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Presidents’ Day 2022 is observed on Monday, February 21, and we thought it would be fun to commemorate the occasion by exploring the homes of presidents past in the DC, Maryland and Virginia region. We’re going beyond the White House – and while we won’t be including houses that remain private residences, you might enjoy… Continue

As real estate agents, we know that property taxes are an important consideration for our clients when choosing a home. But Redwood’s service area covers three different states, each with different property taxes and considerations for buyers. How do we help homebuyers understand the tax implications of one property versus another? Let’s start by comparing… Continue

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air. And if you’re on the search for a home, you’re undoubtedly hoping to find that special house that makes you weak in the knees. Maybe you’ve never been in love (with a house), or perhaps you’re a homeowner who has fallen out of love and is… Continue

If you’re only talking about homes for sale or asking for referrals or business in your marketing, you may be turning some clients off.  In the quest to be “professional,” some real estate agents want to keep their marketing and communications all business. But this tactic can actually backfire if your marketing only focuses on… Continue

You’ve heard the numbers tossed around before — 600, 700, 800 — and you have a specific number assigned to you. But what does this really mean when you want to secure a mortgage? Will your credit score measure up or will you be denied a loan? “Lending is about taking a risk on the… Continue

If you’re like the majority of real estate agents, you still get most of your leads through referrals, so social media advertising hasn’t necessarily been on the top of your to-do list. But relying only on referrals for your business in the year ahead might not give you the results you’re looking for. One of… Continue

Keeping up with kitchen mess is a monotonous yet necessary chore. But going beyond the daily tidying and really diving into a deep clean takes planning, effort and elbow grease. If you’re ready to make your kitchen truly sparkle, follow these steps toward a major cleanse. Be forewarned: This is going to get ugly. You’ll… Continue

We recently hosted our first-ever CRUSH 2022 Summit and we couldn’t be more proud of how it turned out! Designed to help agents attract and convert more listings, this half-day virtual event featured Tom Ferry coaches, Redwood agents, an unveiling of a new Redwood Offers product, and insight from everyone’s favorite (Redwood) cofounders.  Needless to say, it’s… Continue

Online privacy is a major concern worldwide, including in the real estate industry. Fraud can lead to a loss of money or identity theft, with the added risk of also compromising clients and vendors you work with as well as friends and family. The care you should be taking to protect yourself in your offline… Continue

Are you a biophiliac? Maybe you should be! Biophilia literally means “love of life,” and describes our innate tendency to seek out connections with nature. As humans have evolved, we have become increasingly detached from nature through urbanization and technological advances. This can be detrimental to our health. But if regular communing with nature outside… Continue