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Damascus Md. Rental Market Report - November 2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:13:21 -0600

Damascus Md. Rental Market Report - November 2009

This is a market report on the homes for rent in the town of Damascus, Md. The information is taken from the Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS) on November 24, 2009.

There are a total of 12 rentals currently active in the MRIS system listed in Damascus. The least expensive is a one-bedroom one bath on the market for $800. The most expensive is a three bedroom two bath townhouse with a two car garage for $1,990 per month. While some are new to the market within the last two week the longest has only been on the market for just about five months (152 days), with the average being less than two months (54 days).

There is currently one application registered to rent a home in Damascus Md, a three bed-room two bath Rambler on near a half acre (.47 ac) which was last listed for $1,900. Since October 1, the only home that has rented in Damascus has been a three bedroom two bath townhouse that rented for $1,650.

One Bedroom

There is currently only one one-bedroom apartment listed in the MRIS database for Damascus Md. This apartment is listed for $800 per month and has been on the market for approaching five months (142 days).

Two Bedrooms

There are currently six two-bedroom homes on the market for rent in Damascus, Md. based on data found in the MRIS database The rents are listed at $995 and $1,300 per month, and the days on market average less than two months (46 days) between them.

Three Bedrooms

Current there are five three-bedroom rentals on the market in Damascus Md. These homes are listed in the range of $1,250 to $1,990; with the average being $1,637. The days on market for the set of homes range from two weeks (15 days) to just over two months (66 days); the average being close to a one month and a half (47 days).

Four Bedrooms

There are at this time no four-bedroom homes on the market for rent in Damascus, Md.

Five Bedrooms

There are at this time no five-bedroom homes on the market for rent in Damascus, Md.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Damacus Md. Market Report - Nov 24, 2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:06:10 -0600

Damacus Md. Market Report - Nov 24, 2009

This is a market report on the homes for sale in the town of Damascus, Md. The information is taken from the Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS) on November 24, 2009.

While there is a shell on the market, the cheapest home for sale is a two bedroom one bath condo listed at $115,000. While there are six and seven bedroom homes on the market, the most expensive home on the market at this time is a five bedroom four bath detached home with a three car garage for $869,000. While some are new to the market within the last week and two have been on the market for near two years, the average days on market since initially listed for sale is just over five months (152 days).

There is currently a total of 26 homes in Damascus Md, where an offer to purchase has been accept by the owner. The last know list prices of these homes ranged from a low of $150,000 for a two-bedroom home to a high of $550,000 for a four bedroom home.

In the last month 16 homes in Damascus Md have been successfully sold. The closing prices on these homes ranged from a low of $170,000 to a high of $525,000. The days on market with the last Realtor ranged from less than a week (3 days) to just over four months (131 days), with the average being slightly over one month (44 days).

Shells

There are currently two shells on the market for sale at this time. One structure is located on 6.5 acres and listed for $320,900, while the other a brick exterior on home on over a half acre is listed at $210,000 There are no shells currently under contact nor has any gone to the closing table during the period covered by this report.

Two Bedrooms

There are currently 11 two-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The list prices of this homes range from $115,000 to $425,000; with the average being $208,163. The days on market for the set range from as little as a week (4 days), to just over seven months(226 days) with the current Realtor; the average approaching three months (73 days).

There is currently four two-bedroom homes under contract in Damascus, Md. The last known list price of this homes ranges from $150,000 to a high of $199,900. The time on market with the current Realtor ranges from near three weeks (19 days) to nearly four months (126 days) before the offer was accepted.

Since October 24 no two-bedroom home has gone to the closing table in Damascus, Md.

Three Bedrooms

There are currently 22 three-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The list prices of these homes range from $125,000 to $415,900; with the average being $298,292. The days on market for the set range from less than a week (5 days) to approaching seven months (203 days) with the current Realtor; the average being a little over two months (72 days).

There are ten three-bedroom homes currently under contact in Damascus, Md. The last known list prices of these homes ranged from a low of $155,000 to a high of $349,814, with the average being $251,850. The days on market with the current Realtor before the offers were accepted ranged from just under a week (4 days) to just over four months (132 days), with the average being nearly two months (49 days).

Since October 24, ten three-bedroom homes have successfully sold in Damascus Md. The closing price of these homes ranged from a low of $170,000 to a high of $349,000. The days on market with the last Realtor ranged from less than a week (3 days) to over four months (131 days); with the average being a slightly over one month (43 days).

Four Bedrooms

There are at this time 15 four-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The list prices of these homes range from a low of $289,900 to $749,990. The days on market for the set range from less than a week (1 days) to approaching two years (690) days with the current Realtor, with the average being near five months (143 days).

Currently there are six four-bedroom homes under contract in Damascus, Md. The last known list prices of these homes ranged from a low of $200,000 to a high of $499,900, with the average being $332,316. The days on market for these homes went from a soon as 40 days to nearly 10 months (312 days), with the average being near five months (157 days).

Since October 24, three four-bedroom Damascus, Md. homes have successfully reached the closing table. The closing prices have ranged from $355,000 to $450,000. The days on market with the last Realtor ranged from less than two weeks (12 days) to slightly over two months (73 days), with the average being less than two months (47 days).

Five Bedrooms

There are at this time a total of five five-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The list prices of these homes range from a low of $239,900 to $869,000; with the average being $549,580, The days on market for the set range from less than a week (3 days) to just short of four months (132 days) with the current Realtor, with the average for the set being two months (58 days).

There is currently only one five-bedroom home under contact in Damascus, Md. This homes last known list price was $529,000 and had been on the market for just over two week (16 days).

Since October 24, two five-bedroom Damascus, Md. homes have successfully reached the closing table. The closing prices have ranged from $452,250 to $525,000. The days on market with the last Realtor ranged from less than a week (4 days) to nearly three months (88 days), with the average being just over a month and a half (46 days).

Six Bedrooms

There is only one six-bedroom home on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The home is currently listed for $675,000 and has been on the market for a little over three months (117 days) with the current Realtor. There are currently no six-bedroom homes under contract in Damascus, Md., nor has there been a six-bedroom home going to closing since October 24, 2009

Seven Bedrooms

There are two seven-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. at this time. The list prices of the homes are $599,9 and $675,000. Both have been on the market for over a year with the average being close to 18 months (553 days).

There are no seven-bedroom homes under contract in Damascus, Md., nor has there been a seven-bedroom going to the closing table since October 24, 2009.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

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Glenmont Metro Station area Market Report - Nov 24,2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:41:59 -0600

Glenmont Metro Station area Market Report

There are 40 homes on the market FOR SALE or FOR RENT within 1 mile of the Glenmont Metro Station at the time of this report (11/24/2009).

The least expensive RENTAL is a two-bedroom garden apartment listed at $1400/month. The apartment is short walk to the METRO station and includes all your utilities too. The most expensive is a four-bedroom three full bath detached home with off street parking and a 1 car garage listed for $2,450.

The least expensive FOR SALE is a one-bedroom one bath garden apartment listed for $74,900. While there are several six-bedroom home on the market, the most expensive home FOR SALE is a four-bedroom two full bath home on a .25 acre lot listed for $499,999.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in one of these homes, or looking for more detail on this set of homes, please get in contact with me. You can also find information on homes near other METRO Station on this blog.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Wheaton Metro station neighborhood market report - Nov 23,2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:26:15 -0600

Wheaton Metro station neighborhood market report

There are 70 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Wheaton Metro Station at the time of this report (11/23/2009).

The least expensive Rental is a two-bedroom ground level apartment listed at $1200/month. While there is a four-bedroom home on the market, the most expensive RENTAL is a three-bedroom one full bath one half bath detached home with fireplace listed at $2700/month.

The least expensive on the market FOR SALE is a two-bedroom one bath apartment listed for $119,900. The most expensive home FOR SALE is a four-bedroom four full bath one half bath detached home with a fireplace and two car garage listed for $725,000.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Kimberly Place Subdivision - Market Report - Nov 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:29:48 -0600

Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Kimberly Place Subdivision - Market Report - Nov 2009

This market report is to cover the recent activity in the townhouse garden apartment subdivision of Kimberly Place in the Silver Spring Md., 20906. At the time of this report (11/8/2009) there are a total of four townhouses on the market for sale and another for rent.

The one for rent is a three-bedroom two full bath, one half bath townhouse listed for $1,700. This home has been on the market for just a week (7 days). There are no homes where rental applications are under consideration by the landlord at this time in the community.

Of those for sale two are two-bedroom two full bath garden apartments which are listed for $89,900 and $90,000. One home has been on the market with the current Realtor for just over a week (9 days), and the other for six months (180 days). There are no two-bedroom two full bath townhouses under contract at the time of this report. No two-bedroom two full bath has gone to the closing table during the time of this report.

At the time of the report there are also two three-bedroom two full bath one half bath townhouses on the market for sale. The list prices of these homes range for a low of $190,000 to a high of $194,900. The days on market with the current Realtor ranges from a week (7 days) to nearly two weeks (14 days).

There are currently three three-bedroom two full bath one half baht townhouse under contract as well. The last known list prices of these homes range from $140,000 to $199,900; with the average being $163,297. The days on market with the current Realtor ranges from short of a month (27 days) to just over four months (126 days); with the average being just over two months (64 days).

Since October 1^st of this year only one three-bedroom two full bath townhouse has gone to the closing table. This home sold for $175,000 and was on the market for five months (150 days).

There are currently no four-bedroom three full bath townhouses on the market in this community; but one is under contract. There is one under contract at this time. The home was last listed at $200,000 and was on the market for just short of a month (27 days) with its current Realtor.

If I or my team can help with your real estate needs, please feel free to contact me by any of the following methods - my web page, email, or (301) 237-2277.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Leisure World of Maryland - Garden & Mid-rise Sales - Market Report - Nov 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:51:16 -0600

Leisure World of Maryland - Garden & Mid-rise Sales - Market Report - Nov 2009

At this time (11/08/09), there are a total of 43 garden or mid-rise condo apartments on the market for sale in the senior citizens community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Maryland 20906. The least expensive is a one bedroom one bath home; on the market for $59,950. The most expensive is a three bedroom two baths apartment listed for $419,999. The average price for this set of homes is $185,306. The average time on market with the current Realtor is over five months (166 days).

There ten one-bedroom apartments home on the market for sale in Leisure World is currently at this time. The list prices range from $59,950 to $137,000, with the average being $101,700. The number of days on market with the current Realtor ranges from a low of nearly three months (89 days) to a high of nearly eight months (233 days), with the average being close to five months (147 days).

There is one one-bedroom homes under contract at the time of this report. The last known list price of this property was $119,000 and it was on the market for seven months (223 days) with its current Realtor

No one-bedroom one bath unit in this community has gone to the closing since October 1, 2009.

At the time of this report there are just two two-bedroom one bath homes on the market for sale with the list prices being $89,900 and $125,000. Days on market with their current Realtor range from two months (66 days) to slightly over five months (167 days), thus an average of nearly four months (117 days).

There is no two-bedroom one bath garden or mid-rise apartments under any form of contract at this time; not has one gone to the closing table during the period for which this report is being written.

There are 19 two-bedroom two bath apartments on the market for sale too. The current list prices of these homes range from low of $112,000 to high of $375,000, with the average being $211,416. The days on market with their current Realtors for these homes range from a low of less than a week (2 days) to a high of over two and a half years (910 days), with the average being very close to six months (186 days).

There is 11 two-bedroom two bath garden or mid-rise apartments under contract at this time in the community of Leisure World of Maryland. The last known list price of these homes ranged for a low of $99,000 to a high of $319,000; with the average being $177,482. The days on market for these homes with their current Realtor ranges from less than two weeks (13 days) to nine months (271 days).

Since October 1^st six two-bedroom two bath patio homes have gone to closing. The closing prices of these homes ranged from $85,500 to $209,000. These homes were on the market for sale from less than two weeks (9 days) to nearly six months (178 days), with the average being nearly three months (109 days).

There are at this time 12 three-bedroom two bath garden or mid-rise apartment on the market for sale in Leisure World. These homes range in price from a low of $169,500 to a high of $419,999, with the average being $226,614. While one has been on the market with their current Realtors for less than two weeks (12 days) the longest has been available for nearly 14 months (427 days). The average time on the market for these three-bedroom homes is five months (158 days).

There is only one three-bedroom two bath garden or mid-rise apartment home under contract in Leisure World of Maryland at the time of this report The last known list price of this home is $185,000, and this home was on the market for ten months with its current Realtor .

No three-bedroom two bath home garden or mid-rise apartment sold during the period for which this report is being written.

If I or my team can help with your real estate needs here in Leisure World of Maryland, please feel free to contact me by any of the following methods - my web page, email, or (301) 237-2277.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. 20901 - Detached Home - Market Report - Nov 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:31:58 -0600

Silver Spring Md. 20901 - Detached Home - Market Report - Nov 2009

This market report covers the single family Detached and Semi-Detached homes in the 20901 zip code of Silver Spring Md. At this time (11/8/09) there are 65 homes on the market in the 20901 zip code of Silver Springs Maryland. While there are two bedroom homes on the market, the least expensive is a bank owned six-bedroom two full baths Cape Code which is on the market for $202,450. While there are five and six bedroom homes on the market, he most expensive is a four- bedroom two full bath one half bath home also with a basement and a two car garage. This home is on the market for $649,900.

There are currently 62 detached or semi-detached home under some form of contract in the zip code. The one with the lowest last known list price is a three-bedroom one full bath home with a price of $129,900. The one with the highest last known list price is a four bedroom two full bath home with basement and a two car garage, was listed for $599,990. The average last known list price for all the homes is $350,835. While some went under contract shortly after being placed on the market with their current Realtor, the longest was over 15 months (455 days) with is current Realtor, with the average being two months (60 days).

Since October 1^st,2009; 29 detached or semi-detached homes have been successfully sold in this zip code. Closing prices have ranged on these homes from a low of $245,000 to a high of $629,000. The days on market for this set of homes ranged from three day to the longest being nearly 16 months (476 days), with the average being a nearly two months (57 days).

If you are interested in more details, please give me a call to arrange a time for a more indepth discussion.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Forrest Glen Metro Station neighborhood market report November 8, 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:33:52 -0600

Forrest Glen Metro Station neighborhood market report November 8, 2009

There are 74 homes on the market FOR SALE or FOR RENT within 1 mile of the Forrest Glen Metro Station at the time of this report (11/8/2009).

There are a total of 16 units currently on the market FOR RENT. The least expensive is a studio apartment including utilities listed at $895/month, with all utilities included in the rent. The most expensive RENTAL is a five-bedroom four full bath colonial with a basement,fireplace and a two car garage listed for $3,200.

There are a total of 58 units currently on the market FOR SALE. The least expensive for sale is a one-bedroom condo apartment list for $132,500. While there are four and even five bedroom homes on the market, the most expensive home FOR SALE is a three-bedroom one full bath home on a .489 acre lot listed for $1,900,000.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Downtown Silver Spring Md. Metro Station Neighborhood Market Report - Nov 8,2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:29:58 -0600

Downtown Silver Spring Md. Metro Station Neighborhood Market Report - Nov 8,2009

There are 89 homes on the market FOR SALE or Rental within 1 mile of the downtown Silver Spring Metro Station at the time of this report (11/8/2009).

The least expensive Rental is a studio apartment including utilities listed at $895/month. The most expensive RENTAL is a three bedroom three bath four level townhouse a short walk from on the market for $3,900.

While there are studio apartments on the market, the least expensive on the market FOR SALE is a one bedroom one bath condo apartment listed for $82,900. While there is a eight-bedroom home on the market, the most expensive home FOR SALE is a four-bedroom three full bath detached home with a fireplace and two car garage listed for $1,045,000.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Friendship Heights Metro Station Market Report - Nov 4, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:43:17 -0600

Friendship Heights Metro Station Market Report - Nov 4, 2009

There are 68 homes in Maryland on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Friendship Heights Metro Station at the time of this report (11/4/2009).

The least expensive Rental is a studio condo including utilities listed at $1300/month which includes your utilities. While there is a six bedroom home on the market for rent, the most expensive RENTAL is a three-bedroom three full bath apartment listed for $5,200/month.

The least expensive residence FOR Sale is a studio apartment listed for $179,900. While there are six-bedroom home on the market, the most expensive home FOR SALE is a five-bedroom four full bath two car garage detached home on nearly a quarter of an acre of ground (.23 ac) listed for $3,950,000.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. 20901 - Townhouse - Market Report - November 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:20:16 -0600

Silver Spring Md. 20901 - Townhouse - Market Report - November 2009

This market report is to cover Townhouses FOR SALE in the Silver Spring Md. 20901 zip code. At the time of this report (11/4/09) there are 12 townhouses available for sale in the area cover by this report. The least expensive is a three-bedroom one full bath home on the market for $166,000. While there are four-bedroom townhouses on the market, the most expensive is a three-bedroom two full baths two half baths with a fireplace currently listed for $499,000.

There are another 11 townhouses that are under contact at the time of the report.

Since October 1^st there has been a total of four completed sale on Townhouses in the report area too.

Two Bedroom

Currently there are no two two-bedroom townhouses on the market for sale in the 20901 zip code.

At the time of this report, there are four two-bedroom townhouses under contract in the report area. These homes were last listed for $248,500 to $285,000, with the average being $271,850. The days on market with the current Realtor were between short of a week (3 days) to just about two months (55 days), with the average being a month (30 days).

Since October 1^st, only one two-bedroom townhouse in the report area went to closing. The home sold for $205.000, after being on the market with the current Realtor for two months (61 days).

Three bedroom

Currently there are eight three-bedroom townhouses on the market for sale in the report area. The least expensive home is currently listed for $166,000, with the most expensive on the market for $499,000. The average price for a three bedroom townhouse in the 20901 zip code is $299,044. The days on market with the current Realtor range from the newest just coming on the market today recently (9 days), the longest being very close to six months (178 days), with the average being slightly over two months (79 days).

At this time, there is a total of six three-bedroom townhouse under contract in the report area. The least expensive of these home was listed for $249,900, the most expensive being $299,500, with the average being $284,633. The days on market with the current Realtor ranged from one week (7 days) to slightly over one month ( 42 days), with the average being three weeks months (25 days).

Since October 1^st, three three-bedroom units have gone to closing in the report area. The least expensive sold for $230,000 and the most expensive went for $325,000. The days on market ranged two weeks (14 days) to just over four months (129 days), with an average being nearly two month s (55 days).

Four Bedroom

Currently there are only four four-bedroom townhouses on the market for sale. The least expensive home is currently listed for $200,000, with the most expensive is on the market for $349,000. The average price for a four bedroom townhouse in the 20901 zip code is $274,700. The days on market with the current Realtor range from the shortest at less than a week (3 days) to nearly 16 months (491 days), with the average being close to five months (143 days).

At the time of this report there is only one four-bedroom townhouse under contract in the zip code. This home was listed at $350,000 and has been on the market for nearly a month (26 days).

Since October1^st, no four-bedroom units have gone to closing in the report area.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in one of these homes, or looking for more detail on this set of homes, please get in contact with me.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Bethesda Metro station neighborhood market report - Nov 2, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:53:38 -0600

Bethesda Metro station neighborhood market report

There are 114 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Bethesda Metro Station at the time of this report (11/2/2009).

The least expensive Rental is a one-bedroom high-rise apartment listed at $1475/month, and includes all your utilities. While there are four and five bedroom homes on the market for rent, the most expensive RENTAL in the area for this report is a two-bedroom 2 full bath high-rise condo apartment listed for $6,250/month.

The least expensive unit FOR SALE in the area is studio high-rise apartment listed for $164,689. The most expensive home FOR SALE is a nine-bedroom nine full bath detached home with two fireplaces and a three car garage on near an acre and a third of ground listed for $4,975,000.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in one of these homes, or looking for more detail on this set of homes, please get in contact with me.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. 20901 - Rental Market report - November 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:01:24 -0600

Silver Spring Md. 20901 - Rental Market report - November 2009

This market report is to cover RENTALS in the Silver Spring Md. 20901 zip code. At the time of this report (11/03/09) there are 22 units available for rent in the area cover by this report. Currently there are only two rentals in the zip code where the application to rent has been accepted by the landlord, but the lease not yet signed.

Since October 1st, 2009 there have been a total of 10 leases signed to rent homes in the report area, with the average time on market being nearly two months (59 days). Some of the homes are condo, townhouses, and couple of detached home too.

One Bedroom

Currently there are three one-bedroom units on the market for rent. The least expensive unit is for $1025/month while the most expensive is $1395/month, with the average being $1223/month. While the most recent rental has been on the market for less than three weeks (19 day) the longest has been on the market for just over one month (34 days), with the average being just under one month (27 days).

At this time there are no applications being considered by landlords to rent one-bedroom units in the report area. Since October 1st, 2009 only one one-bedroom unit has had a lease signed on it. This apartment was rented for $1375 after being on the market for less than two months (57 days).

Two bedroom

Currently there are five two-bedroom units on the market for rent. The least expensive unit is for $1295/month while the most expensive is $1600/month, with the average being $1468/month. While the most recent rental has been on the market for less than one week (4 days) with the current Realtor, the longest has been on the market for just over three months (96 days), with the average being less than two months (43 days).

At this time there are no applications being considered by landlords to rent two-bedroom units in the report area. Since October 1st, 2009, no two-bedroom units have had leases signed in the report area.

Three Bedroom

Clearly the majority of the rentals in this zip code are the ten three-bedroom units on the market for rent. The least expensive unit is for $1550/month while the most expensive is $2300/month, with the average being $2007/month. While the most recent one has been on the market for less than a week (1 day) the longest has been on the market for nearly three months (86 days), with the average approaching two months (45 days).

At this time there are two applications on three-bedroom units being considered by landlords to rent three-bedroom units in the report area. The least expensive of these home was listed for $1400, the most expensive being $1875/month, with the average being $1638/month. The days on market ranged from less than two weeks (11 days) to just nearly a month (31 days), with the average being three weeks (21 days).

Since October 1st, 2009, four three-bedroom units have has leases signed in the report area. The least expensive of these home was rented for $1425, the most expensive being $2000/month, with the average being $1706/month. The days on market ranged from a month (33 days) to just over two months (68 days), with the average being just short of two months (55 days).

Four Bedrooms

Currently there are just three four-bedroom units on the market for rent. The least expensive unit is for $1895/month while the most expensive is $2800/month, with the average being $2430/month. While the most recent one has been on the market for less than a week (1 day) the longest has been on the market for a little over one month (33 days) with their current Realtors, with the average being nearly three weeks (18 days).

At this time there are no four-bedroom rental in the area of this report for which an application has been accept and the lease not signed.

Since October 1st, 2009, five four-bedroom units have has leases signed in the report area. The least expensive of these home was rented for $1925, the most expensive being $2000/month, with the average being $1965/month. The days on market ranged from nearly three weeks (17 days) to approaching four months (110 days), with the average being nearly two months (62 days).

Five Bedrooms

Currently there is only one five-bedroom unit on the market for rent. This home listed at $2800/month has been on the market for just about two months (51 days).

At this time there are no applications being considered by landlords to rent five-bedroom units in the report area. Since October 1st, 2009, no five-bedroom units have had leases signed in the report area.

Six Bedrooms

Currently there is one six-bedroom detached home on the market for rent in the area covered by this report. This home is located on approximately a fifth of an acre (.19 ac), has a two car garage, and fireplace. The home is listed for $2700/month and has been on the market for just over a month (32 days).

At this time there are no applications being considered by landlords to rent six-bedroom homes in the report area. Since October 1st, 2009 no six-bedroom homes have had a lease signed on it.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in one of these homes, or looking for more detail on this set of homes, please get in contact with me.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

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Silver Spring Md. 20901 - Condo - Market Report - November 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:23:19 -0600

Silver Spring Md. 20901 - Condo - Market Report - November 2009

This market report is to cover Condos FOR SALE in the Silver Spring Md. 20901 zip code, except for those in the senior citizen community of Leisure World. At the time of this report (11/02/09) there are 20 units available for sale in the area cover by this report. While there are one-bedroom homes on the market for sale, the least expensive is a two-bedroom one full bath home on the market for $89,000. The most expensive is a two-bedroom two full baths with covered parking listed for $250,000.

There are two condos that are under contact at the time of the report.

Since October 1^st of 2009 only one condo completed the sales process in this zip code.

One Bedroom

There are ten one-bedroom one full bath condo units on the market in this market at the time of this report. The least expensive is listed for $89,900, the most expensive is listed at $199,900, and the average is $153,130. The days on market (with the current Realtor) range from just over three weeks (22 days) to nearly 20 months (615 days), with the average just over four months (128 days).

These are currently no one-bedroom condos under contact in the report area.

The one condo that did sell in the zip code since October 1^st 2009 was a one-bedroom one bath home. This apartment sold for $135,000 after being on the market with the current Realtor for just over one month (41 days).

Two Bedroom

There are also ten two-bedroom most with one full bath condo units on the market in this market at the time of this report. The least expensive is listed for $89,000 and the most expensive, which is a two-bedroom two full bath unit, listed at $250,000, with the average being $194,560. The days on market (with their current Realtor) range from just about a week (6 days) to just over four months (133 days), with the average just over two months (70 days).

Currently there is only one two-bedroom one full bath condos under contact in the report area. This home was last listed for $120,000.

No two-bedroom one bath condo has gone to the closing table during the time frame of this report.

Three Bedrooms

While there are no three-bedroom condo apartments on the market for sale at this time, there is one under contract. That apartment was last listed at $299,000 and had been on the market with it currently Realtor for just about two months (62 days).

If you or anyone you know would be interested in one of these homes, or looking for more detail on this set of homes, please get in contact with me.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Medical Center Metro station neighborhood market report - Nov 2, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:26:05 -0600

Medical Center Metro station neighborhood market report

There are 60 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Medical Center METRO station in Bethesda Md. at the time of this report (11/2/2009).

The least expensive Rental is a one-bedroom high-rise apartment listed at $1495/month, which includes your utilities While there are four and even five bedroom rentals on the market in this area, the most expensive is a two-bedroom two and a half bath high-rise apartment with a two car covered parking listed for $6,250.

The least expensive on the market FOR SALE is a one-bedroom one full bath garden apartment listed for $169,900. The most expensive home FOR SALE is a six-bedroom five full bath one half baths detached home, on four levels, with a two car garage, and a fireplace listed for $1,995,000.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. Montgomery Chase subdivision - Market Report - Oct 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:46:47 -0600

Silver Spring Md. Montgomery Chase subdivision - Market Report - Oct 2009

This market report is to cover the recent activity in the townhouse subdivision of Montgomery Chase in the Silver Spring Md, 20906. At the time of this report (11/1/2009) there are a total of six townhouses on the market for sale and another for rent.

The one for rent is a three-bedroom two full bath home listed for $1,575. This home has been on the market for less than two months (48 days). There no homes where rental applications are under consideration by the landlord at this time in the community.

Of those for sale one is a two-bedroom one full bath which is listed for $180,000 and has been on the market with the current Realtor for less than two weeks (8 days). There are two two-bedroom one full bath townhouses under contract at the time of this report. The last known list price of these two homes was $164,900 and $175,000. The days on market with current Realtor were an average of nearly three weeks (25 days).

There are no two-bedroom two full bath townhouses on the market at the time of this report, but there is one under contract. The last known list price of this home is $188,500 and it was on the market with the current Realtor for a month (30 days). No two-bedroom two full bath has sold in the report period.

At the time of the report there are four three-bedroom two full bath homes on the market for sale. The list prices of these homes range for a low of $180,000 to a high of $370,000; with the average being $264,731. The days on market with the current Realtor ranges from three weeks (21 days) to nearly seven months (207 days); with the average being a little over three months (109 days).

There are currently four three-bedroom two full bath townhouse under contract as well. The last known list prices of these homes range from $168,500 to $250,000; with the average being $195,125. The days on market with the current Realtor ranges from short of two weeks (12 days) to just over three months (69 days; with the average being just short of a month (29 days).

Since October 1^st of this year only one three-bedroom two full bath townhouse has gone to the closing table. This home sold for over last price at $213,080 and was on the market for less than a week (5 days).

If I or my team can help with your real estate needs, please feel free to contact me by any of the following methods - my web page, email, or (301) 237-2277.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. Leisure World CO-OP Market Report October 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:29:52 -0600

Silver Spring Md. Leisure World CO-OP Market Report October 2009

This market report is to cover the CO-OPs in the senior citizen community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Maryland 20906. At the time of this report (11/1/09) there are 31 Co-Ops on the market FOR SALE or FOR RENT in this community. The configurations of these units range from a studio apartment with 635 sq ft of living space to townhouse with 1600 sq ft. There are two on the market FOR RENT at this time and the other 29 are listed for sale.

FOR RENT

There is one one-bedroom CO-OP FOR RENT at this time, it a studio apartment listed at $900/month and it has been on the market for nearly four months (114 days) with the same Realtor. The other CO-OP for rent is a two-bedroom one bath model listed for $1000/month and has been on the market for nearly a month (28 days) at the time of this report.

At the time of this report there are no applications FOR RENT that have been accepted and lease not yet signed.

No CO-OP has been rented since October 1^st of 2009.

FOR SALE

At the time of this report there are six one-bedroom one bath CO-OP units on the market FOR SALE in Leisure World. The sizes of these apartments range from a studio of 635 sq ft to a apartment with 1014 sq. ft. of living space. The prices range from a low of $43,900 to a high of $86,500, with the average being $55,482. The days on market range for these homes range from a short as less than two weeks (10 days) to nearly five months (141 days), with the average being just about two months (63 days).

At the time of this report there are five one-bedroom one bath CO-OPS under contract in Leisure World. The last known list price of these homes ranges from $43,000 to $69,000, for an average of $48,200. The days on market for these homes ranged from a low of less than two weeks (11 days) to over two years (783 days).

Since October 1^st of this year two one-bedroom one full bath CO-Ops have gone to settlement in Leisure World of Maryland. The settled prices of these homes ranged from $40,000 and $45,000. The days on market were from two weeks (14 days) to nearly four months (110 days).

The majority of the CO-OP units FOR SALE in Leisure World at this time are the 20 two-bedroom one full bath models. These homes range in size from 1035 sq ft to 1513 sq ft with a fireplace. The list price of these homes currently range from $60,000 to $229,900, with the average being $100,502. The days on market range from as short as a week (3 days) to nearly 19 months (561 days), with the average being five months (150 days).

At the time of this report there are four two-bedroom one bath CO-OPS under contract in Leisure World. The last known list prices of these home where $79,000 and $129,000, for an average of $92,613. The days on market for these homes ranged from a low of nearly one month (25 days) to nearly seven months (205 days), for an average of nearly three months (92 days).

Since October 1^st of this year three two-bedroom one full bath CO-Ops have gone to settlement in Leisure World of Maryland. The settled prices of these homes ranged from $80,500 to $98,000. The days on market were from nearly five month s(145 days) to over six months (190 days), with the average being short of six months (175 days).

There is also two two-bedroom two full bath one half bath townhouse CO-Ops on the market at this time. These homes have 1600 sq ft of living space. The current list prices of these homes ranges from $117,900 to $130,000, and have been on the market with their current Realtor for an average of nearly six months (163 days).

There are no two-bedroom two bath CO-Ops under contract at the time of this report.

Since October 1^st of this year, one townhouse CO-OP has gone to the closing table. This home sold for $124,000 after being on the market for nearly four months (127 days).

If I or my team can help with your real estate needs here in Montgomery County Maryland, please feel free to contact me by any of the following methods - my web page, email, or (301) 237-2277.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

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Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Detached Home - Market Report - Oct 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:18:05 -0600

Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Detached Home - Market Report - Oct 2009

This market report covers the single family Detached and Semi-Detached homes in the 20906 zip code of Silver Spring Md., excluding the senior citizens community of Leisure World for which there is a separate posting. At this time (11/1/09) there are 78 homes on the market in the 20906 zip code of Silver Springs Maryland. While there are two bedroom homes on the market, the least expensive is a three bedroom two bath home with a basement; on the market for $149,900. The most expensive is a five bedroom four full bath two half bath home also with a basement and on two acres of land. This home is on the market for $1,049,900.

There are currently 103 detached or semi-detached home under some form of contract in the zip code. The one with the lowest last known list price is a four bedroom two bath home with a price of $164,900. The one with the highest last known list price is a five bedroom four full bath home with basement and a two car garage, was listed for $795,000. The average last known list price for all the homes is $287,262. While some went under contract shortly after being placed on the market with their current Realtor, the longest was nearly a year (339 days), with the average being just two months (58 days).

Since October 1^st, 24 detached or semi-detached homes have been successfully sold in this section of the zip code. Closing prices have ranged on these homes from a low of $151,000 to a high of $1,250,000. The days on market for this set of homes ranged from the first day to the longest being nearly 14 months (435 days), with the average being a little over two months (71 days).

If you are interested in more details, please give me a call to arrange a time for a more indepth discussion.

If I or my team can help with your real estate needs here in Montgomery County Maryland, please feel free to contact me by any of the following methods - my web page, email, or (301) 237-2277.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Grosvenor Metro Station Neighborhood - Market Report - Oct 30,2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:55:18 -0500

There are 128 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Grosvenor Metro Station at the time of this report (10/30/2009).

The least expensive Rental is a studio apartment just steps away from the subway station listed at $1100/month, including utilities. The most expensive RENTAL is a five-bedroom four full bath detached home with four fireplaces and a two car garage listed for $4,980.

The least expensive FOR SALE is a one-bedroom one bath garden apartment listed for $212,500. The most expensive home FOR SALE is a five-bedroom five full bath detached home with a fireplace and two car garage listed for $1,199,900.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Whiteflint Metro Station, Rockville Md. - Neighborhood - Market Report - Oct 29,2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:01:30 -0500

White Flint Metro Station neighborhood market report

There are 93 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the White Flint Metro Station in Rockville Md. at the time of this report (10/29/2009). The least expensive to RENT at this time is a one-bedroom one full bath high-rise apartment listed at $1400/month. The most expensive RENTAL is a five-bedroom four full bath home with a two car garage, four fireplaces all on over a third of an acre listed at $4,980/month.

While there are studio and one-bedroom places on the market FOR SALE, the least expensive is a two-bedroom one full bath garden apartment list for $117,500. The most expensive home FOR SALE is a seven-bedroom four full bath home with a two car garage on a .46 acre lot, currently listed at $1,125,000.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Twinbrook Metro Station neighborhood market report - Oct 28, 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:07:38 -0500

Twinbrook Metro Station neighborhood market report

There are 79 homes on the market FOR SALE or TO RENT within 1 mile of the Twinbrook Metro Station at the time of this report (10/28/2009).

The least expensive of the 26 home on the market TO RENT is a one-bedroom one full bath high-rise apartment listed at $1400/month. While there are four and five bedroom rentals on the market, the most expensive RENTAL is a two-bedroom two full bath home with a two car on the 15th floor of a high-rise listed for $3,000/month.

While there are studio apartments on the market for sale, the least expensive home on the market FOR SALE is a one-bedroom one full bath garden apartment list for $117,500. While there are four, five,and even a seven-bedroom homes on the market FOR SALE, the most expensive home is a two-bedroom two full bath high-rise apartment with underground parketing for two car garage listed for $875,000.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Townhouse - Market Report - Oct 28,2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:33:25 -0500

Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Townhouse - Market Report - Oct 28,2009

This is a market report covering townhouses for sale in the Silver Spring, Md. 20906 zip code, but does not including those in the senior citizen community of Leisure World of Maryland. At the time of this report (10/28/09) there were a total of 41 townhouses on the market for sale. The least expensive at this time is a two bedroom one full bath one half bath home in the Montgomery Chase development on the market for $169,900. The most expensive is a four bedroom three and a half bath townhouse on the market for $450,000 in the Longmead sub-division. The average current list price for the homes is $290,679. While several are relatively new to the market ( less than two weeks) and the longest for nearly 2 years (728 day), the average is nearly three months (80 days).

There are a total of 61 townhouses under contract in this area. The last known list price of these homes ranged from $100,000 to $418,328, with the average being $237,357. The short period of time these homes was on the market was just one day while the longest was over 20 months (608 days). The average time on market was three months (95 days) with any Realtor.

Since September 27, 2009, nine townhouses in the 20906 zip code have successfully sold. Closing prices have ranged from $167,000 to $390,00. The days on market ranged from less than a week (5 day) to over six months (191 days) with the current Realtor.

Two Bedroom

There is currently two two-bedroom townhouse on the market for sale in this area. These homes are currently listed for $169,900 and $199,500, and have been on the market for 3 and 56 days.

Currently there are two two-bedroom townhouses under contract in this area. The last known list price of these homes ranged from $164,000 and $175,000, with the average being $169,950. The time on market for these homes ranged from was 6 and 45 for an average of less than a month (26 days).

Since September 27, 2009, only one two-bedroom two full bath townhouse in this report area was successfully sold. The closing price of that home was $225,000 and had been on the market for over six months (191 days) with its current Realtor.

Three Bedrooms

There are three three-bedroom one full bath one half bath townhouses on the market in the area this report is covering. The list price of these homes ranges from $209,900 to $300,000, with the average of the set being $258,300. While one is new to the market (5 days), the longest has been on the market for nearly five months (140 days), the average of the set is just about two months (55 days).

Currently there are only four three-bedroom one full bath townhouses under some form of contract in the report area. The last known list price of these homes ranges from $100,000 to $115,000; with the average being $108,463. While one went under contract in less than a week (1 day) with its current Realtor and the longest took the current Realtor just about three months to sell (91 days), the average was a month and a half (45 days).

Since September 27, 2009, only one three-bedroom one full bath townhouse in this report area was successfully sold. The closing price of that home was $167,000 and had been on the market for nearly three months (82 days) with its current Realtor.

There are 13 three-bedroom two full bath one half bath townhouses on the market in the area this report is covering. The list price of these homes ranges from $180,000 to $370,000, with the average of the set being $287,117. While one is new to the market (4 days), the longest has been on the market with its current Realtor for nearly 13 months (405 days), the average of the set is two and a half months (75 days) with the current Realtor.

Currently there are 34 three-bedroom two full bath townhouses under some form of contract in the report area. The last known list price of these homes ranges from $140,000 to $399,999; with the average being $243,379. While one went under contract in less than a week (1 day) with its current Realtor and the longest took the current Realtor just about nine months to sell (274 days), the average was two months (57 days).

Since September 27, 2009, only two three-bedroom two full bath townhouse in this report area was successfully sold. The closing price of these homes was $272,000 to $390,000, and they had been on the market for less than a month with their current Realtors.

There are seven three-bedroom three full bath townhouses on the market in the area this report is covering. The list price of these homes ranges from $215,000 to $399,000, with the average of the set being $327,400. While one has only been on the market of two weeks (14 days), the longest has been on the market with its current Realtor for nearly two months (59 days), the average of the set is less than a month (25 days) with the current Realtor.

Currently there are eight three-bedroom three full bath townhouses under some form of contract in the report area. The last known list price of these homes ranges from $214,900 to $418,328; with the average being $284,982. While one went under contract in less than a week (1 day) with its current Realtor and the longest took the current Realtor just about five months to sell (145 days), the average was one month (28 days).

No three-bedroom three bath town house has gone to closing in this report area since September 27, 2009.

Four Bedroom

There are six four-bedroom homes two bath townhouses currently on the market in the area covered by this report. The list price of these homes ranges from $194,900 to $345,000, with the average of the set being $280,800. While one has only been on the market of three weeks (21 days), the longest has been on the market with its current Realtor for nine months (271 days), the average of the set is three month (94 days) with the current Realtor.

There are no four-bedroom two bath townhouses currently under any form of contract in this report area.

No four-bedroom two bath town house has gone to closing in this report area since September 27, 2009.

There are 10 four-bedroom homes three bath townhouses currently on the market in the area covered by this report. The list price of these homes ranges from $180,000 to $450,000, with the average of the set being $306,440. While one has only been on the market less than a week (2 days), the longest has been on the market with its current Realtor for two years (728 days), the average of the set is slightly over four month (136 days) with the current Realtor.

Currently there are 11 four-bedroom three full bath townhouses under some form of contract in the report area. The last known list price of these homes ranges from $175,000 to $339,000; with the average being $246,618. While one went under contract in a week (8 day) with its current Realtor and the longest took the current Realtor just about a year to sell (345 days), the average was under three months (73 days).

Since September 27, 2009, four four-bedroom three full bath townhouse in this report area was successfully sold. The closing price of these homes was $240,000 to $315,000, and they had been on the market for at the most 43 days with their current Realtors.

Five bedroom

While there is no five bedroom townhouse currently on the market for sale in this report area, one is under contract. This townhouse was listed at $249,000 and was on the market with its current Realtor for just about a month (36 days). Since September 27, 2009, no five bedroom townhouse has successfully been closed in the report area either.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Rockville Md. METRO Station neighborhood market report - Oct 27, 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:55:39 -0500

Rockville Md. Metro station neighborhood market report - Oct 27,2009

There are 75 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Rockville METRO Station at the time of this report (10/27/2009).

The least expensive Rental is a studio apartment listed at $1,090/month, within walking distance of the Metro Station. The most expensive RENTAL is a five-bedroom four full bath detached home with fireplace listed for $3,650/month.

The least expensive on the market FOR SALE is a one-bedroom one full bath listed for $138,781. The most expensive home FOR SALE is a five-bedroom five full bath one half bath four level new construction detached home, with a two car garage, and two fireplace all within walking distance to the Metro Station listed for $1,899,000.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Rental Market report – October 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:22:57 -0500

Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Rental Market report - October 2009

This market report is to cover RENTALS in the Silver Spring Md. 20906 zip code, except for those in the senior citizen community of Leisure World. A report on conditions in Leisure World can be found in a separate post. At the time of this report (10/28/09) there are 30 units available for rent in the area cover by this report. Since September 27, 2009 there have been a total of 19 leases signed to rent homes in the report area, with the average time on market being nearly two months (51 days). Some of the homes are condo, townhouses, and couple of detached home too.

One Bedroom

Currently there is no one one-bedroom unit on the market for rent. At this time there are no applications being considered by landlords to rent one-bedroom units in the report area. Since September 27, 2009 no one-bedroom unit has had a lease signed on it.

Two bedroom

Currently there are six two-bedroom units on the market for rent. The least expensive unit is for $1255/month while the most expensive is $1500/month, with the average being $1376/month. While the most recent rental has been on the market for less than one week (1 day) the longest has been on the market for nearly five months (143 days), with the average being nearly three months (84 days).

At this time there are no applications being considered by landlords to rent two-bedroom units in the report area.

Since September 27, 2009 five two-bedroom units have had leases signed in the report area. The homes were rented from $1000 to $1500 / month, with the average being $1,294. The days on market ranged from two weeks (14 days) to three months (95 days), with the average being over one month (46 days).

Three Bedroom

Currently there are 18 three-bedroom units on the market for rent. The least expensive unit is for $1375/month while the most expensive is $2300/month, with the average being $1726/month. While the most recent one has been on the market for less than a week (1 day) the longest has been on the market for just over five months (164 days), with the average being nearly two months (55 days).

At this time there are applications on three units being considered by landlords to rent three-bedroom units in the report area. The least expensive of these home was listed for $1400, the most expensive being $1975/month, with the average being $1725/month. The days on market ranged from less than two weeks (10 days) to just nearly two months (58 days), with the average being one month (30 days).

Since September 27, 2009, eight three-bedroom units have has leases signed in the report area. The least expensive of these home was rented for $1500, the most expensive being $2250/month, with the average being $1747/month. The days on market ranged from three weeks (21 days) to just over three months (91 days), with the average being over one month (47 days).

Four Bedrooms

Currently there are five four-bedroom units on the market for rent. The least expensive unit is for $1800/month while the most expensive is $2195/month, with the average being $1949/month. While the most recent one has been on the market for less than a week ( 1 day) the longest has been on the market for a little over six months (199 days), with the average being nearly three months (94 days).

At this time there are no four-bedroom rental in the area of this report for which an application has been accept and the lease not signed.

Since September 27, 2009, four four-bedroom units have has leases signed in the report area. The least expensive of these home was rented for $1875, the most expensive being $2400/month, with the average being $2193/month. The days on market ranged from nearly one month (39 days) to approaching four months (105 days), with the average being nearly two months (66 days).

Five Bedrooms

Currently there are no five-bedroom units on the market for rent. At this time there are no applications being considered by landlords to rent five-bedroom units in the report area.

There is one five-bedroom home in the area that the landlord has accepted an application to rent but not yet signed the lease. This home was listed for rent at $1600/month and was on the market for nearly two months (57 days).

Since September 27, 2009, two five-bedroom units have has leases signed in the report area.. The least expensive of these home was rented for $2750, the most expensive being $3050/month, with the average being $2900/month. The days on market were very similar 45 days and 47 days.

Six Bedrooms

At this time there are no applications being considered by landlords to rent six-bedroom homes in the report area. Since September 27, 2009 no six-bedroom homes have had a lease signed on it.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in one of these homes, or looking for more detail on this set of homes, please get in contact with me.

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you

Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Condo - Market Report - October 28,2009

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Silver Spring Md. 20906 - Condo - Market Report - October 2009

This market report is to cover Condos FOR SALE in the Silver Spring Md. 20906 zip code, except for those in the senior citizen community of Leisure World. If information on Leisure World is desired, that can be found in a separate post. At the time of this report (10/26/09) there are 31 units available for sale in the area cover by this report. While there are one-bedroom homes on the market for sale, the least expensive is a two-bedroom one full bath home on the market for $59,000. The most expensive is a three-bedroom two full baths listed for $215,000.

There are another 20 homes that are under contact at the time of the report. Since September 26 there have been a total of only 3 completed sales of Condos in the report area.

One Bedroom

There are seven one-bedroom one full bath condo units on the market in this market at the time of this report. The least expensive is listed for $99,900, the most expensive is listed at $189,000, and the average is #132,881. The days on market (with the current Realtor) range from just over a month (35 days) to nearly eight months (237 days), with the average approaching four months (106 days).

These are currently two one-bedroom condos under contact in the report area. These two homes were last listed at $85,000 and $140,000. They were on the market for an average of nearly two months (53 days).

There has been a completed sale of just one one-bedroom condo in the market area of this report since September 26, 2009. That condo sold for $52,000 after being on the market for five months (155 days).

Two Bedroom

There are also seven two-bedroom one full bath condo units on the market in this market at the time of this report. The least expensive is listed for $59,900 and the most expensive is listed at $149,900, with the average being $113,100. The days on market (with their current Realtor) range from just about two weeks (19 days) to nearly 20 months (620 days), with the average approaching ten months (304 days).

These are currently two two-bedroom one full bath condos under contact in the report area. These two homes were last listed at $116,000 and $144,900. They were on the market with their current Realtor for approaching four months (102 days) and over 14 months (436 days) for an average of nearly nine months (269 days).

No two-bedroom one bath condo has gone to the closing table during the time frame of this report.

There are eight two-bedroom two full bath condo units on the market in this market at the time of this report. The least expensive is listed for $65,000 the most expensive is listed at $169,900, with the average being $114,688. The days on market for this set of homes with their current Realtors ranges from less than a week (4 days) to over six months (195 days), with the average nearly three months (83 days).

These are currently four two-bedroom two full bath condos under contact in the report area. These two homes were last listed at $50,000 and $200,000. They were on the market with their current Realtor from less than two weeks (12 days) to a month and a half (45 days), with the average being three weeks (24 days).

There has been a completed sale of just one two-bedroom two bath condo in the market area of this report since September 26, 2009. That condo sold for $100,000 after being on the market for nearly three months (79 days).

Three bedroom

There is just one three-bedroom one full bath condo on the market in this market. The home is listed for $85,000, and his been on the market with its current Realtor for a little over three months (95 days).

There is no three-bedroom one full bath condo in this market area under contract.

No thee-bedroom one bath condo has gone to the closing table during the time frame of this report.

There are eight three-bedroom two full bath condo units on the market in this market at the time of this report. The least expensive is listed for $79,900 the most expensive is listed at $215,900, with the average being $145,690. The days on market for this set of homes with their current Realtors ranges from just over a week (8 days) to nearly eight months (230 days), with the average nearly three months (95 days).

There are currently 12 three-bedroom two full bath condo units under contact in the market area of this report. The last known list price of these homes ranged from $71,900 to $219,000, with the average being $132,958. The days on market with current Realtor ranged from less than a week (6 days) to close to one year (351 days), with the average being three months (93 days).

There has been a completed sale of just one three-bedroom two bath condo in the market area of this report since September 26, 2009. That condo sold for $98,500 after being on the market for just two months (61 days).

Robert J. Force

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

481 N. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, Md. 20877

(301) 237-2277 (c)

(301) 948-4811 (w)

BobForce@mris.com

May this FORCE be with you