How to Find One of the Best Home Services and Contractors List in DC, MD, VA

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How to Find One of the Best Home Services and Contractors List in DC, MD, VA

Buyer's Edge, True Buyer Agents, offers homebuyers one of The Best Recommended Home Services and Contractor List. Home service providers and contractors can't "buy" their way onto the List. The only way their names are found on our list is if they have been referred by one of our exclusive buyer's agents, home buying clients, a trusted home services resource, or another real estate professional.

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington, DC Metro Area 100 Best Real Estate Agents

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington, DC Metro Area 100 Best Real Estate Agents

Washingtonian Magazine named Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President and Broker, one of DMV's 2023 Top 100 Best Real Estate Agents. This recognition underscores our commitment to excellence and innovative practices in the real estate landscape.

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Changing Schools and Moving to a New Home in the DMV

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Changing Schools and Moving to a New Home in the DMV

Schools are out for the Summer in the DMV! What are your plans for September? Summer is here, and children are out of school. The spring real estate market has calmed down, so summer is a great time to buy a home, move in, and settle before school starts in September. Homebuyers all have different priorities when choosing a home to purchase. Some folks are relocating to the Washington, DC Metro Area. Some current residents want a bigger house, and some homebuyers seek the ideal public school option for their families.

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The Best Hummingbird Feeder and Food to Attract Beautiful Hummingbirds to Your Garden

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The Best Hummingbird Feeder and Food to Attract Beautiful Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Save the Hummingbirds! What it takes to attract these beauties to your home. The Best Hummingbird Feeder should be simple to use, easy to clean, and bright red. It's almost hummingbird time, but these most remarkable birds in the world (at least in our view) may be feeling the impact of climate change, and, happily, we can help. Find out how. Exclusive Buyers Agents with Buyer's Edge give great advice on how to make a garden perfect for hummingbirds in DC, MD, VA.

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A Few Homes that Sold Between $1,000,000 - $1,200,000 in the Last Month in the DMV

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A Few Homes that Sold Between $1,000,000 - $1,200,000 in the Last Month in the DMV

Will the Washington, DC Metro Area real estate market crash in 2023? What can homebuyers expect. Look at a few homes that sold between 1,000,000 - 1,200,000 in the last few months.

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What’s a Flitch Beam? Opening up Structural Walls During Home Renovations

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What’s a Flitch Beam? Opening up Structural Walls During Home Renovations

What’s a flitch beam? Can I take down this structural wall? Since many homebuyers in the Washington, DC Metro area today are moving away from homes with traditional, separate, living spaces, our Exclusive Buyer Agents are constantly being asked about opening up structural walls to expand kitchens into dining areas or family rooms.

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Solutions for Fixing Wet Basements | Here’s What You Can Do About It? | Buyer's Edge - BuyersAgent.com

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Solutions for Fixing Wet Basements | Here’s What You Can Do About It? | Buyer's Edge - BuyersAgent.com

Old House and Basement Water Problems! What can you do about it? There are wet basement solutions. Ask how to stop the leaks from coming. Are sump pumps a solution for your homebuyers? At Buyer’s Edge in the Nation’s Capital, our Exclusive Buyer’s Agents are regularly showing homes for sale with leaking basements and moldy conditions. Homebuyers are naturally afraid of these issues as they represent not only a significant expense to remediate, but also health and environmental concerns.

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Top 28 Most Expensive Homes Sold in the Washington, DC Metro Area in 2022.

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Top 28 Most Expensive Homes Sold in the Washington, DC Metro Area in 2022.

Top 28 Most Expensive Houses Sold in the Washington, DC Metro Area in 2022. Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Exclusive Buyer’s Broker with Buyer’s Edge, Represents Homebuyers for One of These Top 28 Luxury Homes.

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8 Tips for Setting a Beautiful Holiday Table

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8 Tips for Setting a Beautiful Holiday Table

8 Tips for Setting a Beautiful Holiday Table. Create a Pretty Holiday Table to Remember ... Step-by-step table-setting tips are key to hosting lovely December holiday dinner parties.

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WHAT ARE HOMES SELLING FOR NOW IN THE DMV - BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS?

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WHAT ARE HOMES SELLING FOR NOW IN THE DMV - BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS?

Homes Sold for Around $500,000 - $600,000 in the Last 30 Days.
Recent Residential Sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area
At Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we think it’s fun to share just a few examples of residential sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area. Each month we pick a different price point so homebuyers searching for real estate property can explore and compare homes, condos, and townhomes in various locations around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Broker of Buyer's Edge, Represents Homebuyers of Historic Clifton Farm Outside Berryville, Virginia

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Broker of Buyer's Edge, Represents Homebuyers of Historic Clifton Farm Outside Berryville, Virginia

Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President/Broker of Buyer's Edge Real Estate Company in the Greater Washington, DC Metro, recently had the rare opportunity to represent the homebuyers of an extraordinary property called Clifton Farm in Berryville, Virginia. The 411-acre farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and owned by George Washington's cousin. Stephen's past clients were intrigued by the manor home built in 1834 and the surrounding property. When they learned that Clifton Farm was heading for auction by Hall and Hall Auctions, the homebuyers asked Steve to represent them. They wanted to maintain their privacy as they pursued the purchase of this one-of-a-kind estate only an hour away from Washington, DC.

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Does My Property End at the Sidewalk or the Curb? How Can Homeowners Manage that Piece of Property in the Front of Their Homes They Don’t Own?

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Does My Property End at the Sidewalk or the Curb? How Can Homeowners Manage that Piece of Property in the Front of Their Homes They Don’t Own?

Where Does Your Property Property Line Start? As Exclusive Buyer’s Agents, it’s critical to educate homebuyers of potential pitfalls before they buy a new home when it comes to understanding where the property line starts and how wide is the right of way on the county road. We strive to identify environmental hazards and possible solutions depending if the homebuyer or real estate investor's plans to renovate with an addition to the home or tear down and rebuild. Understanding where the property lines are is essential to making the best decision when determining if the property is right for their needs and vision.

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What is the Symbolism and Meaning of a Simple Origami Crane Inside the Home?

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What is the Symbolism and Meaning of a Simple Origami Crane Inside the Home?

The crane is a symbol of honor, peace, courage, and loyalty. Cranes are majestic, graceful birds that mate for life and are extremely loyal partners. Legend says that anyone who folds 1,000 cranes will be granted their greatest wish. Placed strategically inside the home, the folded cranes are said to bring good luck, fortune, and health.

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WHAT ARE HOMES SELLING FOR NOW IN THE DMV

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WHAT ARE HOMES SELLING FOR NOW IN THE DMV

At Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we thought it would be fun to share just a few examples of residential sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area each month. We’ll pick a price point, so homebuyers searching for real estate property can explore and compare homes, condos, and townhomes in different locations around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Best Property Lines Apps for Android & iOS When Buying a Home in the DMV

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Best Property Lines Apps for Android & iOS When Buying a Home in the DMV

Homebuyer Help - How to Find Property Lines When Buyers are Ready to Buy a Home in the Nation’s Capital? When Exclusive Buyer’s Agents of Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com are out showing real estate to homebuyers in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, one of our favorite go-to apps we share with our clients when they ask us about the property lines is LandGlide. Find out why!

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The Top 21 Best Washington, DC Metro Area Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating

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The Top 21 Best Washington, DC Metro Area Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating

Best Washington, DC Metro neighborhoods to go Trick or Treating from Buyer's Edge Real Estate Company.

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Do I Need a Buyer's Agent to Buy a Home?

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Do I Need a Buyer's Agent to Buy a Home?

Buying a Home? Asking important questions? "Do I need a buyer's agent to buy a home?” “How do I find an exclusive buyer's agent?” “What is an EBA in real estate?” “Does it cost more to use a true buyer's agent?"

Connect with Jemma Parsons Ruggiero, an Exclusive Buyer's Agent with Buyer's Edge - BuyersAgent.com in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Jemma has the answers.

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington DC's 100 Best Real Estate Agents

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington DC's 100 Best Real Estate Agents

In a recent press release, Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President and Broker of Buyer's Edge | BuyersAgent.com, DC's leading Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Company, was named one of Washington's 2022 100 Best Real Estate Agents by Washingtonian Magazine. Earlier this year, Carpenter-Israel's company also was included in the Washington Business Journal’s 2022 List of Top Residential Real Estate Companies. Why is this real estate news so exciting?

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Top Ten Favorite Tips for Decorating Small Spaces

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Top Ten Favorite Tips for Decorating Small Spaces

Here are the ultimate top ten tips for decorating in small spaces. After buying a condo in the DMV with a NAEBA.org Exclusive Buyer’s Agent, homeowners might find this handy!

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What is Exclusive Buyer Agency in Real Estate?

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What is Exclusive Buyer Agency in Real Estate?

Buyer's Edge Company, Inc. has been challenging the real estate industry status quo since 1991 in the Washington, DC metro area. As exclusive buyer's agents, we believe in doing real estate differently in DC, MD, and VA. Our NAEBA.org Exclusive Buyer Agents can answer your questions. What is an Exclusive Buyer Agency in Real Estate? Resolve to Buy Better. More and More Homebuyers Believe Working with a NAEBA.org Exclusive Buyer's Agent is the Right Way to Buy a Home.

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