If you are planning to buy, sell or build a home in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, The Lise Howe Group is here for you!
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is known for its natural beauty and small historic communities. It’s a region of vibrant contrasts, famed monuments, and a seemingly inexhaustible store of vitality. Whether you are selling a home in one of Washington DC’s premiere neighborhoods, looking to up-size into one of Maryland’s suburbs, or want to slow down a little and enjoy life in Northern Virginia, The Lise Howe Group is here for you.
The Lise Howe Group is led by Lise Howe,who has nearly 30 years of real estate experience. Located in Washington, DC, she and her team are positioned to cover all of DC, MD & VA. One of the advantages that comes with the successful completion of hundreds of transactions in the area is an instinctive knowledge of selling homes, condos, and developments throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
The market update for 12-3-2024 gives an indication of what is to be expected for mortgage rates in the week to come. Mortgage rates are expected to continue to change over the next week. The 30 year mortgage rate is back under 7% while FHA and VA rates were closer to 6%.
The Darcy, a luxury Bethesda condo, is located at 7171 Woodmont Avenue. The Darcy is only a few steps from lots of restaurants and shops and just three blocks from the Bethesda Metro. This small condo building offers luxury amenities and a friendly staff to make you feel right at home.
4900 Bradley Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD in Kenwood Forest II is on the market. Just listed it is waiting for you to fall in love with its window seat, gleaming wood floors and updated baths.
Changes to the real estate market may change your time line for buying your home.. There are more homes on the market and price appreciation is slowing. Is this the time to jump in and buy that home you want?
Favorite Thanksgiving movies is a topic that is bound to trigger some conversation around the dinner table - but let's admit it. If you are looking for a safe topic to focus on, this is a good one to offer up! If you are lucky enough to find consensus then watching a movie after dessert…
Best Bethesda Bagel Shop? That depends on how you like your bagel! Bethesda Bagels, Georgetown Bagel and Call Your Mother are always in contention for the best of Bethesda's bagels.
Bethesda condos for sale offer lots of choices, but it is sometimes hard to sort out what is the best choice for you. If you want a pool, then you might look at certain communities. If you want a washer and dryer, then you have lots of other choices. In some buildings, you can even…
The Pines of Rome was always my uncle's favorite Italian restaurant in Bethesda. We used to meet there with him and his sons to celebrate big occasions like birthdays. The food is classic old school Italian cuisine that we all grew up with before Italian food became upscale in this country. If you want spaghetti…
Vinyl or hardwood is a choice many homeowners have to make. Vinyl plank flooring is a favorite among homeowners who want the look and texture of natural wood or stone without the financial investment. It's durable, waterproof, and a great fit for families with kids and pets. Good vinyl plank flooring has the color all…
Investing in short term rentals can be an excellent strategy to diversify your portfolio. Companies such as Airbnb and VRBO have brought the short-term rental market into the mainstream, making it easier than ever for investors to profit from real estate ownership. Rather than getting tied into long-term leases, property owners can capitalize on local…
Maplewood in Bethesda is tucked inside the Beltway in a safe, walkable, wooded neighborhood. This co-op community sets a high standard for independent retirement living with a billiards room, private dining room, club room, library, and art center.. Maplewood has been voted the "Best Senior Living Community" by the readers of Bethesda Magazine - for…
I worked with Lise Howe for some months as I searched for a property to purchase in the DMV (District, Maryland and Virginia). Lise took exquisite and unsurpassably compassionate care of and for me – a demanding, difficult, exactlng, anxious potential buyer. Lise brought to bear seasoned, keenly professional knowledge about various aspects of properties … Continued
Lise and her team made our recent home purchase a wonderful process! We live overseas, and ended up putting in an offer on our new home before ever seeing it. Lise made sure we did virtual walk throughs, giving honest commentary of what she saw in person while really listening to what was important to … Continued
From the moment we met Lise Howe, our fears about not being able to sell our condominium in Kenwood Forest disappeared. Lise is a wonderful combination of the very professional, businesslike realtor and the down-to-earth, practical friend who knows exactly what needs to be done and how. All Lise’s suggestions were on the mark. My … Continued
Lise was the best realtor I could have asked for! I was looking to buy, and Lise and I while I was looking through open houses and apartments and condos in Washington DC on my own, we immediately connected and it just went from there. She was incredibly professional and patient with me the entire time, … Continued
Lise is wonderful to work with. She meets you where you’re at and doesn’t pressure you to make decisions you’re not comfortable with. As a first time home buyer, this is very important. She also educates you throughout the process. I really appreciate her sincere enthusiasm, patience, and calmness. We ran into a few hiccups, … Continued
Over the period of a decade or so Lise has served as our realtor for at least 5 listings, including the recent sale of our Bethesda condo. Lise is a very capable realtor who is dedicated to her clients and their best interests. In addition to being industrious, persistent, and honest, she is a lovely … Continued
Simply the best! We would not have found and secured a home in this crazy market if it were not for Lise. Her patience with us was endless, her humor greatly appreciated, and her experience is unparalleled. She went so far above and beyond – literally knocking on someone’s door whose house wasn’t even on … Continued
Lise and her team are absolutely wonderful! We worked with Lise to sell our house and to buy our new home. Though we didn’t anticipate this, the market changed drastically during our process, and Lise was a true professional in navigating these changing dynamics. Lise helped us secure an excellent buyer on our original house, … Continued
Lise has been my agent through 3 real estate transactions spanning the past 10 years. We closed a foreclosure during the Great Recession, bought my first SFH, and recently helped me navigate the purchase of another MoCo SFH during this COVID-crazy seller’s market. Lise has always been willing to take me out hunting; in the … Continued
I used Lise Howe to help sell a house in Bethesda and she was excellent. She was presented with some difficult circumstances which she navigated beautifully. In addition, the house was being occupied by a tenant and Lise helped the tenant find a new home. I highly recommend Lise Howe. –Heather, closed October 2020
