10 Tips for Spring-Cleaning Your Home

April 2, 2018Real Estate & Local News

1. Wash your windows on an overcast day (when you apply cleanser in direct sunlight, it can leave streaks). Use vertical strokes on one side of a window and horizontal ones on the other. 2. Clean the stained spaces between your bathroom tile by mixing ¾ cup household chlorine bleach with 1 gallon water. Apply … Read More

3 NoVa Suburbs Named Healthiest U.S. Communities

March 28, 2018Real Estate & Local News

A newly released survey by U.S. News & World Report ranks 3 Northern Virginia suburbs among the healthiest communities in the nation. Falls Church earned the #1 spot on the list due to its excellent school systems and low poverty and crime rates. Fairfax City ranked #6 and Loudon County #8. The survey was conducted … Read More

5 Notable D.C. Home Sales – March 2018

March 26, 2018Real Estate & Local News

3324 Dent Pl NW List Price: $3,395,000 Close Price: $3,135,000 Close Date: 03/12/18 Features: New ground-up construction; 5 br/5.5 ba semi-detached house; open, sun-filled floor plan with bespoke finishes; wide flooring & Fine Amish millwork; massive lush garden. 3315 N St NW List Price: $2,995,000 Close Price: $3,000,000 Close Date: 03/21/18 Features: Beautifully renovated; 4 … Read More

Record $8 Million Condo Sale in Georgetown

March 20, 2018Real Estate & Local News

A luxury condominium at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown sold for $8 million in early February, setting the record for the highest re-sale condo price in D.C. Features of the condo include: • Over 6,100 interior sq. ft. plus 3,000 sq. ft. terrace • Master suite with 2 dressing areas • 3 additional bedrooms • Exercise room … Read More

Bethesda Real Estate Market Update – February 2018

March 20, 2018Real Estate & Local News

Highlights on the state of Bethesda’s residential real estate market for the month of February 2018: Detached Homes The median sale price for detached properties in February was $942,500, representing a roughly 5% increase from January and 24.0% decline year-over-year (Source: MarketStats by ShowingTime). The average days on market for detached homes sold in Bethesda … Read More

North Bethesda Ranked ‘Best Place to Live in MD’

March 8, 2018Real Estate & Local News

Neighborhood data website Niche named North Bethesda the best place to live in Maryland. The rankings were based on several factors including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities. North Bethesda, population 49,971, is bound to the south by I-495, to the west by I-270, to the … Read More

Notable D.C. Home Sales: Week of Feb. 26 – Mar. 5, 2018

March 5, 2018Real Estate & Local News

2430 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 List Price: $9,975,000 Close Price: $9,000,000 Special Features: Top-to-bottom five-year renovation in 2015; glass orangery; gourmet kitchen; breathtaking grounds on double lot; pool and sundeck; four-car parking 4840 Quebec St NW, Washington, DC 20016 List Price: $4,250,000 Close Price: $4,230,000 Special Features: Fabulous new construction in Spring Valley; … Read More

Montgomery County Top 10 Home Sales – February 2018

February 28, 2018Real Estate & Local News

9900 Newhall Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 List Price: $3,125,000 Close Price: $3,125,000 8212 Caraway St, Cabin John, MD 20818 List Price: $2,595,000 Close Price: $2,425,000 5700 Kirkside Dr, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 List Price: $2,350,000 Close Price: $2,275,000 6519 Old Farm Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852 List Price: $2,095,000 Close Price: $2,000,000 9811 Meriden Rd, … Read More

Spring Home Maintenance Tips

February 27, 2018Real Estate & Local News

As February comes to a close, now’s the perfect time to tackle some home maintenance items that will refresh and restore your home for the spring season! Here are a few suggestions: 1. Rake up leaves in your yard, lay down mulch in flowerbeds, reseed your lawn, and have any trees on your property inspected … Read More

5 Notable Washington, D.C. Sales Last Week

February 19, 2018Real Estate & Local News

1111 24th St NW #4F List Price: $2,380,000 Close Price: $2,400,000 Features: 2 bd/2 ba + den in Westlight, Eastblanc’s newest luxury condominium. Floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors, recessed lighting, gourmet kitchen, white glove service building w/ 24-hr. desk, doorman, porter, and more. 3709 Northampton St NW List Price: $2,249,000 Close Price: $2,250,000 Features: 6 bd/4.5 … Read More