As with most things Halloween 2020 doesn’t feel the same. I’m thankful my toddler gets to wear a costume to daycare and doesn’t know what "Trick-or-Treating” is yet. She’s also going to be the CUTEST dolphin and I’m sad (thankful there won’t be sugar crashes) that we won’t get to take her around the neighborhood to knock on doors.
Fall is a natural time to find comfort in food. The weather cools (this year it felt like it happened over night) and it naturally make me want to turn on the oven and make foods that feel comforting.
I find that whenever my routine resets it’s a chance to create habits for success, so that’s my focus for September. My most successful attempt at this was starting a new Pilates routine at a new job back in 2013. I started going weekly on Thursdays after work and kept it up for 5 years. This time around I’m hoping for a small piece of that success and that this routine lasts long enough for me to get settled and create some new good habits.
When you think about real estate students and interns are probably not top of mind. If you’re a DC landlord or thinking about a real estate investment they should be.
Uncertainty. There’s so much of it in 2020. Usually, buying a home is fun. You get to focus on your future and building a home to make happy memories in. These days given all of the uncertainty, the home buying process can be more stressful. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home but aren’t sure if this is the right time here are some things to consider.
If you’ve been following and supporting the Black Lives Matter protests, then you’ve probably shared on social media, signed petitions, read a book about race, and donated to organizations leading this work at least. You might be wondering what you can do next.
Here’s my challenge to you: Look into your wallet.
So we’re officially in a recession. If you google housing predictions for 2020, you’ll see many of the forecasts, including the one done by the National Association of Realtors, expected little chance of a recession this year. Ha!
I’ve been meaning to write a post on my values for months. I could just never get the words to flow. I started writing this post on Monday, stayed silent for #BlackOutTuesday, our team had a conversation about our values and how to examine ourselves on Tuesday, then again on Wednesday, and again on Thursday. Now it’s Friday and I’ve finally put the finishing touches on this post. I’m sure there are flaws, but I don’t want to be silent.
When I started in real estate, I was convinced I wouldn’t drink the Cool Aid. I would do my own thing and not buy all the books and listen to all the podcasts. Compared to many, I’m still not big into all of it, but I have started buying in.
I’m looking forward to the days when in-person coffee can happen again, but for now I’m figuring out what works given my circumstances. I’ve also noticed that a lot of people I know are joining TiKTok, I’m not there yet but who knows…
This year for my birthday instead of celebrating in the traditional way, I decided to do a fundraiser supporting Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. (DOL), an organization supporting some of DC's most vulnerable communities. DOL has helped coordinate and distribute nearly 40,000 emergency meals and thousands of pounds of fresh produce for vulnerable communities in response to COVID-19.
Is it the right time to sell? There’s plenty happening in the DC metro area. Homes are being listed at rates similar to 2019, they are still selling quickly (provided they are well marketed and well priced), there are some that are getting multiple offers. But does any of that make it the right time to sell?
Since we’ve been at home for over a month now our entire routine has shifted. There are parts of it I’m enjoying, like not having to rush out of the house in the morning and family dinners, but entertaining a toddler is tiring and trying even when it’s fun. And we won’t even talk about how clean (or not) my house is these days. We've shifted our media consumption as well.
Have you ever wondered when your DC home was built? Who built it? Who the first owner was? The DC Government has an app for that!
Since we’re all going to be spending a lot of time at home over the next month, here are some resources for keeping your reading and watching material fresh!
This is a really difficult time for everyone and the uncertainty makes it even more difficult. One thing I’m looking forward to is being able to get out and go to local bars, restaurants, and shops again. Here’s a list of resources to help you find businesses that are open during this time of social distancing that you can support to make sure things feel as normal as possible when this is all over.
I’ve noticed, as I’m sure you have too, that all of the unknowns surrounding Corona Virus (how long will it last, how many people actually have it, when will we know more) are creating a lot of anxiety, and rightly so. I keep getting asked about the real estate market so I thought I would share what I’m hearing from the experts I’m following.
Since Covid-19 has become a pandemic and is spreading throughout our area it’s a good time to take a moment to think about what it means for you if you’re currently buying or selling a home. You’re probably already following the advice of the CDC and other global health organizations so here are a few real estate specific things you should know:
I’ve enjoyed connecting and strengthening my relationships with clients, friends, and clients who have become friends.
I’ve had three conversations over the last three weeks with people who are considering buying their first home, but are overwhelmed by the process and don’t know where to start.
