Tweet I was recently asked my thoughts on housing prices in DC; giving that once again DC is seeing a new boom in construction of condos. Will this new boom drive down prices? Will the supply be too much? While I do not have a crystal ball – let me give my thoughts as to…
Category Archives: Metro DC Relocation Tips
What is a CO-OP?
Tweet Many of my clients ask me about co-ops. What are they? Should I buy one? How are they different from condos? While they are more common in areas like New York and Washington DC, they are found in many places around the country. Here are some facts about co-ops… Basically a coop is the same…
Multiple Offers Part II …. How to win a Multiple Offer situation
Tweet As I mentioned in the previous post; Multiple offers are back in the Hot DC neighborhoods. So now if you decide you want to compete; how can you win an offer without selling your soul? Have your own agent – with a good reputation. Yes; I put this as my 1st bullet point…
Multiple Offers Part 1…Don’t be afraid of Multiple Offers
Tweet The past few weeks has seen many HOT properties with multiple offers. Homes in certain neighborhoods in DC are moving FAST. In days; not weeks. They are also seeing a huge number of people coming and seeing the properties for sale. I have seen a couple of Open Houses with 50-75 people in them…
RENTERS BEWARE – Craigs List is LOADED with SCAMS
Tweet Craigs List is a very useful and popular website to buy and sell most anything. In Real Estate; it is used by many to promote their homes for sale and for rent. The thing many love about it – It’s FREE. Well things that are FREE tend to attract those who do not have…
I have multiple offers – What should I do?
Tweet Now most home sellers would be thrilled with just one offer, let alone multiple ones at the same time. This is however happening more and more in the DC market, as the inventory of great properties stays at a multi-year low. So what are some things to consider if there are multiple offers? -Look…
“No that commute time is not realistic”
Tweet So as I watch the early morning traffic reports; I think of many conversations I have with buyers who are moving into the Washington DC area for the first time. Often these folks do not understand the TRAFFIC here in the DC Metro area. It can be difficult. There are no real easy ways…
