School, Corgis & Realtor Things I’ll start with the good. M: Mommy, when we say the Pledge of Allegiance at school, the Principal makes everyone wearing a hood take off their hood. Why? DCREM: Because it’s a sign of respect, and the Principal is right, people should take off their hats. M: Then we sing […]
Read MoreSchool, Corgis & Realtoring ~ Hitting Snags
September 06, 2018I’m Better at Real Estate
May 16, 2018I’m Better at Real Estate This dog rescue thing has gone off the rails. So…that last dog that we rescued from Texas, who endured the shelter from hell, the foster from hell and the transporter from hell? He got to Baltimore and settled in nicely to his foster home where he was to stay for […]
Read MoreHackers are the New Silent Party in Real Estate
January 09, 2018Also Published on The Huffington Post ~~~~~ When you buy a home, there are three main parties who bring you through the process from contract to closing. One is obviously your agent. The second is your loan officer. They help you get the mortgage so you can buy the home. The third is the Title […]
Read MoreWhat’s Trending in Home Design for 2018
January 06, 2018Also published on the Huffington Post. ~~~~~ See ya later white kitchens, don’t let the door hit ya on the way out! Various sources are calling the 2018 trends in home design and the white kitchen is allegedly falling out of favor. What are all the contractors in DC going to do? Dollars to donuts, […]
Read MoreFive Secrets to Identifying Sloppy House Flips
December 18, 2017Also published on the Huffington Post ~~~~~ We’ve all been there – walking around that gorgeous house that’s finally for sale. Months of construction, preceded by years of abandonment, preceded by decades of neglectful owners and it’s been spruced up and is ready for a new owner. As you exchange the winks and nods with […]
Read MoreFour Things to Do Now if You Plan to Buy a House This Spring
November 20, 2017Also published on the Huffington Post. ~~~~~ You are so close to that roasted turkey you can practically smell it. Cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, you are looking so forward to this. Planning to enter the turkey-induced coma for the next several weeks, stopping at some holiday shindigs along the way, and landing at New […]
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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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