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2023
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We are in a transitional market now in most parts of the country. Transitional market refers to a period of time between a seller’s market and a buyer’s market. There are lots of posts that explain how to sell in a buyer’s or seller's – but few that focus on what to expect and how to attract qua...
01/06/2023
Rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainties caused both buyers and sellers in the Mid-Atlantic to pull back, resulting in a significant contraction in housing market activity in the third and fourth quarters of 2022. Nationwide, the market is expected to transition throughout 2023 from a ho...
01/06/2023
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There are several great off leash dog parks in DC where Fido is more than welcome to run and play. 1. The Yards Park at 355 Water St SEThe Yards Park is a new addition to Washington's landscape. The Yards Park, the centerpiece of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, is located just south of Cap...
01/04/2023
Most people know of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. It fills the spot of our Louvre or Metropolitan Musesum of Art. You probably also know of the Air and Space Museum (think Space Shuttle and Spirit of St. Louis), the Natural History Museum (think Hope Diamond) and the National Zo...
01/03/2023
When the weather gets frosty, what better way to warm up than with a cup of hot chocolate. A real cup of hot chocolate uses warm milk, not hot water, combined with either a very good hot chocolate mix, melted chocolate whisked into the milk, or cocoa powder with granulated sugar and a splash of v...
01/02/2023
Why is it that some of us feel obligated to make new year's resolutions? Answer - because lots of people around you are talking about their new year's resolutions and you feel pressured into it! Just because the calendar turns a page doesn't mean that we are likely to turn a page in our lives! K...
01/01/2023
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Lise Howe
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As an full time and very active Realtor in the DC metro area, I love to write about the DC market, special communities within the market, and new listings, and to connect with other agents in ActiveRain on ways to improve our service to the public and our marketing abilities.