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Buying a Home While Paying Off Debt in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Balancing debt repayment with a goal to buy a home is one of the most common challenges I see among buyers in the Washington, DC metro area. Whether you are paying down student loans, managing credit card balances, or carrying a car loan, you c...
How Debt-to-Income Ratios Affect DC-Area Buyers
Your debt-to-income ratio, often called DTI, is one of the most important factors lenders evaluate when you apply for a mortgage. For buyers in the Washington, DC metro area—where home prices tend to be higher than the national average—unde...
Buying a Home with Student Loans in the DC Area
For many buyers in the Washington, DC metro area, student loans are the single biggest concern when considering a home purchase. With rising home prices in popular neighborhoods—from Bethesda and Chevy Chase to Arlington, McLean, and Northwes...
What Does $10M Buy You in DC?
What does ten million dollars buy you in DC? We ran the numbers for the DMV and found four sales this past year that sold for around ten million dollars. They were three houses and a condo penthouse. The condo was in Georgetown overlooki...
What to Look for in a Safe, Functional Home for Your Baby in the DC Area
When you are preparing for your first child, the way you evaluate a home changes quickly. Features you never noticed before—stairs, sightlines, storage, natural light, rental options for childcare, and neighborhood safety—suddenly become im...
Selling Your Condo When You’re Expecting in the DC Area
Many couples in the Washington, DC metro area begin their homeownership journey in a condo. Locations like Logan Circle, Navy Yard, Shaw, Rosslyn, and Ballston are especially popular for first-time buyers. But once you are expecting a baby, the...
Townhouse or Single-Family Home: What’s Best for Young Families in the DC Area?
When you are expecting your first child or adjusting to life with a newborn, the type of home you choose matters more than ever. In the Washington, DC metro area, many young families find themselves deciding between staying in a townhouse or mo...
Buying a Larger Home for a Growing Family in the DC Area
As your family grows, the home that worked well during your early years together may no longer fit your daily routines. Many couples in the Washington, DC metro area find themselves needing more space, better storage, a safer layout, and access...