Market updates, home buying guides, and property selling strategies across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Solar panels are becoming a feature buyers may encounter when searching for homes in Montgomery County, Maryland. You might find them on a single-family home in Rockville, a property in Gaithersburg, or a house in Bethesda. For some buyers, solar panels are appealing because they may help reduce electricity purchased from the utility. But there’s […]
A Washington, DC home with a basement apartment can be appealing for several reasons. Maybe you’re considering renting out the lower level to offset some of your housing expenses. Maybe you want flexible space for a home office or other permitted use. Or perhaps you’re evaluating the property’s long-term investment potential. Whatever your plans, there’s […]
When buying a home in Northern Virginia, it’s easy to focus on the kitchen, floor plan, outdoor space, and asking price. But there’s another important question buyers should investigate: How does water move around the property during heavy rainfall? I’m Jeremy Rosenthal, a REALTOR® serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. If you’re considering a home […]
When buying a home in Montgomery County, Maryland, most people focus on the asking price, square footage, condition, and location. But there’s another important question worth asking before settlement: Where does the property legally begin and end? I’m Jeremy Rosenthal, a REALTOR® serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Whether you’re purchasing a single-family home in […]
Kentlands is known for distinctive architecture and community planning, but buyers should avoid assuming that every property in Kentlands has the same historic-preservation status. The City of Gaithersburg has specific locally designated historic resources located within Kentlands, including the Tschiffely-Kent Mansion, Flour Mill, Barn, Green and Brick Building, and Carriage House. The City separately regulates […]
If you’re buying a home in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, there is a local property charge worth understanding before you finalize your ownership budget: the City of Gaithersburg Stormwater Program Fee. The fee applies to developed properties within the City and is calculated according to the amount of impervious surface on the individual property. One billing unit […]
If you’re buying a home in Silver Spring, Maryland, flood and drainage questions should be researched using the individual property, not assumptions about the broader neighborhood. Montgomery County maintains official floodplain mapping through its Geographic Information Systems resources. The County’s mapped Floodplain District incorporates FEMA floodplain information and other local floodplain data used for regulatory […]
If you’re considering an older home in Bethesda or Chevy Chase, Maryland, don’t limit your property investigation to what you can see above ground. The sewer connection serving the home can also deserve attention. WSSC Water explains that homeowners are responsible for maintaining the sewer service connection running from their home to the public sewer […]
If you’re buying a home in Ashburn, Virginia, one of the most important things to understand is that Virginia’s residential property disclosure system places substantial responsibility on the buyer to investigate the property. Under Virginia’s Residential Property Disclosure Act, the required statement tells purchasers that the owner makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition […]
A larger lot can be an important feature when buying a home in McLean, Virginia, but the acreage shown in a listing does not tell you everything you may need to know about how the property can be used. Fairfax County maintains property mapping with layers that include zoning districts, FEMA flood hazard areas, floodplains, […]