silver spring real estate: Should I Just Offer a "Decorating Allowance" or Do the Work?
- 08/22/12 12:28 PM
“Should I offer a “paint and carpet (or insert update) ” allowance instead of actually doing the work on my Silver Spring or Takoma Park House?”
Silver Spring Homesellers- When you’re getting your home ready for the market, the list of things that need to be done can seem overwhelming.
Would'nt it be much easier to just offer the buyer a "credit" or an "allowance"? The buyers probably would prefer to pick out their own carpet or paint color.
The problem with offering a decorating allowance or credit instead of actually doing the painting, refinishing or carpeting is that these two items … (4 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Favorite House in Silver Spring, Maryland - A rare Victorian
- 08/22/12 12:23 PM
This Victorian is one of my favorite houses in Silver Spring, Maryland. It is sits majesticly on a large lot in one of the oldest subdivisions in Silver Spring. The subdivision is called Woodside and was established in 1889. There are only 100 houses on 4 or 5 streets in Old Woodside, so victorian homes like this are rare in Silver Spring.
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silver spring real estate: A Silver Spring Farmhouse - Still Standing after 104 years
- 08/08/12 12:40 PM
The Farmhouse built in the early 1900's still sits at the edge of McNeills Subdivision in Silver Spring, Md 20910. This old farmhouse has had many transformations over the last century.First owned by John McNeill and then his brother Robert H McNeill (namesake of the subdivsion platted in 1925) Robert H McNeill's Addition to Silver Spring Park. During the time that Robert McNeill lived here in the early 1900's it was known as the McNeill Farm and was adjacent to the Henry Nolte Farm (namesake for Nolte Park) This photo was from the 1940's when the house was owned by a widow … (3 comments)
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silver spring real estate: August . . The Best Time to Sell a Silver Spring or Takoma Park House?
- 08/06/12 11:49 AM
Is the month of August really useless and dismal? - Not for Silver Spring and Takoma Park Real Estate sellers!Why would you want to list a house for sale in the lazy hazy heat of August, when people are uninterested and out of town on vacation?Heres why:August is one of the biggest transfer months for relocating buyers.Buyers want to secure a home now before school starts in the fall.The inventory of houses for sale is very low - meaning your property has less competition for buyers. When inventory goes down sale prices tend to go UP. … (2 comments)
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silver spring real estate: I Saved a Tree in Downtown Silver Spring today!
- 08/06/12 06:48 AM
I have been dreading this day for years. The (once) beautiful colorado blue spruce by my front door had to come down. When I first bought the house this tree looked like the perfect Christmas tree, like the one you would see on a Christmas scene or a pretty card. The shape and bluish color of the tree looked beautiful right by the front door. Not to mention it smelled wonderful!Over the past 20 years, the tree has grown taller than the house, developed a double top (not the best for Christmas tree shape) and a wild overgrown look. I have … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: August, a useless and dismal month? Not when you are selling a house!
- 08/05/12 06:02 AM
Is the month of August really useless and dismal? Not for Real Estate sellers!Why sell a house in the lazy hazt heat of August, when people are uninterested and out of town on vacation?Heres why:August is one of the biggest transfer months for relocating buyers.Buyers want to secure a home now before school starts in the fall.The inventory of houses for sale is very low - meaning your property has less competition for buyers. When inventory goes down sale prices tend to go UP. There will be a seasonal uptick in inventory after Labor Day and therefore more competition.There may … (4 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Olympic Medalist Dominique Dawes - Childhood Home in Silver Spring
- 08/01/12 04:09 AM
During this Summer Olympic Season . . .
Do you remember when Dominique Dawes caused a lot of excitement, got our attention and made us swell with pride in the USA, the state of Maryland and especially in Silver Spring and Takoma Park?
Dominique Dawes was a member of the 1996 Gold Medal Olympic Team, The Magnificent 7, where she also became the first African-American to win an individual event medal with her bronze on floor. Her coach and teammates called her "Awesome Dawesome."
Dominique was born in 1976 in Silver Spring, Maryland. She grew up in this brick, Colonial Style house, circa early 1940's in Silver Spring, … (0 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring - A Cute Cape Cod Single Family House - Under 240,000
- 07/30/12 01:44 PM
Only $239,0004 Bedrooms - 2 Full BathsCharming Williamsburg Style Cape Cod Home with gorgeous landscaped yard and wonderful big deck! Hardwood Floors under wall to wall carpet. Lots of storage nooks and crannies in the spacious Loft Bedroom in upper level. Finished Basement with full bath. Popular Oakview Neighborhood with Community Swim Club and new Elementary School Commuters Dream - "Inside the Beltway" location, close to University of Maryland and just a mile outside DC! NOT a Short Sale or Foreclosure - Just a Great Deal! Adorable and affordable - single family House under 240,000 in Montgomery County Silver Spring, Maryland 20903 … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Debbie Cook Sold Another Home in Hillandale Heights of Silver Spring
- 07/26/12 02:04 PM
Timing is everything! - This Home Sold in time for the Seller to move into a brand new luxury townhouse that she had her eye on and is perfect for her retirement.Spacious, Open, Light Bright and Airy Mid Century Modern Rambler in move-in condition. Open, Circular Floor Plan is great for entertaining. Awesome Large Eat in Kitchen with Bay Window and a Double sided Brick Wood Burning Fireplace between the kitchen and Living room. There are Warm, Exposed Hardwood Floors in the Living Room, Dining Room and Main Level Bedrooms. Home has a Full Finished Level Walkout Basement with Family Room, a 2nd Woodburning Fireplace, … (2 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Debbie Cook Just Sold - Custom Springbrook Forest Rambler
- 07/24/12 03:04 PM
My Buyer Clients long search is finally over and they are thrilled with their find!We saw many homes in Silver Spring and this one just had everything they were looking for and more. High on their priority list was a large perfect lot. This beautiful mid century modern house, built in 1962 is an original owner home. The house is a solid brick 2 level rambler with hardwood floors, 2 Fireplaces, huge finished lower level and an oversized 2 car garage. All on a gorgeous acre lot!The quiet, secluded Springbrook Forest neighborhood is a nature lover's paradise, a rustic wooded setting of … (2 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Home - Sold in 2 Days without a Sign or an Open House!
- 07/17/12 04:29 AM
Just Sold this House in the Seven Oaks-Evanswood Neighborhood of Silver Spring.There is a Happy Seller and very Happy Buyers.Enchanting, Storybook English Cottage in Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood of Seven Oaks-Evanswood. This home exudes whimsy, romance and charm from the welcoming front porch to the patio in the privacy fenced back yard. The home combines the coziness of a fireplace, high ceilings and rich, warm hardwood floors to the rare and charming 1920's period details.Fabulous New Stainless Steel and Granite Kitchen!You can walk everywhere from this house. It’s just a short stroll to Silver Spring METRO station, Whole Foods, Safeway, playgrounds, urban … (0 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Real Estate Prices in Silver Spring, Maryland
- 07/10/12 11:14 PM
Real Estate Prices in Silver Spring, MD all zip codesAccording to our MLS system - In the year 2011 .....The Highest Price paid for a Detached Single Family house in Silver Spring was $1,400,000 for a 8 Bedroom, 6 1/2 Bath 1930's Colonial located in the Woodside Park Neighborhood, that had been expanded and extensively renovated. The lowest price paid for a Detached Single Family home in Silver Spring was $123,000 for a 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1 Level Brick Rambler, built in 1957, in the Weisman's Subdivision of Wheaton, Silver Spring 20902The highest Price paid for a Townhouse in Silver Spring was 675,000 for a 4 Bedroom 4 1/2 Bath Newly Constructed Townhome built in the Courts at … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: FAQ 5 Where can I take my dog for day care in Downtown Silver Spring?
- 06/07/12 01:27 PM
Silver Spring, Maryland is definitely a Dog Friendly Place to live. All of the newer and a lot of the older Condominiums in Downtown Silver Spring allow dogs. Along with many busy professional people now living in Downtown Silver Spring with their dogs, comes the need for Doggy Day Care. There are 2 excellent Dog Day Care Centers convenient to, or located right in Downtown Silver Spring.Cleverdog - Located in the Downtown Silver Spring zip code 20910, just outside the Central Business District off of Brookeville Road. My little dog loves this place. I like how thay keep the smaller toy … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: FAQ1 - What should I consider when buying a Condo in Silver Spring?
- 06/01/12 11:20 AM
When shopping for a condominium in or near Downtown Silver Spring. These are the most important questions to ask about the different buildings:Is a parking garage space included? What type of finishes are in the kitchens and baths? Is there granite, stainless steel? Ceramic tile? Are the appliances newer?Is there a washer and dryer in the unit? are they full size or stacked?Are there hardwood floors?What's the view like from the unit? Looking at a parking lot, another building? or a great skyline?Is there a balcony? Units on upper floors tend to sell for a higher price.Do the ammenites include a … (0 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Wordless Wednesday - Blooming in a Silver Spring Alley
- 05/16/12 05:41 AM
These are Flowers that are blooming in an Alley in Silver Spring. It's a treat to see Flowers not only in front yards right now but also in Back Alleys, my favorite place for walking the dogs.
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silver spring real estate: Downtown Silver Spring Alley Flower and Garden Show
- 05/11/12 03:56 AM
This alley in Downtown Silver Spring never fails to disappoint in any season, but spring is probably the most beautiful. Just love it when the neighbors care just as much about their back alley as they do about their front yards.
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silver spring real estate: Street Food in the East Silver Spring Neighborhood Downtown
- 05/09/12 10:58 AM
Stopped by this Food Truck today at the CITGO gas station on the corner of Fenton and Bonifant Street. The truck is located at the edge of the East Silver Spring residential neighborhood. They have been here for just 3 days.
The food was delicious and fairly CHEAP. I had the “Steak and Fries” for 5 Bucks even. Plenty of marinated sliced steak meat with grilled veggies and rice, covered in fries with an incredible white sauce drizzled over it all. Since this was so good, next time I’m going to try the hot dog with shredded fries for $3.
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silver spring real estate: Paczki, Pancakes and Popeyes in Silver Spring, Maryland
- 02/20/12 02:42 AM
Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and Paczki Day, the time we all Fatten ourselves up before tightening our belts and giving up things for Lent. Below are 3 “recession proof” Ways to celebrate Fat Day on the cheap in Silver Spring, Md
Number 1Head straight to the WOODMOOR Pastry Shop for some of their famous, divine, decadently outrageous Paczki and or pick up one of their fantastic King Cakes for dessert. After a couple of these, you won’t need any dinner or pancakes for a long time.
Number 2There are several Silver Spring and Takoma Park Churches with Pancake Suppers tomorrow … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Silver Spring Laundromats - You've come a Long Way, Baby!
- 01/12/12 04:04 PM
I haven’t been in a laundromat in a long, long, long time, maybe 12 to 15 years ago.
The last time I needed to use a laundromat I went to the one near the corner of University Blvd & Piney Branch Road and also the one in the 16th Street Strip Mall that was on the level under the McDonalds there. They were both crowded places and kinda dingy and dark. There were 2 different sizes of washers and dryers that took coins. I couldn’t wait to get my laundry done and get out.
I recently went into the new Tropicana Laundromat on Fenton Street to wash some real bulky items … (1 comments)
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silver spring real estate: Blair Subdivision - Charming Old Silver Spring - Bungalows Galore
- 01/05/12 06:24 AM
The Blair Subdivision is one of the earliest subdivision of homes in Silver Spring. Originally called E Brooke Lee's Addition to Silver Spring, it is one of E Brooke Lee's first forays into Residential Real Estate Development. Carved out of land that was part of the Blair Family Country Estate, many of the street names come from the Blair and Lee families, such as Gist, Violet and Woodbury. There is even a street named after the famous horse Selim that threw Francis Preston Blair and ran off, causing the discovery of the original "Silver Spring".
Most of E Brooke Lee's addition eventually became the commercialized area of Downtown Silver Spring … (7 comments)
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