It can be easy to lose perspective when it comes to our living situation. Without all the information it can feel like home ownership is far from reach. It’s also easy to deflect the over-enthusiastic ramblings of some Real Estate Professionals. We work around mortgage facts and figures every day, and that tends to make […]

Thank You, Washingtonian and the locals who voted for us! We’re honored to announce that Ray Gernhart & Associates, the Talk To Ray Team, have been awarded the 2016 Top Producing Real Estate Agent Team by Washingtonian! It is very nice to have our hard-working team of expert Realtors recognized! If you would like some help or […]

So you’ve found the house of your dreams and it’s time to leave your old abode behind. Packing everything you own into boxes and lugging it across town might seem insurmountable, but it’s only a stepping stone into your new life! Make the process smoother with these tips and you’ll be settled in no time! […]

While you are busy noticing the size of the bedrooms, the number of bathrooms, and the size of the yard, you may be missing some subtle but important features that will affect your long-term happiness in any potential dream home. Buyer’s Remorse can happen, but it can also be avoided! Here are several things you […]

Tucked in and around Bren Mar Park is a wonderful neighborhood you have driven by probably more than you know if you’re an Alexandria resident. It’s called the Overlook community and it has a lot to offer if you just stray a bit from the beaten path of Edsall road. What you find in Overlook […]

If HGTV hasn’t drilled into us the importance of curb appeal, let us try! Homes with great landscaping see an average of 5% more on their offers. 5% is worth $25,000 on a $500,000 home. If you are playing catch-up, landscaping is an expensive and daunting task…So, how do you get great curb appeal without […]