I was featured on an Episode of the GDMS Podcast (Grassroots Digital Marketing Studio). I enjoyed talking in-depth about how COVID-19 has changed the real estate business. Give it a listen:
The nation's capital was recently featured on bon appetit, highlighting our wonderful food scene and culture. Affectionately known as Chocolate City in the Black community, the District was America’s first majority Black city, an epicenter for intellectuals, artists, and entrepreneurs. Despite facing adversity, from the civil rights era to recent trends in gentrification, Black people continue to make D.C. a hub for innovation—particularly through food. Throughout the years, these restaurants have become sacred spaces. They have not only broken ground by introducing the city to new flavors, techniques, and traditions but have also nourished the next generation. Thanks to influences from the African diaspora and a new class of Black culinary leaders, you can get a classic Eritrean breakfast with tangy injera alongside creative Afro-Caribbean dishes that live up to the hype.
So you have been house hunting for weeks, or even months, and you finally fall in love with the home of your dreams. You tell your agent you want to make an offer, and your mind wanders endlessly with thoughts of furniture and fabrics. You and your agent come up with a price to offer, you sign the contract, and your offer is submitted. It gets better….your offer is accepted! Yayyyy! You’re officially under contract and on your way to painting the bedroom, installing custom cabinets, and finding the perfect spot for your couch.
Condos are a popular choice for many buyers in the DC Metro area because they fit the needs of many, but typically come with a smaller price tag. Whether you are a new professional ready to buy your first home, an empty-nester determined to downsize, or simply prefer the low(er)-maintenance of an apartment, you are going to be a part of a condo association and will share in the financial responsibility of this community with your neighbors. Therefore, you will want to determine how stable and financially sound this community is before becoming a member.
When purchasing a home in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, you will have the option to make your offer contingent on a home inspection. This means that if your offer is accepted, you will have a specified number of days to inspect the home. If there’s something wrong with the house, then you can get out of the contract or negotiate with the seller.