Jennifer Young Homes Real Estate Blog
What to Do if Your Mortgage Forbearance is Due
In short, mortgage forbearance means that the mortgage company who manages your loan allows you to pause or reduce your payments for a period of time, usually due to a hardship like Covid-19; at the beginning of the pandemic, those who were struggling and needed help with their mortgage were able to apply for forbearance and put that payment off.
Top 14 Happy Hour Spots in DC
Top 14 Happy Hour Spots in DC Get ready! We’re covering the top 14 happy hour spots in DC. While there's absolutely no way we could cover everything, we did our best to include a variety of different happy hours across neighborhoods, types of food, and overall...
October 2021 DMV Real Estate Market Update
DMV Real Estate Market Update - October 2021 Happy Fall! Jennifer Young here to deliver your October 2021 DMV real estate market update! The DC Metro real estate market remains pretty strong though we have seen some signs of a cool down and balancing in certain...
Best Cool-Weather Greens for Your Fall Garden
Best Cool-Weather Greens for Your Fall Garden While many of us picture warmer weather when we think of gardening, experienced gardeners know Fall is the perfect time for growing a number of different crops due to its milder temperatures and temperate soil conditions. ...
September 2021 Real Estate Market Update
September 2021 Real Estate Market Update Hi friends and happy Fall! I hope this finds you well, and if you have kids heading to school, I hope it's a great start to the school year for them! September 2021 Real Estate Market Update Diving right into your market...
5 Tips to Win a Bidding War
Bidding wars are a trademark of a sellers market. Here are five tips to avoid heartbreak and help you land that perfect home.
The 10 Best Summer Road Trips from DC
Days are getting longer, school’s almost out and the smell of BBQ is in the air! This could mean only one thing….summer is nearing in the DMV. And if you’re like so many, you’re anxious to hit the road to make fun memories during these warm months.To help you plan...
Everything You Need for The Ultimate Backyard Movie Night
Warmer nights will soon be here. And while heading to pop-up drive-ins or local outdoor movie screenings always makes for a fun evening, there’s just something cozy about movie night in your own backyard.Setting up for DIY film under the stars does require some...
How to Stage a House That Sells
Staging has been a buzzword for many years in the real estate business, but it's important to understand that staging goes much further than placing furniture in a vacant home. In an industry where making a great first impression can make all the difference, it’s easy...
SELLER TIPS: HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR A SPRING SALE
Selling your home in the spring doesn’t mean you have to actually wait until spring to prepare your home for a sale. For the past year now, the Metro DC area has experienced low inventory and...
10 Ways to Declutter in the New Year
Never have we been more excited to welcome in the new year. And with 2020 being the year of staying home, well, we’ve certainly accumulated a lot of stuff. Our friends at HGTV created these 10 easy ways to help you clear your house (and your mind) of all...
Tips for Selling Your Home Fast During the Winter
Typically, many homeowners avoid selling their homes during the winter season (December 1 – February 28) because they fear they won’t have any prospective buyers. But we’re here to tell you that no longer applies for 2020-21. With 60-year low interest rates and...