FROM THE DESK
A DC AREA LIFESTYLE BLOG
Exploring The Options: The Importance of Open Houses for Homebuyers
Open houses are an excellent way for homebuyers to learn what’s available and what can be expected in their desired price range.
More Than a Tourist Destination: Six DC Neighborhoods to Call Home
Washington DC is so much more than a tourist destination; It’s a vibrant city full of charming neighborhoods to settle down in and call home.
Navigating High Interest Rates in Real Estate: The Future of Refinancing
Mortgage interest rates are currently higher than in recent years, but buyers have a path forward with the option to refinance when rates come down.
If I Sell, Where Do I Go?
Many homeowners would like to sell their home, but they’re afraid they won’t be able to find a new home after they sell. Here are a few options available to homeowners to help them sell their home and then buy a new home.
Pre-Approval: A Must for Buyers Serious About Buying
Why mortgage pre-approvals are essential for anyone who’s serious about buying a home.
The Six Phases of Buying a Home
Ann examination of the six stages of buying a home; From the initial lingering thought, through the moment a buyer receives the keys to their new home.
From The Desk is a DMV-focused blog, highlighting the joys of living in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Offering insight ranging from design tips, things to do, and beautiful homes, to upcoming events and local developments, the goal is to keep readers engaged, and updated on what’s happening locally. Author Joshua Baumgardner is a local realtor with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, and comes from a background of family real estate. Joshua is a graduate of James Madison University and Florida State University. Prior to a career in real estate, Joshua was a professional opera singer, and has sang across the US and Europe.
jbaumgardnder@ttrsir.com