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Hi, I’m Dina!
As a Realtor in Washington DC, I am excited to help my clients discover the potential of the city’s many up-and-coming neighborhoods so they can live in an area in or near the city that fits their budget, while also building wealth for their future. I sincerely believe there is no better investment opportunity than real estate for building wealth and changing the trajectory of your life. I have done it myself, and I look forward to showing you how to do it, too!
I bought my first home in the northwest DC neighborhood of Columbia Heights in 2004, pre-Target era. Not only was it my first step into owning real estate, I also met my now ex-husband (we remain close friends to this day) in that condo as he was my next door neighbor (no kidding, we shared a wall). Hint: this is another way real estate can change the trajectory of your life!
In 2007, we traded our condos for a house in Petworth, before it was full of hip restaurants and strollers. Most people are shocked when they learn I’ve been living in Petworth since 2007, but I am still here and still loving everything about my house and my neighborhood. It’s changed dramatically over the years and so has the value of my home!
Being a longtime Washington DC resident, and fan of DC’s edgier neighborhoods, I have a sixth-sense about what neighborhoods are about to pop and it brings me great joy to introduce my clients to these up-and-coming areas so they can build wealth the same way I did—in less expensive, developing neighborhoods where you can buy low and sell high without draining your savings account in the process. You can also be part of the fabric that helps shape the neighborhood as it evolves.
My process is unique - I don’t want to just get you in the car and sell you the first house you see. Instead, I take the time to sit down with you and discuss the home-buying process, what your financial and life goals are, and how real estate can support your lifestyle, not take away from it.
By working with me you will get my insider knowledge of the edgier DC neighborhoods, my undivided attention, and hand-holding throughout the process.
Although I absolutely love helping buyers discover and purchase in revitalizing neighborhoods, I also am very experienced with selling properties in these neighborhoods. I have a unique way of attracting buyers to these areas and explaining the benefits of buying your home, which leads to my listings in these neighborhoods selling quicker and for more money.
You won’t hear or see me boast about how many houses I’ve sold because it’s not my style, but here are a few accolades that will give you additional confidence about my experience and how it can help you:
• An award-winning real estate agent with more than 13 years of experience in the DC metro area
• You may have seen me here: The Washington Post, The NW Current, or Urban Turf
• Co-Author of Local Einsteins “WHAT TO KNOW Before Buying or Selling a Home – Washington, D.C. Guide”
When I am not with clients, I am meditating and attending as many meditation retreats as possible. I also love yoga, reading, walking my dog, thinking about how much I love my cats (#adoptdontshop), eating out, attending crafty classes, going to see live music, and checking out the great theater scene we have in DC. As a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, I have a passion for international travel, but I don’t get to that as much these days as I hate leaving my animals for long.
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Thank you for your interest and I hope I can help you identify a fantastic real estate opportunity. They still exist and I am determined to help you succeed. Simply email me at dina@dinapaxenos.com and tell me a little about your situation and I’ll take it from there and help you in any way I can. Looking forward to helping you live on the edge in DC!
