Archive for May, 2011
Bethesda eBay Consignment Shop
The other day I was desperate to ship off a birthday gift- and I popped into Drop & Ship (8020 Norfolk Avenue), where you can ship things via FedEx, DHL, etc. There were some pretty cool things in the shop and after a conversation with the President and owner, Davis Kiyonaga, I learned that it was also an eBay consignment and shipping center.
So, everyone has heard of eBay before. But not everyone is well versed in the ways of doing business on eBay. That’s where Drop & Ship comes in handy. For starters, they’ll help you sell anything valued at over $100 (that’s their minimum). 
They will provide a free appraisal for any item as long as you can provide specifics and/or a picture. You pay no eBay or PayPal fees. They can arrange for item pick up (for a fee). And best of all, they arrange for and pay for shipping. They make their money by taking a fee for each sale ranging from 25-45% depending on the cost of the item. Consignment shops usually charge a 50% fee, so it’s a pretty good deal in comparison.
For more information give Davis Kiyonaga a call at 301/951-0771 or e-mail him at [email protected]
Now, go clean out that attic!
Big House/Long Commute?
Or, little house/short commute? In the DC market, the closer you live to town, the smaller the house (comparatively speaking). For the same amount of money, your Darnestown mansion is a modest 3-bedroom colonial in Chevy Chase, DC. And while the big house might be a big draw, the commute might kill ya, not to mention the commuting costs. It’s hard to know what’s best. Now there’s a cool new tool that helps you calculate your commuting costs based on the year, make & model of your car and the start and stop location. Check out www.CostToDrive.com
As a real estate agent, I’m driving all over the place. Figuring out my commuting costs is a bit nutty. But my husband has a very regular commute. He drives a hybrid car- so I plugged in all the particulars and it turns out he pays approximately $0.86 for the privilege of driving into work every day. If he were to use my clunker of a minivan, the cost would rise to $1.42 per one-way trip. Big difference.
As a buyer, if you’re weighing the pros and cons of a long vs. short commute, this gadget will help you identify the monetary costs of your potential commute. Can’t measure the time, though. That stuff is golden.
East Bethesda MD 20814 Homes for Sale 5/27/11
Update for 5/27/2011: This week there is not a single new listing. We have 2 under contract and 3 townhouses have had price reductions.
All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 15 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 11 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines, I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!
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4532 Windsor Lane, $929,950
3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in this relatively new house (2000). Granite counter tops. Pretty green yard. Walk to NIH Medical Center metro. 2 fireplaces. Days on Market: 12
4600 Rosedale Avenue, $1,100,000
I’m always a little bit suspicious of long skinny houses on small lots (4,800 s.f.), but this one is pretty nice. Very open 1st floor with hardwood floors, nice kitchen, half bath and access to the yard. Finished basement. A total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths on the two upper floors. Loads of sunshine. Built in 2011. Days on market: 13 Read the rest of this entry »
4514 Chase Avenue BETHESDA MD 20814
UNDER CONTRACT
Picture perfect in every way. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and 2 half-baths. Renovated kitchen with KitchenAid and GE Profile appliances, Silestone counters and handsome cream-colored cabinetry. The dining room is bright and sunny and has chair railing and crown molding. The family room/homework room overlooks the back and side yards- there’s a half-bath off of this room. Th living room also has crown moldings and a wood-burning fireplace. There’s a nice little foyer with a coat closet. The second floor features 3 bedrooms and a full bath. And the finished basement offers up another rec room (currently a tv rooom), a half bath/laundry room, and a utility room with ample storage and an exit to the back yard. The windows have all been replaced and the roof is @ 2 years old. It shows beautifully.
Downtown Bethesda in the Early Evening
Work has been a little nuts lately. In a good way. I’m not complaining. But it hasn’t left much time for adding new articles to my blog. So, on this misty Tuesday, I’ll share a picture of a downtown office building at dusk. It sits on Del Ray. I took this while facing Tia Queta and looking a little to the right. Last Saturday night, after another great meal at Guardados (a favorite!), we walked out of the restaurant and… voila:
East Bethesda MD 20814 Homes for Sale 5/20/11
Update for 5/20/2011: This week we’ve got 4 new listings, 1 under contract and 1 price reduction. We’re accumulating some inventory, finally, which is a good thing for buyers… not so good for sellers.
All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 15 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 11 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines, I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!
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4514 Chase Avenue, $795,000
Picture perfect, ready to move-in brick and siding colonial in the heart of East Bethesda. 3BR/1FB on the second level. Gorgeous, renovated kitchen. First floor family room and powder room. Half bath in the finished basement. New windows and roof. Fresh paint. This one really shines (says the listing agent… moi) so be sure to drop by the open house on Sunday 1-4. Days on Market: 0
4532 Windsor Lane, $929,950
3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in this relatively new house (2000). Granite counter tops. Pretty green yard. Walk to NIH Medical Center metro. 2 fireplaces. Days on Market: 5 Read the rest of this entry »
Bethesda MD 20817 Market Analysis/1Q 2011
Back in 2010 I was the habit of posting Bethesda 20817 real estate market analysis on a monthly basis …but I found it wasn’t necessarily indicative of the market we were experiencing at the time. One large house could really skew the numbers (and often did), as could a flurry of snow flakes. So, I decided to take it back a notch and post these findings on a quarterly basis. I think you’ll find that it represents area market trends more accurately.
So, what can we glean from these Bethesda 20817 numbers?
- For starters, about 25% more homes sold in the last quarter of 2010 compared to the 1st quarter of 2011. I blame this on the slow Spring start off.
- The average sales price for the first quarter this year Read the rest of this entry »
East Bethesda MD 20814 Homes for Sale 5/13/11
Update for 5/13/2011: All the new listings this week are on Rosedale. Go Rosedale! This week we’ve got 3 new listings, 2 under contract and 2 price reductions.
All the homes in this article are currently for sale within East Bethesda. The top of the list features the newest listings, while the bottom showcases those that have been on the market for quite some time. I’ll be updating this post every Friday, so be sure to check back to see what’s new, what’s gone, & what might be coming (and check out the date up top… if it’s not current, neither is this information!). I’ve lived in East Bethesda for over 15 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 11 years. It’s a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of two metro stops AND downtown Bethesda. While all of this information is available to you on the various search engines, I’ve taken the time to inject my opinion on the condition, pricing, and likelihood of each property selling… or not. I hope you’ll give me a call if you have any questions. I have loved living here over the years, and I want to share it with other enthusiastic people!
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4319 Rosedale Avenue, $650,000
Brick & siding Rambler on one of the prettiest blocks in East Bethesda. 2-3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, magnificent picture window in LR overlooking greenery. Fireplace, renovated kitchen… Exceptionally large 9,161 s.f. lot- perfect for an addition or new construction. This is my listing, so be sure to drop by the open house on Sunday 1-4. Days on Market: 1
4414 Rosedale Avenue, $1,325,000
6 bedroom/5.5 bath home with one of the most wonderful tree top views in the neighborhood (so, don’t miss the third floor!). 2005 construction. Gourmet kitchen with eat-in area. Fresh paint. 2-car garage. Finished basement. Pretty back yard with deck. Days on Market: 1 Read the rest of this entry »
East Bethesda Rambler- Walk to Metro
City living, suburban feel. Walk to two Metros from this fantastic house located at 4319 Rosedale Avenue, BETHESDA, MD 20814. Exceptionally large 9,161 s.f. lot situated on one of the prettiest blocks in East Bethesda. Perfect for an addition or new construction. 2-3 Bedrooms and 2 full baths. Hardwood flooring. Renovated kitchen with tile floor. Picture window in living room is amazing- and overlooks a magnificent ceder tree. Fire place. Half garage for storage. Really nice house in a really nice location.
Offered at $650,000
Sold in “as is” condition with Sellers HOC contingency.
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, MAY 15
1-4PM
Contact Marcie Sandalow/Evers & Company Real Estate, Inc.
cell: 301/758-4894 e-mail: [email protected]
Evers & Co. Real Estate Report- April 2011
Bill & George... National Portrait Museum, DC
The biggest surprise in the April numbers was that the dollar volume of sales was higher than April 2010. This was not expected, because the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit deadline of April 30, 2010, created a huge bonanza of sales all across the country, including in our own Metro area. In addition, April was the 13th consecutive month showing an increase in the average price over the same months of the previous year.
All of this enforces what we have been reading in the newspapers, that the Washington Metro area is the strongest real estate market in the country. With the relatively weak dollar, we should expect foreign buyers to come shopping in our marketplace, not only for commercial properties, but also for good values in our Blue Chip real estate market.
* Statistics are taken from the Metropolitan Regional Information System for three areas: Washington, D.C.; Montgomery Country, Maryland’ ad Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church in Northern Virginia.
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