Real Estate

shopping Oct 23

Shopping Smart for Your Space

As many of us are spending more time indoors, you might be searching for ways to spruce up your space. News4’s Erika Gonzalez looks into how to smartly shop for your home.

4 your home Oct 16

Fall Decor: How to Decorate With Pumpkins This Season
real estate Oct 16

Photos: Stunning Estate at George Washington's Mount Vernon Lists for $60 Million

4 your home Oct 16

Time to Get Cozy: Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space in Cooler Weather

Remember when spring ushered in such nice weather and we left our isolation to spend more time outside? Well, the seasons are changing again, but that doesn’t mean we have to rush back indoors. We&#82...
work from home Sep 17

Work-From-Home Changes Trends in Housing

News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports on the changing housing trends with more people working from home.
Interior Design Oct 16

First Look: Inside This Year's Aspire House in Northern Virginia

A sprawling kitchen island, a windowsill reading nook, a spacious walk-in closet: We all have a vision for the home of our dreams. But what if more than two dozen designers combined their expertise an...
Virginia Oct 16

Photos: This Year's ASPIRE Home in Northern Virginia

Two dozen designers combined their expertise and vision to outfit a nearly 10,000-square-foot mansion in Mclean, Virginia, creating this year’s ASPIRE Home. Inside, you’ll find 29 distinct spaces brou...

4 your home Oct 16

How to Give Your Rental a Makeover, on a Budget

It’s the year of renovation with quarantine pushing us to make improvements to the spaces we call home. But you don’t have to be a homeowner to get in on DIY. There are many inexpensive and non-permanent ways you can improve your space for renters and homeowners alike. Chelsey Brown is the author of “Rental Style,” a boo...
buying a house Jul 31

Buying a House Sight Unseen

More and more people are buying new homes sight unseen because of the coronavirus pandemic. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports on the latest trends and how buyers are making their decisions.
coronavirus May 15

Housing Market Clouded With Uncertainty

Buyers and sellers in the housing market are not sure what the coronavirus pandemic means for them. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke with experts to find out what they can do.
4 your home Oct 16

Your Guide to Pandemic Spring Cleaning: Declutter the Kitchen

If the pandemic has you searching for calm in a world where things seem out of control, tidying up your home may help. “The clutter inside your home and your space is something you can look at and actively do something about,” says Ashley Hatcher, a professional organizer and owner of the NEAT Method in D.C. She spoke to...
coronavirus Apr 10

Good Time to Reevaluate Your Home

It’s hard to say what will happen to the housing market after the coronaviurs pandemic. News4s Erika Gonzalez spoke with realtors about what you could do during your time at home if you’re looking to buy or sell.
National Association of Realtors Mar 10

Homeowners See Green: How Do Marijuana Dispensaries Affect Property Values?

As marijuana dispensaries are on the rise with more states opting to legalize the recreational use of the drug, some may wonder how other industries are being affected by it, if at all. One industry that is actually not seeing much of a change is real estate. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors, 85% of…...
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY Mar 10

How Much House You Can Get for Your Money in Prince George's

There’s a county in the Washington, D.C., area with prices below average, buyer demand strong and great proximity to the District: Prince George’s County, Maryland. More than $220 million in real estate was sold in the county in January, marking a 15% increase from the same time last year. The average sold price was close to $350,000. With th...
Erika Gonzalez Mar 4

Why a Steam Oven, Pergola or Nice Tub May Be Key to Selling Your Home

D.C.-area home sellers often tout homes’ new carpet and new appliances — but the real estate company Zillow says that’s not what’s likely to grab potential buyers. Research based on the sale of more than 4 million homes in a two-year period shows that certain features correlate to higher sale prices. The item currently topping the...
Home Improvement Mar 4

Home Sellers Spend Thousands on Staging. Here's How to DIY for Cheap

Staging is the alchemy that transforms a boring, empty home into something fresh and enticing. It can be an expensive process, but “it’s a must-do in today’s market,” says Anne Christensen, the COO of Red House Staging. Christensen says staging is not what it used to be, and other realtors agree it might be due to the HGTV effect....
Home Improvement Mar 4

How to Level Up Your Home's Interior Design

You’ve watched so much HGTV you could film an episode. Now, it’s time to bring that interior design savvy into your own home. Mariella Cruzado, the owner of Splendor Styling — a D.C.-based decorating firm, says it’s not as hard as it seems. “It is very approachable. Design is approachable. It is right there. We have the internet t...
Home Improvement Feb 19

4 Home Decluttering Tips From a DC-Area Professional Organizer

The holidays have come and gone, and we have a lot of new stuff to show for it. While the thought of getting organized can seem daunting and pricey, professional organizer Ashley Hatcher, has some tips on how to organize your space efficiently, without breaking the bank. Hatcher, owner of the Neat Method Washington, DC, says, “there’s a...
Home Improvement Feb 19

‘First Impressions Matter': An On-Trend Paint Job Can Add Value to Your Home

A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in giving your home a quick and inexpensive facelift. Yet with so many options, it can be hard to choose the color that’s right. That’s where a new study from real estate database company Zillow comes in. Zillow measured how different paint colors in various rooms can impact the...
real estate Feb 17

Selling Your House? Sell the Dream, DC-Area Realtor Says

Spring hasn’t started yet, but the spring housing market has. In the D.C. area, the market can be tough to navigate. News4 spoke to realtor Ashleigh Wehmeyer of Compass Realty, who said if you want to sell your home fast, you need to make a good first impression. “Approach it like you were online dating. Just like Tinder, you...

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