lise howe group: Under Contract! 6752 Kenwood Forest Lane in Chevy Chase MD
- 03/15/23 07:59 PM
The Lise Howe Group just put this three bedroom two and a half bath home at 6752 Kenwood Forest Lane in Chevy Chase MD under contract. The buyer fell in love with this home, set on a quiet street with a reserved parking space right in front. Kenwood Forest is popular with anyone who wants to be close to downtown Bethesda, the metro and all the restaurants that Bethesda has to offer.
The buyers love the beautifully finished kitchen with warm chocolate cabinets and granite countertops.
The convenience of a parking … (18 comments)
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lise howe group: Which Repairs Should You Make Before Going on the Market?
- 03/14/23 05:23 PM
If you’re about to put your home on the market, there are probably some repairs and changes that need to be taken care of to ensure you get top dollar for your home. The first is well known now. You must declutter. This doesn't mean that you need to put everything away. I believe that the buyers coming to see your home want to know that a real person has lived in the property you are selling.
DECLUTTERING
A few photos are okay - as long as they are not the kind that make you stop in your tracks and examine them. In … (24 comments)
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lise howe group: 4 Reasons to Buy a Condo
- 03/14/23 05:10 PM
Those considering purchasing a new home may want to consider becoming a condo owner. Popular with every homeowner—from first-time buyers to retirees—condos offer many advantages over a traditional stand-alone property. Below are the top four.
Affordability: If you’re looking for a newly built home, a condo is likely to be less expensive than a stand-alone property. Why? Condos are often smaller in size than homes containing comparable numbers of bedrooms and baths. In addition, condos often share many building elements such as walls and roofing, so the cost of construction is often lower, resulting in lower pricing. As land gets more expensive, builders … (15 comments)
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lise howe group: Surprise - Social Media Can Help You Scope Out Neighborhoods
- 03/12/23 05:19 PM
Choosing a city to live in can be easy. Very often it is dictated by family concerns or a new job. Once you are committed to the city, where do you live in the city? It can be a little more difficult to narrow it down to a neighborhood.
Without leaving your couch, however, you can explore a neighborhood through these three social media sites on a computer or with smartphone apps:
Facebook
Facebook’s City Guides are a hidden feature that can help you find places in a neighborhood where locals go. It’s like an insider’s guide to the best kept secrets of a … (13 comments)
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lise howe group: 6752 Kenwood Forest Lane is Open Sunday March 12 from 2-4
- 03/11/23 04:36 PM
Come to see this three bedroom two and a half bath home at 6752 Kenwood Forest Lane in Chevy Chase MD. Set on a quiet street with a parking space right in front of the home, this property will be popular with anyone who wants to be close to downtown Bethesda, the metro and all the restaurants that Bethesda has to offer.
Buyers love the beautifully finished kitchen with warm chocolate cabinets and granite countertops.
The convenience of a parking space right outside your front door, with very few steps, makes bringing … (11 comments)
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lise howe group: Where to See the Cherry Blossoms - Not at the Tidal Basin!
- 03/08/23 01:30 PM
The cherry blossoms are predicted to be early this year in 2023. According to the National Park Service they will be at peak bloom from March 22-25. I guess we all are ready for spring to be here, including the cherry trees themselves.
The cherry trees at the Tidal Basin are world famous. When you walk around the Tidal Basin to see the blossoms, you hear so many languages being spoken - but there are also SO many people walking around, snapping selfies, trying to capture a National Geographic worthy photo of the trees framing the Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial. … (15 comments)
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lise howe group: Kites and Cherry Blossoms in DC!
- 03/02/23 07:21 PM
The warm weather is moving the peak time for cherry blossoms rapidly forward this year. I am not sure how the Cherry Blossom Festival and the cherry blossoms are going to intersect this year - but one thing that doesn't have to be moved is the annual kite festival at the Washington Monument.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off at the end of the month, including the big opening festival, a parade with princesses and the Blossom Kite Festival
The annual Blossom Kite Festival will take place this year on March 25 from 10 am to 4 pm and will include a virtual component, … (32 comments)
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lise howe group: St. Patrick's Day Is Coming - Do You Want a Castle in Ireland? Just 2M
- 03/02/23 02:29 PM
Blackwater Castle in County Cork is for sale. It is surprising how many castles are available to buy throughout Europe from France to the Czech Republic and beyond - but Blackwater Castle, listed by Christies International, is astonishing to me.
The history of Blackwater Castle dates back 10,000 years, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Ireland. The site's history spans thousands of years, originally populated during the early Mesolithic period. There is further evidence that the site had been occupied during the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age too when it was known as the fortress of … (21 comments)
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lise howe group: Biophilic Design 101
- 03/02/23 05:39 AM
Last year, the visual search engine Pinterest(link is external) recognized “biophilic design” as a trending search term. Searches for “biophilic architecture” had risen 150%, while searches for “biophilic design bedroom” were up 100%. For real estate professionals, it’ll be important in coming months and years to understand this particular trend and how to incorporate it into a space.
Biophilic design has come up recently in the news related to a glass Helix shaped building that Amazon had planned to build. Amazon announced that it has hit pause on its Amazon 2 headquarters which is being built in Crystal City, Northern Virginia. Amazon has … (10 comments)
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lise howe group: What Potential Buyers Should Consider This Spring
- 03/02/23 04:39 AM
The busiest season in the housing market traditionally is the spring because so many buyers wait until then to make their move. Those buyers believe the spring is the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to buy a home, here’s why it makes sense to move before the spring market picks up.
Spring Should Bring a Wave of Buyers to the Market When Rates Start to Move AgainIn most years, the housing market goes through predictable … (14 comments)
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lise howe group: Market Update for January 2023 Chevy Chase MD
- 02/26/23 06:22 AM
CONDOS AND COOPS IN CHEVY CHASE
InChevy Chase MD, the median sold price for Condo & Coop properties for January was $366,500 , representing an increase of 7% compared to last month and a decrease of 2% from Jan 2022. The average days on market for units sold in January was 30 days, 40% below the 5-year January average of 59 days. There was a 20% month over month increase in new contract activity with 18 New Pendings; a 33% MoM increase in All Pendings (new contracts + contracts carried over from December) to 16; … (10 comments)
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lise howe group: Just Listed - 3020 Porter St NW Washington DC - Historic Tudor Coop
- 02/24/23 07:24 PM
If you are looking for a charming one bedroom coop in a historic Tudor building just three blocks from the Metro, you can begin and end your search right here! 3020 Porter Street, Unit 102, is a perfect pied a terre or home to someone who wants to sell the car and enjoy the city life!
This coop is filled with special architectural details, such as these louvered exterior doors to the units. When you open the louvered door, there is another solid door into the coop. In hot DC … (24 comments)
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lise howe group: Market Update: Georgetown, Washington DC January 2023
- 02/23/23 11:48 AM
TOWNHOMES IN GEORGETOWN
In the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC, the median sold price for Townhouse properties for January was $1,825,000, representing a decrease of 9% compared to last month and a decrease of 10.4% from Jan 2022. The average days on market for units sold in January was 39 days, 8% above the 5-year January average of 36 days. There was an 11.8% month over month increase in new contract activity with 19 New Pendings; a 33.3% MoM increase in All Pendings (new contracts + contracts carried over from December) to 20; and a 21.2% decrease in supply to 26 … (11 comments)
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lise howe group: Market Update Washington DC January 2023
- 02/22/23 07:06 AM
DETACHED HOMES IN WASHINGTON DC
In Washington, DC, the median sold price for detached homes in January was $897,500, representing a increase of 3.6 percent from last month and a increase of 5.6% from January 2022. The average days on market in January was 37 days, as contrasted with 40 days in December 2022 and 32 days in January 2022. The five year average for days on market was 38 days. There was a 44% increase in new sales activity with 72 new pending sales and a 18.8 % MoM increase in all pending contracts to 95. There were 217 homes on … (12 comments)
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lise howe group: Bethesda MD Market Report January 2023
- 02/18/23 05:15 PM
DETACHED HOMES IN BETHESDA
In Bethesda MD the median sold price for detached homes in January was $1,049,000, representing a decrease of 23.7 percent from last month and a decrease of 2.4% from January 2022. The average days on market in January was 42 days, as contrasted with 22 days in December 2022 and 23 days in January 2022. The five year average for days on market was 36 days. There was a 28.6% increase in new sales activity with 36 pending sales and a 32.4% increase in all pending contracts to 49. There were 48 homes on the market, a 22.6% … (21 comments)
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lise howe group: Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week is Returning Feb. 16-26
- 02/11/23 06:37 AM
"Savor Bethesda" Restaurant Week is scheduled to run Feb. 16-26, giving residents an opportunity to try local restaurants at special prices. Participating downtown Bethesda restaurants will offer lunch, dinner and special treat menus at $10, $20 or $35 for dine in and take-out customers.
Downtown Bethesda is "home to restaurants with a diverse selection of savory and sweet cuisine ranging from American favorites like barbecue and continental cuisine to international flavors such as Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Spanish and Vietnamese," according to Bethesda Urban Partnership, organizer of the annual event.
Here's the … (14 comments)
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lise howe group: 6634 Hillandale Road In Kenwood Forest Closed-More Buyers Are Looking
- 02/05/23 06:18 AM
The Spring Market is nearly here in the DC area - and the cherry trees will be bursting into bloom soon. With the spring comes the flood of buyers each year. Will this year be the same as usual?
6634 Hillandale went under contract in Kenwood Forest II before it ever went on the market. The buyer didn't want to wait and risk losing this opportunity to another buyer. It went under contract and closed within two weeks. The seller appreciated the quick close which let her get on with the next stage of her life!
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lise howe group: 35 Ways To Get Top Dollar for Your Home
- 02/05/23 05:42 AM
As the market gets more challenging and there are more agents for less business agents should take these suggestions to heart. There are great ideas which work for any kind of seller at any price point.
Aside from successfully selling your home, your number one priority as the seller should always be to get the best price possible. No matter how big or small your property is, there are plenty of ways to maximize what you have to get high offers rolling in.
Here are 35 ways you can get top dollar from your home.
Detach your emotions … (11 comments)
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lise howe group: Jack's Roofing in SIlver Spring, MD
- 02/03/23 06:22 AM
When I put an older townhome in DC under contract recently, the inspector identified two missing slates in the third story roof. After selling homes in DC for the last thirty four years, I know that you can't call just any roofer to repair a slate roof. An inexperienced roofer may carelessly walk on the roof, breaking more slates that he repairs.
Homeowners want to maintain and protect their slate roofs. Hard slate will last from 75 to 200 years while soft slate, such as Bangor slate, will last for 50 to 125 years. Slate roofs give the expectation of durability and … (10 comments)
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lise howe group: FAQ on Homeowners Insurance for First Time Homebuyers
- 01/29/23 12:54 PM
Congratulations on being under contract on a new home - or Hooray! you are on the path to homeownership. If you’re thinking of becoming a homeowner, you’ve likely spent time budgeting for additional expenses – property taxes, lawn care, new furniture to fill up that extra space…you get the idea. But have you factored in protection for your new home?
While you’re crunching numbers, remember to include homeowners insurance. I have never seen a mortgage company that did not require you to have homeowners insurance for your new mortgaged home. They want to know that if anything happens to your new home, … (36 comments)
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The Lise Howe Group just put this three bedroom two and a half bath home at 6752 Kenwood Forest Lane in Chevy Chase MD under contract. The buyer fell in love with this home, set on a quiet street with a reserved parking space right in front. Kenwood Forest is popular with anyone who wants to be close to downtown Bethesda, the metro and all the restaurants that Bethesda has to offer. 
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