The bidding wars are back. While not every local real-estate market is experiencing bidding wars, some homebuyers find themselves competing for houses because not many are for sale in their markets. To compete in a bidding war, buyers need to prepare financially for the home purchase. They have to be… read more →
Its that time of again when the roads around the tidal basin turn pink! Commuting doesn’t seem to be so arduous when all that pink surrounds you. Around DC, Cherry Blossom time marks for most, the beginning of Spring. Yes, we share our city with loads or tourists, but we… read more →
In today’s economy, many people live paycheck to paycheck. However, if your goal is to buy a home, you need to get a better strategy. Budgeting needs to take priority. Most people need to sacrifice a little and stick to a budget in order to save for a home. A good budget plan should… read more →
As consumers grow more energy-conscious, and environmental advocates push for greater awareness, there is no shortage of suggestions for new ways to cut energy bills and help the planet in the process. The cost-savers can be great for homeowners — but what about renters? It turns out that many leases… read more →
Although any home loan might be the right choice for homeowners of any age, mortgage needs change over a lifetime. Here’s a look at which loans are best-suited to different life stages, including when you’re just starting out, hitting middle age and preparing to retire. Just Starting Out Many of… read more →
Some homes are bought and sold without ever being officially listed. This word-of-mouth technique – once used mostly by the rich and famous – is gaining popularity among sellers who want to avoid the perils of a down market. “Pocket listing” means that a home is not listed in the MLS but… read more →
Love is blind but mortgage companies surely are not. This fact of life is one many newlyweds encounter when hunting for their first home and discover their cumulative credit is far from lovable. So what happens to their “American Dream” when one spouse’s credit is terrific but the other’s isn’t?… read more →
A growing segment of the housing industry is studying what in a home matters most to women. Real-estate agents, designers, marketers and researchers say some of women’s home preferences are purely functional: Moms like dining areas with easily wiped hardwood or tile floors, not carpeting, for example, and the location… read more →
With the beautiful weather our area has been seeing over the past few days, homeowners are excited to get to work on home projects. Visit the Spring Capital Home and Garden Show this weekend and get inspired. With exhibits about the latest remodeling ideas to the fresh feel of newly… read more →
According to the Census Bureau, approximately 16.7 million households move annually. The average professional household move costs a whopping $12,230, People make moves year-round, but the most popular time for moving is summer, because most families want to move when their children are out of school.You can save money if you… read more →