The Carolyn Homes Team is pleased to announce that Carolyn Sappenfield was named to Washingtonian’s annual list of the region’s “Best Real Estate Agents.” The designation focuses on customer service, as reflected by peer voting and consumer surveys of more than 50,000 local subscribers to the magazine. Only 100 agents in the entire DC Metropolitan … Read More
Real Estate & Local News
Top 5 Bethesda Home Sales: June 2019
5600 Brite Drive Close Price: $2,895,000 Original List Price: $2,895,000 Days on Market: 1 Subdivision: Bradley Hills Features: 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath Colonial; gourmet kitchen with large center island; screened porch off kitchen; master suite with walk-in closets & spa-like bath 6810 Barrett Lane Close Price: $2,750,000 Original List Price: $3,195,000 Days on Market: 67 … Read More
Listing Features That Help Your Home Sell Faster & For More
If you are preparing to list your home for sale, certain features may make your home stand out among the competition, helping it to sell for a premium and in a shorter amount of time than comparable properties. Zillow Economic Research analyzed 4.6 million home sales across the country, completed in 2017 and 2018, to … Read More
Montgomery County Development Updates
*The Montgomery County Planning Board will freeze residential construction in roughly 12% of the county for one year, starting July 1, due to overcrowding in neighborhood schools. Most of the areas in moratorium are in the southeastern portions of Montgomery County, including parts of Bethesda and Silver Spring. The suspension on new construction is intended … Read More
DC Median Home Price Up 56% from 2010
A new report issued by the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors found the median price of a home sold in DC this May was $600,555, up 56% from the median price for May 2010 and the highest level for this month in a decade. May closed sales were down 2.4% from 2018; however, pending … Read More
Arlington Home Prices Expected to Spike 17.2%
A new report released by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors and the George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis found that the median home price in Arlington County is on track to rise 17.2 percent by the end of 2019 if current trends hold. This projected increase significantly outpaces the 5.1 percent increase in … Read More
12 Tips for Preparing Your Home Before Leaving Town
Heading out of town on a summer vacation? The last thing you want is to be worrying about your home while you’re away. Here are simple steps you can take to prepare your home for an extended absence: *Unplug small appliances and electronic devices (routers, televisions, computers, unused chargers, etc.) *Switch the water heater to … Read More
Top 5 Bethesda Home Sales: May 2019
#1 – 5305 Hampden Lane Close Price: $2,400,000 Original List Price: $2,595,000 Subdivision: Edgemoor Features: 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths; 0.35 are lot in close proximity to downtown Bethesda #2 – 7204 Marbury Road Close Price: $2,150,000 Original List Price: $2,150,000 Subdivision: Kenwood Park Features: 5 bedrooms/5.5 baths; newly completed luxury home by Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders; chef’s … Read More
DC Housing Market Hit Record High Prices in April
The April housing report by ShowingTime found that DC-area home prices hit a record high of $475,000, representing a 5.6% year-over-year increase. The increase was driven by a surge in condo pricing, up 6.4%, and a higher ratio of single-family homes sold. Notwithstanding the elevated home prices, buyers remained active in the region. There were … Read More
DC Announces Plan to Increase Housing Supply 25% by 2030
With one of the most expensive housing markets in the country and a population that is expected to top a million people by 2045, what actions can be taken to mitigate DC’s affordable housing gap? Last week, the city unveiled a comprehensive report titled “Resilient DC,” which details the District’s plans to tackle housing challenges … Read More