

Should I Stage My Home?
(Spoiler: Your iPhone Photos Are Killing Your Sale) Written by: Tommy Weaver 10/27/25 A well staged home should be aspirational and speak to a wide variety of people. If the home is too specific in its staging it alienates the pool of interested / available buyers . Picture this: You snap a "quick" photo of your living room on your iPhone, feeling like a National Geograph


Tariffs, Timber, and Why Your Next Couch Might Cost More
By Tommy Weaver | Lifestyle Tips and Tricks If there’s one thing I’ve learned in real estate, it’s that the housing market never exists in a vacuum. Mortgage rates rise, lumber prices fall, interest rates bounce, and suddenly the cost of your dream home—or the dream kitchen inside it—can shift faster than you can say “DIY backsplash.” The latest twist? New import tariffs on furniture and wood products that officially went into effect this week. They might sound like backgrou


Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
By: Tommy Weaver 9/24/25 Ah, the million-dollar question. Literally. (Well, maybe not a million anymore, but you get it.) This is hands...


The Hidden Story Behind Every Home: Why Inspections Matter More Than You Think
When my clients Sarah and Michael first walked into the charming Bethesda bungalow, everything seemed perfect. Hardwood floors gleamed,...



