exclusive buyer agents in dc: Strategies for Homebuyers
- 03/26/22 07:06 AM
Homebuyers Need a Plan of Action If you are planning to buy a home this year, develop a plan of action. Learn the steps in the home buying process. What is an earnest money deposit? Why do buyer agents recommend working with a local lender? How do I create a competitive offer? Join us for our class, How To Buy A Home, on April 20th at 10 am via Zoom. This interactive class will teach you: How do I begin the home buying process? How do I know if a house is well built? How do I make an offer on a property? … (5 comments)
As exclusive buyer agents, we work hard to make the home buying adventure fun. But the fact is, it's a big financial decision and there is a certain amount of stress in the process. We want to take to make this as easy as possible so we recommend the best local lenders, home inspectors, settlement attorneys & local contractors. Jeff Pearce with The Pearce Group is one of our recommended home inspectors. Take a moment to watch … (3 comments)
exclusive buyer agents in dc: How's the Market in Arlington and Bethesda?
- 02/16/18 02:20 PM
The Greater Washington DC area includes Northern Virginia, Maryland & D.C. Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash If you're moving to the DC area, you could buy a home in Maryland, Northern Virginia or Washington D.C. and work in any of the three areas.Washington DC is the 6th largest Metropolitan area in the United States. There are over 6 million people who live in the Greater DC area. To get a basic idea of what's happening in the market here, I offer a snapshot of two of the most popular areas to live. Arlington County and Montgomery County are just outside of Washington DC. They are both … (0 comments)
exclusive buyer agents in dc: How to Safely Use Candles this Holiday Season
- 12/14/17 01:12 PM
I Love Candles Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Many years ago when our children were very young, we started an old-fashioned ritual. We eat dinner by candlelight. The candlelight creates a sweet atmosphere and most of the time it's been great! However, there've been a handful of times when our candlelight dinner was disastrous. Like the time our cat jumped on the table and her tail caught fire. All four of us tried to grab her as she frantically jumped to the floor and dashed to the living room. Or the time our daughter knocked over one of the candles and hot wax poured all over our oak table. Or the … (2 comments)
She's being transferred to Virginia soon so we've been searching for a home for a little over a month. What a fun experience! Using Facetime, we are able to talk to her as we tour houses in Virginia. She wants her commute to be less than 45 minutes one way and will not buy a house on or near a major road. Google Maps has been a great source of information. This type of house hunting may seem unusual and yet she is not our first overseas buyer.
We've worked with clients in Thailand, Vietnam, … (0 comments)
Logan Circle is one of the prettiest roundabouts in Washington D.C. It is also the only circle in Washington D.C. that is entirely residential. a little history about Logan Circle... During the Civil War, a refugee camp was established in Logan Circle for newly freed slaves from Maryland & Virginia In the 19th century, streetcar track was laid in the swampy area (Logan Circle) and Victorian rowhouses were built and marketed to the middle upper class. The streets were modeled after cities in Europe in an effort to … (0 comments)
and it's pretty accurate. Much of what happens in Washington D.C. has an impact on the country and world. There's an exciting vibe in D.C. with people from all over the world working and living together. We have buyers move here from overseas and across the country. They work for the State Department, foreign governments, Department of Justice, non-profits and the Washington Post. Most major corporations have a presence in Washington D.C. with thousands of people employed in sales and management positions. There … (0 comments)
exclusive buyer agents in dc: What Are Egress Windows?
- 02/16/17 06:09 AM
An egress window is required in every bedroom including basements. Code varies depending on where you live. Many homes for sale in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland pre-date code requirements. If you are replacing windows in an older home, it's a good time to consider bringing the basement windows up to code and making an egress window. This video shows an egress window in Silver Spring Maryland.
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exclusive buyer agents in dc: 5 Things a Home Buyer Should Never See
- 02/15/17 10:41 AM
A recent house tour ended abruptly when buyers made a mad dash out the front door. I couldn't coax them back in and there was no way they would be writing an offer on the property. What happened? Oh, Rats! The Sellers left rat poison on the kitchen table and several inhumane glue mouse traps on the floor. Don't get me wrong, I want to know everything about a property! I just don't want to dodge vermin while I'm touring the house. Do You Want to Sell Your Home? 5 Things a Home Buyer Should Never See Mail & Bills - Stacks of mail on the kitchen … (6 comments)
exclusive buyer agents in dc: What to look for in a condo inspection
- 12/15/16 09:35 AM
Living in a condominium means sharing some of the building maintenance responsibilities. The shared areas are called common elements. In Washington D.C., the review period for condo documents is three business days. What to look for in condo documents & what to consider when buying a condo Are there any special assessments? Special assessments are big projects like replacing elevators, windows, balconies and roof repair or replacement. Review the capital improvement fund. This is the money set aside so major projects can be funded. You want to know there is a sufficient amount of money in this fund. Review the minutes from previous meetings. … (9 comments)
Living within walking distance of work enhances your quality of life. You walk to your favorite coffee shop in the morning, you walk to dinner and the theater at night. Life is sweet. This is the lifestyle in Washington D.C. and we are working with home buyers to find the best condos. Here are a few of the big things you want to consider if you are shopping for a condo in Washington D.C. or in the near suburbs of Virginia and Maryland. This is the lifestyle in Washington D.C. and we work with home buyers … (4 comments)
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