long and foster: LONG AND FOSTER HAS HIGHER MARKET SHARE IN DC THAN NEXT 3 BROKERS COMBINED! - 09/03/09 11:28 AM
LONG AND FOSTER HAS HIGHER MARKET SHARE IN DC THAN NEXT 3 BROKERS COMBINED!

Long and Foster       28.21%
Coldwell Banker     11.25%
Washington Fine Properties       8.34%
Remax   8.28%
Tutt, Taylor, Rankin (Sotheby's)     7.44% 
These percentages represent $$ volume of sales CLOSED in DC for July '09. 
Statistics based on MRIS compiled by … (0 comments)

long and foster: August Upper Bracket Sales Statistics - 09/02/08 03:08 PM
Sales statistics for homes $1,000,000 and above in Washington, DC, for August 2008:
 
45 homes settled in the District for $1,000,000 or above in August.  Of those 45 homes, the average sales price was $1,849,073 for an average home size of 4 bedrooms.  The average property was on the market … (0 comments)

long and foster: May D.C. Absorption Rates - 06/04/08 12:16 PM
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long and foster: Now That the Housing Crisis is Over... - 05/12/08 01:58 PM
I thought you folks out there might enjoy a little post-housing crisis market report.  Here is a break down on post-crisis sales in Northwest D.C. for the month of May thus-far:
49 single family homes have closed since May 1, 2008 in NW D.C.
The average list price was $1,053,714 and … (2 comments)

long and foster: Long & Foster Unveils New Foreclosure Search Engine - 03/16/08 09:25 AM
In the past, accurate foreclosure information was difficult to find and time consuming to compile.  Long and Foster has released its new searchable foreclosure database for the greater D.C. metropolitan area.  We believe that everyone should have access to information on below-market properties:
 http://www.foreclosures.longandfoster.com/
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long and foster: DC's Hottest Thing Going - NoMa - 03/13/08 02:58 PM
As I am sure many of you have heard, there is a huge amount of new development currently taking place (and slated to take place) in what is called the NoMa Business Improvement District of DC.  NoMa is short for North of Massachusetts Avenue.  Over the next 5 years, an enormous amount … (0 comments)

long and foster: Promising News - 03/12/08 05:12 PM
This is a great article just out by Scott Burns of MSN Money.  It shows some comforting statistics.  Among the better news, 99% of homes across the country are not in foreclosure.  Though foreclosure rates have jumped significantly in the past year, less than 1% of homes are in foreclosure.  Further, … (1 comments)

long and foster: Reverse Mortgages Gaining Popularity - 12/13/07 01:04 PM
According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, reverse mortgages are gaining in popularity and variety in product.  Where in previous years, reverse mortgages were typically a last resort for elderly homeowners facing foreclosure, now people as young as 60 are eligible to take reverse mortgages on their home for … (3 comments)

long and foster: Glover Park Market Statistics - 11/14/07 11:28 AM
Yesterday, I told you all about my neighborhood of Glover Park.  Today, I am giving you an idea of what your money can buy you in Glover Park.  Here are sales statistics for Glover Park for the past 30 days.  Of course, there are many things listed above these asking prices, but … (0 comments)

long and foster: Glover Park Link - 11/13/07 04:59 PM
Here is a great link to the Glover Park residents home page.  I forgot to mention that we also have a Washington Sports club and a wonderful day spa called Soma.  There is a wide variety of apartments, condos, rowhouses, basement rentals, and some detached houses to choose from.  Street parking … (0 comments)

long and foster: Why Shouldn't You Sell Your Home Yourself? - 11/01/07 10:42 AM
Selling a home isn't rocket science.  Anyone can do it.  You just stick a sign in the yard, run an ad in the paper, hold an open house, and boom! you just sell it.  Right?  Well, there is a lot more to getting an actual sale than that.   The most important … (5 comments)

long and foster: SOLD! - 10/29/07 06:25 PM
Received four offers.  Sold in 41 days for above asking price ($250,000).  This is great proof that homes that are priced right will sell in any market.  This home reflected a list price that was on par with recent area sales within the past year.  However, to look at the comparable … (3 comments)

long and foster: Cute Pets - 10/29/07 04:34 PM
Hey Everyone!
 If you have cute pet pictures, please send them my way and I will post them periodically for all those of us who are animal lovers and think a cute pet pic is a great little dose of therapy!  This is Irene's lovable guy, Ike.  Awww...
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long and foster: Latest Listing - 10/25/07 10:45 AM
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long and foster: For Your Consideration - 10/25/07 10:43 AM
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