Top 10 Homeowner Deductions
Since we are getting painfully close to tax day … I thought it might be useful to share with you the top 10 tax deductions for homeowners…
5010 Cedar Croft Lane, Bethesda MD
SOLD! … Finest Elevator Townhome in Bethesda! A 5-STAR property in every regard! The finest home on the best lot in Bethesda Crest will impress even the most discerning buyers! Over 6,000s’ with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths plus a 3-car garage, cherry-panelled elevator & dramatic circular staircase w/iron rails & Shoenbek chandelier. 10′ ceilings on…
Real Estate ROI Beats Dow & S&P
What a great time to buy a Bethesda home whether you are a first-time home buyer or upgrading to a larger home! This is my favorite statistic to…
Bethesda Market Update November 2012
The local Bethesda real estate market in November 2012 continues to heat up as extremely low inventory is driving prices higher. As this Bethesda real estate market trends report shows, the total sales were up 10% in November 2012 versus November 2011 with the median sales price up 14%. In Chevy Chase, the total #…
Hazards of Fallen Trees
The recent storms throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac and the Washington DC metro area forced us to fret about the hazards of falling trees among many other concerns that now haunt homeowners. My own experience was pretty scary when this huge tree fell in our front yard. This photo shows me in front of the…
5002 Cedar Croft Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814
SOLD! Amazing Elevator Townhome in Bethesda Crest! Spectacular Albemarle end-unit townhouse w/elevator! This Bethesda Crest townhome has a huge gorgeous gourmet kitchen, large patio off kit/fam room overlooking trees, 3-car garage, mahogany paneled library, fully equipped media room w/8 theater chairs & wet bar, huge master suite w/sitting room & 3 en-suite bedrooms, exercise…
Short Sale Reality Check
There are very few short sales in the Washington DC and Bethesda real estate market compared to other parts of the US but they do come along on occasion. However, in the coming year, the market is expected to see increased short sale listings throughout the country. In 2011, short sales were in short…
The Path to Homeownership
For anyone who is considering the purchase of one of our wonderful homes for sale in Bethesda or anywhere else in the US, and even those of you who own but have not bought a home recently … it can be somewhat to very overwhelming trying to understand the entire process. The answers to questions about…
4613 West Virginia Avenue, Bethesda, MD
SOLD! $1,099,000 Custom Colonial in Downtown Bethesda! One block from Wisconsin Ave in heart of Bethesda! Complete renovation & expansion of classic colonial w/white picket fence & large front porch! Gourmet granite kitchen, SS appliances & large island w/wine fridge open to huge family room w/vaulted ceiling. Hardwood on main level w/2 fireplaces & office…
It’s a Fact .. the Market IS Recovering
How is the Bethesda real estate market and surrounding areas currently doing? Just ask some of the leading economists about the current state of the real estate market and where it is heading. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Existing Sales Report released last week. sales were down 2.6% from the previous month. However, the…
Economy and Real Estate Market Sprouts in Spring
Investing in the housing market was once practically a no brainer. Through the downturn, however, many of the fixed assumptions about housing — that property values would always rise and equity would naturally grow — became variable, leaving many consumers questioning the extent to which the real estate market was a good investment option…
Local Spring Market Springs Back
The Bethesda real estate market is in full swing this Spring and homes are selling fast and furious in many areas. More and more experts are weighing in with positive projections about the national real estate market for 2012. Our local area continues to outpace the nation and median prices are starting to…
Low Interest Rates Drive Affordability
March 24, 2012 – When considering a possible sale or purchase of Bethesda real estate, or anywhere for that matter … one of the most critical factors of course is the amount of interest that will be charged on the loan. You may have noticed in some recent headlines that mortgage rates may be embarking…
5005 Cedar Croft Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814
SOLD! $1,299,000… Spectacular Townhome in Bethesda! The ultimate in comfort, convenience and luxury! Huge, gorgeous Bethesda Crest elevator townhome offers convenience & luxury! This home has 4 bedrooms (could use lower level den as 5th bedroom), 4 full baths plus one half bath, a gourmet granite kitchen w/ Subzero & Viking oven, attached family…
9118 Redwood Ave, Bethesda
SOLD! Spectacular ‘Oasis’ with Beautiful Transitional Home! This property located at 9118 Redwood Avenue in Bethesda is a spectacular oasis set on a private 1.14 acre property featuring a beautiful transitional home that underwent a complete renovation in 2005, a large pool, separate pool house and a fabulous standalone screen porch. Striking & unique,…
7840 Oracle Place, Potomac
Listed at $687,500
This beautiful brick end-unit townhome in Stone Crest boasts hardwood floors, 9’ & vaulted ceilings, chair and crown moldings and palladian windows. The extensive $100,000 renovation includes a gourmet granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and new backsplash, refinished hardwood floors, beautiful light fixtures, new wall to wall carpet plus fresh paint throughout. A total high-end renovation of the master bath suite includes silestone counters, beautiful cabinetry, ceramic tile, Kohler fixtures and a Toto toilet. New mechanicals include a gas heating system, new high efficiency ultra quiet AC, new 85 gallon hot water heater, new roofing and gutters, triple insulated garage doors, plus new washer and dryer.
Somerset House Condos
The Somerset House in Chevy Chase is the epitome of luxury condo living personified by elegance & convenience…
Lionsgate, Bethesda
Lionsgate Condomium in downtown Bethesda is nothing less than stunning! One might momentarily become lost…
Bethesda Housing Affordability Trends
Bethesda, MD – Is Residential Housing Ready to Awaken? This article presents many layers and perspectives on the impending rebound of housing with many variables weighing on the recovery nationally and locally … from the employment outlook to next year’s election outcome, possible cuts in Federal and defense budgets, stable vs rising interest rates and…
Chase Point, Chevy Chase
A Chevy Chase luxury condo located at the epicenter of luxury shopping mecca … the “Rodeo Drive” of DC featuring Neiman Marcus, Dior, Gucci, Tiffany, Vuitton, Saks Fifth Ave, Ralph Lauren and much more. Walk to the Friendship Heights metro, gourmet grocery stores and lots of fabulous restaurants from SushiKo to Lia’s, Famoso, Capital Grille,…