Last night, I drove by a former office building in Riverdale, MD, that I sold to a commercial agent. Wow ,was I impressed! the building stood there forlorn for a long time and now it is busteling with commerce.  The tenant he bought it for is just perfect for this property. 

At a time when we are all so concerned about the lack of business, this place is full of customers.  My friend and I joined in and bought food products that looked good and were priced way better than the same goods at Giant or other local stores.

I was proud to know that I had a part in this happening.  This is capitalism at its best.  No one stood around waiting for the government to create the jobs or give them a handout.

If you were not one of the 800 visitors this past Sunday, do not fret.  Our next Mushroom Fair will take place again October 2010.

It was a great success.  We had lectures, cooking demonstrations and even a Foray in the local woods. 

I bought a log innaculated with Shiitake Mushrooms.  Cannot wait to watch them grow and enjoy the delicious "meaty texture and woodsy flavors."

Tonight, the Maryland Mycology Association is having a mushroom tasting event at the Connecticut Avenue Library in Chevy Chase from 7-9 PM.  Non members are welcome, as long as they become members.  Give it a try.

First Open House October 18, 2009! Seller spared no expense to create a beautiful home on a quiet tree lined street. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid Appliances. Two Zones A/C.

Click here for more information on this beautiful home!

Wyngate, Bethesda is located East of Fernwood Road and North of Greentree.  There are 422 homes in Wyngate.  Some of the homes are Ramblers, some are Cape Cods and some Colonial.  There are contemporary homes, renovated homes and new Colonial homes.

Presently, there are 3 homes on the market.  Two are original homes listed from $559,000-$699,000.

Days on market range from 48 day to 189 days.

There is 1 new home with six bedrooms and Six bath priced at $1,399,900. This home has been on the market 242 days. 

Four homes listed from $450,000 to $675,000 are under contract. 

Wyngate's absorption rate dropped to minus one month from the high of 10 months in early May!

Wyngate is a popular destination for first time home buyers and the move up buyer looking for new homes.

Sonoma, Bethesda is located West of Old Georgetown and North of Suburban Hospital.  There are 119 homes in the community. 

Presently, there are no homes on the market!

There are no homes under contract.

The last home sold in Sonoma in May for $500,750.

Buyers need homes in Sonoma!  This would be a great time to list your home if you live in the Sonoma community.

Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington DC is a large community of single family homes, duplexes, rowhouses, American Craftsman and American Foursquare homes in Northwest Washington, DC.  The community borders Columbia Heights, Crestwood, Park View, Petworth Brightwood and Brightwood Park.

Presently there are 13 homes on the market.  They range from $514,900 to $1,149,000.

There are 4 homes under contract.  These homes are listed under $500,000.

The absorption rate for Sixteenth Street Heights is 3.25 months

Ayrlawn, Bethesda is located West of Old Georgetown Road and North of Greentree Road. 

Presently, there is  one new listing on the market at $699,000.  It is a Cape Cod with a detached garage. 

There  are 3 newer Colonial homes priced at $1,150,000, $1,200,000 and $1,325,00. They have been on the market from 41-179 days.

There are no homes under contract. 

Ayrlawn absorption rate is 4 months,  This represents an increase in inventory since the middle of June.  

The Hendry Estates community borders the Ayrlawn community.  They are situated West of Old Georgetown Road and North of Greentree Road.

There are 187 homes, and presently there is One (1)  Colonial home on the market.  It was built in 2005   with Five (5) bedrooms and Five (5) baths. Priced after 312 days on the market at $1,130,000.

There are no homes Under contract.

Hendry Estates has an absorption rate of 1 month.

Alta Vista Terrace, Bethesda is located North of Greentree and West of Old Georgetown Road.  The community is made up of 250 homes. 

Presently, there is one brick colonial home on the market.  The home has been on the market for 34 days. It is listed for $899,000

There is one Rancher home under contract listed at $439,990.  This home was on the market 3 days! It requires renovations, or could be a fine building lot at this price.

The absorption rate at Alta Vista Terrace is 1 month!  This community continues to be hot!

As I noted before, Alta Vista Terrace and its neighboring Ayrlawn, Hendry Estates, Wyngate, Oakmont, Devonshire and Sonoma are popular communities where homes do sell when priced right. A first time buyer can find a reasonable $500,000+ home.

This month, a first time home buyer could have gotten a home for under $500,000, in Alta Vista Terrace, Bethesda!

If you love mushrooms, as I do, this is your opportunity to learn a lot about the subject.

This is how I discovered the DC Mycology Association a few years ago, have attended interesting lectures, forays, and met new interesting individuals. Unfortunately, the fair is on a Sunday afternoon when I am planning to have an Open House.

Here is the basic information:

When: Sunday, October 4th, 2009,  from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Who: The Mycological Association of Washington

Where: Visitors Center of Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., in Wheaton, MD.

What: Seventh annual Mushroom Fair.  Some of the activities planned are forays, lectures, wild mushroom identification, raffles, cooking demonstration, book sales, arts & crafts and more. The Fair is open to the public. Come and spend an enjoyable time learning about mushrooms!

We hope you can make it.