For Buyers & Sellers
Winter weather in the DMV region is generally considered mild compared to many parts of the United States, but it still brings a chill: average January temperatures in Washington D.C. are a low of 30 degrees Fahrenheit and a high of 44. And occasional bitter winter storms hit the region with snow and ice. Stay… Continue
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday celebrations are back in full swing and back in person. Hosting a holiday dinner party is a great way to reconnect with family and friends. December is the month to take a basic dinner party up a notch with Instagram-worthy, over-the-top décor and jolly fun! If… Continue
Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa! DMV holiday activities abound in December! Here’s a sampling of the celebrations! December 1 – 30 Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker Warner Theatre 513 13th Street NW Washington, DC Travel to 1882 Georgetown with George Washington, King George III, and other historical figures, as you enjoy Tchaikovsky’s magical holiday tradition. Related signature events include… Continue
The season of giving is upon us, and the options for choosing which charitable organizations you will donate to are practically limitless. November and December are the busiest times of the year for philanthropic giving, often motivated by fundraisers’ requests for bequests on Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday) and the tax… Continue
Decluttering is essential to prepare for the sale of your home, but there are other reasons to tidy up. Retail therapy. We’ve all done it: shopping for fun, celebrating by buying, rewarding ourselves with a purchase… Or two. Or five. Shopping can be a quick fix for elevating mood. But after a while, our houses… Continue
Each year, tens of millions of renters, homebuyers and homesellers move in the U.S. Americans in particular are considered to be highly mobile, with the average American moving once every five years. The “average American mover” is typically a couple between 18 and 34 years old with a child or two, but overall, the uprooting… Continue
Home ownership can be one of the wisest financial decisions you ever make, but the process of buying your first home can feel daunting. Fixed or adjustable rates, property taxes, credit approval, interest rates … so many moving parts and decisions can take away from this momentous life-step, leaving you feeling overwhelmed when you should… 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
The DMV area is home to several major military bases – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines – with many on-base housing options. However, for those families who choose to live off-base, there are loads of alternatives. Here’s a brief overview of some of the areas that surround Andrews Airforce Base, Fort Belvoir, and Fort Meade. … 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
