Category: Selling a House

Buy, Sell or Wait? COVID-19 and DMV Real Estate

April 6, 2020

We hope this blog post finds you well. Our family is doing well. Alyssa had to cut short her semester in Spain, but it seems

What Colors Bring the Most Green?

September 26, 2019

Conventional wisdom says that houses sell better when they’re painted with neutral colors like white, eggshell, and taupe—and generally that is true. But a new

The impact Amazon will have on your local neighborhood

November 28, 2018

It’s been two weeks since Amazon announced HQ2 will be split between the current Crystal city area in Northern Virginia and Long Island, New York.

How to improve your finances if you’re planning to buy or sell a home in 2018

January 15, 2018

(Washington Post) Home buyer demand is the strongest since 2000, according to a new survey from Genworth Mortgage Insurance. And, according to the National Association of Realtors, home

Lack of inventory doesn’t tell full story of Washington’s real estate market

September 25, 2017

For the past several years, we’ve heard a lot about low inventory in the Washington real estate market. Limited properties for sale in and around

5 Awesomely Easy Landscaping Projects

July 17, 2017

No need for fancy DIY skills, a lot of money, or a ton of time to pull off these yard upgrades. It’s your yard —

The Importance of Home Equity in Retirement Planning

June 23, 2017

We often discuss the difference in family wealth between homeowner households and renter households. Much of that difference is the result of the equity buildup

Why Waiting Until After the Holidays to Sell Isn’t a Smart Decision

November 22, 2016

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time,

The Five Biggest Turn Offs for Home Buyers

July 13, 2016

Sellers want to maximize the price of their home, and sell it as quickly as possible. The best way is to have your home in