http://activerain.com/blogs/debbiecook Blogger and Realtor Debbie Cook intermingles Silver Spring and Takoma Park, MD culture, history, neighborhoods with interesting updates on the local housing market. en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/3725891/silver-spring-retro-ranch-home-under-contract- <div style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"> <h1 style="font-size: 16px; color: #1e77b9; margin-top: 2px;">&nbsp;</h1> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Another Silver Spring Home Listed by Debbie Cook <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Under Contract in 1 &nbsp;2 &nbsp;3 &nbsp;4 &nbsp;5 &nbsp;6 Days!</span></strong></p> </div> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><img title="Franklin Knolls Rambler Silver Spring MD" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/8/3/6/ar136718024263864.jpg" height="195" alt="Franklin Knolls Rambler Silver Spring MD" width="260" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;"><br>Unbelievable Space in A Mid Century Time Capsule - Built in 1961. &nbsp;The house is dated but has been Well Kept and Maintained by current owner for 42 years. &nbsp;<br><br>Original Retro Pink and Blue Bathrooms. &nbsp;Hardwood Floors under wall to wall carpet (protected for many years) 4 or 5 Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms including 'hard to find" master bath off the bedroom, full hall bath and another full bath in the basement. &nbsp;Big, Sunny, Country "Eat in" Kitchen. &nbsp;Plenty of storage space in the Daylight Basement with an extra bedroom, family/room, office, recreation room and laundry room. &nbsp;<br><br>Fantastic Fenced yard, neatly trimmed landscape with tough&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoysia" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">zoysia grass</a>&nbsp;<img title="Rear View of Rambler in Franklin Knolls Silver Spring" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/9/5/7/ar136718051175966.JPG" height="195" alt="Rear View of Rambler in Franklin Knolls Silver Spring" width="260" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;">and spring flowering trees. &nbsp;Off Street parking in a neighborhood with sidewalks and street lights. &nbsp;<br><br>Montgomery County Public Schools and popular Silver Spring, 4 Corners Area location in the&nbsp;<a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3599453/real-estate-and-home-sales-franklin-knolls-silver-spirng" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">Franklin Knolls</a>&nbsp;Neighborhood. &nbsp;So close to the Beltway,&nbsp;<a href="http://downtownsilverspring.com/" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">Downtown Silver Spring</a>, Takoma Park, College Park, Bethesda, Rockville</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;and DC!</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><br><br>More Photos and Info at&nbsp;</span><strong><a href="http://413indianspring.com/" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">www.413IndianSpring.com</span></a></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Mon, 13 May 2013 15:35:08 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3725891/silver-spring-retro-ranch-home-under-contract- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3724361/today-s-open-houses-in-silver-spring-md-sunday-may-12th-2013 <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/6/0/1/3/ar136838014931061.jpg" height="294" alt="" width="206" style="margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;">Mother's Day Open Houses in Silver Spring, Maryland - Single Family Detached Homes - All zip codes&nbsp;</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Looking for a Single Family Detatched Home for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland? &nbsp;There are 43&nbsp;Single Family Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland with Open Houses tomorrow.<br><br><br>All Silver Spring Zip codes - 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906 and 20910. &nbsp;<br><br>Some areas included in these zip codes are 4 Corners, Northwood, Woodside, Wheaton, Colesville, Downtown Silver Spring, East Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Kemp Mill, Fairland and more.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br>Open houses are ususally held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the list of Open Houses. &nbsp;<br><br><br><br>Click the link below for the list - Happy Hunting There are some Great Houses to see out there today!</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br><strong><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-199699237-172" target="_blank">Single Family Detatched&nbsp;Houses Open in Silver Spring on Sunday, May 12th, 2013 - Mother's Day</a></strong><br><strong><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-180863104-156" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a></strong>Your Dream House my not be Open this Weekend. &nbsp;Not All Homes for Sale have Open Houses! Don't miss any Homes for Sale.<br>To Search All Homes Available for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland Check out<strong>:<br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Detatched Homes for sale Silver Spring - All zip codes" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Single Family Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring Md" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring MD" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br></a></strong><br><img title="Silver Spring Close-In Map" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/8/0/3/ar134896630827.jpg" height="300" alt="Silver Spring Close-In Map" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;"><br><br>Please Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best intrests only.<br><br>If you are already represented by an agent most agents in the Silver Spring area will honor that relationship<br>Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.<br><br>As a Silver Spring, Maryland Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Silver Spring, Maryland just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be of service to represent you in the purchase of a new home.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 12 May 2013 10:42:58 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3724361/today-s-open-houses-in-silver-spring-md-sunday-may-12th-2013 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3709179/real-retro-ranch-for-sale-in-silver-spring-maryland-413-east-indian-spring-drive-347-000 <p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><img title="Franklin Knolls Rambler Silver Spring MD" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/8/3/6/ar136718024263864.jpg" height="195" alt="Franklin Knolls Rambler Silver Spring MD" width="260" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;"><br>Unbelievable Space in A Mid Century Time Capsule - Built in 1961. &nbsp;The house is dated but has been Well Kept and Maintained by current owner for 42 years. &nbsp;<br><br>Original Retro Pink and Blue Bathrooms. &nbsp;Hardwood Floors under wall to wall carpet (protected for many years) 4 or 5 Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms including 'hard to find" master bath off the bedroom, full hall bath and another full bath in the basement. &nbsp;Big, Sunny, Country "Eat in" Kitchen. &nbsp;Plenty of storage space in the Daylight Basement with an extra bedroom, family/room, office, recreation room and laundry room. &nbsp;<br><br>Fantastic Fenced yard, neatly trimmed landscape with tough <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoysia" target="_blank">zoysia grass</a> <img title="Rear View of Rambler in Franklin Knolls Silver Spring" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/9/5/7/ar136718051175966.JPG" height="195" alt="Rear View of Rambler in Franklin Knolls Silver Spring" width="260" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;">and spring flowering trees. &nbsp;Off Street parking in a neighborhood with sidewalks and street lights. &nbsp;<br><br>Montgomery County Public Schools and popular Silver Spring, 4 Corners Area location in the <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3599453/real-estate-and-home-sales-franklin-knolls-silver-spirng" target="_blank">Franklin Knolls</a> Neighborhood. &nbsp;So close to the Beltway, <a href="http://downtownsilverspring.com" target="_blank">Downtown Silver Spring</a>, Takoma Park, College Park, Bethesda, Rockville</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;and DC!</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br><br><br>More Photos and Info at </span><strong><a href="http://413IndianSpring.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">www.413IndianSpring.com<br><br><br><br><br></span></a></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:36:08 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3709179/real-retro-ranch-for-sale-in-silver-spring-maryland-413-east-indian-spring-drive-347-000 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3709073/according-to-my-camellia-bush-spring-is-late-this-year- <p>The Camellia bush at the back of my house usually starts blooming in February. &nbsp;It has bloomed as early as January and as late as early March. &nbsp;But the end of April? &nbsp;What's going on? &nbsp;It has never bloomed this late and I thought it was just not going to bloom this year at all.<br><br><img title="Camellia Late Spring Blooming" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/2/7/8/ar136715662787267.jpg" height="488" alt="Camellia Late Spring Blooming" width="650" style="margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;"><br><br><img title="Camellia Bush in Silver Spring Late Blooms" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/6/0/4/ar136715692740616.jpg" height="488" alt="Camellia Bush in Silver Spring Late Blooms" width="650" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black;"><br> &nbsp;<br><br>Suddenly last week, it rewarded me with beautiful buds and some opening blooms! &nbsp;Whew - It's alive and well and beautiful.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:04:42 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3709073/according-to-my-camellia-bush-spring-is-late-this-year- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3708811/homes-for-sale-and-open-in-takoma-park-md-on-sunday-april-28th-2013 <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Takoma Park, Maryland, has an&nbsp;<img title="portrait of a House in Takoma Park Md" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/4/3/8/6/ar135870153668343.jpg" height="225" alt="portrait of a House in Takoma Park Md" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;">abundance of Vintage Single Family Houses. &nbsp;These are the best places to find Bungalows, Old Farmhouses, American Four Squares, Victorians, Older Brick Cape Cods, Colonials Tudors and Vintage Townhouses.<br><br>Click the link below to see all Single Family Homes, Townhomes and Condominiums having an Open House in the City of Takoma Park, Maryland, 20912 zip code.<br><br>Happy Hunting There are some Great Homes to see out there!<br><br>Click the Link Below for the list:<br><br><strong><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-197934784-728" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1e77b9;">Homes Open in Takoma Park, Maryland on Sunday, April 28th, 2013</span></a><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-182045162-492" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br><br></a></strong>Your Dream Home May NOT be OPEN this Weekend - &nbsp;to Search All the Homes for Sale Click:&nbsp;<br><br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Houses_Town_Houses_and_Condos_for_sale_in_Takoma_Park_MD" title="All Properties for sale in Takoma Park Md" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1e77b9;">Search All Single Family Homes, Town Houses and Condominiums for Sale - in Takoma Park MD,&nbsp;</span>20912</a></strong><br><br><br><img src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/8/7/5/300x300xar134897311857842.jpg.pagespeed.ic.9etvgKgiFQ.jpg" height="300" alt="" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 7px; float: right;"><br>Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best interests only.<br><br>If you are already represented by an agent most agents in Takoma Park, Maryland or DC area will honor that relationship. &nbsp;Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.<br><br>As a Takoma Park Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Takoma Park, Maryland or Takoma DC just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be&nbsp;of service to represent you in the purchase of a home.</p> <p><br><br><br><br><br></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:15:15 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3708811/homes-for-sale-and-open-in-takoma-park-md-on-sunday-april-28th-2013 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3708730/washington-dc-takoma-dc-and-upper-north-west-homes-open-on-sunday-april-28th-2013 <p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Takoma Park DC and the adjacent areas of Upper NW DC have an&nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><img title="Houses on Street in Shepherd Park NW DC" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/2/7/2/ar135929309727281.jpg" height="200" alt="Houses on Street in Shepherd Park NW DC" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; margin: 7px; float: right;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">abundance of Vintage Single Family Houses and Row Houses. &nbsp;These are the best places to find Vintage Bungalows, Old Farmhouses, American Four Squares, Victorians, Older Brick Cape Cods, Colonials Tudors and Vintage Row Houses</span></p> <p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br>Click the link below to see all Single Family Homes and Town Homes having an Open House in Takoma DC, Brightwood, 16th Street Heights, Colonial Village, Crestwood, Shepherd Park and Petworth areas. &nbsp;Homes for Sale in Takoma and NW DC, District of Columbia 20012 &amp; 20011 zip codes.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Happy Hunting There are some Great Homes to see out there!</span><br><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br>Click the Link Below for the list:</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-197935015-630" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Homes Open in Takoma Park DC and Upper NW DC for Sunday April 28th, 2013</span></a><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-182045162-492" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br><br></a></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Your Dream Home May NOT be OPEN this Weekend - &nbsp;to Search All the Homes for Sale Click:&nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Takoma_DC_Upper_NW_Homes_for_Sale" title="All Homes Currently for Sale Takoma and Upper NW DC" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">Search for All Single Family Homes and Row Houses - Active Listings for Sale in Takoma Park MD, Takoma DC&nbsp;and Upper NW DC 20912,20012 and 20011<br></a></span></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:21:41 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3708730/washington-dc-takoma-dc-and-upper-north-west-homes-open-on-sunday-april-28th-2013 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3708649/silver-spring-md-open-houses-for-sunday-april-28th-2013 <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Looking for a Single Family Detatched Home for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland? &nbsp;There are 43<img title="Cape Cod in Silver Spring" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/4/3/4/5/ar136104094054348.jpg" height="225" alt="Cape Cod in Silver Spring" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; float: left; margin: 7px;">&nbsp;Single Family Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland with Open Houses tomorrow.<br><br><br>All Silver Spring Zip codes - 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906 and 20910. &nbsp;<br><br>Some areas included in these zip codes are 4 Corners, Northwood, Woodside, Wheaton, Colesville, Downtown Silver Spring, East Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Kemp Mill, Fairland and more.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br>Open houses are ususally held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the list of Open Houses. &nbsp;<br><br><br></p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Click the link below for the list - Happy Hunting There are some Great Houses to see out there this weekend!<br><br><strong><span style="color: #1e77b9;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-197934629-802" target="_blank">Single Family Detatched&nbsp;Houses Open in Silver Spring on Sunday, April 28th, 2013</a></span></strong><br><strong><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-180863104-156" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a></strong>Your Dream House my not be Open this Weekend. &nbsp;Not All Homes for Sale have Open Houses! Don't miss any Homes for Sale.<br>To Search All Homes Available for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland Check out<strong>:<br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Detatched Homes for sale Silver Spring - All zip codes" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Single Family Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring Md" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring MD" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br></a></strong><br><img title="Silver Spring Close-In Map" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/8/0/3/ar134896630827.jpg" height="300" alt="Silver Spring Close-In Map" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;"><br><br>Please Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best intrests only.<br><br>If you are already represented by an agent most agents in the Silver Spring area will honor that relationship<br>Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.<br><br>As a Silver Spring, Maryland Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Silver Spring, Maryland just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be of service to represent you in the purchase of a new home.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:02:32 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3708649/silver-spring-md-open-houses-for-sunday-april-28th-2013 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3670601/silver-spring-md-open-houses-for-sunday-march-24-2013 <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Looking for a Single Family Detatched Home for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland? &nbsp;There are 32<img title="Cape Cod in Silver Spring" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/4/3/4/5/ar136104094054348.jpg" height="225" alt="Cape Cod in Silver Spring" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; float: left; margin: 7px;">&nbsp;Properties in Silver Spring, Maryland with Open Houses Today.<br><br><br><br>All Silver Spring Zip codes - 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906 and 20910. &nbsp;Some areas included in these zip codes are 4 Corners, Wheaton, Colesville, Downtown Silver Spring, East Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Kemp Mill, Fairland and more.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br><br>Open houses are ususally held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the list of Open Houses. &nbsp;<br><br><br><br><br><br>Click the link below for the list - Happy Hunting There are some Great Houses to see out there this weekend!<br><br><strong><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-193899679-962" target="_blank">Single Family Detatched&nbsp;<span style="color: #1e77b9;">Houses Open in Silver Spring on Sunday, March 24, 2013</span></a></strong><br><strong><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-180863104-156" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a></strong>Your Dream House my not be Open this Weekend. &nbsp;Not All Homes for Sale have Open Houses! Don't miss any Homes for Sale.<br>To Search All Homes Available for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland Check out<strong>:<br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Detatched Homes for sale Silver Spring - All zip codes" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Single Family Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring Md" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring MD" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br></a></strong><br><img title="Silver Spring Close-In Map" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/8/0/3/ar134896630827.jpg" height="300" alt="Silver Spring Close-In Map" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;"><br><br>Please Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best intrests only.<br><br>If you are already represented by an agent most agents in the Silver Spring area will honor that relationship<br>Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.<br><br>As a Silver Spring, Maryland Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Silver Spring, Maryland just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be of service to represent you in the purchase of a new home.</p> <p><br><br><br><br></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:15:34 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3670601/silver-spring-md-open-houses-for-sunday-march-24-2013 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3666162/definition-of-staging-it-s-not-just-about-the-pretty <p></p><p>Home Sellers in Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Maryland and Washington,DC - If you are considering selling your home, this article from a Home Staging professional in California is definitely worth the time to read. &nbsp;Note the comment that comes from the opinion of an appraiser.</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1204540/definition-of-staging-it-s-not-just-about-the-pretty">Ana Hitzel - Home Improvement - Staging Inland Empire &amp; Palm Springs ( AccentPositives Home Staging )</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p>After a recent conversation with fellow Stagers, I thought to re-post this. &nbsp;Home Staging comes in many forms. &nbsp;The definition of Staging is not as narrow as some would think. To me the definition of Staging is very broad and includes not only making things look pretty and up to date but it also includes cleaning, repair and improvements. I addressed this in my article below and believe it is worth repeating &nbsp;given the misconceptions that exist about Staging when I disucss it with potential clients and even some stagers.</p> <p>As each property will be unique so are it's Staging needs. In many cases minor improvements, editing and cleaning will set the stage more effectively than all new paint, furniture and accessories that everyone thinks of when they hear the word Staging. So below are thoughts that came to me after reading an appraisers response to a homeowner considering Staging with a few more additional comments.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/8/2/7/5/ar125087428057284.jpg" height="329" alt="" width="480"></p> <p>"<em><strong>Forget staging it has no value in the appraisal..... I look for updated kitchen and baths (if its an older home) condition of the exterior and interior. This will determine the</strong></em><strong> effec</strong><strong>tive</strong><em><strong> age of your house. You can have a 35 year old house and never has been updated or very little and a effective age of 30 years and the same house next door that is 35 years old and completly remodeled with a effective age of 5 years. Appraisers look at condition and updated items. We also look for deferred maintenance like worn carpet, moss on the roof, bad gutters, house needs painting, bad roof, ect. if your house is in average conditon you will be fine. Your home is based on other comparables sales (withing the last 6 months) and within 1-2 miles of your home, with similar design....</strong></em></p> <p>This was part of a comment made by an appraiser responding to a blog question on whether a homeowner should Stage her house prior to her appraisal.&nbsp; Staging as a part of home selling, to many, has no value. You may already see where I am going with this.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't speak for what every appraiser looks at when evaluating a home but&nbsp;I have seen what some commented on and looked at when appraising my own homes for sale.</p> <p>While we as Stagers don't get into evaluating the "bones" of a house (I have&nbsp; pointed out&nbsp;cracked and falling shingles visible from the street ect.) we should and do address&nbsp;many of&nbsp;the things this particular appraiser mentioned.&nbsp;</p> <p>A professional Stager will do a&nbsp;<em>thorough&nbsp;</em>consultation that should address more than just style. &nbsp;We look at many areas and attempt to give&nbsp;objective observations on things that may stand out to potential buyers. &nbsp;These <strong>"Staging"</strong> recommendations do affect the value of a home.&nbsp; We help the homeowner determine which updates and fixes will affect their home value the most while spending the least.&nbsp;</p> <p>A good Stager should understand these things. We are up on the latest trends and research what similar homes in a particular neighborhood have as far as cosmetic features too. If a house has laminate counters and most everyone else in the neighborhood has granite and modern faucets, does this affect the asking price of a home?&nbsp; Size and location top of the list but condition is another&nbsp;huge consideration. A proper staging consultation should be brutally honest in an understanding and respectful way. It's not just about what curtains to hang and where the couch should go and how much it will cost.&nbsp;</p> <p>Preparing a home for sale is a time consuming process but more than that it's an investment. &nbsp;As a Stager, I will pass on a job here and there because I tell clients their money would be better spent fixing and improving areas of higher priority. &nbsp;After all, the goal is to maximize profit, shorten time on the market and walk away with the best feeling possible. It's not about pretty furniture and window treatments or in some cases ugly poorly staged rooms installed by fly by night stagers whose only attraction is a rock bottom fee. &nbsp;Buyer beware.</p> <p>So as a&nbsp;seller, investor or listing agent, would you rather be prepared to stack up against your competition saving time, money and possibly getting better offers or would you <strong><em>"Forget staging" </em></strong>?&nbsp;</p> <p>No, pretty pots on the porch won't get you a higher appraisal, but fixing the cracked steps and painting your worn front door and replacing the hardware just may.</p> <p>Staging is not just about the pretty.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/" target="_new"><img src="http://EzineArticles.com/featured/images/ea_featured_3.gif" border="0" alt="As Featured On EzineArticles"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stagers" title="Your Place Your Space Home &amp; Life Improvement Radio" target="_blank"><img title="Home and Life Improvement" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/0/6/6/0/ar135658161206606.jpg" height="250" alt="Home and Life Improvement" width="250" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-top: 0.1px; margin-bottom: 0.1px; float: left;"></a></p> <p>Ana Hitzel is the owner of <em><strong>AccentPositives</strong></em> Home Staging and the host of<strong> Y<em>our Place Your Space</em></strong> Home Improvement Radio on KNOC 1680 AM and <a href="http://www.knocradio.com" title="live streaming" target="_blank">knocradio.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>The show airs Fridays 11AM to 12 PM PST. Stream live internet or catch the archived broadcast on the show page by visiting knocradio.com or click on the show logo below. Email the show at <strong>yourspaceradio@yahoo.com</strong>. Visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stagers" title="Home Improvement Tips" target="_blank">Face Book page</a> for more tips and information and don't forget to hit the LIKE button!</p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.accentpositives.com" title="Home Staging" target="_blank"><img title="Home Staging" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/2/9/7/ar133954080779251.jpg" height="93" alt="AccentPositives Home Staging" width="303"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beachcitiesradio.com/on-air/friday/your-place-your-space" title="home improvement talk radio" target="_blank"><img title="home improvement talk radio" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/4/0/1/5/ar133954236051048.jpg" height="112" alt="KNOC talk radio" width="221"></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><br></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>AccentPositives</em></strong>&nbsp;provides effective and economical Home Staging Consultations and services on site and on line.&nbsp; Selected Best of Corona 2012 in the Interior Design category, we are located in Corona and serve the Inland Empire of Southern California, the Palm Springs area and North San Diego County. Call 951 833 8529.&nbsp; Email <a href="mailto:staging@accentpositives.com">staging@accentpositives.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.accentpositives.com/">www.accentpositives.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/accentpositives" class="twitter-follow-button">Follow @accentpositives</a><img title="Best of Corona 2012" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/2/1/4/3/ar135613628534121.jpg" height="307" alt="Best of Corona 2012" width="250" style="float: left; margin: 20px;"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.realestatestagingassociation.com" title="Real Estate Staging Association" target="_blank"><img title="RESA PRO Stager" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/6/1/5/ar135223602851609.jpg" height="127" alt="RESA PRO Stager" width="300"></a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <img title="Real Estate Staging Association" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/3/9/8/ar135613615689304.jpg" height="129" alt="Real Estate Staging Association" width="200"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span>&nbsp; <br></span></p> <p>&nbsp;<img title="Plagiarism is a no no!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/8/5/2/ar133954580425835.gif" height="16" alt="copyscape" width="234"></p> </div> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:41:40 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3666162/definition-of-staging-it-s-not-just-about-the-pretty http://activerain.com/blogsview/3644311/3-top-trends-driving-the-real-estate-market-in-2013-for-silver-spring-and-takoma-park-md <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">2012 was a good year for the Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland residential real estate markets. &nbsp;There was improvement in every area, such as slightly higher sales prices and less days on the market.&nbsp;Now that were are 2 months in to &nbsp;2013, there are three key trends that are driving our market.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><strong><br>1. Inventory is at an all-time low</strong>. The available inventory in Silver Spring, Takoma Park and the rest of the DC Metro Region is not only at its lowest in seven years but also the lowest on record. Purchasers need to be prepared to move very quickly when they find a home they like.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><strong><br>2. Move-in ready makes a difference</strong>. People living in the Washington, DC Metro Area tend to have very busy schedules, so they gravitate towards properties that have no deferred maintenance and include recent upgrades, especially new kitchens and bathrooms. For Sellers of property in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, making these investments to your home before listing, may increase your sale price.</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><strong><br>3. Technology has changed everything</strong>. Today's market moves very quickly. If you are selling your home, make sure to hire a broker who is using innovative technologies to expose your home locally, nationally and internationally in real-time.&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:15:03 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3644311/3-top-trends-driving-the-real-estate-market-in-2013-for-silver-spring-and-takoma-park-md http://activerain.com/blogsview/3627694/open-houses-this-weekend-silver-spring-detached-single-family-houses <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Looking for Single Family Detatched Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland? &nbsp;There are 36<img title="Cape Cod in Silver Spring" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/4/3/4/5/ar136104094054348.jpg" height="225" alt="Cape Cod in Silver Spring" width="300" style="float: left; margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black;">&nbsp;<br>Properties in Silver Spring, Maryland with Open Houses Today.<br><br><br><br>All Silver Spring Zip codes - 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906 and 20910. &nbsp;Some areas included in these zip codes are 4 Corners, Wheaton, Colesville, Downtown Silver Spring, East Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Kemp Mill and more.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br><br>Open houses are ususally held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the list of Open Houses for this weekend. &nbsp;<br><br><br><br><br>Click the link below for the list - Happy Hunting There are some Great Houses to see out there this weekend!<br><br><strong><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-190234364-807" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">Houses Open in Silver Spring this Weekend - Saturday &amp; Sunday, February 16th &amp; 17th 2013</a></span></strong><br><strong><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-180863104-156" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a></strong>Your Dream House my not be Open this Weekend. &nbsp;Not All Homes for Sale have Open Houses! Don't miss any Homes for Sale.<br> To Search All Homes Available for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland Check out<strong>:<br><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Detatched Homes for sale Silver Spring - All zip codes" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Single Family Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring Md" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring MD" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br></a></span></strong><br><img title="Silver Spring Close-In Map" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/8/0/3/ar134896630827.jpg" height="300" alt="Silver Spring Close-In Map" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;"><br><br>Please Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best intrests only.<br><br>If you are already represented by an agent most agents in the Silver Spring area will honor that relationship<br>Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.<br><br>As a Silver Spring, Maryland Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Silver Spring, Maryland just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be of service to represent you in the purchase of a new home.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:57:10 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3627694/open-houses-this-weekend-silver-spring-detached-single-family-houses http://activerain.com/blogsview/3626723/why-would-a-bank-accept-a-short-sale- <p>This a great explaination of why banks prefer "SHORT SALES" &nbsp;transactions instead of FORECLOSING on a property. &nbsp;Probably better for a buyer to buy a short sale rather than a foreclosure too. &nbsp;The catch is the long waiting and uncertainty that is involved with a short sale. &nbsp;The buyer of a Short Sale must have the patience and perserverance to WAIT. &nbsp;</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3598970/why-would-a-bank-accept-a-short-sale-">Bryan Dais (Real Living CO Properties)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">One of the most common questions I am asked as a <a href="http://www.coshortsaleguru.com" title="Short sale Specialist Realtor" target="_self">Short Sale Specialist Realtor</a> is &ldquo;Why would my lender agree to a short sale?&rdquo; Understandable question as it goes against everything we are taught about borrowing money. However, most banks will gladly accept a short sale as an alternative to foreclosure. Here are three reasons why:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With a Short Sale the Bank Never Owns the Home</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">This is one of the major reasons a bank prefers a <a href="http://www.coshortsaleguru.com" title="short sale" target="_self">short sale</a>. Having to repossess a property, pay subs to maintain the property (re-key, winterize, yard up keep, etc), pay a realtor to market and sell, all costs tens of thousands of dollars. That is not the business the banks are in and is a major undertaking. In a short sale they never take possession. It is sold directly to a new buyer by the current homeowner.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a Short Sale, the Home is Generally in Better Shape</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">When a house is headed to foreclosure many people do not take good care of the property anymore. Either because they are naturally distancing themselves from the property emotionally, or just simply cannot afford the upkeep. In extreme cases the home is stripped or left vacant. In these cases the property may be vandalized or in the winter plumbing may freeze and pipes burst. In a <a href="http://www.coshortsaleguru.com" title="short sale" target="_self">short sale</a> the homeowner stays in the home until closing and takes better care of the property, keeping the value up.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a Short Sale the Bank Gets More Money</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Ultimately, money is the biggest reason. Even though the bank does not recoup the full amount due on the loan, the amount they will get in a <a href="http://www.coshortsaleguru.com" title="Short sale" target="_self">Short Sale</a> is significantly more with less expense and hassle to them than a foreclosure would be. There is no greater motivator to a bank than a higher net in their pockets with less work involved, right?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:31:00 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3626723/why-would-a-bank-accept-a-short-sale- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3614730/visit-velati-s-for-valentines-day-candy-downtown-silver-spring-md <p><img title="Velati's Candy - Downtown Silver Spring MD" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/2/2/3/ar136079893232212.jpg" height="225" alt="Velati's Candy - Downtown Silver Spring MD" width="300" style="float: right; margin: 10px;">Want something special for Valentines Day? Candy from Velati's is special and different. &nbsp;Not your typical Russell Stover or Whitman's box of Candy. &nbsp;The candy is make fresh right before your eyes in the little shop on the corner of Wayne and Georgia Avenues. &nbsp;This is famous homemade <a href="http://www.velatis.com/history.asp" target="_blank">candy with a celebrated history</a>, from a real old fashioned candy store in <a href="http://thesilverbee.com/2010/01/13/dc-candy-icon-sets-up-shop-in-downtown-silver-spring/" target="_blank">Downtown Silver Spring - Velati's<br><br></a>Velati's specializes in caramels. &nbsp;My recommendation for Valentines Day, Go for the Chocolate Covered Caramels, they are out of this world!<a href="http://thesilverbee.com/2010/01/13/dc-candy-icon-sets-up-shop-in-downtown-silver-spring/" target="_blank"><br><br><br></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://thesilverbee.com/2010/01/13/dc-candy-icon-sets-up-shop-in-downtown-silver-spring/" target="_blank">Velati's</a><br><br></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">8408 B Georgia Avenue<br></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Downtown (Corner of Georgia and Wayne Ave)<br></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Walking Distance from Silver Spring Metro&nbsp;<br></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Silver Spring, MD 20910<br></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">(301) 578-8612</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="posted_on" style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</div> <p><a href="http://thesilverbee.com/2010/01/13/dc-candy-icon-sets-up-shop-in-downtown-silver-spring/" target="_blank"><br><br></a><a href="http://thesilverbee.com/2010/01/13/dc-candy-icon-sets-up-shop-in-downtown-silver-spring/" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:47:56 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3614730/visit-velati-s-for-valentines-day-candy-downtown-silver-spring-md http://activerain.com/blogsview/3620088/the-paczki-are-here-woodmoor-bakery-silver-spring-md <p style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333;"><img title="Woodmoor Pastry Shop - Silver Spring Woodmoor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/8/2/6/ar136060390462885.jpg" height="225" alt="Woodmoor Bakery Silver Spring MD" width="300" style="float: right; margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;">The&nbsp;tradition is that the Tuesday before Lent is a time to indulge or Fatten up before tightening&nbsp;belts and giving up things for Lent, which starts on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Wednesday">Ash Wednesday</a>. &nbsp;It is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Tuesday" target="_blank">Fat Tuesday</a> associated with Mardi Gras and it is the Shrove Tuesday associated with <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3614733/shrove-tuesday-pancake-supper-in-silver-spring-maryland" target="_blank">Pancake Suppers or Pancake Day.</a><br><br>This Tuesday February 13th is also Paczki Day, a Polish tradition of making and <a href="http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/holidaysfestivals/a/paczkiday.htm">eating Paczki</a> the day before Lent starts.&nbsp;<br><br></span><span style="color: #333333;">The best place to get&nbsp;</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C4%85czki" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">Paczki</a><span style="color: #333333;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333;">in Silver Spring, is at the Woodmoor Bakery/Pastry Shop in the Woodmoor Shopping Center at Four Corners. &nbsp;They&nbsp;make the most divine, decadent&nbsp;Paczki anywhere in the area. &nbsp;They are the filled, rolled in powdered sugar type paczki and they are GOOD.<br><br>It is best to get there early - They start making them a few weeks before Paczki Day, so they <img title="Powdered Paczki" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/2/6/0/ar136061093606212.jpg" height="250" alt="Powdered Paczki" width="250" style="float: right; margin: 5px;">should have them NOW! &nbsp;I got there on Fat Tuesday last year at noon and they only had 5 Paczki Left!&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br>Here's Hoping the Paczki are plentiful, there is no long line and they don't run out!<br><br>Check out reviews of the Bakery and the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/woodmoor-pastry-shop-silver-spring" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">Paczki at the Woodmoor Pastry Shop</a>.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Woodmoor Bakery<br>10127 Colesville Road<br>Woodmoor Shopping Center<br>Silver Spring, MD 20901<br>(301) 593-7667<br><br>* The Woodmoor Pastry Shop also makes <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cake" target="_blank">fantastic King Cakes</a> for Fat Tuesday <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Tuesday" target="_blank">Mardi Gras Celebrations</a>&nbsp;</p> <div>&nbsp;<br><br><br><br>&nbsp;</div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:32:14 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3620088/the-paczki-are-here-woodmoor-bakery-silver-spring-md http://activerain.com/blogsview/3620091/sergios-best-place-for-valentines-day-dinner-in-downtown-silver-spring <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">The most romantic&nbsp;place&nbsp;for&nbsp;Dinner in Silver Spring is a small, suptuous italian restaurant called&nbsp;<img title="Sergios - Hilton Double Tree Silver Spring" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/7/4/6/3/ar136056281036477.jpg" height="225" alt="Sergios - Hilton Double Tree Silver Spring" width="225" style="margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;"><strong>Sergios</strong>.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">It is intimate, quiet and dark, like a cozy cave, the&nbsp;wait staff&nbsp;are attentive, the drinks are good, the food is Real Native Italian, Generous and Excellent! (especially the veal dishes).&nbsp;&nbsp;The atmosphere is understated thick white tablecloth elegant and romantic.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Nothing beats having&nbsp;that warm, friendly, personal greeting from Sergio Toni, the owner, a native of Rome and now a Silver Springer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sergio has been involved with this restaurant since 1982 when it was Mamma Reginas.<br><br>Sergios has been on the top of the list for generations of people as that special occasion place for dinner in Silver Spring. &nbsp;It is usually booked well in advance of Valentines Day.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/5/3/0/ar136056295403527.jpg" height="225" alt="" width="225" style="margin: 7px; float: right;">This Silver Spring Restaurant is a hidden treasure - the location is in the basement (off the garage) of the Hilton Hotel in Silver Spring.<br><em><br><br>Sergio</em>&nbsp;Ristorante Italiano<br>8727 Colesville Road<br>Hilton Hotel Garage<br><br>Valet Parking</p> <p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">(301) 585-1040<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:10:16 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3620091/sergios-best-place-for-valentines-day-dinner-in-downtown-silver-spring http://activerain.com/blogsview/3614733/shrove-tuesday-pancake-supper-in-silver-spring-maryland <p><img title="Colesville United Methodist Church - Silver Spring MD" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/3/2/3/ar136055598132318.jpg" height="215" alt="Colesville United Methodist Church - Silver Spring MD" width="277" style="margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;">Today - &nbsp;Tuesday February 12, 2013 is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrove_Tuesday" target="_blank">Shrove Tuesday</a>. Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, is the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent) It is celebrated by the cooking and eating of pancakes - a last feast before the fasting and self denial of Lent.<br><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;">&nbsp;<br></span>Many Silver Spring area Episcopal, Lutheran and Methodist churches will be having a traditional Pancake Supper or Dinner for Shrove Tuesday. &nbsp;</p> <p><br>The most well known, biggest and longest running is the Big Pancake Dinner at Colesville United Methodist Church in Silver Spring. &nbsp;Since the 1930's the Colesville Methodist Church has been having a pancake and sausage supper for the communtiy. &nbsp;This popular event is well known and dinner is attended by people from all over, not just people that live in Silver Spring. &nbsp;Back in the 1930's, all the food&nbsp;was donated by area farmers and the dinner was <br><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/5/4/ar136069190645779.jpg" height="188" alt="" width="269" style="margin: 5px; float: right;">Free. &nbsp;<a href="http://cumc.org/pancakesupper.html" target="_blank">History of the Colesville Methodist Church Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner</a>.<br><br><br>The Big Pancake Dinner &nbsp;<br><br>5:00 - 7:30pm&nbsp;<br>$8 Adults - Kids under 12 - $4<br>Colesville United Methodist Church<br>52 Randolph Road<br>Silver Spring, Maryland 20904<br>(301) 384-1941<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:21:59 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3614733/shrove-tuesday-pancake-supper-in-silver-spring-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3619978/silver-spring-md-open-houses-today-sunday-february-10th-2013 <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Looking for Single Family Detatched Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland? &nbsp;There are 35 <img title="Cape Cod Home in Silver Spring, Md" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/7/5/3/ar136051477135754.jpg" height="221" alt="Cape Cod Home in Silver Spring, Md" width="300" style="margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;">Properties in Silver Spring, Maryland with Open Houses Today.<br><br><br><br>All Silver Spring Zip codes - 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906 and 20910. &nbsp;Some areas included in these zip codes are Four Corners, Wheaton, Colesville, Downtown Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Kemp Mill and more.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br><br>Open houses are ususally held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the list of Open Houses for Sunday, February 3rd, 2013. &nbsp;<br><br><br><br><br>Click the link below for the list - Happy Hunting There are some Great Homes to see out there today!<br><br><br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<span style="color: #1e77b9;"><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-189622367-41" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">Houses Open in Silver Spring - Sunday, February 10th, 2013</a></span><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-180863104-156" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br><br></a></strong>Your Dream House my not be open today. &nbsp;Not All Homes for Sale have Open Houses on Sundays To Search All Homes Available for Sale in Silver Spring, Mayland Check out<strong>:<br><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Detatched Homes for sale Silver Spring - All zip codes" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Single Family Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring Md" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring MD" style="color: #1e77b9;">All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br></a></span></strong><br><img title="Silver Spring Close-In Map" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/8/0/3/ar134896630827.jpg" height="300" alt="Silver Spring Close-In Map" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;"><br><br>Please Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best intrests only.<br><br>If you are already represented by an agent most agents in the Silver Spring area will honor that relationship<br>Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.<br><br>As a Silver Spring, Maryland Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Silver Spring, Maryland just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be of service to represent you in the purchase of a new home.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:48:54 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3619978/silver-spring-md-open-houses-today-sunday-february-10th-2013 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3618625/today-i-was-told-by-boa-my-home-is-going-into-foreclosure <p></p><p>Please spread the word about the story below - If anyone is deserving of a loan modification the people in this story are! &nbsp;Isn't this the real and serious situation that loan mods were brought about for ??&nbsp;</p><div id="reblogging_tag">Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/3618585/today-i-was-told-by-boa-my-home-is-going-into-foreclosure">Gail Robinson, REALTOR, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT (William Raveis Real Estate, Southport, CT)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><strong>After three years of filling out loan modification paperwork and sending it in, I was informed via a phone call today from Bank of America that my loan modification was declined on 2/1/13 as I didn't submit all the documents.</strong> &nbsp;Bank of America continues to state this as a reason for declining my loan modifications, but I give them everything they ask for and then have my HUD counselor review it for completeness. &nbsp;Anyone who knows me knows how organized and detail-oriented I am. &nbsp;I have a Ph.D. from Columbia University and that required an incredible attention to detail. &nbsp;I know I submitted all the documents required as I carefully reviewed every request and my HUD counselor, Michael Haynes, of the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven reviewed them.</p> <p><strong>This seems to me to be a bogus excuse. &nbsp;I think they just don't want to do a loan modification. &nbsp;Although why BOA would want one more foreclosure in Bridgeport, Connecticut is beyond me. &nbsp;</strong>They aren't going to sell the home for more money than I would pay for it. &nbsp;I bought this home at the peak of the market in 2005 and paid $400,000. &nbsp;It is now worth no more than $250,000. &nbsp;I'm earning a good income now, my income tanked when my husband became ill with pancreatic cancer three years ago and our expenses have been high due to the cost of medications, travel, and treatment. &nbsp;We also lost his income when he became ill. &nbsp;We were both in real estate and the market downturn left us with less money at a time when we needed more.</p> <p><strong>As you know, my husband has Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer and he is getting hospice care in our home. &nbsp;I haven't told him yet that our home is going into foreclosure.</strong> &nbsp;BOA says to consider a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure or a short sale and just leave, but my husband wants to spend his final days in his own home. &nbsp;Is that too much to ask of a big heartless organization? &nbsp; Probably. &nbsp; But don't you wonder where all that Mortgage Settlement money went to? &nbsp;Weren't the lenders supposed to be doing more loan modifications instead of allowing homes to go into foreclosure? &nbsp;What the heck are they doing with that money anyways???</p> <p><strong>It makes no sense at all to me, but my hope is that if you would reblog this post that BOA will notice it on social media, reconsider their decision to foreclose, so that I don't have to tell my husband that our home is going into foreclosure.</strong> &nbsp;He's been going through a tough time over the past few weeks and my fear is this will cause him enough stress to push him over the edge emotionally and physically.</p> <p><strong>I trust in the power of AR to get the word out and in your love and kindness to support me at this time as I try to be strong for my husband.</strong> &nbsp;Thank you.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="Fairfield County CT Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/9/3/7/ar132846609973981.jpg" height="131" alt="Fairfield County CT Real Estate" width="521">&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/subscribe?subscribed_agent_id=21465" title="Subscribe to Gail Robinson's Blog" target="_blank"><img title="Active Rain Subscribe to Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/2/1/8/ar129411305881214.gif" height="69" alt="Active Rain Subscribe to Blog" width="50" style="margin-left: 5px; 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<a href="http://www.blackrockhomesforsale.com" title="Black Rock Homes for Sale" target="_blank"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/0/8/9/ar130693025898085.JPG" height="138" alt="" width="151" style="margin: 5px;"></a></p> </div> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:17:56 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3618625/today-i-was-told-by-boa-my-home-is-going-into-foreclosure http://activerain.com/blogsview/3603748/shannon-milligan-endorsement-for-your-go-to-realtor-in-richmond-va <p>I had the pleasure of refering a relative to a Great Realtor in the Richmond, Virginia area, Shannon Milligan! &nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><img title="Shannon Milligan - Richmond Realtor" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/7/2/6/1/ar136008154816276.jpg" height="250" alt="Shannon Milligan - Richmond Realtor" width="250" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;">My relative in Richmond called me for advice about selling her small home and buying a bigger one in Richmond, Va. &nbsp;She had been browsing listings on the net and wanted to see one of them as soon as possible. &nbsp;She needed advice about the value of her home and what to do to get it ready for sale. &nbsp;She did not know an agent in Ricmond to call for help. &nbsp;The agent that originally sold her house in 2001 was also the listing agent for the house and she couldn't even remember his name or what company he was from.<br><br>I'm always NERVOUS about referring someone to a relative! &nbsp;What if there is a disaster? &nbsp;There were all sorts of scenarios going through my mind. &nbsp;I needed to find someone experienced, professional, with a lot of patience and quickly. &nbsp;I called Shannon Milligan. &nbsp;I had been reading <a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/homesearchrichmondva">Shannon's Active Rain blog</a> and it seemed that she would be a good fit with my relative.<br><br>I called Shannon and after speaking with her I just knew she had the experience and professionalism I was seeking. &nbsp;<br><br>Shannon quickly contacted my relative and assessed her situation. &nbsp;Because Shannon was knowledgable of connected to and "in tune" with the Richmond area real estate market, she saved my relative a lot of time, trouble and aggravation. By immediately knowing the value of the home and the Richmond Real Estate Market, Shannon was able to give her a realistic view of her situation. &nbsp;<br><br>It was not at all what my relative had expected. &nbsp;My relative's home would not sell for what was owed on the mortgage. &nbsp;Even though Shannon was very busy, she took a lot of time to completely explain the market to my relative and even offered to show her the house she had been wanting to see. &nbsp;My relative was just very grateful and happy to know the facts, where she stood in the Richmond market right now and that she has someone she can trust to call on when she is able to make a move.&nbsp;<br><br>I was impressed with Shannon's knowledge and professionalim, as was my relative. &nbsp;If you ever need to refer a client to the Richmond, Virginia area, just call, text or email Shannon Milligan - You won't be sorry!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://activerain.com/homesearchrichmondva" target="_blank">Shannon's Active Rain Profile</a> and <a href="http://homesearchrichmondva.com">Home Search Richmond Va Website</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;Cell Phone (804) 248-8207<br><br><br><br><br>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:31:14 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3603748/shannon-milligan-endorsement-for-your-go-to-realtor-in-richmond-va http://activerain.com/blogsview/3611529/open-houses-takoma-park-and-upper-nw-dc-super-bowl-sunday <p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Takoma Park, Maryland, Takoma Park DC and the adjacent areas of Upper NW DC have an&nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><img title="Victorian Era Home in Takoma Park Maryland" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/3/6/7/5/ar135991503157631.jpg" height="225" alt="Victorian Era Home in Takoma Park Maryland" width="300" style="margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;"><br><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">abundance of Vintage Single Family Houses and Row Houses. &nbsp;These are the best places to find Vintage Bungalows, Old Farmhouses, American Four Squares, Victorians, Older Brick Cape Cods, Colonials Tudors and Vintage Townhouses</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Click the link below to see all Single Family Homes and Town homes having an Open House in Takoma Park, Maryland, Takoma DC, Brightwood, 16th Street Heights, Colonial Village, Crestwood, Shepherd Park and Petworth areas. &nbsp;Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, Maryland 20912 and NW DC, District of Columbia 20012 &amp; 20011 zip codes.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br>Open houses for Super Bowl Sunday February 3rd, 2013.<br><br>Houses are usually held open between 1-4 pm unless otherwise noted - there is enough time to visit open houses today and still make Superbowl Kick-Off time!<br></span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Happy Hunting There are some Great Homes to see out there!</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Click the Link Below for the list:</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #1e77b9;">&nbsp;<a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-188998570-190">Homes Open in Takoma Park and Upper NW DC for Super Bowl Sunday February 3rd 2013</a><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-182045162-492" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br><br></a></span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Your Dream Home May NOT be OPEN this Weekend - &nbsp;to Search All the Homes for Sale Click:&nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Takoma_DC_Upper_NW_Homes_for_Sale" title="All Homes Currently for Sale Takoma and Upper NW DC" style="color: #1e77b9;">Search for All Single Family Homes and Row Houses - Active Listings for Sale in Takoma Park MD, Takoma DC&nbsp;and Upper NW DC 20912,20012 and 20011</a></span></strong><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><img src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/8/7/5/300x300xar134897311857842.jpg.pagespeed.ic.9etvgKgiFQ.jpg" height="300" alt="" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; margin: 7px; float: right;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best interests only.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">If you are already represented by an agent most agents in Takoma Park, Maryland or DC area will honor that relationship. &nbsp;Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">As a Takoma Park Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Takoma Park, Maryland or Takoma DC just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be&nbsp;of service to represent you in the purchase of a home.</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:13:09 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3611529/open-houses-takoma-park-and-upper-nw-dc-super-bowl-sunday http://activerain.com/blogsview/3611463/super-bowl-sunday-open-houses-silver-spring-maryland <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><img title="Colonial Style House in Silver Spring Md" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/9/7/3/ar135991280537918.jpg" height="200" alt="Colonial Style House in Silver Spring Md" width="325" style="margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;">Looking for Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland? &nbsp;There are 29 Properties with Open Houses Today.<br><br><br>Zip codes are 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906 and 20910. &nbsp;Some areas included in these zip codes are Four Corners, Wheaton, Colesville, Downtown Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Kemp Mill and more.</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br>Open houses are ususally held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted in the list of Open Houses for Sunday, February 3rd, 2013. &nbsp;<br><br>You can check out Open Houses in Silver Spring Today and still get home, to your favorite Super Bowl viewing place or party in time to for the big kick off!<br><br><br><br>Click the link below for the list - Happy Hunting There are some Great Homes to see out there today!<br><br><br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color: #1e77b9;"><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-188989203-767">Homes Open in Silver Spring on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd, 2013</a></span><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-180863104-156" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br><br></a></strong>Not All Homes for Sale have Open Houses to Search All Homes Available for Sale in Silver Spring, Mayland Check out<strong>:<br><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring">All Single Family Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch"><br><br></a><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring Md">All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a></span><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch"><br><br></a><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring MD">All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, Maryland</a></span><a href="http://idx.diversesolutions.com/search/2518/20#PropertyStatuses=1&amp;ZipCodes=20901%2C20902%2C20910%2C20912&amp;PropertyTypes=134&amp;OrderColumn=Price&amp;OrderDirection=DESC&amp;PerformSearch"><br></a></span></strong><br><img title="Silver Spring Close-In Map" src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/8/0/3/ar134896630827.jpg" height="300" alt="Silver Spring Close-In Map" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px; float: right;"><br><br>Please Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best intrests only.<br><br>If you are already represented by an agent most agents in the Silver Spring area will honor that relationship<br>Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.<br><br>As a Silver Spring, Maryland Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Silver Spring, Maryland just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be of service to represent you in the purchase of a new home.</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:35:20 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3611463/super-bowl-sunday-open-houses-silver-spring-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3609192/cleverdog-great-dog-day-care-center-in-silver-spring-md <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><img title="Playpen at Cleverdog Doggie Day Care" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/2/2/2/7/ar135970468772224.jpg" height="225" alt="Playpen at Cleverdog Doggie Day Care" width="300" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;">My Dog Charlie's second favorite place to be (next to his own home) is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cleverdog.net/" style="color: #1e77b9;">CleverDog</a>. &nbsp;When my dog comes home from Doggie Day Care he is happy and&nbsp;tired. &nbsp;He can be with other dogs in a pack or he can play with them.&nbsp; He gets walked every few hours and the staff plays with him.&nbsp; The place is clean and very spacious.&nbsp; They have the dogs separated by personality and size.&nbsp;<br><br>One of the best things they have is a live NANNY CAM or Doggie Cam. &nbsp;You can log on anytime and see how your pup is doing, even if it's the middle of the night during boarding. &nbsp;<br><br>They are open from 7AM - 7PM on weekdays, 10AM - 5PM and are closed on Sundays.&nbsp; <br><br>You can also board your dog or have your dog groomed at Cleverdog. &nbsp;I can vouch for their <img title="Charlie Cook at Cleverdog - Silver Spring" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/1/4/0/ar135970479104103.jpg" height="225" alt="Charlie Cook at Cleverdog - Silver Spring" width="300" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;">excellent grooming<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>I hate having to leave Charlie in Jail (I mean, in his crate) while I'm gone for a long day showing houses, on listing appointments or in the office.&nbsp; I feel so much better knowing he's busy, free from his crate and being cared for at Cleverdog while I'm working!&nbsp;<br><br><a href="http://www.cleverdog.net/daycare.asp">Cleverdog Day Care</a> is open from 7AM - 7PM on weekdays, 10AM - 5PM on Saturdays and closed on Sundays<br><br>Convenient Location Inside the Beltway - Just outside of DC off 16th Street in Silver Spring.<br>2621 Garfield Avenue<br>Silver Spring, Maryland 20910<br>(301) 587-5820&nbsp;</p> <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br><br><br><br></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:48:05 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3609192/cleverdog-great-dog-day-care-center-in-silver-spring-md http://activerain.com/blogsview/3606262/market-report-condo-prices-in-downtown-silver-spring-2012 <p><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">48 Newer Condominiums&nbsp; (Condos&nbsp;aged 7 years or less)&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">were Sold in Downtown Silver Spring, <img title="Entrance to the Silverton Silver Spring Downtown" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/6/8/3/2/ar135961177923869.jpg" height="272" alt="Entrance to the Silverton Silver Spring Downtown" width="200" style="margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black; float: right;">MD in 2012. &nbsp;Statistics are taken from the Metropolitan Regional Information Services for Realtors.&nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">19 - 1 Bedroom Condos were SOLD</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;-&nbsp;The average List (Asking) Price for a One Bedroom was&nbsp;$</span><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">249,470</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;and the Average SOLD Price was&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">$245,733.&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;The average time&nbsp;a one bedroom took to sell (get a contract) was&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">76</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Days<br></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Lowest 1 Bedroom Sale 2012 - $158,500 (an MPDU unit in the Cresent)<br>Highest 1 Bedroom Sale - $340,000 (a Unit in the Silverton)&nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">25 - 2 Bedroom Condos were SOLD</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;- The average List (Asking) Price&nbsp;for a two Bedroom was&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">$337,056</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;and the Average SOLD Price was&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">$331,030.</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp; The average time on the market for a Two Bedroom was <strong>46&nbsp;</strong></span><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Days</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;<br>Lowest 2 Bedroom Sale in 2012 - $240,000 (Unit in the Aurora) <br>Highest 2 Bedroom Sale - $440,000 (Unit in the Silverton)<br></span><br><strong>4 - 3 Bedroom Condos were SOLD - </strong>The Average List Price for a three Bedroom Unit was<strong> $498,500 </strong>and the Average SOLD Price was<strong> - $499,000 &nbsp;</strong>The average Days on the Market for a 3 Bedroom Unit was<strong> 78 Days <br></strong>Lowest 3 Bedroom Sale - $385,000 ( 3 Bedroom 2 Bath unit in Eastern Village)<strong><br></strong>Highest 3 Bedroom - $785,000 (3 Bedroom 3 Bath Penthouse in the MICA)<strong><br></strong><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Most&nbsp;of the newer condominiums in Downtown Silver Spring have ammentities that include granite counters, stainless steel appliances and large closets.&nbsp; All of the condos in Downtown Silver Spring are&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Pet Friendly!</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Prices are going up. &nbsp;Because of low inventory, the Silver Srping condo market is starting to favor the seller. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Search for all&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Newer_Condos_for_Sale_Downtown_Silver_Spring" title="Newer Condos for Sale in Downtown Silver Spring">Newer Condos for Sale in Downtown Silver Spring</a></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">, MD 20910</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:02:00 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3606262/market-report-condo-prices-in-downtown-silver-spring-2012 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3603752/roslyn-ashford-very-talented-home-stager-in-the-metro-dc-area <p><img title="Roslyn Ashford - Home Stager" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/4/4/9/ar135943670194408.jpg" height="170" alt="Roslyn Ashford - Home Stager" width="170" style="border: 1px solid black; float: right; margin: 5px;">I can recommend and endorse, without hesitation, <br><strong><a href="http://rarooms.com/staging/">Roslyn Ashford of Ra Redoes Rooms</a></strong> as one of the Best Home Stagers in the Washington, DC Metro area. &nbsp;<br><br>Professional, Experienced and talented, Roslyn goes above and beyond when she stages a home. &nbsp;<br><br>She is a problem solver extraordinare. &nbsp;Roslyn can turn a dull, boring, ordinary property into something special, even stunning and goes the extra mile to get it right. She makes a home's good qualities stand out and can make the not so good ones less noticable. &nbsp;Roslyn can work with ANY property. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Examples of Rosyln's Staging<br></span><br>My client was very hesitant about staging from the beginning.&nbsp;The condo needed a&nbsp;ton of repairs before it went on the market or could be staged.&nbsp; Roslyn immediatly&nbsp;contacted&nbsp;her Handyman/Contractor and got a price for all the repairs.&nbsp; The Contractor did a fantastic job of retiling the bath, pulling up carpet, restorng hardwood floors, removing a utility door, installing a new door, installing&nbsp;a new vanity, sink,&nbsp;</span></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/1/8/3/ar129978725838187.jpg" height="200" alt="" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; color: #333333; font-size: 12px; float: right; margin: 5px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">plumbing fixtures and new lighting fixtures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/rrashford" target="_blank" style="color: #1e77b9; font-size: 12px;">Roslyn</a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;worked with her Contractor to pick out the best vanity sink, lighting, mirror and paint colors.&nbsp; Roslyn did all of this before the sellers decided that they would agree to stage the place, they were still hesitant about the cost and what staging could do for the unit.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">They went ahead with the staging and their email to me after&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;the&nbsp;unit staged by Roslyn says&nbsp;it all:</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><em style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><strong>"Saw #805 on Thursday evening before we drove up to PA.&nbsp; Fantastic job that Roslyn has done -- stunning.&nbsp; Plse tell her how pleased we are with the staging.&nbsp; Never imagined the difference it would make</strong></em><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">."<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.realtourinc.com/index.cfm?action=NewTour&amp;ido=27159165">Photo Tour of The Condo at Parkside Plaza</a><br><br><br>2. &nbsp;This house needed help - A vacant sprawling rambler with nothing exciting or exceptional <img title="Rambler in Hillandale Silver Spring" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/9/2/7/4/ar135943270547291.jpg" height="200" alt="Rambler in Hillandale Silver Spring" width="300" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;">about it. &nbsp;<br><br>Roslyn breathed life into this home. &nbsp;She brought in and arranged furniture that really make this house stand out and be something special. &nbsp;Roslyn also came up with a plan and a landscape crew to fix a problem with the front yard - there was a big distracting "white rock" flower bed along the front porch that just looked "wrong". &nbsp; I was amazed at the ingenuity and how fast she came up with the solution. &nbsp;I thought it would be practically unsolvable and way more expensive and time consuming than it actually was with her solution.<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.realtourinc.com/index.cfm?action=NewTour&amp;ido=27188622">Photos - Interior Tour House in Hillandale</a>&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">If you have a house, condo or town house in the Silver Spring, Takoma Park or other Metro, DC area that needs staging or redecorating, Roslyn Ashford at Ra Re Does Rooms is the one to call!<br></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br><a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/rrashford">Roslyn Ashfords Active Rain Blog</a></span></p> <p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><br></span></p> <div class="vcard" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 150px; float: left; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> <div class="title" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold;">&nbsp;</div> <div class="org" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;</div> <br><br><br><br> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:23:45 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3603752/roslyn-ashford-very-talented-home-stager-in-the-metro-dc-area http://activerain.com/blogsview/3601962/today-s-open-houses-in-takoma-park-md-takoma-dc-and-surrounds-january-27th-2013 <p style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">Takoma Park, Maryland, Takoma Park DC and the adjacent areas of Upper NW DC have an&nbsp;<br><img title="Houses on Street in Shepherd Park NW DC" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/2/7/2/ar135929309727281.jpg" height="200" alt="Houses on Street in Shepherd Park NW DC" width="300" style="margin: 7px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;">abundance of Vintage Single Family Houses and Row Houses. &nbsp;These are the best places to find Vintage Bungalows, Old Farmhouses, American Four Squares, Victorians, Older Brick Cape Cods, Colonials Tudors and Vintage Townhouses<br><br>Click the link below to see all Single Family Homes and Town homes having an Open House in Takoma Park, Maryland, Takoma DC, Brightwood, 16th Street Heights, Colonial Village, Crestwood, Shepherd Park and Petworth areas. &nbsp;Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, Maryland 20912 and NW DC, District of Columbia 20012 &amp; 20011 zip codes.<br><br>Open houses for Sunday January 27th, 2013.<br><br>Happy Hunting There are some Great Homes to see out there!<br><br>Click the Link Below for the list:<br><br><strong><span style="color: #1e77b9;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-188397316-330">Homes Open in Takoma Park and Upper NW DC for January 27th, 2013</a><a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?k=1290579XSLKL&amp;p=DE-182045162-492" style="color: #1e77b9;"><br><br><br></a></span></strong>Your Dream Home May NOT be OPEN this Weekend - &nbsp;to Search All the Homes for Sale Click:&nbsp;<br><br><strong><span style="color: #1e77b9;"><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Takoma_DC_Upper_NW_Homes_for_Sale" title="All Homes Currently for Sale Takoma and Upper NW DC">Search for All Single Family Homes and Row Houses - Active Listings for Sale in Takoma Park MD, Takoma DC&nbsp;and Upper NW DC 20912,20012 and 20011</a></span></strong><br><br><br><br><br><img src="http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/8/7/5/300x300xar134897311857842.jpg.pagespeed.ic.9etvgKgiFQ.jpg" height="300" alt="" width="300" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 7px; float: right;"><br>Remember .... When visiting an Open House the agent holding the house is representing the Seller and only the Seller. &nbsp;That agent is bound by law to represent the Seller's best interests only.<br><br>If you are already represented by an agent most agents in Takoma Park, Maryland or DC area will honor that relationship. &nbsp;Just let the agent know about about this when you go into the open house. &nbsp;If you do not have an agent and would like to have Buyer Representation to purchase a home, you need to have an agency relationship in place before visiting.<br><br>As a Takoma Park Realtor who specializes in the buying and selling of real estate, I am available to represent you in the purchase of any home available for sale whether listed with Long and Foster (my broker) or any other Brokerage. &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to be represented in the purchase of a house, condo or townhouse in Takoma Park, Maryland or Takoma DC just give me a call or send me an email. &nbsp;I would be happy to explain how everything works and see if I can be&nbsp;of service to represent you in the purchase of a home.</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><br>If you are planning a move to or from the Silver Spring or Takoma Park, Maryland area, put my 25 years of local experience and expertise to work for&nbsp;you.&nbsp; Licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.&nbsp;<br><br>Call or email me at:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:DebbieCook@mris.com">DebbieCook@mris.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct (301)&nbsp;587-3528<br>Cell &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(301) 233-8309 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><img title="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/6/4/ar135998436746113.jpg" height="148" alt="Debbie Cook - Silver Spring Takoma Real Estate" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; float: right;" width="100"><img title="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/0/0/ar135998559200523.jpg" height="125" alt="The Silver Bee Silver Spring Real Estate Blog" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="125"><br></strong><strong><a href="http://debbiecook.net"><br>www.DebbieCook.net</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Single_Family_Homes_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Search all Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring MD"><br><br>Search All Detached Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD<br><br></a><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Town_Houses_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring" title="Town Homes for Sale in Silver Spring, MD">Search All Town Houses for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/Condos_for_Sale_in_Silver_Spring_MD" title="Condos for Sale in Silver Spring MD">Search All Condos for Sale in Silver Spring, MD</a><br><br><a href="http://www.silverspringteam.idxco.com/i/16453/All_Properties_for_Sale_Takoma_Park_Maryland" title="All Properties for Sale in Takoma Park MD">Search All Homes for Sale in Takoma Park, MD</a><br></strong>&nbsp;</p> </div> Debbie Cook, Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate Expert (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc) Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:28:30 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3601962/today-s-open-houses-in-takoma-park-md-takoma-dc-and-surrounds-january-27th-2013