Washington DC 4th of July Events - 06/30/12 03:57 PM

Washington DC 4th of July Events
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Independence Day Parade
America's National Independence Day Parade
July 4th at 11:45 AM
*Free
Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street before a street audience of hundreds of thousands of spectators. The 4th of July parade consists of invited bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams, VIP's, national … (2 comments)

New DC Real Estate Settlement Forms - 06/30/12 09:55 AM
New DC Real Estate Settlement Forms

New DC real estate settlement forms
Scheduled to replace HUD-1 and GFE
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The forms we all love to hate---the HUD-1 Settlement Statement, Good Faith Estimate--are soon to be replaced by two new forms created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.  Hopefully these new forms will be a real improvement and result in less angst and confusion than was generated by the 2010 … (0 comments)

DC Real Estate RESPA/Settlement - 06/26/12 08:05 AM

DC Real Estate RESPA/Settlement
What Is RESPA?
RESPA is the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Read about it here
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What Is Settlement?
Settlement is the "closing" of a real estate transaction. Your settlement company will use its knowledge of real property laws, contacts in the offices of the Recorders of Deeds, Courts, and Surveyors' offices, and the information provided by the parties to the transaction to assemble and review the pertinent documentation then effect a title transfer.
When a buyer and seller ratify (both parties have signed) a sales contract, the … (0 comments)

Washington DC Homestead Deduction - 06/26/12 07:01 AM
DC Real Estate Homestead DeductionDon't wait until settlement to learn about it!

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The DC real estate Homestead Deduction benefit reduces a homeowner's real property assessed value by $67,500 prior to computing the yearly tax liability. It's limited to residential property only.
To qualify:
File application with the DC OTR (Office of Tax and Revenue). Your settlement company should submit the paperwork for you after closing; Your property must be … (0 comments)

DC Real Estate Market Values - 06/25/12 06:30 AM
 
DC Real Estate Market Values 
Whether you're in the market for a condominium, single family home, co-op or townhouse, knowing how to calculate DC real estate market values will empower you to make well thought out decisions and position yourself for the best outcome in future transactions.
DC Metro Market Data
 
How to determine DC real estate market values
Washington DC real estate market values are some of the strongest in the country. Throughout the market downturn, DC was a national leader in market value. In early 2012, inventory dropped to levels indicating that the market had turned from … (0 comments)

Dupont 20036 DC Total Sales Up 375% - 06/24/12 04:27 PM

Dupont 20036 DC Total Sales Up 375%
Dramatic Sales Increase as DC Inventory Decreases
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Dupont Zip Code 20036
Among the big spikes month-over-month in total real estate sales for Washington DC neighborhoods, Dupont 20036 DC total sales are up 375% from April. This zip code also includes Downtown, which means that Dupont buyers need to look carefully at data for both the 20036 and 20009 Dupont zip codes to determine … (0 comments)

About Dupont Circle District of Columbia - 06/15/12 04:56 AM
About Dupont Circle District of Columbia
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Famous in its own right, Dupont traffic circle is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW, Connecticut Avenue NW, New Hampshire Avenue NW, P Street NW, and 19th Street NW. Dreaded by tourist drivers, the butt of jokes in movies such as The American President, Dupont Circle is the hub of Northwest D.C.
Dupont Circle Metro Station is on the Red Line. Two entrances are located at the north and south ends of the circle; Q Street NW (north) and 19th Street NW (south). The south … (0 comments)

New DC Condo Development Is Booming - 06/14/12 05:04 PM
What’s Going Up in the District?
New DC condo development is booming

14th & Corcoran 40 unit, six-story building with ground floor retail and 14 underground parking spaces on the corner of 14th Street and Corcoran Street NW. Delivery expected 2014.
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515 Q NW 515 Q Street NW (Shaw) at 6th and Q. Three-story, unit boutique condo building by developer Devereaux Ventures. All 2 BR units with approx. 1200-1400 SF per plan. Said to include dog washing station and bike racks. Sales start in August. Prices in the 500s.
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How's DC The Market? The Shadow Knows - 06/14/12 04:31 PM

How's The D.C. Market? The Shadow Knows...
National Shadow Inventory Drops to 4-month Supply
6/14/12
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How's the DC market faring with so-called 'Shadow Inventory'?  For those unfamiliar with the term, "shadow inventory" is foreclosure inventory held off the MRIS by banks and lending institutions. Much has been made of impending waves of shadow inventory being released at once on an unsuspecting market, and what that might do to the real estate recovery.
"Shadow" foreclosure inventory has dropped to an average four-month supply nationally, according to a new report by CoreLogic.  Foreclosure or "shadow" inventory is … (1 comments)

MAY 2012 DC REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - 06/11/12 11:45 AM
Georgetown and Woodley/Cleveland Park Blow Up in May Market Stats

May 2012 DC Real Estate Market Report
Home prices continue to rise, inventory still low
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The May 2012 DC Metro real estate market report is the latest data available on the DC real estate market.
May DC Metro real estate statistics from RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI) median home prices rose 11% over the same time last year.
Diminished supply contributes to rising home prices. In Washington DC, new listings were down 3.7% from May 2011. In May, the level of active listings was at its lowest … (0 comments)

DC Mid-Century Modern Communities - 06/06/12 08:45 PM
DC  Metro Mid-Century Modern Communities
List of MCM communities in DC & NVA

Long before Mad Men conga'd into our lives, architects like Charles Goodman were changing the face of the American landscape by creating synergy between living space, nature and design. Even here in the uber-traditional DC Metro area, the 'California Contemporary' trend caught on and stayed, mainly in the following communities:
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SW Waterfront/Near SE

River Park  SW DC 1962 Charles Goodman designed Condo and townhome community near waterfront. Famous for its 'barrel top' townhomes.
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RUSH+ DC Metro rush hour relief - 06/04/12 01:46 PM
Rush Hour+ DC Metro Rush Hour Relief
 
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DC Metro's WMATA wants to make your rush hour less stressful and time-intensive. Their new Rush+ program is designed to serve a larger group of riders on the Green, Yellow and Blue lines and reduce crowding with six additional trains every hour during rush hour and more frequent service. It will also provide new transfer-free travel opportunities. Rush+ hits 21 stations on June 18, 2012, offering DC Metro rush hour relief.
During peak periods, more than 46,000 Orange Line customers will benefit from six additional trains … (0 comments)

 
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