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2010
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Many people will tell you that Open Houses Don't sell homes and that Realtors do Open Houses to attract their own buyers. Well that is only partially true. A small percentage maybe 1 or 2% of homes are sold via Open Houses. I myself am one of those odd "1%" people. Before I was in the Real Esta...
01/27/2010
In an article which came out today from Associated Press says how Home Sales tumbled in December - The largest drop in 40 years. But what is the story about Washington DC? Well it's not so doom and gloom in DC at all. In fact with the housing inventory dropping - buyers are starting to have a d...
01/25/2010
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Dupont Oasis 1826 15TH ST NW, Washington, DC 20009 View Map This is Dupont living at it's best. This freshly painted and ready to move in home is not only in a great location; but updated to the nines. Hardwood floors throughout upper unit and flooded with light. A traditional floor plan with co...
01/24/2010
Sun-Filled Studio in SW DC 1245 4th Street SW, Unit E-511, Washignton, DC 20024 View Map This is a must see! A fully renovated Studio filled with Natural Sunlight. Only steps from the Metro; new Waterfront Mall and the Nats Stadium. Hardwood Floors, a custom closet and a brand new kitchen. Large...
01/21/2010
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There are some important changes happening to FHA loans. One of my trusted lenders whom I work with has summarized these changes. Please feel free to contact him or myself with any questions you may have about the FHA changes. I think overall; these changes are good. Borrowers with very poor...
01/21/2010
Oh yeah - we hate 'em; but they happen. If you like in DC; here is how to report them: (Maybe, just maybe - they will actually fix 'em). At least try to avoid them when you see that hole; waiting to swallow your car! Change in Temperatures is a Pothole's DreamReminder on How to Report a Potho...
01/21/2010
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A funny thing happened to me today. I was out showing some condos in Dupont Circle. The listing said: Lockbox on door; Vacant; Show Anytime. Easy enough - we can run in and not have to worry about someone being home early in the morning.So we get to the building; go up to the unit and I unloc...
01/17/2010
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Logan Circle at it's Best 1239 Vermont Ave NW, Unit #503, Washington, DC 20005 View Map Logan Circle at it's best. This is a REAL 1 bedroom; with a huge & updated kitchen; large bedroom; ample closets and your very own Washer & Dryer. Fully remodeled 2 years ago. Nice view, even an extra storage...
01/16/2010
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I am well informed about slander and libel. That being said; stating FACTS about a horrible service experience is still legal. It's only bad if you make stuff up. That being said.... CirclePix (.com) is a company which Realtors hire to do photo-shoots for our listings. They have local photog...
01/16/2010
Last week I held my new listing in Bethesda Open. Some agent love Open Houses; others hate them. I am somewhere in the middle. Do they sell houses? Well only about 1% of the time. But in a slow market - how can an agent only do 99% of the things required to sell a house?! They need to 110% ...
01/16/2010
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