Living in DC North or South Arlington Why is Arlington, Virginia one of the most popular places to live in the DC Metro Area? We’re deep diving on Arlington in this video and I’m going to share some insider secrets that anyone moving here with kids will need to know. I do these videos for […]
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April 26, 2024
The Secret DC Neighborhood You’ve Probably Never Heard of
April 19, 2024The Secret DC Neighborhood You may hear people refer to it as Georgetown. They might call it Glover Park. You may even hear it called Upper Georgetown, which I don’t think is real. Today I’m going to tell you about the 4 square blocks of Burleith. Location Where is Burleith? It’s a small neighborhood with […]
Read MoreBiggest Lie About Selling a House in DC
April 12, 2024Biggest Lie About Selling a House in DC I met a client recently to discuss the sale of their home. They are moving on to greener pastures and selling their biggest investment. They are interviewing a lot of listing agents, and those conversations helped inform them of questions to ask other agents. One of the […]
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Buying New Construction in the DC Area – 7 Things You REALLY Need to Know
April 05, 2024Buying New Construction in the DC Area My first job in real estate was working for a land developer. After two years, I went to work for a national builder (D.R. Horton.) After that mess of a couple years I went to another builder. Even though they were, at the time, a top 10 builder, […]
Read More5 Bad Things About Living in DC
March 22, 20245 Bad Things About Living in DC I’m always so pro-DC. I’ve lived here a long time, it’s provided my family and I a good life and we’re generally happy. There’s a lot to really like and appreciate which I cover in so many other videos. But are there downsides? Of course there are! What […]
Read More2024 Top 5 Reasons to Raise a Family in DC
March 18, 2024Top 5 Reasons to Raise a Family in DC 1) DC Museums are Mostly FREE I love history and by living here in DC, I’m able to nourish that love with all kinds of museums – many of which are free. Most people know about the American History Museum, Air & Space, and Natural History. […]
Read MoreIs Buying a Condo Worth it in Washington DC (5 Reasons To Buy A Condo Now)
March 11, 2024Is Buying a Condo Worth it in WASHINGTON DC Condos enjoyed a decades-long run of popularity in the Nation’s Capital. Then this thing called Covid hit and everyone scrambled to get out to the suburbs. They wanted land and space. This was short-sighted, even without knowing how long the pandemic would last. Now that we […]
Read MoreArlington vs Alexandria | Which Is Better?
March 01, 2024Arlington vs Alexandria The two “A” cities inside the beltway. I’ve done quite a few videos on both Alexandria and Arlington, but never in the same video. So how are these two places similar, and how do they differ? Which would be better for you – Arlington or Alexandria Virginia! Arlington Virginia is a county. […]
Read MoreWhat’s a DC Rowhome?
February 23, 2024DC Rowhome If you aren’t familiar with housing in older cities like DC or Baltimore, the term “rowhome” may be new to you. Since the rowhome is a prevalent style of home in Washington DC, we’re going to not only discuss what you need to know about them but also take you inside one! Harry […]
Read MoreArlington VA | Pros & Cons of Living in Arlington
February 16, 2024Arlington VA Pros & Cons Arlington is one of the first areas in DC that many people mention when discussing the DC Area, or DMV as many call it here. With just 26 square miles and about 238,000 residents, Arlington is the smallest self-governing county in the U.S. Don’t let the small size fool you […]
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I am Melissa ~ Washington DC Realtor®, Snarky Commentator, Mama to two maniacs, Rescuer of Corgis and wife of a really laid back man.
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Melissa@MelissaTerzis.com
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