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2009
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Funny just how much pets become part of your family. They never complain when you are in a bad mood; never yell at you when you are late getting home; and are always there for you. Last week; my companion and best friend succumbed to a sudden onset of cancer. She didn't suffer; she never compla...
08/31/2009
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There are some places in Washington DC that are unique. Neighborhoods that have a huge appeal and retain their value. That being said; while the market in Washington DC is doing well - it's hardly a "boom". One neighborhood which I have had the privilege of working quite a bit in this year is C...
08/04/2009
Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood: July, 2009 Type of Property #BR/Baths List Price Closed Price # Days on Market
Condo 2/2 $549,900 $520,000 415*Condo ...
08/04/2009
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Current Number of Homes Active and Under Contract in the Washington DC area: Here is the breakdown as of August 4th, 2009 The number of properties on the market has taken a large drop; which is typical for the summer season in the DC Metro area. Sales and inventory tend to be at one of it's...
08/04/2009
What's Selling - Washington DC - Dupont Circle Neighborhood Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood: July 2009 Type #Bedrooms/Baths List Price Sold Price Days on Market Condo 2/2 $739,000 ...
08/02/2009
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Maybe it's the rain today - or maybe it's the humidity or maybe - just maybe it's me. Not enough coffee before leaving the house perhaps? My morning was more productive than usual for a Sunday morning. Usually it's shower, coffee, dog walk then off to meet clients. Today it was dog walk, coffe...
08/02/2009
QUIZ: 2009 FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT In February 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which granted an $8,000 tax credit to qualified first-time buyers purchasing a residence that year. With this credit, you can help first-time home b...
08/01/2009
I recently had a listing that was nearing the end of our contract terms. I told my office manager that it was expiring and it would be coming off the market at that time. I was asked; "You aren't going to get the listing extended?" "No" was my simple reply. In fact I had a whopping 3 listings ...
08/01/2009
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The House Appropriations Committee approved a bill to extend the temporary conforming loan limits in high-cost housing markets through the end of September 2010. A conforming loan is one that meets the standards of loan guidelines of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Right now the conforming loan li...
08/01/2009
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