The Tooth Fairy We have a unique relationship with the tooth fairy in our house. The first time she came to our house, she took the tooth and left $5. The second time she came to our house, as expected, she took the tooth and again left $5. But unfortunately for M, who really behaved […]
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April 19, 2019
Spring Break Week
April 16, 2019Spring Break Week The girls are off school this week, so unfortunately we have to parent more than the usual minimum wage work ethic. We’re at the beach, getting the condo, that I convinced Real Estate Dad we should buy, ready for the summer rentals. The entire process of buying the condo was quite a […]
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Some Will Win, Some Will Lose
April 03, 2019Some Will Win Some Will Lose Don’t Stop Believin’ is forever ruined for me thanks to that dumbass Meadow Soprano. No one, and I mean no one, is that bad at parallel parking unless they are from Maryland. Oh don’t cry, Maryland. I googled “state with worst parallel parkers.” After 4 YouTube videos, the 5th […]
Read MoreKids, Corgis and Work… How Does She Do It?
March 28, 2019Kids, Corgis and Work… How Does She Do It? You know how you guys ask how do I do it with kids, corgis and work? I did a little video for the rescue, and how I’m combining rescue, family and work. Piper will be the fan favorite I’m sure. Yes, her tongue was hanging out. […]
Read MoreLet’s Play – “There’s Nothing Sexier Than…”
March 18, 2019Let’s Play! There’s Nothing Sexier Than… Quick! Fill in the blank! There is nothing sexier than waking up to _________ Okay okay, now me! There is nothing sexier than waking up to the sound of your dog vomiting. If you have a dog you know that sound. It’s similar to the human dry-heave, except it’s […]
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Welcome to the Jungle
March 04, 2019Welcome to the Jungle When people say “You should get out more” I’m pretty sure they aren’t talking to me. Because every time I go out, something stupid happens. Both days this weekend I woke up “early” and was surprised to leave behind a house of sleeping kids, dogs and husband, only to learn that […]
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DCPS Lottery ~ All Cleared Up For You!
February 06, 2019DCPS Lottery Whenever there’s a question about DC Public Schools and their “clear as mud” lottery system, several people in my brokerage like to point to me. I mean, they point to me for a lot of stuff like “Who stole my space heater?” (sorry Lisa) “Who has the white out?” (I have a paper […]
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And I Didn’t Puke This Time!
January 30, 2019Dumbarton House Tour Guess who went on another field trip as a chaperone? Yes, this glutton for punishment. As someone who gets car sick backing out of the driveway, you would think I would stop raising my hand for this stuff. Here’s the good news: I can finally say I’ve been to and toured Dumbarton […]
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A Tale of Three Emails
January 26, 2019A Tale of Three Emails It was the best of days, it was the worst of days, it was the Realtor® of wisdom, it was the Realtor® of foolishness, it was the new mom of belief, it was the new mom of incredulity, It was the Amish in light, it was the Amish in darkness, […]
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She Was Caught in a Mudslide, Eaten By a Lion, Got Run Over by a Crappy Purple Scion
January 19, 2019Our Summer Nanny It’s no secret we’re in love with Summer Nanny. She came back last year to be Spring Nanny, and Summer Nanny again for 2018, and Fall Nanny and now she’s Winter Nanny. It seems though, Winter Nanny was offered a job which will make use of her MBA and her days with […]
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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
