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Metro Rail

said on June 4th, 2010 filed under: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, District of Columbia, Relocating to the DC area

Metro commuters One of the best things about living in DC/MD is Metro Rail. Call me spoiled, but having an alternative to driving downtown is a wonderous thing. And now that Metro is better equiped to handle cell phone connections underground, what’s not to love?

If you’re not familiar with metro, check out this Metro Map. Most of the property I sell and buy for clients is located along the Red Line, though some of the downtown locations offer other options.

Some of my favorite things about metro:

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DC Homebuyer Tax Credit- Alive and Kicking!

said on May 9th, 2010 filed under: District of Columbia, Information for Buyers, Relocating to the DC area

The Federal first-time homebuyer credit of $8,000 may be a thing of the past, but the $5,000 DC first-time Homebuyer Tax Credit is very much alive!

There are a few strings attached. Buyers must qualify to make a home purchase. The credit cannot be used toward a down payment. And the credit is used to reduce the buyer’s federal taxes.

The good news is that it’s available through the end of 2010.

The attached links will provide you with more information on the DC First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit program, along with other programs for DC residents.

1. DC tax relief and tax credits
2. DC Homebuyer Programs
3. Home ownership and rental programs for DC residents

Let me know if I can help you find something in DC!

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Moving? Important Telephone Numbers, etc…

said on April 14th, 2010 filed under: Information for Buyers, Information for Sellers, Relocating to the DC area

DC and Maryland Telephone Numbers, etc:

Pepco (MD/DC) 202-833-7500

Allegheny Power 800-255-3443

Washington Gas 800-752-7520

Frederick Gas 301-662-2151

WSSC (MD water) 301-206-4001

WASA (DC water) 202-787-2000

Poolesville Water 301-428-8927

Rockville Water 240-314-8420

Verizon- MD 301-954-6260

Verizon- DC 202-954-6263

The Washington Post 202-334-6100

The New York Times 800-631-2500

The Wall Street Journal 301-680-2990

US Post Office: Change of Address on-line

U-Haul: click here

Boxes, etc… Used Boxes on-line

Once you are in your new house, give me a call for any other recommendations you might need: carpenters, painters, gardeners, handyman, decorators, architects, etc… I’ve got a long list of tried and true vendors that have been put to the test by Evers & Co. agents. Happy to share.

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