The Lucky Seven: Washington, DC’s Most Historic Co-op Buildings If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you already know I have a soft spot for Washington’s historic co-op buildings. After nearly four decades selling real estate in the DC area, I’ve walked through hundreds of beautiful homes. Some are sleek and modern with
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
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a condominium in the DC metro area (or anywhere in the US,) there’s an important change coming on August 3, 2026, that could affect your ability to get a mortgage—and in some buildings, whether a sale can happen at all. I’ve been selling condos for nearly four decades,
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns August 14–22, 2026, and if you’ve never been, you’re missing one of the best traditions in Montgomery County. After selling homes for more years than I care to admit to in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac and throughout Montgomery County, I’ve learned something important: the best part of living here
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
The right color hydrangea is very personal to those of us who care about hydrangeas (I am one of those who loves hydrangea!) I had always heard that coffee grounds sprinkled around my hydrangeas will change the color of hydrangea blooms, making them the dramatic blue many gardeners covet. The truth is more complicated, according
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