washington dc real estate: The Wall Street Journal Says Washington DC Is The Number One Youth Magnet! - 10/01/09 06:13 PM
Well, I have to qualify this. We tied with my other favorite city and in the other Washington.
That's right, Washington, DC and Seattle, Washington are tied for first place for the honor of Youth-Magnet Cities in today's Wall Street Journal.
Seattle is probably cooler than we are in some ways. … (14 comments)
washington dc real estate: Open House! New Listing in Brookland! - 09/19/09 08:59 AM
Brookland is my favorite champagne taste, beer budget neighborhood in all of Washington. It's like a little college town where you can still find a fabulous place for under half a million!
And tomorrow (September 20th) between 1 and 4 in the afternoon, I'll be opening up my new listing at … (10 comments)
washington dc real estate: History Matters: A Local Business For When It Really Does! - 07/30/09 06:46 AM
History Matters: For When It Really Does!
There is wise advice often given to people who are trying to figure out what to do when they grow up: fiocus on something you are passionate about, and a career in that area will make itself happen.Edna Johnston, founder of Washington’s History Matters … (5 comments)
washington dc real estate: Selling a Blog Buddie's Listing! - 07/22/09 09:45 AM
Last week, I got a call from some clients who were on vacation. They were going to be back Saturday evening and had a house they wanted to see on Sunday morning. OK, I can do that!
When I checked the MRIS information and showing instructions, I recognized the listing agent' … (38 comments)
washington dc real estate: Patience: A Virtue I Try In Vain To Practice. - 07/21/09 05:59 PM
My stomach is in a huge knot.
My favorite buyers are at the gym distracting themselves by lifting weights, and I'm going to guess that they are using the really heavy ones.
Why? Because we have spent the past 36 hours in that awful limbo between the time the offer is … (17 comments)
washington dc real estate: Putting the "Social" in Social Networking - 07/14/09 10:16 PM
I love any excuse to get together with bloggers, and today Chris Ann Cleland, Cindy Jones and I met at Springfield, Virginia's Mike's American Grill. We talked about our adventures in real estate, blogging and our lives.
We both owed Cindy lunch. She blogged about a great Falls Church neighborhood where, … (20 comments)
washington dc real estate: Ethan Landis - He Was Green Before Being Green Was Cool! - 05/23/09 05:50 PM
Ethan Landis can be spotted all over town in his green Prius with his company's logo on the side. He's a green builder. Really green builder. Ethan did the first presentation I ever attended on green renovations, and that was a bunch of years ago.
For the last decade, he has … (3 comments)
washington dc real estate: The Perfect Settlement! - 09/05/08 04:14 PM
This morning, I scooped up a favorite buyer and we were off to Federal Title, where we were finalizing the sale of the new condo he and his wife are buying.
These buyers are major foodies. And I found them a beautiful place with an amazing kitchen, and the Georgetown Whole … (25 comments)
washington dc real estate: Staging Us - 08/31/08 08:30 PM
I spent this afternoon previewing for some clients who are out of town for the weekend, and at an Open House I ran into one of my favorite colleagues who was looking really elegant. After sharing stories about what we did this summer, I left her pretty listing and headed home. … (22 comments)
washington dc real estate: DuPont Circle: Mixing History With Fun - 08/30/08 10:16 PM
DuPont Circle is an historic neighborhood just inside the “Old City”, that part of Washington included in Pierre L’Enfant’s original plan for the capital. It was a popular place for the late 19th century captains of industry to build mansions for their families, although all too many of these lovely historic … (3 comments)
washington dc real estate: The Not Quite Ready For Prime Time Listings - 08/19/08 09:55 AM
Like a lot of agents in the Washington area, I'm expecting to put some new listings on the market right after Labor Day.
Sunday, I ran through a bunch of Open Houses and realized that I was being extremely judgmental about their condition. One was stunning inside and out. The rest … (17 comments)
washington dc real estate: Woodley Park: A Close-In Neighborhood With A Great Fun Factor - 08/09/08 11:31 PM
As you cross the Taft Bridge heading north on Connecticut Avenue, you’ll see a mural of Marilyn Monroe. This is your welcome to Woodley Park, one of Washington, DC’s most popular neighborhoods.
Builder and real estate developer, Harry Wardman (1872-1938), left a large footprint in the neighborhood with his Wardman Towers. … (2 comments)
washington dc real estate: A Tale Of Two Showings - 08/06/08 10:39 PM
OK, all you stagers out there! Today, I learned beyond a doubt how important your role is in getting a home ready for the market.
I started off my first day back at work on a high. And not from having just gotten off an airplane. I was going to show … (14 comments)
washington dc real estate: Cell Phone – All You Can Eat Plans - 07/15/08 09:47 PM
Earlier this month, I decided that T-Mobile, my wireless provider, needed a bit more or my money each month. So I changed over to their unlimited use plan for $99 plus all of the taxes and surcharges. Like most agents these days, I’m looking for ways to work more efficiently, in … (9 comments)
washington dc real estate: Getting Organized! - 05/17/08 09:03 AM
I have a special showing appointment this morning. I'm heading out with a young man who will be homeless in a few weeks unless I find him the perfect place. We've come very close, and we may do even better - I've found some great possibilities in a neighborhood a little … (11 comments)
washington dc real estate: It's Thursday Morning. Do You Know Where Your Earnest Money Is? - 05/08/08 09:51 AM
Whenever you buy a new house, you learn the importance of being earnest. You will be asked to write a great big check, your earnest money, that is deposited in a place set forth in your purchase agreement. Then, at settlement, it is applied to your down payment and closing costs. … (13 comments)
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