Jennifer Young Homes Real Estate Blog
Tips for a Successful Open House
It’s no secret open houses are an integral part of the home selling process – even post-COVID. While we have seen an increase in virtual tours as a result of the pandemic, these online tactics are now used in conjunction with traditional in-person tours, making...
May 2023 DMV Real Estate Update
Here's your complete May 2023 DMV market update, breaking down everything you need to know about your local real estate market. What's Going On? Like the beautiful Spring foliage, the DC Metro real estate market is in full bloom! Overall, the market is looking very...
10 Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades
Whether you’re planning on selling your home or simply looking to save on your utility bill, here are 10 energy-efficient home upgrades to help you optimize your home’s energy consumption. Conduct an Energy Audit of Your Home Before making any upgrades, it’s a good...
50+ Fun Things to Do in DC This May
As the weather warms, many of us find ourselves looking for fun things to do around DC to enjoy the warmth with family and friends. To help you find the perfect event(s), we’ve put together a list of 50+ fun things to do in DC this May. For ease of navigation, we’ve...
How to Find the Right Mortgage Lender
Purchasing a home is a significant investment. For most, it’ll be one of the largest purchases of their lifetime! As such, many homeowners decide to finance their purchase with a mortgage loan but are lost when it comes to the process. In this article, we’re breaking...
Top Rated Parks in Virginia
As the weather begins to warm, many of us find ourselves looking for the perfect outdoor destination to explore. Luckily, there’s no shortage of breathtaking natural landscapes here in Virginia to traverse anywhere from just a few hours to a few days! With so many...
April 2023 DMV Market Update
Here's your complete April 2023 DMV market update, breaking down everything you need to know about your local market this Spring. What's Going On? The Spring market is in full force here in the DMV with strong, continued buyer activity and sales across the area!...
15 Step Checklist for First Time Apartment Renters
Renting your first apartment can be both an exciting and daunting process. As a first time renter, there’s a lot of items you need to consider that you may not even be aware of in the first place. To help you make the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we’ve...
Negotiation Tips for Buyers
For most people, purchasing a home will be one of the largest financial transactions of their lifetime. As such, it’s extremely important home buyers try to get the best deal possible! To help in this endeavor, we’ve put together a list of 10 negotiation tips every...
Tips for Downsizing Your Home
Planning on downsizing your home? There’s a number of reasons you may choose to do so. Maybe you’re going into retirement or your children are out of the house and you require less space. Perhaps you want to shrink your budget or simply wish for less space to...
Common Contingencies Home Buyers Should Know
For most people, buying a home will be one of the most expensive purchases of their lifetime. As such, it’s important buyers protect themselves during the home buying process. One way to do so is to ensure important contingency clauses are added to the contract as a...
5 Best Vegetables to Plant in Spring
With Winter coming to a close, it’s time to start your early Spring vegetable garden! While you may think it’s too soon for most vegetables to survive in the cold, there are a handful that actually thrive in these conditions and are able to be planted before the last...