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.
Kenwood House and Kenwood Forest are just a half mile apart in a beautiful setting of green spaces and cherry trees. The two communities both offer easy access to downtown Bethesda and northwest Washington with lots of restaurants, shops and transportation. The two communities are different in their architectural style and legal structure, making them
Why Choose the Riviera? The Riviera in Chevy Chase is perfect if you are a first-time homebuyer with a limited budget. One bedrooms in 2025 are less than $275,000 and there is a two bedroom for $329,000. The Riviera is fabulous if you are ready to downsize from your big family house! The Riviera
The transfer of wealth by boomers in the next two decade represents a change in the economy that will reshape financial markets, housing, and businesses. Alongside cherished family stories and sentimental keepsakes, older generations are set to pass down an astonishing $84 trillion—the largest wealth transfer in history. A fortune in the Marking Baby boomers
Heading back into the office? Remote work surged over the last few years between COVID and corporate (and governmental) decisions to allow more flexibility in the workplace. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies are
Condo docs are given to you after you have ratified a contract to purchase a property in Bethesda or around the DC metro area. However, navigating the condo document review period can be complex, particularly when it comes to understanding the governing documents and financial health of the community association. In Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland, District and state laws provide specific timeframes during which buyers can review these documents and make informed decisions about the unit and the building.
The Surfside collapse in Florida changed condo mortgages around the country, including in the DMV. You might wonder how a Florida condo disaster affects you in buying a condo in Bethesda MD or Tysons Corner Virginia. It turns out that the Surfside condo tragedy has had a lasting effect on borrowing.
Downsizing is a very big step but in fact it is many steps rolled into one that you have to take to get from here to there – and lots of questions that have to be asked and answered. The first question is – where is “there?” Where do you want to when you downsize? Remember the conversation between the Cheshire Cat and Alice? She asked the Cheshire Cat, who was sitting in a tree, “What road do I take?” The cat asked, “Where do you want to go?” “I don’t know,” Alice answered. “Then,” said the cat, “it really doesn’t matter, does it?” You have to know where you are going to know how to start.
Save money when buying your new construction home! Building a new home is an exciting journey, but it can quickly become overwhelming—especially when it comes to managing costs. The good news? You can stay on budget with smart planning and strategic decisions. Here are 10 tips to save money during new construction, complete with actionable examples to help you make practical choices.
Buying new construction is incredibly exciting. If you get in before all the options have been chosen, you can customize your cabinets, flooring, appliances and lighting. You can pick the exterior features like the paint colors, roof line and brick or stone features. You have the joy of knowing that no one else has ever lived in your new home and that it is all yours to make memories in! It can even save you money in some ways over a resale because the developer may be offering significant savings if you use their lender and title company. So what else is there to do but sign on the dotted line? Here are 10 things to focus on before you sign all that paperwork.
New condo construction in Montgomery County is an ever changing landscape. The good news is that there is a choice for buyers looking for affordable or luxury, townhomes or multifamily. When searching for their dream home, many buyers are drawn to the appeal of new construction. From modern designs to energy-efficient features, new builds offer a variety of advantages that can make them an irresistible choice.
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