Real Estate

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.

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 t...
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 rea...
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 ...
Home Improvement Feb 21

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 ...

Home Improvement Feb 20

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 18

‘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...
Feb 1

Photos: Duke Ellington’s Childhood Home in LeDroit Park Off the Market

Ellington lived in a rowhouse on Elm Street NW in Le Droit Park about 1906, according to the Washington Post. That’s around the time that Ellington, who was born in 1899, started taking his first piano lessons. The home was listed in spring 2019 for $1.2 million, but a family that’s lived there for generations ultimately decided not to ...
Jan 28

AOL Co-Founder’s DC Area Estate Sold For Record-Breaking $45 Million

The most expensive property in the D.C. area is officially off the market. The property, located in McLean, Va, was originally listed for a whopping $62,950,000 and sold for $45 million, according to a TTR Sotheby’s International Realty agent. Even though the property was sold for below the asking price, the property’s sale was still re...
Sotheby's Jan 27

An Inside Look at DC’s Largest Penthouse

The largest penthouse in Washington D.C. is now on the market for $2.5 million. Join News4’s Erika Gonzalez on an exclusive tour of the beautiful schoolhouse-turned-loft owned by former Washington Wizard’s player Dwight Howard.
Jan 16

Photos: Dwight Howard’s DC Schoolhouse-Turned-Penthouse Listed for Nearly $2.5M

Have a couple million dollars to spare? Great! A penthouse owned by former Washington Wizards player Dwight Howard is up for sale. Sotheby’s bills it as the largest penthouse in D.C. Located in the former Pierce School, the 9,800-square-foot property has retained many original architectural details and features five bedrooms, a two-story loft...
real estate Jan 20

January Is the New April —When It Comes to Real Estate

The real estate market is just as unusual as the weather’s been lately. Nationally, a trend is indicating that January is the new April when it comes to real estate, and the spring housing market starts … now.
real estate Dec 15, 2019

The Amazon Effect: House Hunting in the DC Area’s Hottest Zip Code

Amazon’s move into Arlington County is a big deal for both buyers and sellers in the housing market. And while demand for housing in that area is high, inventory is low.
real estate Dec 12, 2019

Here’s How Much House You Can Get for $470K Around DC

The housing market in the Washington, D.C., area is tough. So News4 is working for you to see how much house you can get for your money.
Associated Press Oct 8, 2019

Historic Slave Trading Site Up For Sale in Northern Virginia

A Northern Virginia row house that once housed one of the nation’s largest slave-trading businesses is up for sale.
VMS Sep 10, 2019

‘The Boro’ Development Aims to Create Downtown Lifestyle in Tysons

A new development in Tysons, Virginia, called “The Boro” is betting on getting people to ditch their cars and live in a space where they can live, work and play — all within a short distance to the Metro. News4’s Adam Tuss reports the development includes apartments, the largest Whole Foods on the East Coast, a movie theater...

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Real Estate

Housing Market Clouded With Uncertainty

Your Guide to Pandemic Spring Cleaning: Declutter the Kitchen

Good Time to Reevaluate Your Home

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

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

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

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

How to Level Up Your Home’s Interior Design

4 Home Decluttering Tips From a DC-Area Professional Organizer

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

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

Photos: Duke Ellington’s Childhood Home in LeDroit Park Off the Market

AOL Co-Founder’s DC Area Estate Sold For Record-Breaking $45 Million

An Inside Look at DC’s Largest Penthouse

Photos: Dwight Howard’s DC Schoolhouse-Turned-Penthouse Listed for Nearly $2.5M

January Is the New April —When It Comes to Real Estate

The Amazon Effect: House Hunting in the DC Area’s Hottest Zip Code

Here’s How Much House You Can Get for $470K Around DC

Historic Slave Trading Site Up For Sale in Northern Virginia

‘The Boro’ Development Aims to Create Downtown Lifestyle in Tysons

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