Rent Move Buy - Ep. 32: How to Own or Foster a Dog While Navigating Breed, Size Restrictions, and More in DC, MD, and VA

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Ep. 32: How to Own or Foster a Dog While Navigating Breed, Size Restrictions, and More in DC, MD, and VA with Guest Liza Malnik of P.A.W.

In 2020, the United States saw a massive rise in dog adoption and fostering and the DC Metropolitan Area was no exception. This growth in interest led many people in the area to start considering how a dog would fit not only into their lives, but their homes, which oftentimes were rental buildings or where they would be sharing floors, walls, and common areas with other people. Liza Malnik is the Outreach Coordinator for Partner for Animal Welfare (P.A.W.), a nonprofit organization serving DC, MD, and VA whose mission is to facilitate the rescue of homeless dogs and cats and place them in loving forever homes. In this episode, we break down all of the things to consider when looking to foster, adopt, or take a new pet into one’s home, whether you are renting, moving to the area, or own here already.

RARE Pick of the Week: 7606 Elba Rd -- ALEXANDRIA VA

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What makes this a RARE pick?

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Mid-century modern homes always make us gush, and this one is no exception. Situated in one of the largest MCM neighborhoods in the country, this home packs a punch. Single level yumminess with incredible outdoor space is the place we want to retire in… or live now… Deadline for offers is set for Monday 7/26 at 5pm so it seems a lot of other people feel the same way.

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Rent Move Buy - Ep. 31: Owning and Operating Short Term Rentals, AirBnBs, and VRBOs in the DC Area

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Owning and Operating Short Term Rentals, AirBnBs, and VRBOs in the DC Area (Ep. 31)

AirBnBs and VRBOs were already widely known as short term housing options by travelers before the pandemic, but since Spring 2020, there has been an even bigger uptick in non-hotel short term rental use (and hosting!) in the DC-area.  Karl Scarlett is the Founder and Owner of Great Dwellings, a Washington DC-based property management company that helps homeowners maximize their homes long and short-term vacation rentals. In this episode, we discuss the interest that short term rentals in the DMV have received both before, during, and after the pandemic along with our predictions for how they'll do in the future.


RARE Pick of the Week: 115 Seven Islands Refuge -- SPERRYVILLE

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What makes this a RARE pick?

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It’s a house that sits in the middle of a lake with views in all directions. Full stop - that’s why.

Seven Islands Refuge is the largest private landholding on the East Coast devoted solely to waterfowl and other bird habitat. The 221 acre parcel offers an extensive trail network, stunning mountain views, dramatic lakefront vistas, and intimate ponds to explore along with 2 separate homes. It is truly one of a kind.

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Rent Move Buy - Ep. 30 NYC Style in DC Homes: Staging and Design Tricks

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Ep. 30 - NYC Style in DC Homes: Staging and Design Tricks with Guest Jason Saft and Guest Host Michael Fowler

It’s a Seller’s Market currently in the DMV, but that doesn’t mean that a Seller doesn’t have to do anything in preparation for sale.  Some listings still sit on the market because they didn’t receive the proper TLC needed to get the listing noticed and under contract quickly. Jason Saft is a real estate industry veteran with over 15 years of record breaking sales and is the creator of “Staged To Sell,” a 30-point action plan that he applies to all properties he transforms.  This creative vision organically led to the growth of Staged To Sell which has become a go-to resource for other real estate agents and their sellers.  In this episode, we discuss how Jason reinvents and reintroduces properties that have failed to sell in the past, along with some new ways of evaluating what a home needs before hitting the market.

Rent Move Buy - Ep. 29: Should You Live in DC, MD, or VA? Key Differences Between the Three.

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Rent Move Buy - Ep. 29: Should You Live in DC, MD, or VA? Key Differences with Guest Charles Huang

When looking to purchase a home in the DMV, Buyers usually consider multiple neighborhoods to buy and live in. Rosslyn vs Foggy Bottom, Brightwood vs Silver Spring… but the fact that these different neighborhoods aren’t always in the same state or jurisdiction means that they’ll have different taxing structures, laws, and regulations that can affect which place really makes the most sense to buy in. Charles Huang is a real estate attorney with KVS Title who has worked in real estate law since 2015. In this episode, Charles and Alison break down some of the key distinctions between DC, MD, and VA, from taxes, level of disclosure, and rental laws so Buyers can consider more than one jurisdiction with eyes open and be aware of the differences.

Rent Move Buy - Ep. 28: Home Flipping in the Washington DC Area

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Ep. 28: Home Flipping in the Washington DC Area with Guest Jordan Ghrist

With the rise of HGTV and various television programs that tout the fun, enjoyment, and value that comes out of home flipping, people all over the country have had a dramatic interest in trying out their luck with a flip. But is it as straightforward and easy as it’s often made to look on tv? Especially in the DC metro area? Jordan Ghrist is a seasoned residential developer working in the DMV who has directed the building process of over 80 homes throughout his career. He has experience in all areas of the home flipping process, from evaluation, acquisition, development, sale of homes, and of varying complexity and cost throughout DC, MD, and VA. In this episode we talk about what it takes to flip a home in the area and the considerations a newbie home flipper should consider before trying it out on their own.

Rent Move Buy - Ep. 27: Homebuying Virtually or From Abroad

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Whether it’s buying a home from another state or from abroad, there are certain disadvantages to searching and buying when a person isn't currently living in the place where they want to move to.  So what do you do when you find yourself in this position? Jocelyn Lederman is a top Realtor with Compass in DC, MD, and VA whose commitment to seamless communication has led to a large number of successful client home purchases from abroad. In this episode, Jocelyn and Alison discuss the hurdles Buyers from overseas may encounter, and how to work through them effectively.

RARE Pick of the Week: 301 Sophia Street -- FREDERICKSBURG→

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What makes this a RARE property?

Um, where do we start?? A unique adaptively reused mid-century industrial building, originally a water intake pumping station, now used as a delightful riverfront pied-a-terre and party venue. All of the original water pumps and electric motors are still there, untouched from the day in 1979 when they were turned off and has 425 feet of Rappahannock River frontage.

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Rent Move Buy - Ep. 26: So You Want to Buy a Home in DC | MD | VA...?

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Ep. 26: So You Want to Buy a Home in DC | MD | VA with Guest Karen Ringo

What do you really need to do if you want to buy a home in the DC-area?  Is there a simple list you can follow? In this episode, Alison and guest, Karen Ringo, tackle that question and give a how-to breakdown along with some tips that Buyers or soon-to-be Buyers can follow to help them confidently start and move through what can often be an intimidating process.


Rent Move Buy - Ep. 25: Is DC In A Housing Bubble?

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A question on everyone’s mind lately is: is DC in a housing bubble?  With over 20 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, John has been a top 5 mortgage lender in the DC Metro area for the past decade and has been fielding this question from homeowners for years. John has lived through several housing cycles and his perspective on bubbles, greed, booms, bust and how it relates to where are now in 2021 sheds some much needed insight on topic that has been on everyone’s mind. In this episode, we cover what a housing bubble is and discuss if the DMV is truly headed towards one or not.

Rent Move Buy - Ep. 24: DC Housing Inequity and Steps to Correct It

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Rent Move Buy - Episode 24: DC Housing Inequity with Lisa Wise of birdSEED and Guest Host Michael Fowler

Does housing inequity in this country exist? Without a doubt. The real estate industry and its generation- to- generation wealth creation has been out of reach for many Black and Brown individuals due to overtly racist practices and policies that prevented the accumulation of wealth through home/property ownership. In this episode, we speak with Lisa Wise, Founder of birdSEED, a down payment grants initiative for first-time home buying residents of color in the Washington, D.C. area. Lisa and birdSEED who aims to shift the conversation and invite those who have squarely benefited from an industry that excluded others to consider their responsibility to help undo the damage.


RARE Pick of the Week: 8200 Stone Trail Dr -- BETHESDA→

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What makes this a RARE property?

The RARE has a thing for midcentury modern homes FOR SURE, and this one is impossible not to love. Three different roof heights, open-tread staircase, cathedral ceiling, and walls of glass make this gorgeous listing under $1m one that will make any new owner swoon.

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