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.
Anxiety around real estate transactions is nothing new, but recent surveys reveal that that anxiety is reaching new heights. This growing unease is causing many to disengage from the market, delay decisions, and in some cases, seek professional help to cope. According to Bank of America’s 2025 Homebuyer Insights Report, a striking 60% of homeowners
The Fairmont Plaza Condos at 4801 Fairmont Avenue in Bethesda 20814 is perfect if you are looking for a condo with an open floorplan near Walter Reed or the new Marriott Headquarters. If you want to live near the Bethesda Metro, then you should check out the Fairmont Plaza Condos. Don’t have a lot to spend? Then the Fairmont Plaza Condos should be on your list!
If you’ve seen headlines warning that new home inventory is at its highest level since the 2008 crash, you’re not alone. And if you lived through that housing crisis, the sight of new construction booming again might stir up some concern. But before jumping to conclusions, let’s take a closer look at what’s really happening—and
Please come to a downsizing seminar on September 4 from 5 to 7 at the Keller Williams Capital Properties office at 4850 Rugby Avenue in Bethesda. 🧳 Downsizing Without Drama: A Seminar for Seniors, Retirees & Families Whether you’re planning a move this year or simply preparing for the future, downsizing can feel overwhelming. But
No Drama Downsizing is what we all want to achieve once we have finally decided it is time, but then all the what if’s and how’s start to feel overwhelming. It is hard to imagine how to begin and where it is all supposed to end! That’s why you should come to this no drama
Downsizing from the family home is never just about moving to a smaller space. It’s about saying goodbye to the place where life unfolded—where children grew up, holidays were celebrated, and quiet moments of joy and sorrow were tucked into every corner. For many, the decision to leave a longtime home can stir up a
The Saudi chancery, located at 2941 Massachusetts Avenue, is on the market for $9.5M. Built in 1919, this elegant neo-classical residence has watched over Massachusetts Avenue since Edith Galt Wilson used to drive her electric automobile up the street on morning excursions with her husband, the president. 2941 Massachusetts Avenue – an Iconic Property Now
What credit score is needed to buy a home? According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Many homebuyers are holding back because they think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think
Housing prices dropping in DC is good news for buyers. If you are looking for a home in DC, you might want to focus on the neighborhoods where housing prices are moving downward. Here is a list of neighborhoods that might offer you a better deal, based on data provided by Bright MLS from June
Deferred maintenance in condo communities is causing Fannie Mae to blacklist them and to deem them ineligible for the most common conventional financing. In today’s volatile housing market, condo owners and prospective buyers face a new and often invisible hurdle: Fannie Mae’s “do not finance” list. Commonly referred to as the condo blacklist, this list
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