real estate: Buyers Market? or Sellers Market?
- 03/22/10 02:08 PM
Well I guess it would depend on who you ask and whether they are a purchaser or are listing their home. In Montgomery County it also depends on where you live or are looking to buy. Bethesda and Chevy Chase are leaning towards a strong sellers market due to lack of inventory and relatively low prices. Low interest rates are helping their situation as well. Other areas such as East Silver Spring and Clarksburg may disagree though. Many of these homes are still underwater and short sales/bank sales are prevalent. Poor buyers who have specific needs may be having a difficult … (3 comments)
real estate: Home Sellers in Montgomery County Get Ready for the Black Friday of Real Estate
- 12/04/09 06:23 AM
We all know that the holiday season can be a little bit crazy. Crowded malls, no parking spaces, and too many parties to attend can take our buyer's minds off of their home searches and convince sellers to wait until the "spring market". Be aware though, the Black Friday of real estate in Montgomery County will be here sooner than you think and you had better not miss your small window of opportunity. The perceived slow down in the market that is bringing back ghosts of real estate markets past, but be assured this is a typical seasonal adjustment. Those … (0 comments)
real estate: How Much House Can You Afford in Montgomery County?
- 10/28/09 09:04 AM
As you prepare to buy your first home in Montgomery County, you have already said "yes" to the biggest questions of all: "Do I want to buy a home? Do I want to buy it now?" Now it's time to ask the big one: "How much house can I afford?" If you have gone to the bank to get pre-approval, as your real estate agent (and everyone else on the planet) will urge you to do, you may have a ball park figure for what the lender says you can afford. This may be more or less than what you … (2 comments)
real estate: Have It All in Montgomery County
- 09/16/09 03:18 PM
Even if you work in DC and love it, you may not want to live in this pricey, condo-dominated area. Your vision for your life may include some green grass and a little distance between where you live and where you work. If you set your sites on the Inner Ring suburbs of DC in Montgomery County, you can have it all. Montgomery County is home to the three cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Takoma Park, 12 towns including Kensington, Chevy Chase, and Somerset, four villages, including Chevy Chase, Section 3 and Section 5, North Chevy Chase, four Special Tax districts, … (2 comments)
real estate: The 1,2,3’s of the First Time Homebuyers Credit for Montgomery County Buyers
- 08/29/09 04:13 PM
Maybe you've thought that you'd like to buy a home in Montgomery County pretty soon but you're just not sure. If you are sitting on the fence, right now it's a matter of 1,2,3. 1- If you have never owned a home before, this credit is unquestionably for you - the true, first time homebuyer. As long as you are creditworthy and not exceed income limits of $75,000 to $95,000 for singles and $150,000 to $170,000 for couples, you are eligible to receive a 10% credit on your home up to a maximum of $8,000. The credit is a true credit … (0 comments)
real estate: Montgomery County Farmers' Markets Offer Potomac Residents a Taste of Summer
- 08/08/09 12:29 PM
Nothing screams "summertime" so much as freshly picked local produce. Even though modern food processing methods assure us that food will taste almost-fresh picked, there's nothing like fruits and vegetable right from the vine. That's why lots of Potomac residents grow a few tomatoes or zucchini for their families. If you aren't a gardener or want more variety than you can grow, the numerous farmers' markets in the area will assure a cornucopia of flavor for your table. Peaches, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, peppers, corn, melons, berries, cabbage, cauliflower - the mouthwatering list goes on. You can even buy enough … (0 comments)
real estate: Finding Walkable Neighborhoods in Bethesda and Nearby Maryland Suburbs
- 08/02/09 09:14 AM
The concept of assessing the convenience of a particular area based on rating the neighborhood's walkability is a radical new idea that could change the way potential home buyers make purchases. Prospective buyers in Montgomery County can actually computer the walkability score of addresses in Potomac vs. Rockville vs. Gaithersburg, for example. Many east coast cities like Philadelphia and Boston were designed as walking cities when it was common for people to live and work in the same areas. This grid-like development pattern did not work elsewhere in the country. After World War II, having a car became the norm, the … (3 comments)
real estate: Courtney Donato-Griffiths Puts You First in Montgomery County
- 07/19/09 08:38 AM
At a time when Internet savvy buyers approach real estate agents with a lot of knowledge about area homes and the market, a successful Realtor® has to prove the value she adds to the process of home buying and selling. Computer-generated home valuations, virtual ours of area properties, and lists of tips about to do real estate cannot compare to what a good agent offers: in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills, and a high-quality professional network. I have found that what clients want is a combination of knowledge and service, delivered with integrity. This usually translates to keeping myself … (3 comments)
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Well I guess it would depend on who you ask and whether they are a purchaser or are listing their home. In Montgomery County it also depends on where you live or are looking to buy.
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