Monthly Archives: March 2020
Four Ways to Protect Your Home From Water Damage
One of the most common and costly misfortunes your home may face is damage sustained from a water leak. In fact, about 37% of US-based homeowners claim to have suffered losses from water-related damages — this according to a report made by Water Damage Defense. In addition, the average cost of a home water damage... Read More
Why Is Spring the Best Time to Buy Real Estate?
April showers bring May flowers, but in the DC Metro area, they also bring the height of the spring real estate market. All over social media people are looking at houses, closing on houses, and talking about inventory. But why is Spring such a great time to buy a home? Why is spring prime time... Read More
Have Mortgage Rates Changed? How It Affects You.
One of the most important elements in finding out how much home you can afford is the mortgage rate–of course. Small movements in the mortgage rate can have a huge impact on your monthly payments and the amount of interest you pay during the life of your loan. Since most mortgages are amortized... Read More
Best Outdoor Parks in Washington DC
One of the best things about Washington DC is its respect for green space and the natural world. Right now, one of the only sources of recreation is exercising outdoors. While there are certain areas that look like a traditional large city, there are also numerous natural elements that make up the most iconic DC... Read More
How to Downsize Your Home Like a Pro
Whether old or young, you may find yourself packing for a potential move and wondering how you managed to accumulate so much stuff. Between impulse buys, hand me downs, and late-night Amazon shopping, many of us find that we are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of crap in our living spaces. As you get older,... Read More
Neighborhood Profile: Columbia Heights
Originally the home of Columbian University, which is now known as George Washington University, Columbia Heights has it all. Located in Northwest DC and bordered by Florida Avenue, Quincy Street, 16th Street, and Georgia Avenue, the neighborhood has weathered scores of changes over the decades but is now one of the most desirable and fun... Read More
Online Home Search: 9 Overlooked Criteria When Looking For Your Dream Home Online
When you’re doing an online home search for your dream home, you may have a variety of specifics in mind. You probably know a price range or a number of bedrooms you’re looking for. But there are also many specifics often overlooked when using an online home search tool. While your Eng Garcia Realtor will... Read More
Finding the Silver Lining…
You’ve read 103 articles on social distancing and how to wash your hands properly. You know in a pinch you can make hand sanitizer out of Everclear and aloe vera gel. Your food and toilet paper supply are ok, so life is good for the moment. But you can only telework for so long, and... Read More
Ice Cream! Grab the Best Ice Cream in DC
Some people say that life is not a competition, but most of us in DC would disagree. After all, living and working in DC means being at the center of world-changing events almost every day. This makes us think, quite rightly, that we have the best of everything. But there is one “Best of” list... Read More
Get Outside: Best Places to Bike in DC
DC is a great place to live for many reasons, but one of the main things that set DC apart from many other urban areas is the availability of active, outdoor options. Biking is one of the best exercises you can do outside while still social distancing. Whether you love walking just exploring some of... Read More
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