Anthropologie is set to make its Bethesda debut this Thursday, October 18, nearly one year after Barnes & Noble vacated its space at the corner of Woodmont & Bethesda Avenues. The new, three-level Anthropologie store will feature apparel, wedding attire, garden supplies, wellness equipment, and a home design studio. The Terrain Café, a full-service restaurant … Read More
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Bethesda Real Estate Market Update
Buyer activity slowed in the Bethesda market in September, dragging down median sold prices for detached homes and condominiums. The townhouse market, however, saw an increase in sold prices, with the median sold price rising 41.1% to $1,005,647. Here are additional key data points from the latest Bethesda real estate market report (Source: MarketStats by … Read More
Top 5 Bethesda Home Sales – September 2018
8007 Kentbury Drive List Price: $1,975,000 Close Price: $1,850,000 Features: 5 bedroom, 4.5-bath Arts & Crafts-style home by Kehoe Construction in Columbia Forest; private lot backing to Columbia Country Club golf course; huge covered deck for entertaining; luxury master suite 4411 Chase Avenue List Price: $1,799,000 Close Price: $1,755,000 Features: New construction Arts & Crafts-style … Read More
Consumer Housing Trend Report 2018
Real estate website Zillow published a new report on the latest consumer housing trends. Below are highlights from the study’s key findings on buyers, sellers, and homeowners: Buyers • Millennials comprise the single largest share of all buyers and largest segment of first-time buyers. • 46% of buyers are purchasing their first home. • Buyers … Read More
Getting Up to Speed on Home Maintenance
First-time homeowner? Preparing to put your home on the market? There are a variety of tutorials and classes available online that are excellent resources for learning home maintenance and repair basics. Here are some helpful links for you to check out: Online Classes The Family Handyman DIY University Udemy Home Repair Tutor Online Tutorials Lowe’s … Read More
Bethesda Real Estate Market Update
As the summer season came to a close, Bethesda experienced higher median sale prices for detached, condo and townhouse properties and the number of days detached homes were listed on the market contracted for the second straight month. Both trends are likely a result of the tight level of housing inventory in Bethesda. Here are … Read More
Bethesda Earns Top Spot on Best Places to Live Ranking
Money magazine released its annual ranking of the best places to live in the nation, and Bethesda came in at #20. Bethesda’s vibrant urban core, high levels of wealth and education, and proximity to D.C. were cited as reasons for the high ranking. Bethesda not only has plentiful shopping, dining, and entertainment options but also … Read More
Is Amazon HQ2 Headed for DC?
As Amazon continues to narrow down its choice for a highly coveted new headquarters and the 50,000 jobs that will come with it, analysts say Montgomery County, D.C. & Northern Virginia are strong contenders for the $5 billion project. Here are a few of the reasons why this area is well-suited for the tech powerhouse: … Read More
Top 5 Bethesda Home Sales – August 2018
9121 Burdette Road List Price: $5,600,000 Close Price: $5,100,000 Close Date: Aug. 15, 2018 Features: 5 bedroom, 8.5 bath stone and stucco Colonial in Bradley Hills Grove; 5-car garage; 4 fireplaces; master suite with his & her baths; theater; exercise studio; guest cottage; pool; gated entry 5310 Hampden Lane List Price: $2,695,000 Close Price: $2,600,000 … Read More
OPEN SUNDAY: Fabulous Bethesda & Kensington Listings!
10211 GREENFIELD STREET KENSINGTON, MD 20895 FIRST OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2-4 PM THIS EXPANDED CAPE COD HAS BEEN FULLY RENOVATED TOP-TO-BOTTOM! GORGEOUS NEW KITCHEN, STUNNING BATHS, FAMILY ROOM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW WINDOWS, NEW MAJOR SYSTEMS, HUGE LOWER LEVEL FEATURING REC ROOM & GUEST SUITE WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE. NO THRU STREET, … Read More