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East of the River: What Comes Next?
by Brandon Scott Washington, DC is an amazing city to live in and requires a different type of person, resident to be called a "Washingtonian". The grace and elegance of Georgetown, the nightlife and social affair that cross the wards is diverse and exciting....
Discover the Tranquil Oasis of 11512 Marjorie Drive in Bowie, MD: Your Ideal Retreat from DC’s Hustle and Bustle
by Brandon M. Scott Nestled in the picturesque city of Bowie, Maryland, 11512 Marjorie Drive presents an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a serene escape from the fast-paced lifestyle of Washington, D.C. This stunning property offers an idyllic retreat that...
East of the River: Capital Gateway
by Brandon M. Scott There is a lot of opportunities for residential and commercial development in DC and nearly all of it is east of the Anacostia River. The community of Capital View is flanked by Fletcher Johnson, the 4th largest piece of undeveloped land in...
Capital Gateway Project: An Update
by Brandon M. Scott There is a lot of opportunities for residential and commercial development in DC and nearly all of it is east of the Anacostia River. The community of Capital View is flanked by Fletcher Johnson, the 4th largest piece of undeveloped land in...
Tax Credits For Buying A Home
By Brandon Scott We’ve all heard about the American dream, much of which centers around a house with some kind of fence. I don’t know about you but a white picket fence is not the look I am going for. However, the dream still remains tried and true. The enchantment of...
Recession. Let’s Talk About It
By Brandon Scott Many of us look around and feel like the world is already crazy but then you sprinkle in a recession and things feel that much more complicated. It probably seems like you woke up one day and wham! We’re in a recession. Let’s establish what...
Moving From First Home to Investment
By Brandon Scott The idea of purchasing your first home is significant, then you reach a point where you begin to feel like you understand the real estate game. The monthly mortgage payment that you initially thought was too much, you now pay without blinking. The...
The Idea Behind the 1031 Exchange
by Brandon Scott The idea of selling your home comes with a flurry of emotions. You have me breathing down your neck about when the painters can come in. You have movers touching things and now you can’t find your favorite diddle dooha. But, you’re excited at the same...
Preparing to Sell Your Home
By Brandon Scott The market has been one sided giving sellers the upperhand. Before inflation showed up to this party, the biggest concern, for most buyers, was if the home would appraise above the list price. Inflation is impacting real estate completely differently...
Why is Now A Good Time to Buy?
By Brandon Scott Inflation has hit a lot of people hard, and mainly their buying power. When interest rates were low, it was certainly a selling point and good knowledge that rates were at a historical low so buying just “made sense.” During that period of historical...
The Grief of Gentrification
By Brandon Scott There are two schools of thought I have about gentrification, the known definition, and the emotion of gentrification. Based on how someone sees the process of gentrification will guide the school of thought an individual will fall into. The Emotion....
DC Open Doors & Winning Your Home
The success of your real estate transaction can seem like a foreign statement, especially for buyers reading this that have lost offer-after-offer. The bidding wars and this seller’s market are sticking around but there is still a silver-lining. Many buyers are still...
DC Open Doors. Do You Qualify?
It should come as no surprise that homeowners have a higher net worth than renters. Fact two, home prices in the Washington DC area are increasing. And if you live in DC proper than you know that paying rent at or under $1,500 is becoming more of a fantasy. And living...
Your Home Goal is Greater than Your Student Loans
You did it! You have a really good job and enjoy where you work and the people, even during the pandemic. But you’re beginning to feel the pinch of your apartment and the walls around you. On the plus side, for now, you have one less monthly bill off your plate, your...
Partnership & The Maryland Mortgage Program
by Brandon Scott The Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) provides 30-year fixed-rate home loans to eligible homebuyers purchasing in Maryland. Loan terms are competitive with other home loan products on the market, but what makes MMP unique is the range of associated...
Post-election. Corona vaccine and Real estate
by Brandon Scott We now have the election in our review; or is it. As you all know, we are in a very weird place with 2020 but, also, in how our democracy operated during the elections. And this means that market forces are watching keenly to see what is taking place...
Seller – Buyer Anxiety: What does that Look Like?
by Brandon Scott The sun shines through the open window, you hear the sound of a robin outside - greeting you to the warmth of the light with an oh, so gentle tune. You leap from the bed, refreshed from your sleep the night before; and, as if gravity is no longer a...
Let’s Talk: 7 reasons buyers & sellers are waiting
by Brandon Scott During my morning tea, coffee and series of articles, I came across one from Inman where they discuss 7 common objections to a real estate transaction. And, I found that these are all comments that I’ve heard myself. You see, real estate is not just...
Home Sales Have a Stellar September
by Brandon Scott Maybe winter isn't coming fast enough, and I don't know about you but I'm totally OK with that. One of the crazy abnormalities that we are seeing in this 2020 year is that existing home sales are going through the roof. Yes; in the month of September...
Market Analysis You Can Use: Let’s talk Q2 of 2020
by Brandon Scott In 2020, we have seen some real changes to the real estate market both in prices, inventory and volatility. It is mind-blowing that one single event has the capacity to disrupt the our way of life and set a historical marker for future evaluation. Why...
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