May 2023 Newsletter

Happy May!

I'm celebrating the fact that all four of my boys were home in time to celebrate Mother's Day with me. They cooked me a tasty brunch and we had a lovely day together! 

Exciting News!

Please join me in welcoming Susan Barker, my new partner in crime! Susan joined me at Compass this Spring to help me build my Dream Team! Also a mother of four, Susan brings a keen eye for staging, fantastic customer service ethic and her strong wit and sense of humor. I'm so excited to have her join my new team!

Real Estate in the News

Jokes About Millennial Homeowners Can Stop Now

"In what is being described as a historic shift, the millennial generation is now made up of more homeowners than renters, according to new data released by RentCafe. After years of being known as the “renter generation,” millennials tipped the scale, largely due to the 7 million people in the generation who bought homes in the last five years, bringing the total percentage of millennial homeowners up to 52%. Now, according to the data, Gen Z, who range from 11 to 25 years old according to Pew Research, is the only age group made up of a majority of renters."

Courtesy of Architectural Digest

Local Happenings

SATURDAY MAY 20th 

TAKOMA FLEA

Takoma Flea is an outdoor market offering a unique mix of vintage, collectibles, antiques, salvage, & repurposed goods! Find clothing, jewelry, housewares, furniture, records & more! On Grant Ave from 10-4.
 
Read more here!

Starting may 5th

C&O Canal Boat Tours are Back!

Each hourlong tour takes passengers along a one-mile stretch of the canal where they can experience what it’s like to pass through a rising and falling lift lock.
 
Reserve your tickets here!

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

The 2023 Housing Market: How to Know if the House for Sale is Your Dream Home

Even when they don’t buy a fixer-upper, most people will end up doing some amount of repairs on a new home. About 95% of homeowners said they plan to take on a major home improvement project in the next five years, according to a recent report by Real Estate Witch. However, only 50% said they can afford it at the moment.

Courtesy of Suzy Minken

Ready to Remodel? Here Are The Home Projects That Will Get You The Best Return On Your Investment

Even when they don’t buy a fixer-upper, most people will end up doing some amount of repairs on a new home. About 95% of homeowners said they plan to take on a major home improvement project in the next five years, according to a recent report by Real Estate Witch. However, only 50% said they can afford it at the moment.

Courtesy of CNBC

Backyards Are The Must-Have Home Feature for 2023

A new report from Zillow names the backyard a must-have feature i the eyes of home-buyers.

Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

25 Top Interior Design Trends for 2023

If you've been searching for the right opportunity to add more style, vigor and comfort to your space, you'll appreciate this list. 
 
 

Courtesy of Good Housekeeping

What Is A Starter Home?

For many buyers, that first home—the starter home—marks a turning point in their lives where they stop paying rent and start investing in a property that can help build generational wealth over time.

Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Featured Listings

Chevy Chase - JUST LISTED

4008 Rosemary Street

5 BD 4 BA 4800 SF $1,995,000 - OPEN SUNDAY 5/21 1-3 PM

Takoma Park 

813 Hayward Avenue

4 BD 3 BA 2766 SF $1,056,500

Capitol Hill

440 12th St NE

3 BD 2 BA 1275 SF $949,900
PENTHOUSE at LOVEJOY SCHOOL
UNDER CONTRACT/BUY SIDE

Montgomery Village

19507 Sol Place

SOLD! REPRESENTED THE BUYER

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Katie Bocock
 
Realtor®
M: 301.793.7954
O: 301.298.1001
[email protected]

Office: 301-298-1001

Compass Real Estate is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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