Living in DC Murder, murder, murder… with a side of prostitution. And, what is night soil? All coming your way on part 2 of your DC history lesson with the DC Real Estate Mama! (Check out pt 1 here if you missed it to learn about the juicy history of Washington DC) The first half […]
Read MoreLiving in DC – The History of Washington DC Pt 2 – Murder, Prostitution & Night Soil – 1850’s to 1920’s
August 06, 2020
Living in DC – The History of Washington DC Part 1 – Where Should We Put the Capital?
July 23, 2020History of Washington DC Pt 1 What is Washington, DC? Is it in Maryland? Virginia? Is it a state? Nope Nope and Nope. DC is a district, not a state. At least not yet. There’s a lot of history regarding the location of the district. The capital was originally located in Philadelphia. James Madison argued […]
Read MoreThe BEST Music Classes for Kids and Adults Living in Washington DC
July 11, 2020Best Music Classes Come on in to the Studio in Georgetown! This neat little studio is tucked away above Vicky’s Nail Boutique. They offer classes for kids to adults in Piano, Violin, Guitar and even Voice! I sat down with Amir and he told me all about the music classes and said they also offer […]
Read More4 Myths About Living in Washington DC that DC Barflies Love to Debate
June 30, 2020Living in Washington DC Hi, I’m Melissa Terzis, DC Real Estate Mama, and today, I’m filming in front of the beautiful Georgetown Waterfront. Today, we are going to talk about 4 quirks, or myths, of living in Washington DC and figure out the truth behind them! If you’ve been living in Washington DC long enough, […]
Read MoreWhat Is the Cost of Living in the DC Metro Area?
June 10, 2020The Cost of Living in the DC Metro Area Are you considering moving to Washington DC? When you are thinking of moving anywhere, it is important to take into consideration the cost. When thinking of moving to Washington DC, there are plenty of factors to consider, and I’ve outlined a few of them to give […]
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Living in Fear is an Oxymoron and Other Panic Room Stories
May 27, 2020What Is It Like To Be Living in Fear is an Oxymoron? “How’s the real estate market been since the entire world has been turned upside down? You must be like, totally out of business.” Nope. Not at all. In fact, I’ve very insensitively (but jokingly) made the statement to anyone who will listen, “I’ve […]
Read MoreLiving In Maryland vs Virginia vs DC Area: MD Or VA Suburbs, Cost Of Living & More
May 06, 2020Living In Maryland vs Virginia vs DC Area Are you moving to the DC area? You probably heard that not everyone lives in the Washington DC city limits. Many people live in Maryland or Virginia as well. Living in Maryland vs Virginia vs DC is a complex decision, as each area has its own personality […]
Read MorePros And Cons Of Living In Washington DC: What You Must Know Before Moving
April 29, 2020What is it Like Living in Washington DC? You got a job offer and you’ve been told you have to move to Washington DC. Congratulations! Are you wondering what life is like living in the nation’s capital? What about life in the Maryland or Northern Virginia suburbs? If you are planning to move to the […]
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What a Pandemic Does to the DC Real Estate Market
April 20, 2020DC Real Estate Market A lot of people have been asking me how business is with the virus-that-shall-not-be-named looming over the world. There’s an interesting answer to this question, and one I wouldn’t have expected. First, some history. I started working for a Land Developer in Maryland in 2001. He was a crazy man but […]
Read MoreThe Vaginas Keep Coming
April 12, 2020Best Waxing Center in DC Some of you may not need the services of a fantastic waxer. Consider yourself lucky. I, my friends, am descended from a long line of Greek ancestry and we’re used to spending a lot of time on hair removal. As we all know, most service businesses are taking a huge […]
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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.
How to Find Me
Licensed DC/MD/VA
Cell: (202) 253-9105
Melissa@MelissaTerzis.com
TTR | Sotheby's International Realty
1515 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 234-3344
