Washington, DC : Logan/Mt Vernon Square Neighborhoods Market Report - 02/29/08 11:53 AM
What's Selling - Washington DC - Logan Circle / Mt Vernon Square Neighborhoods
Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood: 2/18 - 2/24
Type of Property #BR/Baths List Price Closed Price # Days on Market
Condo 2/2 $419,762 $375,000 185
Condo 2/2 $719,900 $719,900 149
Condo 2/2.5 $599,999 $562,500 102
Condo 2/2 $410,000 $396,908 41
Condo 1/2 $484,900 $488,000 1*
Condo 2/1 $419,500 $419,500 0*
Condo 2/1 $439,500 $439,500 0*
*Units were … (1 comments)
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Text Messages - can be VERY useful. - 02/29/08 09:58 AM
Many folks; myself included have written about Text Messages and the use of them in business. In fact my blog buddy, Barbara Duncan; has become quite the 'Texter'. She sends me Text messages now and again. Proof that even veteran agents who have been in business over 25 years; can in … (6 comments)
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US Coast Guard PCS Relocation - Real Estate Directory - 02/27/08 09:26 PM
PCS moves are a fact of life for the families of the United States Coast Guard.
Military Relocation Expert, Margaet Woda, helped to create Directories for other branches of the military (see links at the bottom of this directory.) I want to Thank her for her efforts and ideas for this format.
Moving to a … (5 comments)
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Washington, DC : Market Update 2/25/2008 - 02/25/08 10:06 AM
Washington, DC : Market Update 2/25/2008
Current Number of Homes Active and Under Contract in the Washington DC area:
Here is the breakdown as of February 25th, 2008
In the Washington DC area, The number of Homes on the market continues to increase and should continue to increase until early July.
The Washington DC Real Estate Market; does have a … (0 comments)
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Where did that Email come from? Track the IP Address ! - 02/24/08 09:54 AM
These are the days of Phishers and Spammers. How many of those emails have you received from folks wanting to "do business with you"? All you need to do is provide them with your Bank Account #, PIN, Middle Initial, etc.
Why just last week; - I won 2 Million British Pounds in … (22 comments)
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Properties Sold in Dupont Circle Neighborhood... January 2008 - 02/23/08 10:09 PM
There were 16 Properties Sold the the Dupont Circle Area in January.
Here are the homes sold in DUPONT CIRCLE* in January 2008:
The properties sold between: $170,000 - $925,000
The average List price was: $372,200
The average SOLD Price was: $370,475
Average Days on the Market: 53
Type #Bedrooms/Baths List Price Sold Price Days on … (3 comments)
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Washington, DC : Market Report for January - 02/23/08 09:31 PM
The month of January had mixed results around the DC Metro area.
Washington DC and Arlington County saw an Average Sold Price, higher than it was for last January. The exception being Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties, where the average sold price continues to fall due to such a high inventory of homes for … (0 comments)
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How Many Months of Current Home Inventory in the Washington DC area? - 02/21/08 10:08 PM
It is a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market?
How does one know if there are more buyers than sellers? REALTORS look at a couple of different pieces if data. The number of homes on the market; how many homes are selling and the average days a home sits on the market.
A … (2 comments)
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"Re-listing" on Nightline - NO Wonder people don't trust REALTORS® * UPDATED - 02/20/08 11:34 PM
I was getting ready for bed when I hear this story on Nightline - that just made my head spin!
The story was about "Re-listing" properties; to "hide" or manipulate the Days on the Market. They interviewed an agent in Minnesota with RE/MAX, Joe Niece who says he and I QUOTE "I believe I may … (45 comments)
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Washington, DC : Logan/Mt Vernon Square Neighborhoods Market Report - 02/20/08 09:13 PM
What's Selling - Washington DC - Logan Circle / Mt Vernon Square Neighborhoods
Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood: 2/11 - 2/17
Type of Property #BR/Baths List Price Closed Price # Days on Market
Condo 1/1.5 $440,000 $439,000 198
Condo 2/2 $539,900 $539,900 270
Condo 2/2 $419,762 $475,000** 185
Condo 2/1 $479,000 $467,000 120
Condo 2/2 $699,000 $699,000 85
Condo 2/2 $529,000 $495,000 94
Condo 3/2 $729,000 $690,000 252
Row House 2/1 $395,000 $370,000 74
Condo … (0 comments)
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Washington, DC : Market Update 2/18/2008 - 02/20/08 08:51 PM
Washington, DC : Market Update 2/18/2008
Current Number of Homes Active and Under Contract in the Washington DC area:
Here is the breakdown as of February 18th, 2008
In the Washington DC area, The number of Homes on the market continues to increase and should continue to increase until early July.
The Washington DC Real Estate Market; also is … (0 comments)
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US Coast Guard Headquarters - Washington DC - 02/15/08 10:54 PM
Washington DC is the epi-center of the Federal Government and the many Agencies that are a part of US Government. The Pentagon is most notably the home of the Joint Chiefs and the US Military. However; the United States Coast Guard, under the command of Commandant Thad Allen - has it's … (1 comments)
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Logan Circle: Profile of a Washington DC Neighborhood - 02/15/08 01:32 PM
Just 6 blocks from the grounds of White House, lies the Northwest Washington DC Neighborhood known as Logan Circle. Logan Circle, which is actually a Park/Traffic Circle, was named after Civil War General and Senator John Logan.
The neighborhood around this "Circle" is known as the Logan Circle Neighborhood. It's popularity has grown … (4 comments)
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Relocating to Washington DC or Just Across Town? - 02/13/08 04:31 PM
Relocating to Washington DC?
You need a Buyers Representative who Specializes in Relocations.Sellers and Landlord pay my fees - not you.
I specialize in Relocations into the DC Metro area as well as 1st Time buyers and will be able to answer as many questions about home buying as you can ask! … (3 comments)
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Washington, DC : Logan/Mt Vernon Square Neighborhoods Market Report - 02/11/08 11:58 AM
What's Selling - Washington DC - Logan Circle / Mt Vernon Square Neighborhoods
Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood: 2/4 - 2/10
Type of Property #BR/Baths List Price Closed Price # Days on Market
Row House 5/4.5 $1,199,000 $1,185,000 368
Row House 9/2 $875,000 $765,000 300
Condo 1/1 $395,000 $374,500 52
Condo 1/1.5 $431,900 $431,900 115
Condo 1/1 $323,900 $323,900 0*
Condo 1/1.5 $429,900 $427,900 0*
Condo 1/1.5 $439,900 $408,000 … (2 comments)
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Washington, DC : Market Update 2/11/2008 - 02/11/08 11:39 AM
Washington, DC : Market Update 2/11/2008
Current Number of Homes Active and Under Contract:
Here is the breakdown as of February 11th, 2008
In the Washington DC area, Homes for sale; continue to placed onto the market. Inventories are increasing as a prelude to the Spring Selling season. Inventories should continue to increase until early July.
While Inventories … (1 comments)
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Short Sales ... Too Little Knowledge is Dangerous! - 02/10/08 02:37 PM
Short Sales. It is a New Buzz Word that has been sweeping the heads of Realtors for months and is now sweeping into the heads of Home Buyers and Sellers.
Like any "New" thing (short sales are not really new - they have just been gone for awhile); people are filled with … (7 comments)
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Mr Seller - What Does your Home Smell Like? - 02/10/08 12:30 PM
It seems this is the week of Posts on SMELLS... and not those of sweet, fragrant, freshly-cut flowers - the OTHER SMELLS!!!
Smells are a HUGE turn off to Home Buyers. First Impressions are EVERYTHING in many instances. From curb appeal of a home to how to it is staged, lighting and yes, … (7 comments)
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How to Choose your Lender? Ask your REALTOR®! - 02/09/08 10:38 PM
Early in my Real Estate Career I had a new client who was starting the process in buying a home. I advised him that he should use a lender that was with a name-brand bank; with a local office. I even gave him a short list of Lenders whom I had … (1 comments)
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Don't you get it? It's a SHORT SALE !!!! - 02/09/08 12:32 AM
This week; I was calling to make showing appointments. On one call, the agent says to me; "Oh, we are about to lower the price, it will be a short sale".
Now if anyone has experience with short sales; (MOST REALTORS have NO CLUE) - you know that it is not an easy … (10 comments)
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Logan Circle, Washington DC : Open House - Sunday 2/10/08 - 02/08/08 03:33 PM
Join me Sunday at a wonderful Open House in the Logan Circle Neighborhood of Washington DC.
This condo in the Radius Building - at the heart of Logan Circle; is a Pet-Friendly Building, complete with e-lounge, and fitness center.
This 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath unit comes with GARAGE PARKING and a … (0 comments)
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Friday Humor - 02/08/08 12:55 PM
Rarely - am I really amused at all that junk email flying around... but this made me laugh!!
Some Friday humor...
The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned … (8 comments)
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Capitol Hill : Profile of a Washington DC Neighborhood - 02/08/08 08:46 AM
In the Shadows of the US Capitol sits the popular Washington DC neighborhood known as Capitol Hill. The Capitol Hill neighborhood, with its wide tree-lined avenues and many parks; is DC largest historic neighborhood.
The Neighborhood became popular in the early days due to its close proximity to both the US Capitol … (3 comments)
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Congress Passes Economic stimulus bill for Bush to Sign! - 02/08/08 12:44 AM
Congress was actually hard at work this evening as the House voted this evening to pass the Senate modified Economic Stimulus Bill. The deal which was passed in the Senate with a 81-16 vote; gives rebate checks of $300 to $600 for people who have an income between $3,000 and $75,000, plus an additional … (5 comments)
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Washington DC - A city full of excitement - Or not... - 02/07/08 02:54 PM
As I was sitting in a Starbucks on Capitol Hill just now; I look out the window to see a normal DC sight: A Police Car, a big black SUV; followed by a black town car, and another police car.
Well as any DC resident knows; that small of a security detachment can't … (9 comments)
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Mt Vernon Square Coffee Shop Reopens near Washington DC Convention Center - 02/06/08 10:34 PM
Breakwells Coffee, one of the welcomed new businesses near the Washington DC convention center; has reopened.
The coffee shop that was only about a year old; when an accidental electrical fire broke out and shut the local shop down last September.
Located at the corner of 9th and M Street NW; the locally owned coffee shop … (4 comments)
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Washington, DC : Logan/Mt Vernon Square Neighborhoods Market Report - 02/04/08 08:59 AM
What's Selling - Washington DC - Logan Circle / Mt Vernon Square Neighborhoods
Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood: 1/28 - 2/3
Type of Property #BR/Baths List Price Closed Price # Days on Market
Condo 2/2 $449,900 $426,000 178
Condo 2/1 $299,000 $299,000 71
Condo 1/1 $259,000 $255,000 67
RowvHouse 1/1 $299,999 $275,000 26
Condo 2/2 $398,442 $390,000 42*
Row House 3/2.5 $730,000 $700,000 … (0 comments)
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Washington, DC : Market Update 2/4/2008 - 02/04/08 08:35 AM
Washington DC Market Update 2/4/2008
Current Number of Homes Active and Under Contract:
Here is the breakdown as of February 4th, 2008
The Washington DC, market continues to have Inventories still higher than the same time last year; and the number of properties Under Contract also lower than last year.
Here are the number … (0 comments)
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We all make mistakes - This was my big one of the month! - 02/02/08 02:23 PM
Everyone makes mistakes. We are human - it is a fact of life. Of course it is always worse - when you are your own boss and it is completely your own fault! No one to yell at; no one to blame. So I yelled at myself in the mirror for … (15 comments)
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