BEST OF 2010- Top Ranking Neighborhood in Kensington, MD - 12/29/09 03:41 PM
Congratulations Parkwood! You were voted best Kensington neighborhood and have been recognized for your "retro vibe" and charm. Though they neglected to acknowledge that part of the neighborhood actually sports a Bethesda address, here are several highlights from the article written in the most recent edition of Bethesda Magazine listed below:
Close proximity to I-495, NIH, Strathmore, downtown Bethesda, Historic Kensington-as well as easy access to Rock Creek Park
Close knit community "block parties, community yard sales and lemonade stands"
Bordered by Beach Drive, Cedar Rd and Westbrook Lane           
Original homes built between 1948 and 1953
Consists of 783 homes
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Bethesda Real Estate Report - NOVEMBER Update for 20814 - 12/23/09 03:54 PM

Homes New to the Market: A total of 12 listings came on the market in the 20814 zip code of Bethesda, MD. Of those twelve homes, only four are still available on the market. The remaining eight are either under contract or have already gone to settlement. This is just another fact supporting that this is a great market to sell in! Average Listing Price: $845,658     Low Listing Price: $564,900High Listing Price: $2,450,000
In total, there are 26 detached homes on the market in the 20814 zip code of Bethesda (including the 4 that were listed in November and 4 … (0 comments)

What Determines a Properties Value? - 12/22/09 03:55 PM
Location, location and location! Location with in the state, location with in your county and even the location with in your community.  
Value is what a buyer is willing to pay for a home; in a sense their opinion of what your home is worth.
Various factors can be used to compare homes in the same neighborhood as one another, these include:
Size of the home Major improvements            o   Kitchen and Bath renovations
         o   HVAC upgrade                                                     
         o   Roof Replacement
         o   Window Replacement
Size of the lot that the home is sited on Overall Condition of the home Number of Bedrooms … (9 comments)

Winter Wonderland: Festival of Lights - 12/22/09 10:51 AM
One evening last week, Jeffrey and I decided to go out for "sweet cap" from the Baskin Robins in Kensington.  With a cake cone and scoop of strawberry ice cream in hand, we drove around the Kensington area to admire the hard work of homeowners  whom had decorated their property with Christmas lights, blow up Santa's and Snowmen, light-up reindeers and more.  Our adventure took us outside of Parkwood through Chevy Chase View and over to Rock Creek Hills.
As we were driving down Saul road, the bright light of the Washington LDS Temple caught both of our eyes. Immediately, I … (1 comments)

Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your Local Economy...The 3/50 project - 12/14/09 03:09 PM
I realize that at this time of year it is unrealistic to ask everyone to avoid buying online as we are all short on time, but think twice before you make your purchases this holiday season. Remember the local business of Bethesda, Kensington and Chevy Chase, as well as the rest of Montgomery County, MD.
Fellow AR member Michael Caruso, past president of his local board of Realtors posted the following about the 3/50 project. For more information visit their site www.the350project.net
Via Michael Caruso Real Estate Group:
PLEASE, support YOUR local economy! 
The idea is to commit $50 each month to locally owned … (5 comments)

New Rental Listing - Just Blocks from Grosvenor Metro - 12/09/09 11:19 AM
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What to do with old electronics? Calling all Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Kensington Residents - 12/08/09 04:13 PM
Need to make room for all of those Christmas and Chanukah presents? Here is a great way to get started...
December 13th, Walt Whitman Highschool is hosting a USED ELECTRONICS DROP-OFF EVENT. Mongtomery County Division of Solid Waste Services Electronics Recycling Program will be sponsoring the event on Sunday from 12-4 PM.
The school is located at 7100 Whittier Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817
Accepted items include:
small electronic appliances calculators camcorders CDs and floppy disks CD players cell phones computers and computer-related products consumer electronics copiers cords and cables (including chargers) digital cameras electronic typewriters fax machines microwave ovens monitors personal digital … (3 comments)

North Bethesda Foreclosure - I wish we could selll...and NOW WE CAN! - 12/04/09 04:22 PM

6112 Rosemont Circle, North Bethesda, MD
Finally, today we received the authorization to list the North Bethesda Foreclosure that I have written about on several occassions.
List Price is $1,349,000. Great Price - considering the other homes listed in the same subdivision for at least 100k more!
It will be held open this coming Sunday from 2-4 pm. Listed by the Rozansky Realty Group - which I am proudly a member of.
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Kensington, MD Real Estate Report - NOVEMBER - 12/04/09 01:45 PM
                    

Homes New to the Market:
15 Single Family Detached HomesAverage Listing Price: $540,088Low Listing Price: $212,900High Listing Price: $999,000
Click here to view these 15 listings.
In total there are 47 detached homes on the market in Kensington (including the 15 new listings). They range in price from $259,900 up to $1,999,999. Click here to view these 47 listings.
Homes Now Under Contract:
20 Single Family Detached HomesAverage Listing Price: $521,885Low Listing Price: $224,900High Listing Price: $1,149,000
Click here to view these 20 listings that have gone under contract in November.
Homes Which Have Settled in November: 11 … (3 comments)

Watch Obama Light the National Christmas Tree - 12/03/09 04:20 PM
Just before 6:00 pm this evening, President Obama will be flipping the switch which will light up the National Christmas Tree (a 42 ft Colorado Spruce) located on the Ellipse south White House grounds. Watch a live webcast at:
 http://www.thenationaltree.org/tree-lighting/
(The actual ceremony began at 5:00 pm)
The Entertainment Line up this evening includes:
Jordin Sparks, Sheryl Crow, Common, Ray LaMontagne, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, and the "Celtic Woman"
This evening's event marks the beginning of the 4 week event sponsored by National Park Service and National Park Foundation. Other events in the surrounding include:
1. National Christmas Tree Railroad - which runs from 11 … (2 comments)

 
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