Wondering how much money you need to buy a home beyond your down payment? Here are some costs you might incur.
Lifestyle Key: DC Row
I recently tried DC Row. Here are my thoughts!
Lifestyle Key: It's Restaurant Week!
Here are a few recommendations for DC’s Summer 2019 Restaurant week.
Lifestyle Key: DC Passport Program
Join me for a drink or get your own Passport to explore the city with.
Home Care Key: Laws Affecting Your A/C Are Changing
It may make sense to replace your air conditioner sooner than you expected.
Meal Key: No Cook Tomato Sauce
A recipe to get you through this heat wave!
Home Ownership Key: Overcoming the Mental Hurdles
Do you want to buy a home but don’t know where to start? This article offers tips on how to take small steps to get started without getting overwhelmed.
Lifestyle Key: Step Away
I went on vacation and actually took a break. A new blog strategy came to mind. Stay tuned!
10 Things to Keep in Mind While Home Searching
Searching for a new home can be fun but also overwhelming. There are so many things to be aware of. A great real estate agent will make sure you’re keeping your wants, needs, and budget in mind. But there are so many things to keep in mind when you’re buying a home. So. Many. It’s really hard to remember them all, so here’s a list of a few things you might not have thought of:
Why are you considering buying?
An honest and ethical agent will sit down with you and listen to your specific situation, what your needs are, and what your future plans are to be able to effectively guide and counsel you into whether now is the right time or not.
Cut the Mosquito Population in your neighborhood by up to 80%!
Learn about what two DC area communities are doing to fight mosquitos.
Summer Zucchini Rice Salad
This is an easy summer salad that I love. Zucchini is one of my favorite summer foods and we get it from our farm share weekly. I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it.
Why use a buyer agent?
As you’ve probably noticed, you can easily attend open houses to find the home of your dreams, so why would you bother with a real estate agent who will just pester you with questions, phone calls, and emails? Finding a buyer agent to represent you is important to make sure your best interests are represented throughout a purchase. Using a buyer agent won’t cost you anything because those services are paid for by the home seller.
What does it mean to be a Licensed Real Estate Agent?
I met a client at a property last week and we got to chatting as we were waiting for the listing agent to arrive. He worked in International Development so I was telling him about my previous career which was very aligned and how I had recently decided to make a move to real estate.
His first question: “Are you licensed?”
My response: “Yes! If I wasn’t licensed I couldn’t be here showing you this property.”
Smart Buyer's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Property
Daydreaming about owning your own home is one of the most intoxicating practices known to modern man, especially now that HGTV and all the house flipping shows make it look like a cake walk.