JUST LISTED IN ALEXANDRIA: 8140 STACEY RD

March 20, 2019Featured Listing

Carolyn Homes is proud to present 8140 Stacey Road, an exceptional Colonial that was custom-built in 2012. Three luxurious levels boast five bedrooms and four and one-half baths. Step inside and you’ll find an open, light-filled floor plan with nine-foot ceilings and the perfect combination of formal and informal rooms, ideal for both full-scale indoor/outdoor … Read More

Bethesda Real Estate Market Update: Feb. 2019

March 18, 2019Real Estate & Local News

The residential real estate market in Bethesda showed mixed performance indicators in February—units sold faster, on average, and new contract activity picked up; however, median sold prices for detached properties fell about 13%. Here is additional data from the latest market insight report (Source: MarketStats by ShowingTime): Detached Properties • Median sold price: $989,000 (-13.2% … Read More

Can’t-Miss Open Houses This Weekend!

March 15, 2019Featured Listing

8303 Whitman Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817 First Open House – Saturday, March 16 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Open House – Sunday, March 17 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Quick Facts: *Newly constructed Craftsman in Woodhaven *Built by award-winning Douglas Construction Group *5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, over 5,700 finished square feet *Gourmet kitchen … Read More

JUST LISTED IN CHEVY CHASE: 6621 FAIRFAX ROAD

March 13, 2019Featured Listing

Carolyn Homes is proud to present 6621 Fairfax Road, a rarely available, 3-level renovated brick townhouse in Kenwood Forest with three bedrooms, two full & one half-baths. You’ll love the bright and open floor plan with numerous updates throughout, including freshly painted walls and new carpeting. The spacious living room includes a large bay window … Read More

Top 5 DC Home Sales: Feb. 2019

March 11, 2019Real Estate & Local News

3301 N Street NW Original List Price: $7,990,000 Close Price: $6,800,000 Close Date: Feb. 8, 2019 Features: Stately detached corner residence in Georgetown; extensive renovation completed in 2017; gourmet kitchen; limestone terraces & gardens 1675 31st Street NW Original List Price: $5,400,000 Close Price: $4,900,000 Close Date: Feb. 25, 2019 Features: Federal style home in … Read More

Spring 2019 Décor Trends

March 6, 2019Real Estate & Local News

Spring is often the time for refreshing the look of a room or two around your home, whether by adding new decorative items, swapping out furniture, or redoing the color scheme. Here are current trends in interior design that will make your spaces look fresh and modern: *Textures: layers of wood in varied tones and … Read More

Top 5 Bethesda Home Sales: Feb. 2019

March 1, 2019Real Estate & Local News

5415 Mohican Road Close Price: $2,665,000 Original List Price: $2,995,000 DOM: 254 Features: 19th-century historic home in Glen Echo Heights with 5 bedrooms & 5 baths; 9,000 finished sq. ft. on 4 levels; views of the Potomac River; glass-enclosed sunroom 7609 Glenbrook Road Close Price: $2,450,000 Original List Price: $2,595,000 DOM: 47 Features: Colonial in … Read More

Helpful Tax Information for Buyers & Sellers

February 27, 2019Real Estate & Local News

With April 15 quickly approaching, many of you are in the process of completing your tax returns, and your 2018 home sale or purchase may have tax consequences. In most cases, you will need a settlement statement and/or a 1099-S (for sales that qualify). Below, you will find links to very helpful IRS publications specific … Read More

Tips for Decluttering Your Home, Room by Room

February 25, 2019Real Estate & Local News

Clearing out clutter is an essential step prior to listing your home because purchasing a home is an aspirational process, and buyers want to picture themselves in a space that is attractive, clean, and organized. Eliminating clutter is often an arduous task, however, because it may require parting with things that hold emotional value. Here … Read More

5 Fun DC Events This Weekend!

February 22, 2019DC/MD/VA Events

*DC Fashion Week kicks off with a Friday night awards show and pop-up shop at The Washington Court Hotel, featuring top DC-based fashion houses including Elizabeth St John, Earle Bannister, and Heydari. The DC Metropolitan Emerging Designers & Indie Artists showcase will take place Saturday at the Liaison Hotel, and you can cap off the … Read More