Howe Real Estate Should Be

This is a heart warming review from my clients who bought a home last week with me before they headed back overseas to finish their tour for the State Department.   This couple found me through a referral from another client who also lived overseas when they bought their townhome.  (The earlier ...

I have been a Realtor longer than my daughter has been alive so I sort of assumed she had absorbed a certain level of knowledge in utero.  Boy... I was wrong. She is in the process of trying to buy a condo in Boston.  In her search to find that dream condo, she is working with a duo of young wome...

Taxes are an unfortunate fact of life. However, the tax code includes several provisions that can help homeowners save money when it’s time to file their returns. Making improvements to your home could potentially save you a significant amount of money, both now and when you eventually sell your ...

I love everything that Barbara Todaro writes and we all miss her daily dose of wisdom.  This is a sweet piece that reminds all of us of why we (if we have been in real estate for a few years) do what we do - it is really about the relationships that can turn into lifelong friendships.   Have a gr...

Congratulations! You've decided you want to buy a home. What should you do first? What next?  Since I am a Realtor, I think that you should interview real estate agents as your first step to find that person who is going to guide you through the process.  Next is finding a lender to get you prequ...

Home equity loans, a cash-out refinance and a home equity line of credit (HELOC) all use your home as collateral. So how do they compare when it comes to financing options? Here are a few key points to consider when deciding if one of these options is right for you:If you need money for an import...

If you’re about to put your home on the market, there are probably some repairs and changes that need to be taken care of to ensure you get top dollar for your home.  The first is well known now.  You must declutter.  This doesn't mean that you need to put everything away.  I believe that the buy...

The Lise Howe Group just put this three bedroom two and a half bath home at 6752 Kenwood Forest Lane in Chevy Chase MD under contract.  The buyer fell in love with this home, set on a quiet street with a reserved parking space right in front. Kenwood Forest is popular with anyone who wants to be ...

Choosing a city to live in can be easy.  Very often it is dictated by family concerns or a new job.  Once you are committed to the city, where do you live in the city? It can be a little more difficult to narrow it down to a neighborhood.Without leaving your couch, however, you can explore a neig...

Those considering purchasing a new home may want to consider becoming a condo owner. Popular with every homeowner—from first-time buyers to retirees—condos offer many advantages over a traditional stand-alone property. Below are the top four.Affordability: If you’re looking for a newly built home...