Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

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  • Pricing your house right takes market experience and expertise.
  • To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, values of homes in your neighborhood, where prices are headed, and your home’s condition.
  • If you’re ready to sell, don’t guess on the price. Let’s connect today so we price your house to attract multiple offers and maximize your return on investment.

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Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

 

Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s still a common myth that you have to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. This means people who could buy a home may be putting their plans on hold because they don’t have that much saved yet. The reality is, whether you’re looking for your first home or you’ve purchased one before, you most likely don’t…

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It's that time of year when the DC area gets a little bit spookier, and Halloween fun is lurking around every corner! Are you looking for a festive neighborhood to take your kids trick-or-treating? Or are you looking for a creepy costume party where you can do the monster mash? We have something for everyone!

If you're looking for the best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating, then head over to Kensington, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Del Ray and Old Town Alexandria. These areas are known to have the most festive decor and lots of little ghouls and goblins running from house to house. Embassy Row also participates in the Halloween fun, and many open their doors to offer a cultural experience. 

If trick-or-treating isn't your thing, then head over to the…

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Spring is just 24 days away, and, like it or not, the cold air is still here to stay for a while. If you are looking to get out of the house and see what the city has to offer, here are a couple suggestions for you. 

 Intersections Festival at Atlas Performing Arts - From February 21st through March 3rd, experience DC's thriving performance are scene by attending a concert or show featuring a local artist! "INTERSECTIONS is about presenting excellent art that inspires a connected community, engaged artists and audiences alike, and creates a vibrant neighborhood, city, and world."

Julii - Right outside DC, in North Bethesda, is a bustling little corner called Pike and Rose. Julii, the newest culinary addition to the neighborhood, is a cozy,…

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The real estate market in Washington, DC and surrounding areas are off to a good start for the new year. Home Prices are slowly on the rise, but at a much slower rate than what we saw this time in January 2018. At the end of 2018, mortgage rates hit a seven year high, but if you're a home buyer in 2019, no need to get discouraged, because the rates have since dropped. 

You've been hearing this for a while now, and 2019 is no different. Inventory is still low - 917 homes in January to be exact, with the median price at around $589,000. If you're looking to buy, this could pose a challenge. The key is to stay realistic about what you are looking for. Working with an experienced, and strategic Realtor is your greatest advantage to increase your chances of…

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The 4JRE team loves to eat out! We are foodies and we will be partaking in the deals during restaurant week in DC.

Check out the participating restaurants and maybe we will see you there!

We are out and about for Restaurant Week 2019!

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