Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Real Estate: Tips on Choosing Washington DC Homes

Choosing a new home may not be as simple as you think. You have a lot of things to consider, however, you also have a variety of options. Relocating to Washington DC is a great option, especially since it is the hotbed of American Culture and Politics, as well as the city and state being one of the safest in the country and there are a lot of things to do and sights to see. Here are some tips and the things you should know if you are planning to move in to the nation's capital.

Quality. The quality of homes and properties  in Washington DC is of pretty high quality, assuring comfort and a high standard of living. Washington DC Realtors are known to be  professional, so it is pretty certain that you will not have a problem when it comes to negotiations and in to dealing them. However, before choosing a real estate agent to manage the deals, you need to first check out their records and customer reviews. Check with her former clients or consult various websites and online forums.
   
Wash Dome ObeliskCheck Your Financial Status. Even before personally visiting or checking Washington DC homes, you have to consider the state of your finances. In this step, communicating with your real estate agent is a vital piece of the puzzle as he will then explain his role in the buying process. He will then give you a list of homes and properties with their corresponding neighborhoods and prices. When you have winded the list down, calculate the mortgage and then you are ready to go!

Checking the Property. We already stated that the homes being sold in Washington DC are of pretty high quality, but still, there are still several ones that stick out like a sore thumb. Be sure that the homes you are checking have complete access to all the basic necessities like water, gas and electricity. Check the walls and ceilings if there is any sort of animal infestation (like termites and bees).

Check the Neighborhood. Consult with local officials and see if the location is considered safe. Even if Washington DC is one of the safest cities in America, it is important to see whether the place is known to have a rampant criminal activity. Also be sure to see to it that the property is close to grocery stores, the police department, fire department and hospitals, just to be safe.

Life in DC. Before even reading this article, you may have already known that the city is the centerpiece of the country's operations. The White House, the Capitol and the many memorials like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial as well as the large, white obelisk known as the Washington Memorial. There are also world-renowned museums in the area like the Smithsonian for example. If you are not content with just the city, you can just take a 15 minute drive to the adjacent little town known as Alexandria. The place is littered with shops, looks pretty vintage and is definitely one of the places in the United States one must visit.

   

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