patricia kennedy: What's In A View? - 11/08/09 11:44 PM
In Washington, there are certain views that can make a condo unit worth more, a lot more, than if they didn't have one.
So when I saw a condo with an optimistic price, there was a photo of the view from the unit, and it showed the National Cathedral. Now as … (18 comments)
patricia kennedy: Staging Faux Paux! - 11/08/09 11:23 PM
There is a very cool condo in Adams Morgan that I've shown for the second time. It is staged within an inch of its life and looks pretty good.
It's loft style place. The living-dining-kitchen is all open. The wood floors shine when the sun shines in through the huge windowns. … (11 comments)
patricia kennedy: What "Color Me Beautiful" Taught Me About Staging - 11/06/09 08:59 PM
Many years ago, I had my colors done.
The idea is to figure out which groups and shades of colors make you look terrific, and which ones make you look like an organ donor waiting to happen. Of course, you want to go with the look-good-feel-good colors that work for you. … (63 comments)
patricia kennedy: The New And Improved Homebuyers' Credit - 11/05/09 10:25 PM
President Obama is expected to sign the revised home buyer credit some time tomorrow. And, at the risk of looking a gift horse in the mouth, I'm not sure how I really feel about the whole thing.
With the increased income caps of $125,000 ($225,000 for married couples), more people in … (14 comments)
patricia kennedy: I'm Dreaming of a China-Free Christmas! - 11/05/09 02:15 PM
I first freaked out when I found out that Willie the Labradoodle's premium dog food was made by the same company in China whose canned pet food was tainted and killing family pets. Then A couple of weeks ago, Katerina Gasset wrote a post about Chinese drywall that got me to … (8 comments)
patricia kennedy: My Favorite Cleveland Park Greek Dive: Yanni's Greek Taverna - 10/31/09 02:45 PM
On my first date with my sweetie, he suggested that we go out to dinner somewhere. I immediately thought of Yanni's Greek Taverna in Cleveland Park. It's that kind of a place.
OK, Yanni's isn't really a dive. It's a no-frills Greek restaurant with tasty food, great Greek wine (at least … (17 comments)
patricia kennedy: Crestwood Halloween Festivities! - 10/31/09 09:26 AM
There will be a neighborhood Halloween party for Crestwood children of all ages this afternoon at "The Point", located at 18th and Shepherd Streets NW.
It starts at 3 and ends at 4:30.
There will be treats, and contributions of anything with sugar (well, not coffee) from grown neighbors are welcomed. … (7 comments)
patricia kennedy: Using My Blog To Enhance Existing Client Relationships - 10/30/09 08:08 PM
I don't hide my blog under a bushel.
There isn't a person who knows me who doesn't know that I am an avid blogger. Every buyer and seller I work with sees the link to my blog on my business card, on fact sheets at open houses, under my signature on … (9 comments)
patricia kennedy: Buying After November 30th? Don't Count Your $8000 Just Yet!. - 10/29/09 10:10 AM
When you listen to the news or read the paper, it sounds quite good. A Senate Committee agreed to extend the $8,000 federal tax credcit beyond the current November 30th deadline.
Whoo Hoo! Break out the champagne!
Well, not just yet.
What you are hearing about is just the first of … (22 comments)
patricia kennedy: Bidding Wars? Whatever Happened To Our Buyers' Market? - 10/28/09 10:59 PM
Our office email had an interesting thread today.
Blog Buddie Ed Schneider wrote an email note to colleagues about writing an offer on a house in Mount Pleasant in a twelve-way bidding war. Then my colleagues began to chime in, one after another, telling war stories of being in double-digit multiple … (20 comments)
patricia kennedy: Opening Up Opportunities At Open Houses - 10/27/09 08:06 AM
This is inspired by a post by newbie blogger, Eric Hempler. It's right here. And he talks about holding other agent's listings open (until he gets a bunch of his own). Eric's blog reminded me of an experience very early in my career.
My first Open House was memorable, because … (23 comments)
patricia kennedy: The Kick Out And The Kick In! - 10/22/09 09:48 PM
A couple of weeks ago, I had an adorable listing fly off the shelf. After the first Open House, we had two offers - both of them excellent. One had a lenders letter from a financial institution that gives me the hives. The other was from a local mortgage broker who … (29 comments)
patricia kennedy: Calm Down, Pat - You Won't Starve! - 10/18/09 07:23 PM
I came to my Open House today having forgotten to eat lunch. At one o'clock, I wasn't hungry. But now it is 3:25, and I am ravenous.
Now, this shouldn't be a huge problem. The owners of this lovely place are well known foodies. Surely, I can find some little nibble … (26 comments)
patricia kennedy: EEEWWW! The Stink Bugs Are Coming! - 10/16/09 10:24 PM
Eight or so years ago, a few stink bugs found their way from someplace in their native Asia to Allentown, Pennsylvania. Now they are reproducing like mad and are finding their way into homes in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. They've also been reported in Oregon.
They are ugly little … (15 comments)
patricia kennedy: Well, There's Always Real Estate! - 10/16/09 09:23 PM
One of my best friends is having a mid-life career crisis. She is a journalist, and her employer (for the past 28 years) is going through a little bit of a shake up.
So today we were talking about it. She's got a great job that she does incredibly well in … (18 comments)
patricia kennedy: Can't Get Annoyed! - 10/15/09 06:38 PM
I am notoriously on time, early most of the time. Having said that, a lot of agents are not. Sometimes they can't help it and other times they are just as notoriously late as I am punctual.
Where is this one leading?
I have a listing with a dog and alarm … (22 comments)
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In Washington, there are certain views that can make a condo unit worth more, a lot more, than if they didn't have one.
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