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Serving Metro Washington, DC Homes http://activerain.com/blogs/msnipesaustin A in-depth look at the Washington, DC Real Estate Market. My thoughts and outlook on the DC Metro housing market. A fun and interesting perspective of the buying and selling process in the Washington, DC. en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/2560718/home-prices-take-a-dip-in-brookland-washington-dc Home Prices Take a Dip in Brookland--Washington, DC <p>Home prices in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC have taken a slight dip this year.  The average sales price in 2010 was $269,000 and this year homes are averaging $240,000.  Home sales fall behind last year's sales.  In 2010, 145 homes sold in the Brookland neighborhood and so far only 103 homes have sold this year.  Currently there are 45 homes under contract in the 20018 zip code so home sales could pass sales from 2010.  The last quarter could see an up tick in home sales in the Brookland neighborhood.  For more information on the home sales and home prices in <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/listings/areas/5453/sort/price+asc/">Brookland, Washington, DC</a> check out the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/real-estate-map/">Washington Post</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/real-estate-map/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/4/6/4/ar13189056446485.png" height="476" alt="" width="499" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:43:11 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2560718/home-prices-take-a-dip-in-brookland-washington-dc http://activerain.com/blogsview/2560659/homes-sales-remain-steady-in-petworth-washington-dc Homes Sales Remain Steady in Petworth--Washington, DC <p>With the end of 2011 just around the corner, it seems that home sales in the Petworth section of Washington, DC  area are holding.  The sales prices dipped just a bit in 2011 but not enough to cause any alarm.  Home sales are on par to either break even or surpuss the number of homes sold in 2010.  This is good news for the Washington, DC area especially since we seem to be heading into a double dip recession. For more information on the home prices in Washington, DC visit the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/real-estate-map/">Washington, Post</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/real-estate-map/" title="Washington, DC Home Stats 2011"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/7/8/7/ar131890299078703.png" height="452" alt="" width="513" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></a></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:02:48 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2560659/homes-sales-remain-steady-in-petworth-washington-dc http://activerain.com/blogsview/2555909/my-dear-john-letter-to-blackberry My "Dear John" Letter to Blackberry <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Dear John (Blackberry)—</span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/5/9/4/ar131860702549534.jpg" height="185" alt="BlackBerry-8520-3.jpg" width="112" style="float: right; margin-left: 12px; margin-right: 12px;"></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>I am writing this “Dear John” letter to you today because I am finally upgrading to an iPhone 4S.<span>  </span>I know, I know, this is very difficult</span><span> because we have shared so many good times together from traveling all around the country, sharing uplifting and <span style="color: #333333;">poignant</span></span> stories over the phone, jokes and pictures sent by email and text to even a good long cry when life was incredibly difficult.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Believe me this was not an easy decision to make.<span>  </span>I am not one to run out and buy the newest shiniest toy at the drop of a hat, even when my friends and family showed off their newest Droids or iPhones, I was content with my reliable, tested, tried and true Blackberry. I mean for goodness sake, I drive a 10 year old car, but I have to move on to a phone that will fit my rapidly paced day to day life style. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>We both knew our time together was coming to a close.<span>  </span>I know you could see the signs because you would freeze up on me as soon as I needed to send a text or make a very important phone call.<span>  </span>Or the times it would take me almost 5 minutes to log onto the internet to “Google” something.<span>  </span>And just recently the world-wide outage you suffered, I knew I had made the right decision.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>So long my friend…I will cherish our years together.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 50%;"><span>Warmly,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 50%;"><span>Monica</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:50:13 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2555909/my-dear-john-letter-to-blackberry http://activerain.com/blogsview/2554277/forbes-magazine-ranks-washington-dc-one-of-the-top-25-best-cities-for-an-active-retirement- Forbes Magazine Ranks Washington, DC one of the Top 25 Best Cities for An Active Retirement! <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/4/4/2/9/ar13185182992443.jpg" height="136" alt="" width="136" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p> <p style="text-align: left;">One of the keys to aging gracefully is staying active.  Getting your butt off the couch and moving!  DC is in the top 25 cities for staying active when you retire.  The city has plenty of bike and walking trails and not mention all the culture from the Smithsonian museums, art galleries, concert halls and all the Washington Memorials & Washington Monument.  Also, Zagats ranked Washington, DC as one of its top places to get a good meal.  All and all there is not a lack of things to do.</p> <p>The weather in Washington, DC is sometimes a mix bag recently we had an earthquake just in case you missed that piece of news. Overall, the weather is stable that allows residents to get out and enjoy the sites.  If you decide  Washington, DC metro area is the place where you want to retire there are many housing options from 55+ housing communities, condos to coops, single family homes and also townhomes & rowhouses.  Housing is still affordable even on a fixed income.</p> <p>Here is more information on the <a href="http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mjf45ejhd/22-washington-d-c">Top Places for an Active Retirement</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:07:55 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2554277/forbes-magazine-ranks-washington-dc-one-of-the-top-25-best-cities-for-an-active-retirement- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2533133/the-national-cherry-blossom-festival-celebrates-100-years- The National Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrates 100 Years! <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/5/5/4/ar131734832345586.jpg" height="226" alt="" width="600"></p> <p>Even though the The National Cherry Blossom is not until March 2012, Washington, DC is already making preparations to host this annual event since the Cherry Blossom festival is celebrating its centennial year.  The event is usual a week long but since this will be the 100th year it will be super-sized.  The event feature a variety of guest including First Lady Michelle Obama.  She will serve as the honorary chairperson.<br><br>The first cherry blossoms were planted at the north end of the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC in 1912 by First Lady Helen Harron Taft and the Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador.  During that time 1800 trees were planted around the Tidan Basin located near the Jefferson Memorial.  Japan donated another 3500 trees in 1965 and they were received by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.<br><br>The upcoming festival will feature the planting of 1,000 new trees along with the annual parade that is being called the 'City of Bloom." The national festival will take place at the end of March stretching into mid-April.<br><br>The National Cherry Blossom Festival generally attracts over 700,000 visitors every year and I am sure next year the festival will bring even more visitors to our Nation's Capital. <br><br></p> <p>Here is more information about the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dcs-cherry-blossom-festival-set-to-expand-to-mark-100th-year-of-trees-in-2012/2011/09/29/gIQAJ4PQ6K_story.html">100 Celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival</a>.</p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:24:19 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2533133/the-national-cherry-blossom-festival-celebrates-100-years- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2530419/washington-dc-ranks-6th-in-most-caffeinated-city- Washington, DC Ranks 6th in "Most Caffeinated City" <p style="text-align: center;"><br><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/3/8/6/4/ar131723371346837.jpg" height="150" alt="" width="200"></p> <p>What?!?!  I thought DC would be at least in the top 3 especially with the all the politicians, their staff, the attorneys, the lobbyists and the whole United States government and the Washington, DC city government workers too.  Well, according the National Coffee Association, DC ranks behind Chicago, New York, Seattle, San Fransisco and LA.</p> <p>Apparently, this survey was based on not how much coffee people drink but the availability of getting a "Cup of Joe."  Not that we cannot grab a Starbucks coffee on almost every other corner in downtown Washington, DC our coffee shops are not as densely populated like the other 5 cities that are ahead of us.  </p> <p>Well, that may change in the upcoming years, because according to the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/">Washington Post</a></span>, Dunkin' Doughnuts plans on opening six new shops in the next few years.  So no worries my fellow Washingtonians, we will get our caffeine one way or another! </p> <p>Here is more information to see where your city ranks in the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/19/americas-10-most-caffeina_n_970105.html#s365678&title=9_Miami">Battle of the Most Caffeinated Cities!</a></p> <p>As for me, I'm making a run to the nearest coffee shop for my afternoon fix!</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:25:43 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2530419/washington-dc-ranks-6th-in-most-caffeinated-city- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2529340/washington-dc-oldest-farmer-s-market Washington DC Oldest Farmer's Market <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/2/1/3/0/ar13171729803126.JPG" height="224" alt="" width="377" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Eastern Market is  the oldest farmers market in Washington, DC. Opening its doors in 1873, Eastern Market has offers Washingtonians fresh produce, fresh meats and seafood, flowers as well as clothes and knick knacks for the house. </p> <p>Located almost in the center of Capitol Hill, Eastern Market is a favorite of residents during the week and especially on weekend.  The market has a indoor section that features bakers, food vendors that serve all types of food; butchers and seafood.  Outside local artist showcase their latest artwork, vendors sell vintage clothes, apparel, magazines, books and other products.  There is a real community atmosphere and on the weekends the place is jammed packed with families and people looking a good deal.</p> <p>Eastern Market suffered a major fire in 2007 that closed the market for nearly 2 years. The structure was so outdated that an electrical fire broke out.  After a renovation the new market was opened in 2009.  The new building is energy efficient and has many upgrades. </p> <p>If you happen upon Eastern Market during your trip to Washington, DC you will be in for a real treat.  <a href="http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/">Here's more information on the Eastern Market</a></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:04:48 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2529340/washington-dc-oldest-farmer-s-market http://activerain.com/blogsview/2527361/congress-heights-market-august-stats Congress Heights Market August Stats <p>Market statisics for Congress Heights Washington, DC for August are very interesting since the stats shows a trend of the market softening in the section of Washington, DC.  Home sales from 2010 to 2011 have dropped  by 50%.  Home values have dropped as well.  Average days on market also crept up from 66 days to 85 days.  Time will tell if this will spread to other parts of the Washington, DC market. Here is a snapshot of the Congress Heights Market in August.</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/2/5/8/ar131708695285263.png" height="301" alt="" width="668"></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; 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font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:37:39 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2525619/what-is-up-with-facebook- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2523680/market-report-for-petworth-crestwood-16th-street-heights-and-brightwood-neighborhoods Market Report for Petworth, Crestwood, 16th Street Heights and Brightwood Neighborhoods <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Market Report for Petworth, Crestwood, 16<sup>th</sup> Street Heights and <span>Brightwood</span>:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Housing values in the 20011 zip code have remained steady for the month of August.<span>  </span>There still remains two real estate markets for sellers in Washington, DC; one market for those who are selling and have not made any improvements to their home in 5 or more years and another for sellers/investors who have purchased in the last year and totally renovated the property. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span> </span>Some sellers especially those who have not improved their home recently are facing a hard realty that they will not get the same values as those sellers who have added the updates to the home.<span>  </span>These homes are on par with brand new homes with all the bells and whistles from granite counter tops, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, already wired for WiFi, cable/dish tv and top of line bathrooms.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Here is a breakdown for the 20011 zip code:</span></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/4/9/4/5/ar131687732854949.png" height="396" alt="" width="800"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:23:46 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2523680/market-report-for-petworth-crestwood-16th-street-heights-and-brightwood-neighborhoods http://activerain.com/blogsview/2522934/weekend-trip-to-nyc- Weekend Trip to NYC! <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">At least twice a year I travel to the Big Apple to hang out for the weekend with friends and family and do a little shopping.<span>  </span>As a child I lived and New Jersey write outside of New York so my parents especially my mother would think nothing of jumping on the turnpike to head south to DC for the weekend.<span>  </span>I am less patience than my mom and do not want to deal with the traffic of having to drive from DC to NY so I catch the bus.<span>  </span>But this is not my mom’s bus, the buses nowadays are equipped with DVR players, WiFi and outlets to plug in all of my electronic devices.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">So I can sit back and watch a movie, surf the net or write this blog all for $42 round trip.<span>  </span>There are a variety of bus companies that make this trip and I have most likely been on all of them from the MegaBus (double ), the Bolt Bus and even Greyhound has stepped up its game to compete.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">Sure the bus takes longer than taking the train but if you are traveling on a budget like I am most of the time the bus is the best bet.<span>  </span>Have a great weekend!</span><span style="">decker</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:03:21 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2522934/weekend-trip-to-nyc- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2521454/now-you-can-add-money-to-the-dc-metro-smarttrip-card-online-yippee- Now You Can Add Money to the DC Metro SmartTrip Card Online..Yippee! <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/0/5/0/3/ar131674179030505.png" height="249" alt="" width="300"></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Washington, DC's metro transit system just added a new feature we all have been waiting for you a while.  Now we can add money to our SmartTrip cards online.  No longer do we have to wait in line at the subway station or try to balance on a moving bus to add money to our card.  Just log onto to the WMATA website, log in and add money with your debit or credit card!  I know some people may be thinking big deal but I have been in long lines especially behind tourists who do not know how to operate the machine and sometimes it is painful when you are in a hurry.</p> <p>The metro system is not perfect but it gets you around the city in a fairly easy fashion and it is user friendly especially with a city is full of local commuters, tourists and business travelers.</p> <p>General information, Metro is the 2nd busiest mass transist system in the United States trains and buses traveling from Maryland, Viriginia and Washington, DC.  DC has 40 metro stations with rest surrounding the Washington DC area.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here is more information on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_DC_Metro">Washington, DC Metro System</a></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:49:42 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2521454/now-you-can-add-money-to-the-dc-metro-smarttrip-card-online-yippee- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2519705/a-fun-fun-activity-for-the-whole-family-this-weekend-in-dc- A Fun Fun Activity for the Whole Family this Weekend in DC! <p>I know it's only Wednesday but I am already planning my weekend! PBS is hosting its 11th Annual Library of Congress Book Festival September 24 and 25.  The event will have sing a longs and walk aroung characters like Curious George, Arthur and Clifford the Big Red Dog.  The event also will have story time with celeberties from Hoda Kotb, Julianne Moore and Harry Bliss.</p> <p>This event is always a favorite with Washington, DC area families so make sure you get there early.  The event starts at 10:30 am on Saturday and 1 pm on Sunday.  Have fun this weekend!</p> <p><span class="text_exposed_show"><br>For more information on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=219238148133244">PBS Kids Book Festival</a></span></p> <p><span class="text_exposed_show"><br></span></p> <p><span class="text_exposed_show"><br></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:36:25 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2519705/a-fun-fun-activity-for-the-whole-family-this-weekend-in-dc- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2517946/my-favorite-diner-in-the-washington-dc-area My Favorite Diner in the Washington, DC area <p>I've heard that we are creatures of habit and one habit I have not changed in almost 20 years is going to the Tastee Diner in Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland.  No frills atmosphere, the Tastee has a booths and tables that have been around I think from when it opened its doors in 1935.  Another blast from the past is the bar and stools that patrons can sit and order homemade pie with whip cream and a Root Beer float.  Some of the tables at the diner have the little jukeboxes that still play music which livens up the atmosphere.  The wait staff are friendly and helpful.  Some of the regulars come by everyday, once a week or once a month and the staff remembers us. </p> <p>My family and I go to the Tastee Diner at least two to three times a month for a leisurely Sunday brunch or a quick meal after work on a Friday night.  The food is old fashion and homemade.  If you have special dietary needs then you should go up the street to Whole Foods (I eat there too by the way) but when I want hot tasty comfort food the Tastee Diner never disappoints.  Besides the warm meal, we always have lots of laughs too.</p> <p>If you are in the Washington, DC area and are in need of good old fashion American food visit the <a href="http://www.tasteediner.com/">Tastee Diner at one of their three locations </a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:46:22 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2517946/my-favorite-diner-in-the-washington-dc-area http://activerain.com/blogsview/2515893/-1-000-beer-credit-to-buy-my-house-let-s-party- $1,000 Beer Credit to Buy My House! Let's Party! <p>I read the funniest story today about a woman in Chicago offering $1,000 beer coupon the purchaser of her home to use at a bar across the street from her house currently on the market. Crazy? Or crazy like a fox?  Her showings increased 300%.  Was it the beer incentive? Maybe.  However being a clever seller never hurts, but overall to get the home sold it really only boils down a couple of things PRICE, PRICE and PRICE!</p> <p>I had some unresonable sellers once (go figure) and they would not budge on the price but they wanted to offer all these incentives...Free HOA Dues Paid for 1 Year!, Pool Table!, Alarm System! Free Lanscaping for a Year! and list went on and on.  I told them listen its the price...you can put Go-Go Dancers in the front yard and yes, people will come and look but no one will buy your house since it's way over priced.  And no one ever did they ended up renting the house.</p> <p>I take some of the blame for taking an overpriced listing and I did not price ahead of the market.  Now, I know to tell my clients that buyer's are saavy and they know the gimmicks and tricks that seller's will try to use to get their home sold.  The seller may get more traffic through the home and it may or may not result in an offer.  But if you priced the house correctly it will get sold. Case and point a house was priced at $987,000 and below the market in the Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington, DC.  The agent had an open house and 75 people showed up and it resulted in 2 offers in just 2 days on the market. A bidding war and the seller got more than asking price! It's the price...stupid :-)</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:29:32 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2515893/-1-000-beer-credit-to-buy-my-house-let-s-party- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2514019/happy-birthday-capital-bike-share- Happy Birthday Capital Bike Share! <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/7/2/4/7/ar131640148874275.png" height="216" alt="" width="800"></p> <p>The Capital Bike Share program will celebrate its 1st birthday this Thursday, September 22nd.  Within one year this program has really taken off, everywhere you go around town you see the red bikes being used by all age groups.  Washington, DC made an significant commitment to support bicycling around town by designating bike lanes on major streets throughout the city. </p> <p>The bike share program hosts 1,100 bikes with 114 stations located throughout the city.  The program has over 15,000 members and has sold over 72,000 daily memberships.  Due to the popularity of this program other cities such as Chicago have proposed similar programs for their city.</p> <p>To celebrate the Capital Bike Share birthday milestone, the Capital Bike Share program will be hosting a birthday bash this Thursday at the Yards Park from 6-9. The first 1,000 guests will be given a free birthday bash t-shirt.  Here is more information about the <a href="http://www.godcgo.com/capital-bikeshare-birthday-bash.aspx" target="_blank">Capital Bike Share program and its birthday bash.</a></p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:12:29 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2514019/happy-birthday-capital-bike-share- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2512753/one-of-washington-dcs-hidden-gems One of Washington, DCs Hidden Gems <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/4/8/4/ar131630974548464.jpg" height="180" alt="" width="375" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Tucked away behind huge stone walls, I just recently re-discovered Meridan Hill Park in Washington, DC.  The park is nestled in Northwest Washington, DC between 15th and 16th Streets.  When I was a child the park was run down not a very safe place to go.  Now the park has restored beautiful gardens and water fountains.  I was so surprised how large the park is with all the little alcoves and nooks throughout.  It reminds me of a Japanese garden.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">The park has people playing soccer and practicing yoga to families taking photos in front of the fountains. The community comes together on Sundays to play the drums and dance the afternoon away. It is a wonderful oasis tucked away in all the hustle and bustle of our Nations Capital.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Here is more information about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meridian_Hill_Park" target="_blank">Meridan Hill Park</a>.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:55:08 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2512753/one-of-washington-dcs-hidden-gems http://activerain.com/blogsview/2511677/out-and-about-this-weekend-in-washington-dc Out and About this Weekend in Washington, DC <p>Fall is here in the Nation's Capitol! There is a chill in the air and this weekend is a great time to spend outdoors. What to do?  Here is a list of some the fun things to do this weekend:</p> <p><a href="http://www.hstreetfestival2011.com/" target="_blank">The H Street Festival</a> is happening Saturday from 12-7 pm.  There will be food, music and vendors selling merchandise.</p> <p><a href="http://fillmoresilverspring.com/event/1500470C01407B5D" target="_blank">The Fillmore</a> just opened in Downtown Silver Spring and John Legend is performing Saturday evening at 7:00pm.</p> <p><a href="http://www.crystalcity.org/do/vintage-crystal2" target="_blank">A Wine and Jazz Festival</a> is happening Sunday in Crystal City, VA from 12-6pm. Food, Music and yes WINE!</p> <p>At the National Zoo the <a href="http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/FiestaMusical/default.cfm" target="_blank">Festival Musical</a> is happening on Sunday from 11am-5pm and it's FREE!  Fun for the kids!</p> <p>The another kid friendly event is the re-opening of the original <a href="http://www.google.com/movies?hl=en&near=Washington+D.C.,+DC&dq=lion+king+3d&mid=e03e788b10956dff&tid=9a0b45d2f37f28d3&sa=X&ei=3gp0TvTRA-XH0AG11rzjDQ&ved=0CCwQwwMoAA" target="_blank">Lion King in 3-D</a> it is in movies for only two weeks.</p> <p>For more fun things to do visit <a href="http://dcist.com/2011/09/out_and_about_weekend_picks_138.php" target="_blank">DCList</a></p> <p>Have a great weekend!</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; 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On weekends, families would run errands, go to their kids games and go out for an afternoon movie no worries about work or what was happening in the world.  Families were more connected and not sidetracked with world events on the news or what so-in-so did on their vacation.</p> <p>I'm not saying today is bad and yesterday was good.  I am guilty of checking my emails on my phone or updating my Twitter status when I should be paying attention to the person in front of me.  Sometimes I don't even realize that I am doing this since it is second nature now.  I have to consciously put my phone in my purse or close up my laptop so I am not rude to my children or whoever happens to be with me. </p> <p>I think nowadays after 9-11 I feel out of sorts if I do not know what is going on at all times in the world.  I am not obsessively reading every article or watching television all day, I just need to know that nothing earth shattering has happened.  When my phone is too far away I start to feel just a little anxious that I missed an important call, email or missed a Breaking News story.</p> <p>I know I am not alone in feeling this way but I do wish sometimes I could be really in the moment every evening and on weekends when I am with friends and family.  Even if my phone is in my purse I still think about  "What am I missing?" </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:46:27 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2502168/remembering-the-good-ol-days- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2501114/how-to-commerate-the-10th-anniversary-of-9-11 How to Commerate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 <p> </p> <p>There are many ways to reflect and remember the 10th anniversary of 9/11 some people will be volunteering since it is now considered a national day of service.  In Washington, DC there are opportunities to volunteer as well and listed are a couple. For the 3rd year in a row the Anacostia Watershed Society (ASW) will be spending the day in Fort Dupont Park in Southeast Washington, DC assisting the National Park Service with collecting trash, removal of overgrown brush and building a whole new trail.  Fort Dupont is over 360 acres and is the second largest park in Washington, DC.  The park is an important watershed to the Anacostia River so this volunteer effort will make an impact on cleaning up not only the park but also the river. For more information go to <a href="http://www.anacostiaws.org/news/blog/volunteer-upcoming-911-day-service">http://www.anacostiaws.org/news/blog/volunteer-upcoming-911-day-service</a></p> <p>Another event is downtown at Freedom Plaza, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Greater DC Cares, Serve DC and the Mayor's Office of Volunteerism is mobilizing close to 7,000 volunteers to commerate 9/11 with a Tribute of Service.  The service will honor the victims, survivors and heroes by painting a 9/11 Mural Remembrance, writing honor letters to active military service members and their families and many other activities.  The tribute starts at 1:00pm.  For more information go to <a href="http://www.greaterdccares.org/HomePage/index.php/9_11_2011_Sunday.html">http://www.greaterdccares.org/HomePage/index.php/9_11_2011_Sunday.html</a></p> <p>No matter how you spend tomorrow it is a good time to reflect and remember the victims of that fateful day and tell the people that mean the most to you how much you love them. </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:06:31 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2501114/how-to-commerate-the-10th-anniversary-of-9-11 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2499944/silver-spring-jazz-festival-tomorrow- Silver Spring Jazz Festival Tomorrow! <p>Now that the summer is coming to a close and the rain has finally let up a little bit, tomorrow Downtown Silver Spring will come alive again with the Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival.  Musician will be on stage starting at 3:30 until after 10pm.  The jazz festival will be held on Veterans Plaza at the Downtown Silver Spring Civic Center.  This is a free concert and make sure to bring your folding chair. </p> <p>Silver Spring native, Marcus Johnson will headlining the event for the first time.  Marcus Johnson has always participated in the jazz festival and this year he will be the main act.  Past headliners have featured Aaron Neville and Winton Marsalis so Marcus will be in good company. The event will also feature international food vendors with all types of food; Indian, Caribbean, African and of course American. </p> <p>You are planning on attending the festival get there early so you can get a good seat.  After a week of non stop rain plenty of people will be eager to attend a lively jazz festival with good music , good food and good times.  See you there!</p> <p>For more information on the Silver Spring Jazz Festival <a href="http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/SilverSpgJazz.htm">http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/SilverSpgJazz.htm</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:17:43 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2499944/silver-spring-jazz-festival-tomorrow- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2499917/silver-spring-jazz-festival-tomorrow- Silver Spring Jazz Festival Tomorrow! <p>Now that the summer is coming to a close and the rain has finally let up a little bit, tomorrow Downtown Silver Spring will come alive again with the Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival.  Musician will be on stage starting at 3:30 until after 10pm.  The jazz festival will be held on Veterans Plaza at the Downtown Silver Spring Civic Center.  This is a free concert and make sure to bring your folding chair. </p> <p>Silver Spring native, Marcus Johnson will headlining the event for the first time.  Marcus Johnson has always participated in the jazz festival and this year he will be the main act.  Past headliners have featured Aaron Neville and Winton Marsalis so Marcus will be in good company. The event will also feature international food vendors with all types of food; Indian, Caribbean, African and of course American.  </p> <p>You are planning on attending the festival get there early so you can get a good seat.  After a week of non stop rain plenty of people will be eager to attend a lively jazz festival with good music , good food and good times.  See you there!</p> <p>For more information on the Silver Spring Jazz Festival <a href="http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/SilverSpgJazz.htm">http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/SilverSpgJazz.htm</a></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:42:42 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2499917/silver-spring-jazz-festival-tomorrow- http://activerain.com/blogsview/2498046/this-crazy-dc-weather- This CRAZY DC Weather! <p>WOW! The weather in Washington, DC has been so dramatic lately. Hurricanes, earthquakes (I know that's not a weather pattern), wind, lighting and more rain.  Some homeowners are especially having a tough time with their basments flooding and sandbags cannot stop the river that is pouring into their homes.  The sump-pumps cannot pump fast enough and some basements are knee deep in water.</p> <p>The ground is so saturated that when you walk on the grass you sink into the ground.  This is a major concern because of trees falling over causing damage to houses, cars and even people.  For heaven sakes, a car lot in Upper Marlboro, MD is underwater causing #UpperMarlboro to become top trending topic on Twitter this afternoon. Streets are closed off due to the flooding and I won't even mention how bad the traffic is.</p> <p>Homeowners do need to check with their insurance policies to make sure they are covered by this type of damage.  I am hearing stories from friends and co-workers that they are not covered because of this and that. So please read the fine print.  </p> <p>I know my previous posts I have commented on this "crazy DC weather" but I do not recall in recent memory the weather going from one extreme to the other so quickly.  As usual, I take it all in stride. </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><span style="font-family: webdings; font-size: small;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/8/5/0/ar131345631005815.jpg" height="58" alt="" width="262"></span></p> <p><span class="Arial" style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>REALTOR®</strong></span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">/Home Marke</span><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">ting Specialist</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Keller Williams Realty</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">202-420-9958 (mobile)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">240-737-5000 (office)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ServingMetroDC.com" title="Serving Metro DC">ServingMetroDC.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monica@servingmetrodc.com</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">     <a href="http://www.servingmetrodc.com/"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/4/4/7/ar131886916074453.gif" height="96" alt="How Can We Help You?" width="119"></a>                      <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monica-Snipes-Austin-MSA-Capital-Properties/110842935641177"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/1/7/0/ar131406653907166.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>   <a href="http://www.twitter.com/realtormoni"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/7/4/9/ar131406536294729.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>    <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=18437413&trk=tab_pro"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/3/6/7/ar131406576976311.jpg" height="65" alt="" width="51"></a>  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/servingmetrodc"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/3/1/4/ar131406590041368.jpg" height="66" alt="" width="52"></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object id="vp1f7Ek4" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432"><embed></embed></object></p> </div> Monica Snipes-Austin, Helping Buyers & Sellers in Metro Washington, DC (BML Properties Realty) Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:41:48 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/2498046/this-crazy-dc-weather-