So Your Dog Wants a Yard…
Buying your first home is a very exciting time in your life and for your dog. But for now, let’s focus on you. Building equity through home ownership is without a doubt the way to go. [sponsored]
Two New County Laws Go Into Effect on Sunday
Owners of short-term rentals through services such as airbnb will be required to register and license the properties. Graphic from Wikimedia Commons Two significant pieces of legislation will take effect in Montgomery County on Sunday, July 1. One will require owners of short-term residential rentals to register and license their rental properties. The second will raise the county’s minimum wage, … Read More
Housing Commission Breaks Ground on Thayer Avenue Project
After several months of preliminary excavation work, the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County officially broke ground last week on its project at 900 Thayer Ave.
Timing is Everything in a Multiple-Offer Market
If you are looking for a home in this market, know what you want and where, and be prepared to weigh any number of contingencies or offerings to put your offer in a competitive position and get the home you just fell in love with. [sponsored]
Planning Department Launches Online Tool for Sector Plan Feedback
The Montgomery County Planning Department has launched a new interactive online tool that will allow residents and property owners in the Montgomery Hills and Forest Glen communities to comment on the Forest Glen/Montgomery Hills Sector Plan.
Water Leaking in the Basement
When I am visiting homes for sale with buyers, we often see plenty within the home that’s really nice and a good fit for all. [sponsored]
Emotions Can Come Into Play When Buying And Selling a Home
While buying and selling a home can be very exciting, it can also be very emotional. If you are selling your home, be cognizant that not all people would have made your style choices. [sponsored]
Curb Appeal of Homes Goes a Long Way
Silver Spring homes are so unique. It is inspiring to see how we who live here uniquely landscape, paint, build out and add on. More and more of our subdivisions are developing into communities enjoyable to live in with enormous charm and appeal. These types of neighborhoods are sought after. [sponsored]
Millennials Taking a Lead in the Spring Housing Market
Millennials are driving the real estate market, evidenced by the abundance of homes selling in the $400,000-600,000 range. No surprise, as for over 10 years now, D.C.’s population has grown by about a 1,000 a month and Montgomery County added 10,500 residents last year alone. [sponsored]