ADDED May 16, 2012
We recently visited Rustik Tavern, a quaint restaurant located in the Bloomingdale Neighborhood of Washington, DC. The eatery, while small in size, offers a large selection of microbrews and specializes in wood fired pizzas. On our visit, which was for lunch, we started with the soup of the day, tomato and then had the Chorizo…Read More »
ADDED May 15, 2012
Location, location,location. You’ve heard time and time again that when buying a home, location is what matters most…. and for good reason! For that purpose the concept of Walk Score was created. Dedicated to the idea that “less time in the car means more time for the things you love,” Walk Score, developed in 2008,…Read More »
ADDED May 12, 2012
The Washington DC Metro Area housing market is seeing the biggest gains since January 2006. As a whole, the area is up 11.2% which includes condos, detached homes and townhouses/row houses. Here is a breakdown for April 2011 vs. April 2012: Falls Church City +19.8% Arlington +27.7% Alexandria City +14.6% Washington DC +12.5% Fairfax +5.1% Fairfax…Read More »
ADDED May 10, 2012
Each day technology becomes even more impressive as new tools, products and apps are rolled out that truly have a place in your daily life. It can be exciting and exhausting to try to find the ones that will benefit you. As a homebuyer, it can be overwhelming to narrow down all the choices. With…Read More »
ADDED May 10, 2012
Contingent or Backup Price $200,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 full, 1 half Home size 1,073 sq ft Lot Size n/a Days on Market 20 Reston Va Condo with full renovation. Unit features gourmet kitchen with granite counters and ceramic tile floors, new wood floors, new carpet, fresh neutral paint throughout, new bathrooms with ceramic tile…Read More »
ADDED May 9, 2012
Luxury Washington DC Condominiums are in a class of their own. Gone are the “standard finishes” that can be boring and found in every other newer condo building in DC. Let’s focus on extreme refinement and unique spaces that are professionally designed and well appointed. Don’t miss the terraces that overlook the city and provide enough enjoyable space for not only your…Read More »
ADDED May 8, 2012
Many areas of the United States are seeing a shift towards a seller’s market. In a seller’s market, homes for sale may receive multiple offers and are often sold in less time. Home sellers get excited at that news, but if you are trying to purchase a home, it may make competition a bit tougher.…Read More »
ADDED May 3, 2012
Everyone is saying how good mortgage interest rates are at the moment but how does that compare historically? Well, based on Freddie Mac, we would have to go back about 50 years to meet the first quarter of 2012 rate of 3.92%! So, how does this affect your monthly mortgage costs? On a $400,000 home purchase, these…Read More »