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Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home. If you’re in a position to buy, homeownership might help you find the stability, community, and comfort you’ve been searching for this year. Reach out to a local real estate professional today to determine […]

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Economists Forecast Recovery to Begin in the Second Half of 2020

With the U.S. economy on everyone’s minds right now, questions about the country’s financial outlook continue to come up daily. The one that seems to keep rising to the top is: when will the economy begin to recover? While no one knows exactly how a rebound will play out, expert economists around the country are […]

May 28, 2020 Alexandria VA, Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Gaithersburg MD, Great Falls VA, Kensington MD, Listings, McLean VA, North Bethesda, MD, Potomac MD, Real Estate Topics, News And Events, Rockville MD, Washington DC

Why This Summer Is the 2020 Real Estate Season

With stay-at-home orders starting to gradually lift throughout parts of the country, data indicates homebuyers are jumping back into the market. After many families put their plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we once called the busy spring real estate season is shifting into the summer. In 2020, summer is the new […]

May 27, 2020 Alexandria VA, Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Gaithersburg MD, Great Falls VA, Kensington MD, Listings, McLean VA, North Bethesda, MD, Potomac MD, Real Estate Topics, News And Events, Rockville MD, Washington DC

Buying or Selling a Home? You Need an Expert Kind of Guide

In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate through the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help you determine what to […]

May 26, 2020 Alexandria VA, Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Gaithersburg MD, Great Falls VA, Kensington MD, Listings, McLean VA, North Bethesda, MD, Potomac MD, Real Estate Topics, News And Events, Rockville MD, Washington DC

We Remember & Honor Those Who Gave All

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May 25, 2020 Alexandria VA, Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Gaithersburg MD, Great Falls VA, Kensington MD, Listings, McLean VA, North Bethesda, MD, Potomac MD, Real Estate Topics, News And Events, Rockville MD, Washington DC

Interest Rates Hover Near Historic All-Time Lows [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably this spring and are hovering at a historically low level. Locking in at a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home loan. Reach out to a real estate professional to determine the best way to position yourself for a […]

May 22, 2020 Alexandria VA, Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Gaithersburg MD, Great Falls VA, Kensington MD, Listings, McLean VA, North Bethesda, MD, Potomac MD, Real Estate Topics, News And Events, Rockville MD, Washington DC

Experts Predict Economic Recovery Should Begin in the Second Half of the Year

One of the biggest questions we all seem to be asking these days is: When are we going to start to see an economic recovery? As the country begins to slowly reopen, moving forward in strategic phases, business activity will help bring our nation back to life. Many economists indicate a recovery should begin to […]

May 21, 2020 Alexandria VA, Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Gaithersburg MD, Great Falls VA, Kensington MD, Listings, McLean VA, North Bethesda, MD, Potomac MD, Real Estate Topics, News And Events, Rockville MD, Washington DC

6 Reasons Why Selling Your House on Your Own Is a Mistake

There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times like the one we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert help guide you through the process. If you’re considering selling on your own, known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner […]

May 20, 2020 Alexandria VA, Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Gaithersburg MD, Great Falls VA, Kensington MD, Listings, McLean VA, North Bethesda, MD, Potomac MD, Real Estate Topics, News And Events, Rockville MD, Washington DC

Housing Market Positioned to Bring Back the Economy

All eyes are on the American economy. As it goes, so does the world economy. With states beginning to reopen, the question becomes: which sectors of the economy will drive its recovery? There seems to be a growing consensus that the housing market is positioned to be that driving force, the tailwind that is necessary. […]

May 19, 2020 Alexandria VA, Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Gaithersburg MD, Great Falls VA, Kensington MD, Listings, McLean VA, North Bethesda, MD, Potomac MD, Real Estate Topics, News And Events, Rockville MD, Washington DC

#1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership: Family Wealth

While growing up, we were taught by our parents and grandparents that owning a home is a financially savvy move. They explained how a mortgage is like a “forced savings plan.” When you pay rent, that money is lost forever. When you make a mortgage payment, much of that money accumulates as equity in the […]