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We're all on the same journey. And while this journey will almost certainly lead each of us to a different place, at a different time, and for different reasons, the destination remains the same for all of us -- our very own place in the world.


For some, that place may be a rented apartment or a house. For others, it could be a home of their very own. This could be your first time on this journey. Or maybe you've been to a place that you thought was yours, but in the end turned out not to be. Whether it's your first time down this road, or your third, the destination remains the same.


 Whatever your place is and wherever it may be, I'm here not only to help you find it, but also to help in the process of making it truly yours.


We all deserve to live the life we choose, where we choose to live it. I'm here to help you along on YOUR journey. No agenda, no outcomes, no goals -- other than yours.


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01 Aug, 2023
This 1BR located in Dupont Circle proves that great things do in fact come in small packages. With windows everywhere, this home feels much larger than its small footprint would suggest. From your 9th floor perch, you'll enjoy sunset veiws across Dupont, Adams Morgan and Kalorama. The home underwent a complete renovation in 2021 with a gleaming new kitchen and bathroom, gorgeous hardwood floors and modern LED lighting. Located just one block off of Dupont Circle day-to-day conveniences, dining and nightlife are literally just steps away. Priced at $2150/mo which includes all utilities, this one won't last long. Check it out at 1601 18th St, NW Unit 901
By James Nastus 12 May, 2023
This weeks featured rental listing brings us into Georgetown to this gorgeous 2BR/1.5BA home. Situated inside a 19th century Georgetown mansion, this home has all the modern conveniences. The kitchen is open and offers granite countertops, plenty of storage, stainless steel appliances. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light thanks to the home's southern exposure and abundance of windows. The home has high ceilings, recessed lighting, gas fireplace, and a soaking tub. What more could you ask for? Well, you're in luck, because this home comes fully furnished. Move-in Ready does not begin to describe it. Open house: Saturday, May 13, 2023 1-3PM This Listing is Courtesy of: JP Montalvan and Compass Real Estate
By James Nastus 25 Apr, 2023
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By James Nastus 15 Mar, 2023
Millennials, the largest generation in history, have finally entered prime home-buying age (25-40). However, they are not flocking to homeownership in nearly the same fashion as the generations that preceded them. Despite large increases in Millennial homeownership over the past decade (from 30% in 2011 to 48.6% in 2021, they still lag far behind every other generation. Gen X, those of us aged 41-56, outpaces the Millennial Generation by over 20% when it comes owning homes. For the Silent Generation, those 76 and older, the homeownership rate stands at 78%, while the top prize goes to the Boomers of whom 78.5% own their own home. Even when controlling for age, Millennials lag behind. Among older Millennials who have hit age 40, 60 percent own homes. At that same point in life, 64 percent of Gen Xers, 68 percent of Baby Boomers and 73 percent of Silents owned their own homes. And this gap seems set to grow to even larger. A growing number of Millennials (22% as of 2021) say they see themselves as “always renters.” And those who either see themselves owning a home one day, or who are actively planning to buy a home, preparedness is an issue. Down payment savings rates remain shockingly low for Millennials who say they want to buy a home. In 2021, over 60% said they have no savings at all, while only 16% have saved more than $10,000. early two-thirds say they have no savings whatsoever, and only 16 percent have saved more than $10,000 with the average savings being just over $12,000—which represents only 2-3% of the average sales price of a condo in Washington, DC. Two contributing factors to this growing gap, beyond simple differences in demographics and lifestyle among the various generations have been the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the rising interest rate environment. Home prices soared during the pandemic, while inventory plummeted to new all-time lows. This lack of supply, significantly higher prices, and the shocking rise in interest rates over the past 12 months, are making matters worse. Today, 70% of Millennials say they simply cannot afford to purchase a home. While the current environment seems hostile to homebuyers—especially first-time buyers, there are ways to mitigate the factors standing in your way. Planning and saving are vital if your plan is to purchase a home one day. There are also many assistance programs, both public and private that offer financial help to first-time buyers. These range from tax incentives, from cities and states to grant programs run by individual lenders. If you’re thinking about buying, but are worried that you can’t afford it, there may be programs available that can help you close the gay and get you out of your apartment and into your own home. Interested in learning more? Just Ask James. Source: Apartment List Rental Survey

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