: The University […]

Uncategorized Audio & Video Recording Laws in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland “This call may be recorded for quality assurance and training purposes.” Almost all of us at some point have called a bank, a hospital, an airline, a department store, or any other commercial institution, and heard a variation of this. While it is true that they are oftentimes using these calls for training purposes there […]

Uncategorized Home Organization to Prep for the New School Year Back to school time is just around the corner, and while you may already have started to stock up on classroom supplies and after school snacks for your kids, it’s important to think about streamlining your at-home space to get ready for this busy season, too. Let’s face it: Fall fills up quickly, with kids’ […]

Uncategorized Northern Neck Day Trips Photo courtesy of: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources If it feels like everyone you know is on vacation this August, and you are itching to dip your toes in the water but don’t have time for a long trip, we are fortunate to have some great getaways not far from the DMV. You can spend […]

Uncategorized The Family Reunion After an incredible first year, Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s “The Family Reunion” returns for a second time to the Salamander Resort in Middleburg Virginia this August, 18-21, and we couldn’t be more excited. James Beard Award-winning Chef Kwame Onwuachi comes together with Food & Wine to present this three-day, immersive experience that has been lauded by […]

Uncategorized Keep Your Deck Or Patio Mosquito-Free This week we would like to share some tips on how to keep your outdoor area mosquito free courtesy of our friends at J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc. in Kansas, also an affiliate member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Let’s face it, no one likes mosquitos and it’s no fun when you […]

Uncategorized Accessorize Your Home with Square Footage & Income Homeowners have been using their properties to earn additional income or expand their living options for as long as there have been shared living spaces. Whether they are over-the-garage studios, garden or “English basement” apartments, in-law suites, “granny flats,” or stand-alone carriage houses, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) offer passive income while also easing limited inventory […]

Uncategorized Creating a Relaxing Hang Out Space for Kids As the start of the school year creeps closer and closer, it’s more important than ever to think about creating a relaxing space for your kids at home. If your children have outgrown their playroom but still need a place to lounge that isn’t their bedroom, you may wish to consider designing a hangout space […]

Uncategorized Living In The Dog House As a dog friendly real estate agent, I began writing about renting, buying or selling your home with your canine in mind in the Spring 2016 issue of NOVADog Magazine. Since then, I have been on The Pet Show with Dr. Katy twice, radio and podcasts several times, and featured in the Washington Post, […]

Uncategorized What are Residential Closing Costs and How Do They Affect Me? One of the realities associated with the purchase and financing of residential real estate is the fact there will be transaction costs generally referred to as closing costs. Understanding, well in advance, what those costs will be is useful in planning for the purchase. Transaction costs can be broken down into two broad categories – […]

Uncategorized Divest Now, or You Too May Spend a Valentine’s Day as I Did! So many people have had to tackle this task, but it was new to me and I want to share what I have learned from a long weekend. Yes, this relates to real estate and the human condition. My parents were married for 70-plus years, and they traveled the world, read voraciously, and raised three […]

Uncategorized How Do I Get Rid of a Backyard Swamp? We’ve all heard that Washington, D.C. was built on a swamp. And, unless you live under a rock (maybe one that’s been exposed by erosion), you’ve heard that a certain someone was going to “drain the swamp.” But, what do you do when your swampy backyard really needs draining? If backyard mosquito breeding grounds aren’t […]

Uncategorized Bungalow, or Cape Cod? 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 […]

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