lise howe group: 27 Ways to Prepare for a Home Inspection... and a Bonus Tip!!
- 06/28/15 12:29 PM
This is a fantastic email to share with your clients before a home inspection! It will make the whole inspection go more smoothly and reduce the risk that the inspector will have to come back for a second look.
If you are planning on selling a home in the DC metro area, call the Lise Howe Group to work with a great listing team who will be with you from start to finish!
Sellers! The Home Inspector has just completed the Inspection of your house. You and your Listing Agent are eagerly looking over the report. WHAT? The Inspector has written, … (10 comments)
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lise howe group: BETHESDA MD 20817 MARKET UPDATE
- 06/21/15 02:01 PM
Home Prices in Bethesda MD 20817 in May 2015Real estate market data for Bethesda MD provided by Lise Howe of Keller Williams Capital Properties.
The market in Bethesda Maryland has seemed like a roller coaster ride for the last year and don’t expect things to slow down anytime soon. If you are considering buying a home you can find deals on a house in Bethesda but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is always a must.
As a seller, it is important to get your home into move in ready condition because buyers are being very selective and do not want to do … (9 comments)
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lise howe group: 1300 Crystal Drive Penthouse 1 South - Live in the Clouds!
- 06/17/15 08:51 AM
1300 Crystal Drive Penthouse 1 South
Arlington, Virginia
Home to Congressmen and Senators, generals and ambassadors, admirals and business leaders, isn't this the place worthy of you? Don't you want a 70 foot balcony overlooking a quiet courtyard? Don't you need a two level penthouse with its own wine cellar? If you are a chef, you will love the spectacular kitchen designed for two chefs to cook at the same time! The master bedroom is a special retreat with its own sitting room, walk in closet, and marble bathroom with whirlpool tub and huge shower designed for two!
If you would like a private … (17 comments)
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lise howe group: 3507 Murdock Road, Kensington, MD Sold - Under Contract in 2 Weeks
- 06/01/15 09:20 PM
Yesterday was a happy day for both the seller and the buyers when 3507 Murdock Road in Kensington was sold! The seller is a wonderful doctor in the military who has been stationed outside the DC metro area for several years and the buyers were first time homebuyers, excited about finding that perfect home to raise their family. These are the days that make real estate a lot of fun! After the closing the buyers and their agent and the seller and I sat around the table and talked for another fifteen minutes about the house and its renovations over the … (21 comments)
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lise howe group: Selling a Coop in DC - How To Market a DC Co-op Effectively
- 05/10/15 10:31 AM
Selling a coop in DC is different than selling a condo. The fees for a coop tend to be higher than for a condo because the taxes, insurance, many utilities and exterior maintenance are included in the fee. It is really important to show the difference in costs between a coop and a similarly sized condo - so that the buyer will understand the benefits of owning your coop!
For instance, your coop might be for sale for $250,000 with a coop fee of $800.00. That might scare off a buyer UNLESS they understand that that $800 includes $150.00 for taxes, $250.00 … (18 comments)
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lise howe group: DC's Most Expensive Listing - Luxury at a New Level - Fessenden House
- 05/07/15 12:23 PM
Long and Foster has listed Fessenden House for $22,000,000 - a 20,000 square foot home at 3107 Fessenden Street, NW. It is one of two most expensive house listed in Washington - tied for the honors with the former Textile Museum on S Street in Kalorama.
Built in 1994 by Gibson Builders, a well regarded local builder, it is a neoclassical brick and limestone mansion with seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms and five half baths. It has an elevator, a wine cellar and a tasting room. It is set in beautifully landscaped grounds of .81 acres, complete with formal English gardens, hedges, and … (11 comments)
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lise howe group: DC Trivia: Commerating Lincoln's Assasination 4/15 at Ford's Theater
- 04/14/15 12:16 PM
Ford's Theatre is commemorating the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination with tours and performances around the clock.
The historic theater where Lincoln was shot will commemorate his death Tuesday and Wednesday with extensive access to the site, tours and panel discussions. On Tuesday night, the theater will host a tribute performance for Lincoln, followed by a candlelight vigil outside. A free simulcast of the tribute will be shown at the National Portrait Gallery.
On Wednesday morning at the moment when Lincoln died at 7:22 a.m., the National Park Service will host a wreath-laying ceremony, and a brass band will play taps. … (17 comments)
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lise howe group: Free Cone Day At Ben and Jerry's in Georgetown - April 14
- 04/13/15 11:58 AM
I confess that I love Ben and Jerry's - ever since (no, actually before) I ever went to the Ben and Jerry's factory tour outside Waterbury Vermont. The founders of Ben and Jerry's like to give back to the community, so every year they have a free cone day at select locations across the country. Tomorrow- April 14, 2015, is free cone day at the Ben and Jerry's in Georgetown at 3135 M Street NW, Washington DC (202-965-2222 ). Just stop by from 12 noon to 8 pm.
If Georgetown is not convenient, you can go to the Ben and Jerry's in Silver … (20 comments)
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lise howe group: The Cherry Blossoms are Bloomin' and Thousands Have Seen Them!
- 04/12/15 12:38 AM
I went to see the cherry blossoms yesterday with my husband and our standard poodle. My husband has had a knee and a hip replaced but walking long distances is still not the first thing that comes to mind for him. We set out to see the cherry blossoms yesterday afternoon and I was hopeful (but doubtful) that we could find a parking place relatively close to the Tidal Basin. After all, the cherry blossoms are iconic to the Washington DC spring - and after a winter that seemed to go on forever, we were really looking forward to seeing the … (30 comments)
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lise howe group: Lise Howe Just Closed on 444 W. Broad St Unit 323 in Falls Church VA
- 04/06/15 12:08 PM
Sometimes you just get lucky with the perfect client - the one who is wonderful to work with in every way! I was lucky with this client who just bought 444 W. Broad St Unit 323 at the Spectrum in Falls Church. The client fell in love with the contemporary style of the Spectrum, the amenitites, the location surrounded by shops and parks and restaurants, and the overall value of the building and the unit itself.
The Spectrum is an LEED Certified condominium building, with bamboo floors, granite and stainless kitchens, and energy efficient plumbing. The building is comprised of condominium … (10 comments)
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lise howe group: Just Listed and Coming to the MLS Soon-3010 Danville Rd Brandywine MD
- 04/04/15 01:15 PM
Looking for a charming rambler at a great price of $279,900? This is the opportunity of this year and many others to come too!
Located in Brandywine Maryland, a quiet community just 15 miles from Washington, DC, this home has been lovingly updated by the current owners. With 2 big bedrooms and two baths on the main level, an open kitchen and a large living room leading to a big deck, this is a home to love for many years! The home was designed by a nuclear physicist with great attention to detail in the construction. The two sided fireplace is a focal … (16 comments)
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lise howe group: Great Condos Close to American University - Perfect for Students
- 03/21/15 01:38 AM
Room and board at American University is so expensive on top of tuition! The dorm costs are at least $10k to 13k per year not including the cost of board at American University. Did you know there is a better way to deal with your wonderful student's housing needs than another year in the dorms?
Why not buy a condo for your student - near American University? Some of these even come with an extra bedroom for a roommate if that is what you want to do!
With the very high cost of college housing we at the Lise Howe Group receive lots of requests from parents with … (13 comments)
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lise howe group: David Wagner-Lise Howe Group Put 8032 Red Jacket Way Under Contract
- 03/01/15 07:05 AM
David Wagner had an amazing January helping buyers find their dream homes- and February was even more amazing! The weather may be cold and snowy but David has been on fire helping buyers with their home search! He just ratified 8032 Red Jacket Way in Jessup, MD , making some very lucky buyers very very happy! The home is a colonial with four bedrooms up and a finished basement for extra space. The home was priced to let the buyers redo the kitchen to their own taste! It has a beautiful private backyard that the buyers will enjoy for many years to come!
As … (0 comments)
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lise howe group: Looking for Leisure World Condo w/ 2 Bedr, Den & Dining Room?
- 02/01/15 09:15 AM
Are you looking for a home in Leisure World? Check out 2904 Leisure World Boulevard Unit 512 in Silver Spring, MD 20904! With 1483 square feet of space, there is room for 2 big bedrooms, 2 spacious baths, a separate dining room, a tablespace kitchen with new appliances, corian countertops and a big window! There is a den and a solarium to make this condo extra special. Sunshine describes this condo!
Unit … (3 comments)
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lise howe group: Lise Howe Put 1663 Fitzgerald Under Contract in Park Fairfax, Alex. VA
- 02/01/15 02:20 AM
Under contract and settling in 2 weeks - 1663 Fitzgerald Lane Alexandria in historic Parkfairfax! The buyer is ecstatic at the opportunity to buy this wonderful one bedroom condo with a private patio. Waiting for an updated kitchen and bathroom, this is the perfect condo for our buyer who has lots of imagination and creativity!
Everyone loves Parkfairfax for its charming brick townhouses and condos nestled among tall trees. The homes are clustered around small courtyards or set back from the streets, creating an inviting community made perfectly for walking! Close to Shirlington, 395, the Pentagon and Washington itself, … (5 comments)
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lise howe group: The Lise Howe Group Sold 3020 Danville Road, Brandywine MD -Jan.2,2015
- 01/18/15 11:11 AM
Do you believe in love at first sight? Our buyers clearly did! Once they saw 3020 Danville Road, they were in love and had to have the house and property!
The sellers had recently renovated the home with new carpet, fresh paint, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, granite counters, stainless appliances, gleaming hard wood floors, a large deck, and luxurious bathrooms. The house has four bedrooms upstairs, a finished walk out basement, and a two car garage. The favorite part of this wonderful house for the sellers was the 3.5 acre lot with a stream crossing it at the far … (8 comments)
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lise howe group: Market Report Bethesda Md 20817; Home sales slow in Bethesda Md
- 01/09/15 04:13 AM
Market Report
Bethesda Md
20817
Montgomry County Maryland
The 20817 zip code occupies the north and western parts of Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland. The area is anchored by employment giants such as the National Institutes of Health, Marriott International, Lockheed Martin, Host Hotels & Resorts, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and Ritz Carlton. Its close proximity to Washington DC and access to the Metro Red Line, 495 Beltway and 270 makes this one of the best places to live in the US. With great parks, including Cabin John Regional Park; charming sidewalk neighborhoods, like Georgetown Village, … (14 comments)
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lise howe group: Dear FSBO Home Seller
- 12/22/14 11:54 PM
For Sale by Owners are my Goal for this year - I enjoy working with them and know that there is a good success rate in working with them - After all most of them do list with a realtor, and if it is meant to be, then let it be me! Maybe there are more FSBOs in your 2015 future too!
Before deciding to place your home on the market yourself, we urge you to consider the following.
I write this because I have encountered several FSBO's For Sale by Owner homes this year.
Fact: Homes listed by a Realtor … (13 comments)
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lise howe group: The Cairo Condominiums DuPont Circle Washington DC
- 12/09/14 11:35 AM
The Cairo Condominiums Dupont Circle Washington DC Find similar condos for sale to the The Cairo Condominiums DuPont Circle Washington DC
Get the value of your DuPont Circle home or condo in today's market
If you have ever wondered why Washington DC buildings are so "short" in comparison to other major urban centers in the United States, the answer is very simple - The Cairo Condominiums! Construction of this building in 1894 as DC's first residential skyscraper at 164 feet tall resulted in building height restrictions of 130 feet that still define Washington today. If you are looking for a condo in … (5 comments)
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lise howe group: 6617 Hillandale Rd, Kenwood Forest II, Chevy Chase Sold by Lise Howe
- 12/07/14 10:51 AM
Lise Howe of Keller Williams Capital Properties listed 6617 Hillandale Road in Kenwood Forest II for $635,000 on October 15, 2014. After having it open on Saturday and Sunday of that weekend, Lise Howe received three offers on the property, including the winning offer which also included a pre-offer inspection. The final sales price was $651,500 and the buyers closed in less than a month. The sellers were very happy!
This townhouse which had 1110 square feet of living space included two bedrooms, two and a half baths, a separate living room and dining room and an updated kitchen. The house … (10 comments)
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This is a fantastic email to share with your clients before a home inspection! It will make the whole inspection go more smoothly and reduce the risk that the inspector will have to come back for a second look. 
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