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What’s the Trend in Downtown DC?
What trends am I watching for in residential real estate? Actually, it is what’s going on in commercial real estate. Here in DC we have the third densest office building district in the country. The District of Columbia depends upon...
Home Renovation Projects to Tackle This Summer
Here are some ways to transform your living space that will make your home the envy of the neighborhood. Let's dive in: Outdoor Oasis Upgrade: Take your outdoor space to the next level with a backyard refresh. Consider adding a cozy patio or...
What are Structural Defects?
What are structural defects in a house? Think about things such a foundation, think about the structure inside the house such as the mechanisms that keep it standing up straight, think about foundation walls. These would be considered...
Weekly Market Update: July 31, 2023
Happy Monday! It’s time for our Weekly Market Update. The numbers are holding steady as we head into August. Keep an eye on those properties that are sitting on the market. There could be an opportunity for you buyers out...
5 Things To Know About DC
Here's five things you should know about D.C. 1: For starters most people don’t live in DC. I live here with about 700K other folks, but the metro area has a population of over 6M people and most everybody lives in Maryland or Virginia...
Funny Real Estate Story About Michael Scott
I have a funny story. It happened a couple weeks ago. I was showing a buyer a vacant condo for sale. There was no staging, no furniture, it was empty with one exception. There was a life-sized cutout of Michael Scott from the TV show ...
Washington DC Penthouse with Over-The-Top Amenities
A trend we’re seeing today in luxury residential development is over-the-top amenities in buildings such as here at 1000 S. Capitol St. where they’ve built out a wine bar that can hold up to 70 guests. Residents of the building can e...
What Is Earnest Money?
Earnest Money or EMD as we call them here in the DMV are the initial deposit a buyer makes towards a house once they go under contract. They are credited to the buyer at closing towards their downpayment, but they are also the money a bu...