525 SHERIDAN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC  20011-Brightwood DC House for sale. This house just came on the market today. So before someone gets their hand on this DC property for sale,you are in good position to beat out the competitors of this Brightwood DC Duplex on sale. So what does this Brightwood DC House on sale have that makes this one attractive? Well this one is a regular sale which is great. A third party won't be involved in the sale of this house. This real estate purchase would be between you and the owner(s). This NW DC property is on sale in a highly sought out location-Brightwood DC Community. It also has 3 Bedrooms,1 Full Bath,finished basement and hardwood floors. Not bad.

Now you'll notice that this house only has one picture. Studies shows that home buyer love to view pictures whenever they are viewing a house on sale online. Well that's not a problem. How about we set up an appointment to meet in my office to talk about the home buying process. And once we are done,if you are able to buy this house and this house matches your wants,needs and lifestyle,then we can go see. Besides you will be able to view the house from your perspective view. You can picture where you want certain furniture in the house,what color you want to paint a certain room and so forth.

So if you are in the market to buy a "Brightwood DC house on sale" or might consider buying a house in another area besides "Brightwood DC",then please click . I would love to help you take advantages of the low interest rates right now that will allow you to save a lot of money when you buy a house. Looking forward to working with you.

Did you know that as a Unemployed DC Homeowner,there is help for you? Well there is. Matter of fact NCRC's Housing Counseling Network has joined DC program to provide foreclosure prevention counseling to DC unemployed homeowners. Last year many people don't know that the National Community Reinvestment Coalition's Housing Counseling Network (NCRC HCN) which is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) certified housing counseling organization announced that it will provide housing counseling under the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency's (DCHFA) Home save Program. The HomeSaver program is aimed towards DC homeowners who have experienced involuntary job loss and subsequently facing foreclosure.

The DCHFA program provides foreclosure prevention to an estimated 1,000 unemployed DC homeowners and is funded by the $1.5 billion dollar Hardest Hit Fund Initiative created by the Obama Administration. This is great for some DC unemployed homeowners who are experiencing financial difficulty. Hopefully with the help of this program it will give unemployed homeowners enough time to get back on their feet and be able to move on with their lives.

So how can unemployed DC residents seek assistance? First they should call NCRC's Housing Counseling Network at 202-383-7702. Once you call them you want to know what is the basic eligibilty requirements to receive assistance under this program? As a District of Columbia homeowner(s) you have to

• Own the house as your primary residence.
• Be on the deed of trust.
• Be current on your mortgages until the date of unemployment.
• Have to be receiving or received UI payments in the past six (6) months.
• Not be in foreclosure.
• Not be in active bankruptcy.

 For more information on the full eligibility requirements you can go to the DC HomeSaver web site, at www.homesaverdc.org.

And if you know anyone who is talking about putting their DC Home for sale CLICK HERE

Market Report for Petworth, Crestwood, 16^th Street Heights and Brightwood:

Housing values in the 20011 zip code have remained steady for the month of August.  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.

 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.  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.

Here is a breakdown for the 20011 zip code:

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So, one of my client's called yesterday to inform that he was behind in his mortgage and had, that day, received the "Notice of Sale."  He was in tears, asking me what he should do.

Evidently, he's lost his job, had health issues necessitating surgery and hasn't paid his mortgage in seven months.   He's one of my favorite clients, so I knew he'd had surgery because, being a good Realtor, I've kept in touch.  I did not know, though, that he'd been laid off and was not paying his mortgage.  We cried together.  His situation just seems so bleak.

Now folks, I'm a Realtor -- not a loan officer, home inspector or mortgage modification agent.  I honestly didn't know how to counsel him.  My only suggestion was that he work with the mortgage company.  I've since heard horror stories of properties being foreclosed on while the homeowner is still in negotiation with them.  

Are there those out there who can offer help, hope, suggestions?

Buyers and Sellers!!!  NOTE:  Brightwood continues to have a consistent flow of sales.  The chart above shows that in the month of September 2009, the Brightwood Subdivision saw 7 homes LISTED on the market AND 9 homes SOLD. For another consecutive month, Brightwood sales are continuing to show evidence of absorbing (selling) more homes each month than that which is listed on the market.  THAT IS OUTSTANDING.

With this good news, perhaps you are wondering well if I sell my home, approximately, how long can I expect for my home to remain on the market before it is sold?  To answer this question, stay tuned to my next blog on "Absorption Rate".

Hope you are finding these series of the Brightwood Monthly Market Report helpful.

Uniqca V. Powell, Your Brightwood Neighborhood Realtor, 202/299-4731 OR 202/362-3400, x120.

This month shows us evidence that the Brightwood subdivision is clearly one of Buyer's location of choice in Washington, DC.  This month shows 12, YES that is 12 homes that sold in the month of August, which shows that Brightwood is up in Sales by 3 from last month. (Go Brightwood!!!)

In summary, the chart above shows 10 homes that were listed on the market in August 2009, but 12 were absorbed (sold).  Yes, just as quickly as homes are listed on the market, homes are being absorbed (sold). 

Therefore, if you or someone you know are thinking about moving to Washington, DC, REMEMBER to consider Brightwood as one of your Neighborhoods of choice because THE NUMBERS DO NOT LIE!!!  For a brief tour of Brightwood click the link here --> Is the BRIGHTWOOD Subdivision (in Washington, DC) a Wonderful Place to Live? YOU JUDGE FOR YOURSELF . . . Come Take a Visual Tour with Me!

Should you need a physical Tour of Brightwood, remember to call Uniqca V. Powell at 202/299-4731, Your Brightwood Neighborhood Realtor.  STATY TUNED for next month's Brightwood Monthly Market Report.  We hope you have been enjoying these series of FRESH, UP-TO-DATE information.

Uniqca V. Powell