If you have been looking at homes for sale this year, you might be asking yourself: “Is this all there is?” Throughout most of the DC metro area and Northern Virginia real estate markets, inventories are way down compared to last year. In Alexandria, the number of active listings has dropped 50%. Arlington has 35% […]

Real Estate interest rates are down, but for the first time in a long time, the Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland real estate markets have more home buyers than sellers. That means there are fewer properties for sale, and in some cases, prices are up. It is a seller’s market. Watch this video of one […]

Craft Brewing is more than a hobby for Americans. It’s a culture and a way of spending those fleeting free moments with family and friends. It’s the new “wine tasting.” And, it’s “new” simply because “wine tasting” was popular before craft beer tasting, and all of the creative brewing, flavoring and pairing began to grow […]

It has been a rather wet and snowy winter in and around Washington, DC, this year, and while housekeeping and maintenance can be time consuming, it is always easier to get ahead of problems before they become big issues. Just remember the truism that thoughtful maintenance is cheaper than repairs. Plus, not all homeowners insurance […]

Ray Gernhart and Associates has served the Greater Washington D.C. area, northern Virginia, and Maryland for over 35 years. Ray and his team are now helping the children of his first clients navigate the real estate market and purchase their first home. After many awards, and much success, Ray Gernhart and Associates are now RE/MAX […]

For buyers and sellers alike, closing on a real estate transaction is the end of a long, and often stressful, process. Unfortunately, for a growing number of people, what should be a moment of relief can turn into a nightmare. The reason: scammers are engaging in a type of wire fraud where victims are fooled […]