Bonita A. Jones

06/14/2026

Dreaming of outdoor living? Which would you choose: a charming wraparound porch or a spacious backyard deck? 🏡✨

Cast your vote and share why below!

06/14/2026

These tips are sure to brighten your day. What makes you smile?

Bonita Jones
REALTOR, CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Mobile: 301-609-1401
Office: 703-922-4010

Feeling down? It happens. However, if the blues seem to follow you everywhere you go, consider these...

06/13/2026

INFOGRAPHIC: Protect your money and identity while shopping online with these simple precautions.

Bonita Jones
REALTOR, CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Mobile: 301-609-1401
Office: 703-922-4010

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06/12/2026

The key to a successful home tour is preparing your place to help buyers see its true potential and help them better imagine living in the space. So even before listing, go room by room to remove excess items, scrub all surfaces, and organize storage spaces. A clean, clutter-free home will feel more spacious and inviting to buyers, making them more likely to give an offer.

Thinking about selling? Let’s make sure your home is market ready!

06/12/2026

If you're burdened by debt, bankruptcy doesn't have to be your only option.

Bonita Jones
REALTOR, CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Mobile: 301-609-1401
Office: 703-922-4010

If you’re burdened by debt, the stress of having bills you can’t pay and receiving calls...

06/11/2026

VIDEO: By following these packing tips, you can arrive at your new home knowing that your dishes are safe and sound.

Bonita Jones
REALTOR, CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Mobile: 301-609-1401
Office: 703-922-4010

Keep your breakable items safe and secure with these smart packing tips. Choose the Right Packing M...

06/10/2026

Is the landlord life right for you? Find out!

Renting your space? Consider our helpful hints before posting that listing!

06/10/2026

If you've purchased a home with a basement, keep an eye on these things.

Bonita Jones
REALTOR, CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Mobile: 301-609-1401
Office: 703-922-4010

If you have a basement, whether finished or unfinished, you’ll likely encounter problems at so...

06/09/2026

Next time you get a carpet stain or need to diffuse an odor, you could tackle it using these common household items.

Bonita Jones
REALTOR, CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Mobile: 301-609-1401
Office: 703-922-4010

Many home cleaning products can be expensive and include harmful chemicals. With just a little extra...

06/08/2026

🏡 UNDER CONTRACT in Hyattsville! 🎉

Another one for the Real Estate Chronicles!

My buyer saw the opportunity at 3310 Rutgers St in Hyattsville and moved with intention.
But whew… this one had a little plot twist. 😬

Funny thing is — we lost the first bid. The seller accepted another contract just about an hour before we submitted our offer.

After the initial disappointment, my buyer said something that stuck with me:

“Let’s wait a few days and watch it.” 🤔

Now me, knowing how this real estate thing usually goes, I didn’t have a whole lot of faith that the house would shake loose once a contract was accepted. So I had already started preparing my “we will find your house” pep talk to keep his momentum going after that little heartbreak. 💔

But baby… the market said, not so fast.

Four days later, I’m watching the market like I always do, and I pull up the heartbreak house again.

And lo and behold — it was ACTIVE!

So with no hesitation, I called the listing agent to ask about the status. He explained that they were still working through another contract, but since the property was still showing active, I let him know that my buyer still wanted to put his hat in the ring.

At first, the agent was a little hesitant, basically saying, “Why submit if I already told you we have something pending?” And I told him straight:

“Because my client does not want to miss the opportunity while it is still active on the market.”

So we submitted.

The first offer was not accepted because it was under list price. I went back to my buyer and let him know where things stood. A couple days later, I checked again, and the property was still active. So I called the agent again.

This time, the first contract wasn’t moving as planned.
The agent let me know that if my buyer was willing to come in at the full offer price, they could present it to the seller.
I went back to my buyer. He thought it through and said, let’s do it.

Same buyer. Same goal. Stronger position.

And six days after losing the first opportunity…

✨ We got my buyer’s offer ratified. ✨

In this market, when the right home is still sitting there waiting for the right buyer, you don’t hesitate — you prepare,