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    Seller Tip Series – Tip #1

    Throughout November Jennifer Young from Jennifer Young Homes will be hosting a new Seller Tips series. Each Friday, Jennifer will provide useful information on how to prepare your home to sell in such a competitive market. Make sure to tune in every Friday for the month of November to learn how we can help you buy or sell your home and beat out the competition.

    To watch more, subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see all of our Jennifer Young Homes videos.

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    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home or sell your current one!

    Jennifer Young Homes Team
    Keller Williams Realty
    703-651-5655

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    Mid-Century Design

    Why Are People Obsessed with Mid-Century Modern Design?

    Mid-century modern design is one of the most popular design styles right now and for good reason. It boasts clean lines, pops of color, and if you buy an older home, it can be a natural fit with the existing elements of the property.

    So, what exactly is mid-century modern design, and how can you make it work in your home?

    Mid-Century Modern Basics

    Mid-century modern design is based on architects’ work who moved from Germany to the U.S. after World War Two. These architects led the way in mid-century modern design, which emphasizes functionality and simplicity.

    The period, while there is some disagreement on specifics, generally is considered to have lasted from the 1940s to the 1960s, but much of what we think of as mid-century modern now is from the 60s.

    Mid-century modern design grew from the changes that were occurring post-war, and it reflected a sense of optimism.

    These design concepts are focused on limited accessories, functionality and form, and sleek lines. In mid-century modern design, there is the use of different types of materials, including both traditional and non-traditional. For example, wood is often mixed with Lucite or metal.

    There’s a lot of contrast in mid-century design, not just in materials but in other ways. For example, you might seek the very sleek lines that characterize the design style paired with organic shapes, such as a live-edge table.

    The general idea behind mid-century design, above all else, is that pieces of furniture are like art in and of themselves, but they should take up as little space as possible. There’s nothing unnecessary in mid-century design.

    There are many similarities between mid-century and Scandinavian design. Scandinavian design became more popular around the same time as mid-century in the 1950s. The two inevitably influenced one another as a result.

    If you’ve ever been to Palm Springs or you’ve seen photos, it’s perhaps the capital of mid-century modern. The desert oasis became a resort town for celebrities from L.A. in the 1950s, and the homes and style of design is maintained beautifully there.

    Architecture

    Mid-century impacted architecture, as well. There were architects like Philip Johnson and Richard Neutra who ran with the style. Some of the features of mid-century homes include long, low and flat roofs, and open floorplans with organic flow. Split-level homes were also common in mid-century architecture.

    Stone fireplaces, planked ceilings, and natural light were key in mid-century architecture and design.

    Color Palettes

    While mid-century is primarily about simplicity, there is one area where things get especially interesting which are the color palettes.  For example, the use of bold colors like orange or emerald green is common. In current, updated versions of mid-century style, you see many unique colors like shades of pink and saturated blues.

    How Can You Create a Mid-Century Space?

    One of the first things you can do to capture the simple style of mid-century is to take out things in a space that you don’t need. From there, you can think of it like building an art collection. Start integrating mid-century pieces one-by-one.

    While you might want to stick with the clean lines and minimalism of mid-century consistently, that doesn’t mean you can’t also intermix other styles into your home.

    If you have large windows, keep them uncovered if possible, to ensure unobstructed natural light.

    If you do need to use curtains, choose lightweight fabrics like linen that allow for the natural light to flow into a space.

    Sculptural chandeliers can be a focal point in a mid-century modern room, and avoid oversized furniture. The idea is to appreciate negative space rather than trying to fill every square inch with furniture, which is common in more traditional design concepts. Along with making sure your furniture isn’t too big, look for low profiles.

    Integrate elements of nature, whether that’s natural wood furniture or potted plants.

    As far as the actual furniture and other items you purchase, one option is to splurge for authentic pieces. If you’re not ready to do that, you can still find replicas at a more budget-friendly price. Even much of what Ikea offers could be easily integrated into a mid-century design concept. There are also retailers with pricing that’s considered middle-of-the-road such as Crate and Barrel, with beautiful mid-century-inspired options.

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    How to Win an Offer Series – Tip #2

    Throughout October Jennifer Young from Jennifer Young Homes will be hosting a new series, How to Win an Offer. Each Friday, Jennifer will provide buyers and sellers with useful information on how to win an offer in such a competitive market. Make sure to tune in every Friday for the month of October to learn how we can help you buy or sell your home and beat out the competition.

    In this week’s series, Jennifer discusses How to Win an Offer with an Escalation Clause.

    To watch more, subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see all of our Jennifer Young Homes videos.

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    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home or sell your current one!

    Jennifer Young Homes Team
    Keller Williams Realty
    703-651-5655

    Posted in: Featured Blog Tagged: dc real estate, jennifer young, jennifer young homes, keller williams realty virginia, maryland real estate, northern virginia real estate

    How to Win an Offer Series – Tip #1

    Throughout October Jennifer Young from Jennifer Young Homes will be hosting a new series, How to Win an Offer. Each Friday, Jennifer will provide buyers and sellers with useful information on how to win an offer in such a competitive market. Make sure to tune in every Friday for the month of October to learn how we can help you buy or sell your home and beat out the competition.

    In this week’s series, Jennifer discusses How to Win an Offer with a Home Inspection for Information Only.

    To watch more, subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see all of our Jennifer Young Homes videos.

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    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home or sell your current one!

    Jennifer Young Homes Team
    Keller Williams Realty
    703-651-5655

    Posted in: Featured Blog Tagged: dc real estate, jennifer young, jennifer young homes, keller williams realty virginia, maryland real estate, northern virginia homes for sale, northern virginia real estate

    Beautiful and Spacious Single Family Just Listed in Brookeville MD!

     

    Beautiful and Spacious Single Family Just Listed in Brookeville MD!

    1600 GOLD MINE RD, BROOKEVILLE, MD 20833

    Gorgeous & spacious 6 BR, 6.5 BA English Tudor on beautiful & serene 3 acres w/6680 sq ft! Formal LR w/FP, DR, library. Gourmet kitchen w/island, granite, pantry + kitchenette! Sun filled fam rm w/stone FP leads to large deck. Main level MBR w/luxury BA opens to deck. 4 BRs, 3 BAs up! Walkout LL w/huge rec rm, full BA + In-Law Suite w/fam rm, full kitchen, BR & BA! New roof, paint, carpet & more!

     

    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home!

     

    Jennifer Young Homes

    Keller Williams Realty

    703-400-6757

    Posted in: Featured Blog, Just Listed, luxury listing, maryland Tagged: Brookeville homes for sale, Brookeville listing agent, Brookeville real estate, Brookeville realtor, Brookeville single family, maryland homes for sale, maryland just listed, maryland luxury homes, maryland real estate, maryland realtor

    Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent Before Hiring Them

    Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent Before Hiring Them

     

     

    10 Question to Ask Any Agent

     

    #1 – DIFFERENCE
    What makes you different? Why should I list my home with you?

    It’s a much tougher real estate market than it was a decade ago. What unique marketing plans and programs does this agent have in place to make sure that your home stands out favorably versus other competing homes? What things does this agent offer you that others don’t to help you sell your home in the least amount of time with the least amount of hassle and for the most amount of money?

     

    #2 – TRACK RECORD
    What is your company’s track record and reputation in the market place?

    It may seem like everywhere you look, real estate agents are boasting about being #1 for this or that, or quoting you the number of homes they’ve sold. If you’re like many homeowners, you’ve probably become immune to much of this information. After all, you ask, “”Why should I care about how many homes one agent sold over another. The only thing I care about is whether they can sell my home quickly for the most amount of money. Well, because you want your home sold fast and for top dollar, you should be asking the agents you interview how many homes they have sold. I’m sure you will agree that success in real estate is selling homes. If one agent is selling a lot of homes where another is selling only a handful, ask yourself why this might be? What things are these two agents doing differently? You may be surprised to know that many agents sell fewer than 10 homes a year. This volume makes it difficult for them to do full impact marketing on your home, because they can’t raise the money it takes to afford the advertising and special programs to give your home a high profile. Also, at this low level, they probably can’t afford to hire an assistant, which means that they’re running around trying to do all the components of the job themselves. Bottom line, their service to you may suffer.

     

    #3 – MARKETING
    What are your marketing plans for my home?

    How much money does this agent spend in advertising the homes s/he lists versus the other agents you are interviewing? In what media (newspaper, magazine, TV etc.) does this agent advertise? What does s/he know about the effectiveness of one medium over the other?

     

    #4 – SALES
    What has your company sold in my area?

    Agents should bring you a complete listing of both their own, and other comparable sales in your area.

     

    #5 – ADVERTISING
    Does your Broker control your advertising or do you?

    If your agent is not in control of their own advertising, then your home will be competing for advertising space not only with this agent’s other listings, but also with the listings of every other agent in the brokerage.

     

    #6 – ASKING PRICE
    On average, when your listings sell, how close is the selling price to the asking price?

    This information is available from the Real Estate Board. Is this agent’s performance higher or lower than the board average? Their performance on this measurement will help you predict how high a price you will get for the sale of your home.

     

    #7 – TIME ON MARKET
    On average, how long does it take for your listings to sell?

    This information is also available from the Real Estate Board. Does this agent tend to sell faster or slower than the board average? Their performance on this measurement will help you predict how long your home will be on the market before it sells.

     

    #8 – BUYERS
    How many Buyers are you currently working with?

    Obviously, the more buyers your agent is working with, the better your chances are of selling your home quickly. It will also impact price because an agent with many buyers can set up an auction-like atmosphere where many buyers bid on your home at the same time. Ask them to describe the system they have for attracting buyers.

     

    #9 – REFERENCES
    Do you have a reference list of clients I could contact?

    Ask to see this list, and then proceed to spot check some of the names.

     

    #10 – CONTRACT
    What happens if I’m not happy with the job you are doing to get my home sold?

    Can I cancel my listing contract? Be wary of agents that lock you into a lengthy listing contract where they can get out of (by ceasing to effectively market your home) but you can’t. There are usually penalties and broker protection periods which safeguard the agent’s interests, but not yours. How confident is your agent in the service s/he will provide you? Will s/he allow you to cancel your contract without penalty if you’re not satisfied with the service provided?

     

    Evaluate each agent’s responses to these 10 questions carefully and objectively. Who will do the best job for you? These questions will help you decide.

    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home!

    Jennifer Young Homes

    Keller Williams Realty

    703-400-6757

    Posted in: Featured Blog, listing tips, luxury realtor Tagged: best DC realtor, best maryland realtor, best virginia realtor, dc real estate, dc realtor, hiring a realtor, how to interview a realtor, interview realtor, interviewing a realtor, maryland real estate, maryland realtor, northern virginia realtor, questions for a realtor, virginia real estate

    Gorgeous Single Family Just Listed in Camp Springs MD!

     Gorgeous Single Family Just Listed in Camp Springs MD!

     

    5719 PERRIE LN, CAMP SPRINGS, MD 20746

    Gorgeous 4 BR, 3.5 BA Smart Home loaded w/upgrades just minutes to Metro & 495! Hdwds, 9′ ceilings, designer decor! Formal LR, DR & library. Light filled family rm w/custom FP opens to gourmet kitchen w/granite, SS appls, wine fridge & brkfst rm leading to composite deck w/sitting area, built in gas grill! Luxury MBR suite, 3 full baths up! Energy saving solar panels! Multiple smart home features!

     

    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home!

     

    Jennifer Young Homes

    Keller Williams Realty

    703-400-6757

    Posted in: Featured Blog, Just Listed, maryland Tagged: best maryland realtor, camp springs homes for sale, camp springs real estate, camp springs realtor, camp springs single family, maryland homes for sale, maryland real estate, maryland realtor, maryland single family

    Great Bowie Maryland Single Family Home Just Listed!

     

    Great Bowie Maryland Single Family Home Just Listed!

     

    13305 IDLEWILD DR, BOWIE, MD 20715

    Everything has been done on this completely renovated 4 BR, 2.5 BA colonial with oversized 2 car garage backing to trees in fantastic location! Freshly painted, new floors, lighting, fixtures, windows, more! Light filled LR & DR w/beautiful hardwood floors. Large open & brand new white kitchen w/granite, SS appls opens to lovely screened porch! Remodeled baths w/custom tile inlay. 4 spacious BRs!

     

    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home!

     

    Jennifer Young Homes

    Keller Williams Realty

    703-400-6757

    Posted in: Featured Blog, Just Listed, maryland Tagged: bowie homes for sale, bowie just listed, bowie listing agent, bowie real estate, bowie realtor, bowie single family, maryland just listed, maryland real estate, maryland realtor, maryland single family

    Great Silver Spring Town House Under Contract!

    Great Silver Spring Town House Under Contract!

     

    12805 EPPING TER #5-C, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906

     

    Fabulous, totally renovated 3 BR, 2.5 BA all brick townhome/condo in fantastic location, walk to Metro! Everything has been done, hardwood floors on main & BR level, freshly painted, new lighting. Beautiful kitchen w/white cabinets, lovely granite, SS appls! Open living & dining lead to patio & fenced yard. All baths completely remodeled w/custom inlay tile! Fee includes gas, water, sewer, more!

     

    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home!

     

    Jennifer Young Homes

    Keller Williams Realty

    703-400-6757

    Posted in: Featured Blog, silver spring, Under Contract Tagged: maryland homes for sale, maryland listing agent, maryland real estate, maryland realtor, silver spring listing agent, silver spring realtor, silver spring town house, silver spring under contract

    Laurel Retirement Community Home Under Contract in 12 Days!

    Laurel Retirement Community Home Under Contract in 12 Days!

     

    13500 AUTUMN END TER, LAUREL, MD 20707

    Showing like a model this beautiful end unit 3 BR, 3 full BA home w/loft & 2 car garage in 55+ resort community has it all! Soaring 2 story ceilings, hardwds throughout, plantation shutters. Light filled open LR w/FP & DR, library, main level MBR wFP, luxury BA w/sep shower & jetted tub! Kitchen w/upgraded cabinets, granite, SS appls opens to brkfst area. New front loading W&D. Fantastic amenities

     

    If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home!

    Jennifer Young Homes

    Keller Williams Realty

    703-400-6757

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