It’s often true that “A picture tells a thousand words.” That’s why there’s one day in the sale of your home on which you particularly need to be on your game, because the results are perhaps the most crucial aspects of your home’s marketing. We’re talking about photo day. By the time you reach that day, you should have completed all the prep work, following advice we offer … [Read more...] about Make the Best of Your Home’s Photo Op Check out these 10 things home sellers should do before their home's photo session.
How Will 2020 Impact the Real Estate Market in 2021? The D.C. area market was strong in 2020, and looks pretty good so far in 2021.
After navigating the minefield that was 2020 in so many ways, we thought we’d do a minor post-mortem about the state of real estate as we move into 2021. We routinely take monthly snapshots of the market at DCRegionRealEstateNews.com, and putting them together over time provides a bit more definition than those trends month to month. A rather interesting tidbit about this … [Read more...] about How Will 2020 Impact the Real Estate Market in 2021? The D.C. area market was strong in 2020, and looks pretty good so far in 2021.
Home Buying Shift to Suburban D.C. Continues as We Enter 2021 Inventory tight in Fairfax, Prince William, Prince Georges, and Montgomery counties.
Well, 2020 definitely didn’t go out with a whimper, and the beginning of 2021 looks like the roaring will continue when it comes to real estate in the D.C. region. Demand is high all around, but there’s a continuing trend toward the suburbs as home buyers search for more space and some (slightly) lower prices in the region. While home prices remain robust pretty much … [Read more...] about Home Buying Shift to Suburban D.C. Continues as We Enter 2021 Inventory tight in Fairfax, Prince William, Prince Georges, and Montgomery counties.
Bypass the Box Office With Your Own Home Theater I turned my basement into a wonderful movie room, and you can too!
Did the shutdown leave you hankering for a trip to the movies? You remember, that bygone era where you could see each other’s entire face, grab some popcorn, and get lost in an adventure, drama, or comedy for a short period of time. Well, my wife and I sure wanted that kind of freedom. So, while swimming in the uncertainty of the shutdown, I decided to do something about it … [Read more...] about Bypass the Box Office With Your Own Home Theater I turned my basement into a wonderful movie room, and you can too!
Heavy Competition Kicks Off Holiday Season Home Sales Home shoppers looking for more space, lower prices in suburban D.C.
As we move deep into the holiday season—where typically the market slows just a bit—we’re not yet seeing many signs of that this year. On top of that, we continue to see demand shifting slightly toward suburban areas, with inventory nearby the district actually up from last year at this time. Looking at the November numbers from MarketStats by ShowingTime—our local multiple … [Read more...] about Heavy Competition Kicks Off Holiday Season Home Sales Home shoppers looking for more space, lower prices in suburban D.C.