This past Spring, wine educators, sommeliers, and writers gathered for lunch at Barcelona Wine Bar to taste and learn about the wines from Portugal’s Tejo wine region. Located about an hour drive from Lisbon, Tejo lies inland along the banks of the Tejo River (also known as the Tagus River), which flows south from nearby mountain ranges and eventually pours out into the … [Read more...] about Wines of Tejo Tasting in DC
March 2016 DC Region Real Estate Market Data
According the latest report from Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI), overall home prices in the D.C. Metro area were nearly the same (just 0.3 percent less or 399k rather than 400k) this past March compared to March 2015, but both listings and sales volume are up. With interest rates at historic lows, both increased inventory and stable prices are good news for sellers and … [Read more...] about March 2016 DC Region Real Estate Market Data
Five Star Review for DC Region Real Estate
Chris and Angela made the process of buying a home as easy and stress free as possible. As first time home buyers they took time to meet with us and go through the overall process of buying a home, giving us detailed, but easy to understand information. They were always available for showings, prompt in replying to emails/calls/texts, and consistently provided professional and … [Read more...] about Five Star Review for DC Region Real Estate
DC Metro Market is Up: More Sales, Higher Prices
Real Estate Business Intelligence reports: "September prices up across the DC Metro area, led by 10 percent gains in the District, by Corey Hart The Washington, D.C. housing market began the fall season with very strong sales activity. Pending sales are at their highest September level in at least a decade, while sold activity is at the highest September level … [Read more...] about DC Metro Market is Up: More Sales, Higher Prices
Lending Rule Changes Take Effect Monday
The Urban Turf offers some helpful information on new lending rules set to take effect on Oct 3: "What DC Homebuyers Need to Know Starting Monday. New home loan applications received on or after this Saturday will be subject to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule for TRID. TRID stands for TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures, forms that will replace existing … [Read more...] about Lending Rule Changes Take Effect Monday
