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In-person home tours are back for Northern Virginia buyers | WTOP

https://wtop.com/business-finance/2021/05/in-person-home-tours-are-back-for-northern-virginia-buyers/

In-person home tours are back for Northern Virginia buyers | WTOP After relying on virtual home tours throughout the pandemic, more potential buyers are venturing out to see houses and condos in person.

Congratulations to Stephen and Kylie Caviness on their smooth home sale closing at HT&E and their Pearson Smith Realty agent, Ryan Marquiss - Marquiss Real Estate Group! We wish you all the very best!

Congratulations to Stephen and Kylie Caviness on their smooth home sale closing at HT&E and their Pearson Smith Realty agent, Ryan Marquiss - Marquiss Real Estate Group! We wish you all the very best!

Oh what a great and thrilling moment it is when you purchase a new home! Cheering with joyful exuberance is buyer, Proshanto Gomes, and his agent, Charlotte Ferrigno, Realtor with Century 21 Redwood Realty! WHOO HOO!!!

Oh what a great and thrilling moment it is when you purchase a new home! Cheering with joyful exuberance is buyer, Proshanto Gomes, and his agent, Charlotte Ferrigno, Realtor with Century 21 Redwood Realty! WHOO HOO!!!

It's Monday...you've got this...let's go!!!

It's Monday...you've got this...let's go!!!

Grab your zoo crew: National Zoo is now open to visitors (PHOTOS) | WTOP

Happy Friday Everyone! Good news animal lovers...the pandas are ready to party, as the Smithsonian's National Zoo is now open (at limited capacity) to the public, with separate passes needed to see the the adorable Giant Pandas! ENJOY your weekend!!!
https://wtop.com/gallery/animals-pets/national-zoo-reopens-friday-and-the-pandas-are-ready-to-see-you/

Grab your zoo crew: National Zoo is now open to visitors (PHOTOS) | WTOP The National Zoo is reopening on Friday, and will allow guests to visit the Giant Panda exhibit for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Our sincere thanks to Michael and Cherryl Darling for choosing HT&E for their stress-free home sale closing and their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Balinda Sphar - Loudoun County Living by Balinda Sphar! We appreciate it!

Our sincere thanks to Michael and Cherryl Darling for choosing HT&E for their stress-free home sale closing and their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Balinda Sphar - Loudoun County Living by Balinda Sphar! We appreciate it!

[05/20/21]   It's TRIVIA THURSDAY! The ANSWER to last week's question:
The law that governs a particular residential real estate transaction depends on the number of rental units owned by the owner.
a) TRUE OR b)FALSE
ANSWER: b) FALSE. It used to be the case that the number of rental units a landlord owned affected which law would apply to a particular real estate transaction. The new law has disregarded this distinction, in favor of applying one statute to all single-family and multifamily dwelling units located in the Commonwealth.
Make sure to look for next week's trivia question and try to answer it!

Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Mike Elias - LoCo Real Estate, shares in the excitement of a new home purchase with thrilled buyers, Tara and Juan Bonilla! Way to go!!!

Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Mike Elias - LoCo Real Estate, shares in the excitement of a new home purchase with thrilled buyers, Tara and Juan Bonilla! Way to go!!!

These 3 countries are 3D-printing new homes

3D-printing may revolutionize the way homes are being built throughout the world by creating high-quality homes in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional construction!
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/05/countries-3d-printing-new-homes/

These 3 countries are 3D-printing new homes Faster and cheaper to build and more sustainable, too – could this technology be a solution to meeting the world’s housing needs? Three countries show the way.

Kudos to Douglas Zombek and Jessica Stone on the sale of their home and their Re/Max Premier agent, Clark Smith -Thegoldgroup! We wish you all the best for continued success and happiness!

Kudos to Douglas Zombek and Jessica Stone on the sale of their home and their Re/Max Premier agent, Clark Smith -Thegoldgroup! We wish you all the best for continued success and happiness!

After a smooth closing on the sale of their home, Christopher and Kiersten Thomas family and their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Dawn Tollus, are back at HT&E, this time with a smooth closing on the purchase of their new home! Thanks for entrusting HT&E with both of your seamless transactions! Congratulations!

After a smooth closing on the sale of their home, Christopher and Kiersten Thomas family and their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Dawn Tollus, are back at HT&E, this time with a smooth closing on the purchase of their new home! Thanks for entrusting HT&E with both of your seamless transactions! Congratulations!

Calling ALL agents! Earn a 2 hour VA CE credit when you sign up for today's Virtual Lunch-n-Learn with CE instructor, Mike McFarlane! Vanessa Baer will provide the Zoom link!

Calling ALL agents! Earn a 2 hour VA CE credit when you sign up for today's Virtual Lunch-n-Learn with CE instructor, Mike McFarlane! Vanessa Baer will provide the Zoom link!

From dinosaurs To strawberry picking: What We’re Looking Forward To, May 17-23

It's Monday...start your week off right with these fun things to do! Cheers!
https://northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-features/2021/05/17/from-dinosaurs-to-strawberry-picking-what-were-looking-forward-to-may-17-23/

From dinosaurs To strawberry picking: What We’re Looking Forward To, May 17-23 This week, the Northern Virginia Magazine editorial team is looking forward to heading to the beach, picking fresh fruit and checking out dinos.

It's a new home sweet home for happy buyers, Victor and Dana Beltran! Standing alongside is their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Monte Mokha - Team Mokha, and Tina Purcell, Day 1 Mortgage! Kudos to all!!! #doitwithday1

It's a new home sweet home for happy buyers, Victor and Dana Beltran! Standing alongside is their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Monte Mokha - Team Mokha, and Tina Purcell, Day 1 Mortgage! Kudos to all!!! #doitwithday1

Innovative baseball training and entertainment complex coming to Ashburn

Happy Friday Everyone! Guess what's coming to Ashburn in early fall 2021? It's a new high end, cutting edge technology baseball and softball training/entertainment center. You may just be saying "Batter UP!" ENJOY!
https://northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-features/2021/05/12/innovative-baseball-training-and-entertainment-complex-coming-to-ashburn/

Innovative baseball training and entertainment complex coming to Ashburn The Ballpark Loudoun brings modern batting cages, a party vibe, Korean fusion, and more to the new Lexington 7 building.

We wish all the best to Kathryn and Ross Kennedy on their new home purchase and their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Pouya Safa! Thanks so much for selecting HT&E for your seamless settlement closing!

We wish all the best to Kathryn and Ross Kennedy on their new home purchase and their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Pouya Safa! Thanks so much for selecting HT&E for your seamless settlement closing!

[05/13/21]   It's TRIVIA THURSDAY! Try to answer today's question!
QUESTION: The law that governs a particular residential real estate transaction depends on the number of rental units owned by the owner.
a) True
b) False
For the ANSWER check back next Thursday or sign up for our next Virtual Lunch-n-Learn on May 18, "Virginia's New Landlord Tenant Law" with CE instructor, Mike McFarlane, and earn a 2 hour CE credit!

Check it out everyone...Kevin and Christina Rosser are now thrilled and proud new homeowners! Standing alongside sharing in their excitement is Joyce Santiago, Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Realty! We are so happy for you all! Congrats!!!

Check it out everyone...Kevin and Christina Rosser are now thrilled and proud new homeowners! Standing alongside sharing in their excitement is Joyce Santiago, Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Realty! We are so happy for you all! Congrats!!!

Where are the gas shortages across the DMV area?

If you are trying to find out where gas is available in your area, check out this article. You can use the Gas Buddy Tracker. You just need to put in a zip code and it will list which stations have fuel in that area and also let you know where gas shortages are. Good luck!
https://www.wusa9.com/article/traffic/gas-prices/gas-shortages-across-the-dmv-area/65-c7ebbf20-76cd-4ea5-8a51-a82e78e70b0d

Where are the gas shortages across the DMV area? Here's a breakdown of what's going on with the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and what that means for the price of gas.

It's an elbow bump to celebrate a new home purchase and a smooth settlement closing at HT&E for excited buyer, Jason Maturo, and his agent and great friend of eighteen years, David Massey Realtor-Century 21 Redwood Realty! Whoo hoo! Way to go!!!

It's an elbow bump to celebrate a new home purchase and a smooth settlement closing at HT&E for excited buyer, Jason Maturo, and his agent and great friend of eighteen years, David Massey Realtor-Century 21 Redwood Realty! Whoo hoo! Way to go!!!

Shiny house keys in hand + a great agent = a new home purchase and BIG smiles for elated buyers, David and Kamila Like, and their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Kim Baggett - Baggett Realty Group! Congratulations!!!

Shiny house keys in hand + a great agent = a new home purchase and BIG smiles for elated buyers, David and Kamila Like, and their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Kim Baggett - Baggett Realty Group! Congratulations!!!

Calling ALL agents...just a little reminder to mark your calendars to sign up for HT&E's next Virtual Lunch-n-Learn, "Title Insurance: What it is and why your buyers should purchase it" taking place on Tuesday, May 11th, 12:00-1:00pm, to earn a one hour VA or DC CE credit! CE instructor, Vanessa Baer, will provide the Zoom link!

Calling ALL agents...just a little reminder to mark your calendars to sign up for HT&E's next Virtual Lunch-n-Learn, "Title Insurance: What it is and why your buyers should purchase it" taking place on Tuesday, May 11th, 12:00-1:00pm, to earn a one hour VA or DC CE credit! CE instructor, Vanessa Baer, will provide the Zoom link!

Boeing contributes $50 million for Virginia Tech Innovation Campus | WTOP

https://wtop.com/alexandria/2021/05/boeing-contributes-50-million-for-virginia-tech-innovation-campus/

Boeing contributes $50 million for Virginia Tech Innovation Campus | WTOP Boeing is chipping in $50 million toward the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Virginia.

Christopher and Kiersten Thomas are ecstatic with their stress-free home sale settlement closing at HT&E as is their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Dawn Tollus! Kudos to all!

Christopher and Kiersten Thomas are ecstatic with their stress-free home sale settlement closing at HT&E as is their Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Dawn Tollus! Kudos to all!

5 Home Trends the Property Brothers Have Ditched—and What They Do Instead Today

Stay on point with the latest home trends and evolving styles as per "Property Brothers" reality television stars, Drew and Jonathan Scott!
https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/trends-the-property-brothers-have-ditched-and-what-they-do-instead/

5 Home Trends the Property Brothers Have Ditched—and What They Do Instead Today "Property Brothers" stars Drew and Jonathan Scott have changed their home decor style over the years. Here are some trends they've replaced.

"It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship" for excited new home buyer, Erin Crotty, and her long-time friend and agent, Kelly Kalich Ettrich, Century 21 Redwood Realty, standing alongside every step of the way! May you be besties forever! Congrats ladies!

"It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship" for excited new home buyer, Erin Crotty, and her long-time friend and agent, Kelly Kalich Ettrich, Century 21 Redwood Realty, standing alongside every step of the way! May you be besties forever! Congrats ladies!

Kentucky Derby News

Happy Friday Everyone! Tomorrow is the first Saturday in May which means it's time for the annual 147th Kentucky Derby! Put on your most bodacious hat and make sure to have a mint julip in hand to watch and experience the "Run for the Roses", known to be the most exciting two minutes in sports! ENJOY!!!
https://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses/news

Kentucky Derby News The Kentucky Derby is the first jewel of the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Triple Crown. Find all the news related to the running of the Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races.

It's a great start to the weekend for the happy Dutrisac family as they are thrilled to be able to showcase their lovely housewarming gift to welcome family, friends, and neighbors to their new home! Alongside sharing in the excitement is their agent, Tracey Savage, Century 21 Redwood Realty! We wish you all the very best!!!

It's a great start to the weekend for the happy Dutrisac family as they are thrilled to be able to showcase their lovely housewarming gift to welcome family, friends, and neighbors to their new home! Alongside sharing in the excitement is their agent, Tracey Savage, Century 21 Redwood Realty! We wish you all the very best!!!

[04/29/21]   It's TRIVIA THURSDAY! The ANSWER to last week's question: A previous homeowner never obtained the proper building permits when constructing a garage on the property. Your client purchases the home. What type of title insurance, if any, would cover the cost and hassle of obtaining the correct permits?
a) Standard Title Insurance b) Enhanced Title Insurance c) Neither
ANSWER: b
Make sure to look for next week's question and don't forget to sign up for our next Virtual Lunch-n-Learn on May 11th, "Title Insurance, What It Is And Why Your Buyers Should Purchase It".

Dynamic duo, Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Balinda Sphar - Loudoun County Living by Balinda Sphar, and Tina Purcell, Day 1 Mortgage, were the perfect team to help home buyers, Christina and Matthew Jablonski, (not pictured) with the purchase of their new home! Fantastic job ladies!

Dynamic duo, Century 21 Redwood Realty agent, Balinda Sphar - Loudoun County Living by Balinda Sphar, and Tina Purcell, Day 1 Mortgage, were the perfect team to help home buyers, Christina and Matthew Jablonski, (not pictured) with the purchase of their new home! Fantastic job ladies!

Reston's Newest Luxury Apartment Community Showcases One-of-a-Kind Amenities Designed to Elevate Everyday Living

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Reston's Newest Luxury Apartment Community Showcases One-of-a-Kind Amenities Designed to Elevate Everyday Living The community includes several spaces for socializing, a variety of residences, and access to the best Reston has to offer.

Today is NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY! Since 1995 it's a day that honors heroes, real or fictional, that go above and beyond to do good for others. Be it Batman, Superman, Captain America, etc., they all pale in comparison to our favorite HT&E superhero... beloved Caped Crusader, Don Kipps, a.k.a. "Attorney-Man" (who has a great sense of humor, too)! Tell us who YOUR favorite superhero is!

Today is NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY! Since 1995 it's a day that honors heroes, real or fictional, that go above and beyond to do good for others. Be it Batman, Superman, Captain America, etc., they all pale in comparison to our favorite HT&E superhero... beloved Caped Crusader, Don Kipps, a.k.a. "Attorney-Man" (who has a great sense of humor, too)! Tell us who YOUR favorite superhero is!

Congratulations to excited buyers, Kyle Pittleman and Melissa Bowman, and their agent, Audrey Magner Realtor - C21 Redwood Realty! We wish you the best of of luck with your new home purchase! YAY!!!

Congratulations to excited buyers, Kyle Pittleman and Melissa Bowman, and their agent, Audrey Magner Realtor - C21 Redwood Realty! We wish you the best of of luck with your new home purchase! YAY!!!

Thanks to Herbert Lawhom and his Compass real estate agent, Sue Smith, The Sue Smith Team, for selecting HT&E for his seamless home sale settlement closing, executed by HT&E's settlement attorney, Jason Blatt. We appreciate it!

Thanks to Herbert Lawhom and his Compass real estate agent, Sue Smith, The Sue Smith Team, for selecting HT&E for his seamless home sale settlement closing, executed by HT&E's settlement attorney, Jason Blatt. We appreciate it!

Listing your home in 2021? Here’s what to know | WTOP

If your seller is ready to list their home, check out these great tips on knowing what to expect and ways to be prepared to make the most out of this hot seller's market!
https://wtop.com/real-estate/2021/04/listing-your-home-in-2021-heres-what-to-know/

Listing your home in 2021? Here’s what to know | WTOP It’s a good time to be a home seller — homes are selling fast and for a premium — but that doesn’t mean you can jump into the market ill-prepared. Knowing what to expect can position you to make the most of this seller’s market.