Latest news on the Potomac real estate market and what it means for you...
Potomac, Maryland real estate report/snapshot for April 2020. The Potomac housing market remained a seller's market in April 2020 with 2.7 months of inventory, down from the five year average of 4.3 months. Housing inventory was down to 151 active listings as compared with 132 in March 2020 and 232 listings in April 2019. New listings ( 79 in April) decreased 11.2% from March 2020 and decreased 45.1% year-over-year. Many sellers are reluctant put put their homes on the market during the COVID-19 stay at home (7 comments)
Latest news on the Potomac real estate market and what it means for you...
Potomac, Maryland real estate report/snapshot for April 2020. The Potomac housing market remained a seller's market in April 2020 with 2.7 months of inventory, down from the five year average of 4.3 months. Housing inventory was down to 151 active listings as compared with 132 in March 2020 and 232 listings in April 2019. New listings ( 79 in April and 89 in March) decreased 11.2% from March 2020 and decreased even further - 45.1% - year-over-year. Clearly if you are considering selling your home in Potomac, now (6 comments)
lise howe group: All About the Lauren by Lise Howe, Bethesda Condo Queen
- 05/15/20 03:04 PM
WELCOME TO THE LAUREN 4901 Hampden Lane Bethesda MD 20814 Find all the condos for sale at the Lauren, if any, right here. Find all the luxury condos in Bethesda by clicking here. The Lauren Condominiums in Bethesda are one of the latest addition to the luxury condominium market in Bethesda Maryland. Other luxury condo additions include the Cheval, Hampden Row and the Stonehall. Tucked away between Hampden Lane and Montgomery Lane on Woodmont Avenue, in downtown Bethesda, The Lauren rises above its neighbors. Described as an exquisite luxury residential condominium built for the most discerning buyer, the floor plans range from 1,444 sq. ft. (8 comments)
Find Bethesda condos similar to the ones at Sussex House, all under $300,000. There are condos at the Willoughby, Parkside, Westlake Towers and the Promenade, among others. Get the value of your Bethesda Condo in today's market
This is where you want to be! If you are looking for a convenient and affordable condo complex in Bethesda, you have just found it. Sussex House is perfectly located at 4970 Battery Lane between the NIH Metro and the Bethesda Metro. This is perfect if you work at NIH or Walter Reed! Leave your car at (1 comments)
lise howe group: Farming Methods of the 21st Century
- 05/13/20 09:10 AM
What are you doing to create a stream of business when you can't get face to face with as many clients as you are used to? As we are all pivoting to new business techniques during this curious time, I have decided to double down on my farming, reaching out to new condo buildings in downtown Bethesda. This article by Debe Reynolds offers lots of insights into farming in the 21st century.that you may want to apply to your own business. Farming (Being Top of Mind) in 2018 I've been around a long time in the real estate business and can (5 comments)
lise howe group: All About the Luxurious Cheval by Lise Howe, the Bethesda Condo Queen
- 05/12/20 06:23 PM
Welcome to the Cheval 4960 Fairmont Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 Bethesda is filled with new luxury buildings. There is the Adagio, Lionsgate, the Darcy, the Lauren, Hampden Row, The Stonehall, and the Cheval, a development by Duball Fairmont at 4960 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda MD 20814. The development was recently completed and the units are now for sale. Approximately 70% have already sold. Sales for available units in the early summer 2019 ranged in price fromn a two bedroom two bath listed for $895,000 to a three bedroom three and a half bath with 2763 square feet listed at $2,445,000 and another three bedroom three and a half bath on the 17th (8 comments)
lise howe group: All About City Commons of Bethesda by Lise Howe, Bethesda Condo Queen
- 05/12/20 03:14 AM
Find condos for sale which are similar to City Commons of Bethesda Condominiums Bethesda MD. Find out the value of your City Commons of Bethesda Condominium Bethesda Md Affordable and in a great location at 8900 to 8934 Battery Lane Bethesda Md 20814! Are you looking for an affordable Bethesda Md condo that lets you decide if you are going to walk, drive, or bike today? Located just off Old Georgetown Road near the Bethesda Rescue these stylish condominiums are just a short walk to the Bethesda Metro and the NIH/Bethesda Naval Metro (Red Line). CITY COMMONS CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN BETHESDA MD City Commons of Bethesda was built (8 comments)
lise howe group: Showings are Beginning to Increase Steadily in the DC Metro Area
- 05/08/20 08:05 AM
According to Showingtime, the online scheduling service, the initial drop in showing activity experienced throughout much of the country in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic has given way to modest signs of stabilization. From January 2020 to mid-March, we were in the midst of a strong early spring market and then COVID-19 attacked. Through mid-March, year-over-year showing activity was higher nationwide compared to 2019. We all know what happened beginning in mid-March. Showings dropped off significantly as we all sheltered in place and learned to wash our hands frequently and we shopped for masks and hand sanitizers, toilet paper and (9 comments)
lise howe group: Home Equity is Alive and Well! And It Will Help Us Through
- 05/07/20 06:10 PM
As a country we have gone through some tough weeks while we are learning how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen more unemployment claims than ever before and fear is spreading widely among many of us.People are wondering how this will end and what will happen to us. It is not all bleak however. More than 4 million initial unemployment filers have likely already found a new job, especially as industries such as health care, food and grocery stores, retail, delivery, and more increase their employment opportunities. As the country reopens, thee new employment opportunities and rehirings (7 comments)
lise howe group: Just Listed - 5320 Kansas Avenue Washington DC in Petworth
- 05/04/20 08:13 AM
WELCOME TO 5320 Kansas Ave NW Washington DC in Petworth Sometimes the perfect home comes along - even in the middle of a pandemic! With three bedrooms upstairs and two gorgeous bathrooms, an open floor plan on the first floor leading to a large deck overlooking the fenced back patio, and a great walk out lower level with family room, second room for home office or au pair and a full bath, this is a home to visit ASAP! It even comes with off street parking behind the fenced yard. In case you want to have long term house guests, (12 comments)
Latest news on the Chevy Chase real estate market and what it means for you...
Chevy Chase, Maryland real estate report/snapshot for March 2020. In March 2020 the Chevy Chase housing market remained a seller's market with 1.9 months of inventory, down from the five year average of 2.9 months. Housing inventory was down to 81 active listings as compared with 98 listings in March 2019. New listings ( 68 in March) increased 23.6% from February 2020 but decreased 9.3% year-over-year.
Pending sales decreased 5.6 % in Chevy Chase in March 2020 compared with February 2020 and 34.6% one year ago. Chevy (2 comments)
lise howe group: Adopt a Bend OR Restaurant - This Week Miyagi Ramen
- 05/03/20 07:35 AM
This is not really a complaint but just an expression of my current state of mind at 10:30 on Sunday morning! I am tired of cooking dinner every night. I like cooking new recipes and trying new cuisines - it is sort of a magic carpet ride on a tasting spoon! Unfortunately the things in my pantry are not really geared for experimental evenings - my pantry, shelves and freezer are not set up for new recipes. I have the ingredients for the tried and true in my kitchen. I really have appreciated Will Hamm, Roy Kelley and Richard Weeks for (13 comments)
Latest news on the Bethesda real estate market and what it means for you...
Bethesda, Maryland real estate report/snapshot for March 2020. The Bethesda housing market remained a seller's market in March 2020 with 1.9 months of inventory, down from the five year average of 2.9 months. Housing inventory was down 192 active listings as compared with 262 listings in March 2019. New listings (170 in March) increased 21.4% from February 2020 and 6.3% year-over-year.
Pending sales increased 2.8 % in Bethesda in March 2020 compared with one year ago. Bethesda's closed sales increased 23.9% year-over-year.
On average, homes sold in 40 days, down from 45 days compared (15 comments)
lise howe group: 5320 Kansas Ave NW Washington DC in Petworth -Coming Soon w/Lise Howe
- 04/28/20 06:55 AM
WELCOME TO 5320 Kansas Ave NW Washington DC in Petworth Sometimes the perfect home comes along - even in the middle of a pandemic! This spacious townhome in hot hot Petworth will be available for viewing beginning Wednesday, April 29, 2020. With three bedrooms upstairs and two gorgeous bathrooms, an open floor plan on the first floor leading to a large deck overlooking the fenced back patio, and a great walk out lower level with family room, second room for home office or au pair and a full bath, this is a home to visit ASAP! It even comes with off street parking (10 comments)
The seller is ready to move and looking for someone new to call this rambler home - and the buyer wants to buy a new home for her daughter, son in law and baby. With three bedrooms, a large lot and a quiet location in Remington, VA, the buyer knew that this is the perfect starter home for her loved ones! The buyer is excited to picture her daughter sitting on the front porch, sipping lemonade and watching the grandbaby playing in the front yard or celebrating big family moments with friends (14 comments)
Kenwood Park is a community built in the 1960s just on the outskirts of downtown Bethesda on the Arlington Road and Bethesda Avenue side of town. You can walk into Bethesda along Bradley Boulevard in about a half hour at a leisurely pace, putting you close to shopping, restaurants like Rio Grande and Mon Ami Gabi, and movie theaters like Bethesda Row Cinema. People move here for the schools like Whitman High School which is in the heart of Kenwood Park, and (12 comments)
It doesn't get any better than this completely updated colonial with four bedrooms and two and a half baths! The buyer had problems coming to closing, making this wonderful home fully available for you! You will fall in love with the updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. This is a modern and open first floor floor plan with a formal living room in front and an open dining room, family room and large kitchen, which leads to the large new deck. The outdoor deck with a peaceful wooded view is perfect for (27 comments)
lise howe group: Cabin John Volunteer Fire Department Will Help Celebrate Birthdays
- 04/21/20 07:49 AM
No one is happy with having to miss out on special moments while we get through this extended COVID-19 pause in our lives. It is even harder to explain to a small child while they can't celebrate their birthday with friends and classmates. The Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department has come up with a spectacular way to take a little bit of the pain away for anyone who has to celebrate a birthday during this time. A volunteer member will drive the Cabin John Park VFD bright red 1930 Brockway fire truck by the home of the celebrant. They will (20 comments)
lise howe group: Condos in Whitman School District for Sale in Bethesda - Even Now!
- 04/12/20 08:07 AM
Finding the best school district for their children is often parents' number one criterion in looking for a home. Here is information about the condos for sale in the Whitman School District. Why should you pick a condo in the Whitman School District? Here is the current information on condos for sale in the Whitman School District from the Bethesda Condo Queen. If your family is looking for a home in Bethesda, Md, you can't do much better than Walt Whitman High School at 7100 Whittier Boulevard. Whitman always is considered one of the best high schools in Maryland. In addition to being a (10 comments)
lise howe group: 4839 Chevy Chase Drive in Kenwood Forest -Listed for sale by Lise Howe
- 04/10/20 10:20 AM
4839 Chevy Chase Drive in the desirable Kenwood Forest community in Chevy Chase, Maryland is waiting for you to call home. This lovely 3 level, 2 bed 3.5 bath townhome features hardwood floors on the first floor, beautiful granite countertops in the kitchen, and a light filled living room that leads out to a gorgeous deck. The deck looks out on beautiful and peaceful green space filled with forsythia in spring. The private deck provides the perfect spot to relax and savor your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine and watch the sunsets over downtown Bethesda in the (19 comments)
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