Buying

Saudi Chancery is on the Market

The Saudi chancery, located at 2941 Massachusetts Avenue, is on the market for $9.5M. Built in 1919, this elegant neo-classical residence has watched over Massachusetts Avenue since Edith Galt Wilson used to drive her electric automobile up the street on morning excursions with her husband, the president. 2941 Massachusetts Avenue – an Iconic Property Now

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Credit score needed
Buying

What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a Home

What credit score is needed to buy a home? According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Many homebuyers are holding back because they think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think

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housing prices dropping in DC?
Buying

Housing Prices Dropping in DC?

Housing prices dropping in DC is good news for buyers. If you are looking for a home in DC, you might want to focus on the neighborhoods where housing prices are moving downward. Here is a list of neighborhoods that might offer you a better deal, based on data provided by Bright MLS from June

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Deferred Maintenance
Buying

Deferred Maintenance is Disrupting Condo Financing

Deferred maintenance in condo communities is causing Fannie Mae to blacklist them and to deem them ineligible for the most common conventional financing. In today’s volatile housing market, condo owners and prospective buyers face a new and often invisible hurdle: Fannie Mae’s “do not finance” list. Commonly referred to as the condo blacklist, this list

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stylish contemporary living at the Adagio
Bethesda Condos

Live in Luxury in Bethesda: Why the Adagio Stands Out

Do you want to live in luxury in Bethesda? The Adagio stands out in the Bethesda real estate market for its stunning multi-level condos with sweeping staircases, its elegant lobby, and perfect location. In addition to a maintenance-free lifestyle, Adagioresidents enjoy the 2nd floor fitness room, the community garden and terrace, and the 24-hour front

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Lifestyle

August Events Around the DMV

August is clearly right around the corner. Perhaps you are really lucky and heading out of town for the month! (Could you adopt me if that is the case or stuff me in your large suitcase?) Chances are you are like me and heading off for a few days to spend with family, That short

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Buying

Casa de Amor, 9101 River Road, Potomac

Casa de Amor has captured my attention every time I have driven by this house since it was built sixteen years ago/ I doubt that I am the only one fascinated by this property on River Road and wondered what it was like inside! Many of the big homes in Potomac are disappointing to me.

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Foreign Homebuyer Activity April 2024-March 2025

Foreign homebuyer activity in the U.S. surged over the past year, marking the first significant rebound since 2017. While some would-be U.S. homebuyers are feeling uncertain about high interest rates and broader economic changes, foreign buyers are increasingly eager to get a slice of the country’s housing market. Foreign homebuyers bought more than 78,000 homes

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relocation

Marriott Relocation – Moving to Bethesda MD?

Marriott relocations happen. It is part of a corporate existence and no doubt you have lots of questions! Here are a few answers about Bethesda – and some reasons that moving to Bethesda is a great opportunity! How Close is Bethesda MD to Washington DC? Bethesda, MD is just a stone’s throw from Washington, DC.

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Using Your Home’s Equity For Retirement

Using your home’s equity for retirement often isn’t considered except in the most basic terms. Most retirees find that their home is still their single biggest asset but the question of what to do with a primary residence in retirement is often treated very simply. Should you stay put or sell? If you decide to

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