Buying a home is an exciting experience, but it can feel a bit overwhelming if you don’t have the right information. Check out these helpful resources about the home buying process. When you’re ready, give The Lise Howe Group a call at 240-401-5577 to tour available homes in the Montgomery County and Bethesda areas.
The Adagio in Bethesda: Luxury, Light and Lock-and-Leave Living If you are looking for a luxury condo in Bethesda with contemporary style, attentive service and an exceptionally convenient location, the Adagio deserves a place near the top of your list. Located at 6820 Wisconsin Avenue near Bradley Boulevard, the Adagio offers something many buyers are
Ready to downsize but overwhelmed by where to begin? Here’s how Bethesda homeowners can plan the move, prepare their home and decide what comes next.
Should I Sell My Bethesda House or Stay Put? 10 Questions to Ask Before Downsizing in Bethesda The Maybe the house feels bigger than it needs to be. Maybe the stairs aren’t quite as appealing as they once were. Maybe you are tired of maintaining a yard that seemed like a wonderful idea 25 years
When people talk about Washington, DC’s iconic cooperative buildings, names like The Broadmoor, The Chastleton, and The Westchester often come up first. But before all these buildings, there was the first co-op, a clearly historic building that deserves a place among Washington’s finest addresses: The Mendota Cooperative in Kalorama. For buyers who appreciate beautiful architecture,
Where have all the strollers gone? A funny thing happens when your daughter announces she’s expecting her first baby. Suddenly, you notice strollers everywhere. You find yourself wandering through the baby department “just to look,” and before you know it, you’re wondering when baby strollers started costing as much as a decent used car. My
Buying a foreclosure at auction sound like great fun! Everyone loves a bargain. We stop for yard sales, wander through antique stores convinced we’re about to discover a priceless treasure, and some adventurous souls even buy foreclosures at auction hoping to score the deal of a lifetime. Sometimes they do. And sometimes…well…let’s just say the
What is life in Glen Echo, MD really like? If you’ve lived in the Washington area for any length of time, you’ve probably driven through Glen Echo without realizing just how exceptional it is. Tucked along the Potomac River in southern Montgomery County, Glen Echo is one of the smallest incorporated towns in Maryland, with
What is the cost of title insurance? You can save on the cost of title insurance! In the DC metro area traditionally it is the home buyer who pays for title insurance and title services. Because the person who pays for the policy selects the title insurance company, it is the home buyer’s right to
After working with homebuyers in the DMV for nearly four decades, especially first-time homebuyers, I have seen some very common mistakes that buyers make. Here is advice that I give my clients to avoid major pitfalls which I hope you will take to heart. Plus, it’ll make your life much easier and save you a
How much money do you need to buy a house? This is one of the questions I hear most often! “Lise, how much money do you need to buy a home?” After helping buyers throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, Washington, DC, and the surrounding area for nearly four decades, I can tell you this