Archive for May, 2012
They’re back… Bidding Wars
Multiple offers are happening left and right. Here’s how to survive them:
Sellers:
- The highest offer isn’t always the best offer. While it might be tempting to accept the highest bid, you need to take into consideration: contingencies (such as inspection, appraisal and financing), closing date, and the end user (is this someone who will be living in your house, tearing it down, or an investor?). What is the buyer’s ability to close? Do your best to choose the right buyer, not the richest buyer.
- Don’t dawdle. If an offer is attractive, respond quickly. And once you both agree to the terms, get it signed quickly. Before they move on to the next shiny object!
- Keep your objectives in mind. If suddenly your $500K house is getting multiple offers shooting it up to the $525K range, make sure that you choose the offer that is going to Read the rest of this entry »
East Bethesda MD 20814 Homes for Sale 5/25/12
Update for 5/25/2012… 1 new listing, 1 under contract (this one came and went between postings), and 1 price drop.
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 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 12 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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4556 South Chelsea Lane, $629,900
Cute, cute, cute! Lovely little cape on a shady street. Pretty wood flooring, larger than expected master bedroom, screened porch, and a fun finished 2nd floor. Basement and kitchen on the small side, but perfectly adequate. Nicely priced. Days on Market: 1
4314 Kentbury Drive, $998,000
4BR/3.5BA colonial on a large lot (9,119 s.f.). It’s got a neat back addition with granite, breakfast bar, etc. Pretty deck. Nice yard. Don’t love the parquet flooring, but that’s just a personal thing. 3BR/2FB up. Good space. Doesn’t appear to back to proposed Purple line… but close. Days on Market: 14
8614 Lynbrook Drive, $834,900
4BR/2FB on the 2nd floor, and a half bath on both the 1st floor and the basement. Thoughtfully executed renovation/addition (2006). Silestone in the kitchen. Open floor plan. Mud room. Office. Hardwood floors, and a detached garage. Unfinished basement. Short walk to NIH Metro. Recent $15K price reduction. Days on Market: 28 Read the rest of this entry »
Universe on a Sliding Scale
This is just about one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Makes your house hunting (or selling!) worries seem awfully small.
Enjoy!
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East Bethesda MD 20814 Homes for Sale 5/18/12
Update for 5/18/2012… Lots of houses selling this last week! 0 new listings, 5 under contract, and no price drops.
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 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 12 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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4314 Kentbury Drive, $998,000
4BR/3.5BA colonial on a large lot (9,119 s.f.). It’s got a neat back addition with granite, breakfast bar, etc. Pretty deck. Nice yard. Don’t love the parquet flooring, but that’s just a personal thing. 3BR/2FB up. Good space. Doesn’t appear to back to proposed Purple line… but close. Days on Market: 7
8614 Lynbrook Drive, $849,900
4BR/2FB on the 2nd floor, and a half bath on both the 1st floor and the basement. Thoughtfully executed renovation/addition (2006). Silestone in the kitchen. Open floor plan. Mud room. Office. Hardwood floors, and a detached garage. Unfinished basement. Short walk to NIH Metro. Days on Market: 21 Read the rest of this entry »
The Evers & Co. April 2012 Real Estate Report
The brisk spring market heated up in April in the close-in Metro area. The dollar volume of sales increased 13% over the previous year, and the average price went up 5% over April 2011. The area showing the biggest increase was Arlington with a huge 38% increase in dollar volume of sales and an 18% increase in price over the previous year.
Of the hot real estate market areas, Arlington offers many walkable neighborhoods with good Metro access, at slightly (for now) lower prices than NW Washington and lower Montgomery County. It also has many neighborhoods with smaller houses that serve as perfect first time homes for young people moving up from their first condo or rental apartment.
Numbers show most of the greater Metro-area marketplace doing better than last year, and with the existing strong momentum, this should continue into summer.
*Statistics are taken from the Metropolitan Information System for three areas: Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Maryland; and Fairfax County, Arlington, and Alexandria in Virginia.
New Speed Cameras in Montgomery County MD
There are 18 new speed cameras being installed in the near future in Montgomery County. The following locations have just been released.
NB = North Bound, SB = South Bound etc.
Be prepared! Be scared!
* NB Colesville Road @ Dale Drive
* SB Colesville Road @ Fenton Street
* NB Columbia Pike @ University Boulevard
* NB Columbia Pike @ Tech Road
* SB Columbia Pike @ Tech Road
* NB Connecticut Avenue @ Randolph Road
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East Bethesda MD 20814 Homes for Sale 5/11/12
My, my. Things have been busy lately. Update for 5/11/2012… 2 new listings, 1 under contract, 2 price drops, & 1 returning listing.
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 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 12 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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4314 Kentbury Drive, $998,000
4BR/3.5BA colonial on a large lot (9,119 s.f.). Just hit the market moments ago, so I haven’t seen it. No photos, either. However, it is said to have a lovely addition, granite counters, breakfast bar and family room. Days on Market: 0
4529 Rosedale Avenue, $779,000
This one was on the market a few years back. Updated kitchen with pretty cabinets and granite, opening to a nice, sunny family room. 3BR/1FB on the 2nd level. Another full bath in the finished lower level. Yard is level and surprisingly spacious, despite smaller lot. Deck. Days on Market: 1 Read the rest of this entry »
House & Garden Tour- Takoma Park 5/6/12
My business partner and I have been doing a lot of research on older homes in the area. A few years back Cati sold a house in Takoma Park that once belonged to the daughter of Frederick Douglass. Because of her research, she’s been in touch with the wonderful ladies (well, we’ve met two of them!) who help run Historic Takoma, Inc. Cati and I were treated to a short walking tour last week, compliments of Diana Kohn (President) and Lorraine Pearsall (VP for Preservation). During the tour we learned of a number of homes that had been saved from demolition over the years. We also spied a number of Sears Kit Houses (our favorite!).
The House & Garden Tour takes place tomorrow, May 6, 2012 in Takoma Park, MD. Admission is $20. The tour runs from 1-5pm. Tickets and brochures are available at the corner of Piney Branch and Eastern Avenues (Upper Portal Park). On the tour are a number of wonderful homes, including several Sears catalog houses, older Victorians, the house belonging to Frederick Douglass’s daughter, and more! It’s a wonderfully eclectic mix. Don’t miss it!
East Bethesda MD 20814 Homes for Sale 5/4/12
Oh, How did it get to be May? Update for 5/4/2012… 1 new listing, 1 under contract, & 2 new price drops.
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 17 years. I’ve sold real estate in East Bethesda for over 12 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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4510 Rosedale Avenue, $1,339,000
6BR/4.5BA newish construction (2006). 4,800 s.f. lot. Looks to be in lovely, move-in condition. Pretty kitchen with tan granite and white cabinets. Master bedroom closet to die for. Just a couple of blocks from Lynbrook Park. Days on Market: 0
8614 Lynbrook Drive, $849,900
4BR/2FB on the 2nd floor, and a half bath on both the 1st floor and the basement. Thoughtfully executed renovation/addition (2006). Silestone in the kitchen. Open floor plan. Mud room. Office. Hardwood floors, and a detached garage. Unfinished basement. Short walk to NIH Metro. Days on Market: 7 Read the rest of this entry »
Bethesda Community Garden Club Plant Sale
The Bethesda Community Garden Club’s annual plant sale is this week week!
Rain or shine, the 2012 sale will run from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 3
It’s conveniently located at the the Bethesda Farm Women’s Market (7155 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda). Metered public parking is available in the lot behind the market.
Find wonderful buys on a large selection of perennials grown in members’ well-tended gardens. Also for sale: herbs, annuals, native plants, shrubs, and vines.
Novices and experts alike can pose their gardening questions to knowledgeable garden club members on site.
Proceeds benefit various community projects, including landscaping at Bethesda and Davis libraries and a Montgomery College scholarship in landscape technology. Plan now to support the Bethesda Community Garden Club — celebrating 89 years of community service.
Rain or Shine!
Questions, please contact: Patricia at [email protected]
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