Leisure World MD Market Report Dec. 13, 2014Silver Spring, Maryland 20906  Leisure Word of Maryland     Inventory Is Very Low! Now is a Great Time To Sell!! Interest Rates Remain Low Which Makes It A Great Time to Buy!! Here's what's happening in Leisure World of Maryland* According to the Washington DC / Maryland Multiple Listing Service (MLS), here is the current inventory, pricing and interior square feet of properties in Leisure World MD:   68 homes Active for sale in Leisure World of MD- Price range lowest $48,250 (Coop 635 sf) - highest $629,000 (Condo 1,790 sf)    40 Properties Under Contract- Price range lowest $44,900 (Coop 635 sf) - highest $825,000 (Detached 5,154 sf)    26 Homes have Sold within the past 30 days- Price range $59,900 (Coop 850 sf) - highest $392,000 (Condo 2,... 12/12/2014

Today’s View – December 13,  2014 -Rossmoor CO-OP This is a market report for cooperative ownership (CO-OP) apartments in the senior citizen community of Rossmoor in Silver Spring, Md. 20906. This is a 610 acre gated community at the northern edge of Silver Spring. At the time of this report (12/13/2014) there are a total of 6 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 9 under contract, and another 3 that have sold in the last 30 days.  The absorption rate (Active/30 day sales) of 2,  a seller’s market.   One Bedroom Currently there are 3 one-bedroom coop homes on the market for sale.  These homes are currently listed from $48,250 to $55,000, with the median being $54,900.  The days on market for these homes ranges from less than a week (2 days) to approaching 1.5 months (43 days), with the med... 12/12/2014

Open House Saturday, Dec. 13, 15101 Interlachen Dr #915 Silver Spring, MD 20906Leisure World of MD By Appointment Only! (Since this is a 55+ Gated Community, you must call Realtor for entry)  Call Barbara Michaluk, Agent 240-506-2434 to schedule a private tour or call Weichert Office at 301-681-0550    Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo with indoor garage space, +golf cart space. 1,120 square feet, F Modelin Leisure World of Maryland Greens Hi-rise Building  List Price $164,900 includes indoor garage + golf cart spaces Contact Barbara Michaluk, Realtor and Authorized Leisure World Specialist to schedule a private showing of this beautiful condo. Phone 240-506-2434  Email michaluk@verizon.net 12/12/2014

Leisure World MD Townhouse For Sale at3477 Leisure World Blvd #82D, Silver Spring, MD 20906Leisure World of Maryland List Price $137,000     Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Townhome 1,600 square feet, Berkeley Modelin Leisure World of Maryland Montgomery Mutual     Contact Barbara Michaluk, Realtor and Authorized Leisure World Specialist to schedule a private showing of this beautiful townhome. Phone 240-506-2434  Email michaluk@verizon.net 12/11/2014

I truly believe that selling Real Estate is like a matchmaking business.. there is a perfect home for every buyer and the right buyer for every listing. You just got to come up with the best strategy to find it/the buyer! When your buyers are well prepared and have a clear vision, then searching for the perfect home is but a joy! A few months ago I set out to find a Forever Home for my new Silver Spring, MD buyers. They were well prepared and we knew what we were looking for and where. We came close to finding the one early on - or so we thought. It didn't work out. But I am also a firm believer in when it doesn't work out, it's not the right house and encouraged my buyers to keep looking!  Today my buyers signed (and signed and signed ...) and closed on their new home in the Colesville... 12/05/2014

Leisure World MD Condo For Sale at15101 Interlachen Dr #915 Silver Spring, MD 20906Leisure World of MD Price Reduced!! List Price Now $164,900 Includes Garage Space, Golf Cart Space    Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo with indoor garage space, +golf cart space. 1,120 square feet, F Modelin Leisure World of Maryland Greens Hi-rise Building     Contact Barbara Michaluk, Realtor and Authorized Leisure World Specialist to schedule a private showing of this beautiful condo. Phone 240-506-2434  Email michaluk@verizon.net 12/04/2014

Congrats to Leisure World of Maryland, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Winner of #1 Best Retirement Community in Montgomery County 2014 Leisure World of Maryland   A Private, Gated, Age-Restricted Community Leisure World of Maryland is an active adult, age-restricted community. One resident must be at least 55 years of age and the other resident of the unit at least 50 years of age.   The best 55+ housing opportunity in Montgomery County, Maryland! Living at Leisure World is a great lifestyle choice – its also a smart financial decision.  This community is for anyone aged 55 or older. The 650-acre campus located in Montgomery County, Maryland offers a variety of housing options and offers many attractive community amenities.  The Leisure World community can be entered through one of three secur... 12/03/2014

Leisure World of Maryland Homes For Sale for Active Seniors OverviewMapsPhotosDescriptionNeighborhoodMarket Stats Contact us for pricing Single Family Home Main Features   Location 55+ Leisure World of MarylandActive Senior CommunitySilver Spring, MD 20906USA Barbara Michaluk Weichert Realtors(240) 506-2434michaluk@verizon.nethttp://www.BarbarasellsMDhomes.com        Listed by: Barbara Michaluk, Authorized Leisure World Specialist, Weichert Realtors Nearby properties for sale 12/01/2014

Beautiful 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Condo with Garage Space OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionNeighborhoodMarket Stats $164,900 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,120 sqft Location 15101 Interlachen Dr #915Silver Spring, MD 20906USA Barbara Michaluk Weichert Realtors(240) 506-2434michaluk@verizon.nethttp://www.BarbarasellsMDhomes.com        Listed by: Weichert Realtors See more Silver Spring, MD real estate for sale 12/01/2014

My buyer was searching for charm and found it in a cottage in the Capitol View Park subdivision in Silver Spring, MD. I adore older homes that have a charm you just won't find in new construction. It's the if-walls-could-talk-kind of charm, the kind that gives you a sense of the history of the home, the kind that makes you feel and imagine the family gatherings and the Christmas tree in the living room. I am always excited to see original details intact, too.. from hardwood floors to door knobs, wood doors to trim, radiators to tiles. This charming cottage needs some TLC but that was just what the buyer was looking for, a home in move-in condition with a few opportunities for improvement. And as always, I am looking forward to seeing just how well these improvements turn out! Charming c... 11/25/2014

15101 Interlachen Dr. #915 Silver Spring, MD 20906Leisure World of MD List Price $169,000 Includes Garage Space, Golf Cart Space    Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo with indoor garage space, +golf cart space. 1,120 square feet, F Modelin Leisure World of Maryland Greens Hi-rise Building     Contact Barbara Michaluk, Realtor and Authorized Leisure World Specialist to schedule a showing of this beautiful condo. Phone 240-506-2434  Email michaluk@verizon.net 11/08/2014

Every buyer who is searching for a new home in the Silver Spring, MD area is hoping to find the perfect one! It is always my goal to find a home that comes as close as possible to fulfilling my buyers wish list. I love the moment when we step into a house that feels like a home, when my buyers get excited and can see themselves living there. The moment the measuring tape is taken out. The moment we discover unique or quirky things about the property, imagine family gatherings, brainstorm how to best position furniture or make use of a room and mentally change wall colors to reflect my buyers taste ... that's when I know that we have found the perfect one! When it comes to home inspections, however, the word perfect is rarely never heard. This is a perfect house ... said no home inspecto... 11/08/2014

Thankful for Another Ratified Contract For Leisure World Home Listing   We’re approaching the end of 2014—and here in Maryland, the seasons are marked by chilly days and the beauty of nature in all its fall glory. Despite the chill, there’s so much warmth among us. For me in particular, it radiates from my reflection of the past year, my excitement of what’s ahead, and my appreciation for the present. Although I give thanks for what I have each and every day, this is the time of year during which thankfulness is a foremost theme. As a realtor, I’ve immersed myself in an environment that houses—and, in fact, has its very roots in—gratitude and generosity. The home (and we all define that differently) is traditionally among the first to be named as a blessing, a privilege, and the foundat... 11/05/2014

Today’s View – November 6,  2014 -Rossmoor CO-OP This is a market report for cooperative ownership (CO-OP) apartments in the senior citizen community of Rossmoor in Silver Spring, Md. 20906. This is a 610 acre gated community at the northern edge of Silver Spring. At the time of this report (11/06/2014) there are a total of 5 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 7 under contract, and another 7 that have sold in the last 30 days.  The absorption rate (Active/30 day sales) is less than 1  a seller’s market.   One Bedroom Currently there are 2 one-bedroom coop homes on the market for sale.  These homes are currently listed from $57.000 to $69,500, with the median being $63,250.  The days on market for these homes ranges from less than a week (4 days) to less than a week  (6 days). Currently ... 11/05/2014

Today’s View – November 5, 2014 – Garden and Mid rise Apartments This is a market report for garden and mid rise apartments in the senior citizen community of Rossmoor in Silver Spring, Md. 20906. This is a 610 acre gated community at the northern edge of Silver Spring. At the time of this report (11/05/2014) there are a total of 7 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 8 under contract, and another 4 that have sold in the last 30 days.  The absorption rate (Active/30 day sales) is 1.75, a seller’s market.   One Bedroom Currently, there is 1 one-bedroom garden / mid rise apartments on the market for sale in the Rossmoor community. This home is currently listed for $125,000 and has been on the market for 3 months (92 days). There is also 1 one-bedroom garden / mid rise apartments under contr... 11/04/2014

Today’s View – October 4, 2014 – Rossmoor Patio Homes This is a market report for condo ownership patio homes in the active senior (55 +) citizens community of Rossmoor in Silver Spring, Md. 20906. This is a 610 acre gated senior citizens community at the northern edge of Silver Spring. At the time of this report (11/3/2014) there are a total of 10 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 4 that are under some form of contract, and another 3 that have successfully completed the sales process in the last 30 days.  This is a lively market, with a 3.3 month absorption (active/sold) rate.   Two Bedrooms Currently there are 7 two-bedroom patio homes on the market for sale.  These homes are currently listed for $109,900 to $375,000, with the median being $245,000  The days on market range from new ... 11/03/2014

Leisure World MD Market Report Nov. 3, 2014Silver Spring, Maryland 20906  Leisure Word of Maryland     Inventory Is Very Low! Now is a Great Time To Sell!! Interest Rate Are Also Very Low Which Makes It A Great Time to Buy!! Here's what's happening in Leisure World of Maryland* According to the Washington DC / Maryland Multiple Listing Service (MLS), here is the current inventory, pricing and interior square feet of properties in Leisure World MD:   72 homes Active for sale in Leisure World of MD- Price range lowest $57,000 (Coop 800 sf) - highest $825,000 (Detached 5,154 sf)    39 Properties Under Contract- Price range lowest $59,900 (Coop 850 sf) - highest $399,000 (Condo 2,200 sf)    25 Homes have Sold within the past 30 days- Price range $43,000 (Coop 635 sf) - highest $320,000 (Con... 11/02/2014

The Silver Spring Boy Scout Troop 209 Pumpkin Patch is Open till October 30th.  This annual pumpkin patch always has a good selection of Pumpkins and some pretty mums too. The location is on the side lawn of  Woodside Methodist Church at the edge of Downtown Silver Spring. Boy Scout Troop 209 is Silver Spring’s Oldest Boy Scout Troop.   The troop has been in existence since the 1930′s at this same Silver Spring Location. Buy a pumpkin and Support Boy your Local Silver Spring Scout Troop 209. All proceeds go to the troop’s financial aid fund, making sure that all scouts can participate in the troops many activities.   Besides, it’s much more fun to go to a Pumpkin Patch than just picking up a pumpkin at the grocery store! Woodside United Methodist Church 8900 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring... 10/26/2014

Open Houses in Silver Spring, MD  Zip 20906  Oct. 26, 2014   Times Address Neighborhood Price 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 2000 Flint Hill Rd ALLANWOOD $575,000 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM 12812 Crisfield Rd CONN AVE ESTAT $419,900 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM 3925 Isbell St CONN AVE PARK $365,000 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 4006 Highview Dr GARRETT FOREST $299,990 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 15400 Layhill Rd GAYFIELDS $525,000 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 1912 Merrifields Dr GAYFIELDS $799,000 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 3306 May St GREENWOOD KNOL $393,000 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 3530 Olympic St GREENWOOD KNOL $369,000 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 12922 Holdridge Rd GREENWOOD KNOL $379,500 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM 12805 Saddlebrook Dr LAYHILL SOUTH $419,900 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 2408 North Gate Ter LAYHILL VILLAG $530,000 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM 14109 Heritage Ln LAY... 10/25/2014

Blood Drive in Silver Spring, November 2nd   If you have been thinking about a blood donation, now is the time to schedule your appointment. There will be a blood drive on Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station 16 in Silver Spring. Please call the number below to schedule your appointment. Your donation may save a life.   Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/23/2014