Maybe it’s because my own years are flying by, but as I walk through Hill homes lately, I’m struck by an overwhelming sense of time — how much change time allows while providing endless consistency. I’m fascinated to think about all that has happened outside of a century-old house, but lately more so with the […]
Significantly, most likely. But before we get specific, you should realize that tax laws—federal and local—are not written in stone. They change often, and though we make every effort to keep this site current, we aren’t monitoring each jurisdiction daily. So accept this information as a guideline and be prepared to verify it before completing […]
206 Eleventh Street, NE receives Best New Listing by DC UrbanTurf
Are you in it to win it? OK, you’ve done your homework, run the numbers and are ready to write an offer on that perfect home. Unfortunately, in a hot market, you may not be the only bidder. So, you should take nothing for granted related to the terms you set forth. Price isn’t always […]
Whether you are moving for a job, more space, a nicer place, across town or cross-country, it’s stressful. I’m not saying it “can be” stressful, I’ve been through it over 2,000 times just as facilitator, and the only “can be” is that it can be brutal for me and, therefore, must be excruciating for some. […]
Do you think you know the best time to list your home for sale? Spring time on Capitol Hill; first crocus, then daffodils, then just a couple of weeks after tulips start losing their petals, the half-cross wooden real estate signs begin sprouting up. Just a few at first appear in March and April, they […]
Every year, first-time home buyers venture into the market and make the same mistakes that their parents, siblings and friends made when they bought their first houses. But today’s novice buyers can stop the cycle. Here are 12 mistakes that first-time home buyers make — and what to do instead. 1. Shopping for a house […]
Can I tell what shape the house is in? It’s always smart to have a professional home inspection as part of the home buying process. You may not want to make it a condition of purchase, but, even so, it can give you an idea of what needs to be done and how soon you […]
