Bethesda vs Arlington The great debate – Arlington or Bethesda? When people are planning a move to the DC Metro Area, these two areas often top the list because they are close-in and they share many similarities. But which one is better? And which one is right for you? Bethesda is in southern Montgomery County […]
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Title Insurance | Understanding What is Title and What is Title Insurance?
October 27, 2022What Is Title Insurance? Before answering “what is title insurance,” it might be best to first answer, “What is Title?” “Title” is the ownership in real property. Among other things, it means that you have the legal right to possess, occupy, peacefully enjoy, and sell your property without interference from others, subject only to restrictions […]
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Stop Listening to Stupid People | DC Real Estate Market [FACTS!]
October 05, 2022How Bad is the DC Real Estate Market Hi, 2007 called, they want their real estate market back. People! What is happening? We’re in the middle of Fall 2022’s real estate market. There’s been an onslaught of daily real estate agent emails announcing price reductions. I received 47 emails one morning – announcing price drops. […]
Read More3 Most Underrated Neighborhoods in DC Metro
September 21, 2022Underrated Neighborhoods in DC Metro I was hoping to be able to do a video about the top 5 or the top 10 underrated places to live in DC but sadly, this area is very densely populated and finding real gems is super difficult. I decided to take a breather, and then it came down […]
Read MoreArlington VA Public Schools [THE TRUTH!]
September 14, 2022Arlington VA Public Schools Arlington County Schools have generally been held in pretty high regard. But then we had Covid, it seemed that the loyalty and support many school districts once had fell by the wayside as parent’s were affected by their specific school’s response to Covid. So how did Arlington County do? And now […]
Read MoreMontgomery County MD Schools [FACTS!]
August 31, 2022Montgomery County MD Schools Montgomery County, Maryland Schools historically were considered among the best in the country. The schools fell out of favor when they adopted Common Core in 2010. They switched to a new curriculum right before Covid. How are they doing and how do families feel about sending their kids to Montgomery County […]
Read MoreAlexandria City VA Public Schools
August 24, 2022Alexandria City VA Public Schools Alexandria City Schools have had some difficult years. People generally do not move to Alexandria City, for the schools. With Covid, the struggles amplified. The system is in flux as the most recent Superintendent resigned this summer. How will the Interim Superintendent perform and will it be enough to right […]
Read MoreDC Public Schools
August 17, 2022DC Public Schools Public school in DC has come a long way. Many will argue that this is a tale of two cities, though, with “west of the park” and “east of the park” being a dividing line. But that has changed as well as a lot of other things about public school in DC, […]
Read MoreRaising Kids in Washington DC – 10 Reasons You’ll Love it!
August 10, 2022Raising Kids in Washington DC | The non-sarcastic version Ok so some people who don’t know me well or who can’t read my charming sense of humor, did not understand that when I made a list of reasons you’ll love raising kids in DC and included, “Kids become excellent rat hunters” that I was joking. Sort […]
Read MoreMaryland vs Virginia | Find Out Which One Is Better!
July 27, 2022Maryland vs Virginia Ask any local which is better – Maryland or Virginia, and you’re likely to find yourself in the middle of a good old fashioned catfight. (Seinfeld, anyone?) Opinions are strong when it comes to state pride here – and that’s not just among people from these two states. People who move here […]
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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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