Top Lifestyle Considerations for Buying a Home

You’re not just buying a house, you’re buying a lifestyle! That means when you’re writing out your list of must have home features and deal breakers, you need to think beyond the “house data” and figure out which features to focus on that will give you the lifestyle you want to live!

The month of love (and real estate)

Happy February Alexandria! February is short and sweet so I’m keeping this month’s neighborhood post short and sweet too! 5 Things to do in Alexandria in February Treat yo self to a glass (or bottle) of wine & charcuterie at Cheesetique Make Valentine’s Day Date Night reservations at Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap Meet your […]

February Home Desktop Backgrounds

Make your desktop background both PRETTY & HOME-Y every month of the year! To add this to your desktop, right click on the background image you like best, click save and then go add it to your desktop! Happy New Year friends!

How to Stage Your Primary Bedroom to Feel Like An Oasis

Our bedrooms are our space to get a good night’s sleep so we can wake up refreshed and recharged for the day! That’s why it’s important to create a space that feels peaceful and relaxing. Whether you’re looking for great staging tips to prep your home for sale or your Master bedroom is just in need of a makeover, you can put these tips to work to get it to the oasis level!

How Much Below the Asking Price Should We Offer on a House?

You’re getting ready to start the home buying process, browsing through all the real estate websites to see what’s out there and have started your new home wish list. You’ve probably been getting advice from friends and family members about how to get a good deal and things you should do to avoid overpaying. Now you’re wondering how much do you actually offer on a house? Is there some kind of magic formula to follow or do you just throw out a number that you’re comfortable with? Here are a few things to consider before determining how much to offer on a house: