washington: National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC - 03/01/22 10:39 AM
National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC
It's the exciting announcement you've all been waiting for! We're projecting cherry blossom peak bloom to fall between March 22 - 25 this year.   Peak bloom is defined as the period of time when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms - the most common variety - are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white and pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin. Peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions and usually occurs during the last week of March or the first week of April. Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in peak bloom … (18 comments)

washington: Peony, U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, DC - 05/02/20 10:46 AM
Peony, U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, DC
 
I posted this photograph in a number of Facebook groups today. I would love to have these colors in our home garden. 
 
The peony or paeony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. Peonies are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America. Scientists differ on the number of species that can be distinguished, ranging from 25 to 40, although the current consensus is 33 known species. Wikipedia
 
Subhash Sharma  This bright and beautiful peony is named after Paeon (also spelled Paean), a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine … (11 comments)

washington: Black Headed Python at the National Zoo, Washington, DC - 06/20/17 09:11 AM
Black Headed Python at the National Zoo, Washington, DC
 
You probably will not find any Black Headed Pythons in your neighborhood.  However, you will find this Black Headed Python at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.  Don't worry.  They do not eat people. 
Plan to visit the National Zoo with your camera in hand.  Take the family for a wonderful experience.
 
Black Headed Python, National Zoo IMG_1036
Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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washington: Orangutans at the National Zoo, Washington, DC - 06/20/17 08:49 AM
Orangutans at the National Zoo, Washington, DC
 
When you visit the National Zoo in Washington, DC, you will see double cables, about forty feet up, running from tower to tower.  If your timing is good, you might see the Orangutans on those cables.  It is fun to watch them and you will want to have your camera in hand.
The National Zoo is very large and there is much to see and do.  Try to make it a day trip.  Dolores and I like to go in the morning, take a break for lunch, and then continue until we are tired are ready … (19 comments)

washington: Green Anaconda at the National Zoo, Washington, DC - 06/20/17 08:20 AM
Green Anaconda at the National Zoo, Washington, DC
 
Did you know that Green Anacondas are one of the largest snakes and can grow to a length of 22 feet?  You might not want to meet a Green Anaconda in the wild but you can see one on exhibit at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.
The National Zoo is one of our favorite places to visit.  Dolores and I are lucky to live in the Montgomery County, Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC and it is easy for us to plan a day trip to the zoo.  I suggest a day trip because there is much to see and do at … (24 comments)

washington: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Washington, DC - 12/22/16 10:48 AM
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Washington, DC
 
On Wednesday, Dolores and I visited the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, DC to enjoy the exhibits and the Christmas decorations. Hillwood was the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post and was designed to become a museum to house her collection of French and Russian art. Click on the link to visit the website for all of the information you will need to plan a visit. 
We are annual members and recommend Hillwood as a very special travel destination. I have not yet processed our recent photographs but invite you to visit and follow my … (16 comments)

washington: Golden Lion Tamarin, National Zoo, Washington, DC - 05/06/16 04:44 AM
Golden Lion Tamarin, National Zoo, Washington, DC  
 
Real estate professionals tend to work long hours, including weekends, and frequently take too little time for personal and family pleasure.  As you plan your summertime schedule, be sure to include time for personal enjoyment.  My friend Joni Staples commented that she had not visited a zoo in over 25 years.  Add your local and regional zoos to your schedule and, with camera in hand, take a few hours to enjoy the visits.
Include visits to the zoo in your plans for the year. Dolores and I like to visit the National Zoo in Washington, … (16 comments)

washington: Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, Washington, DC - 01/03/16 11:01 PM
Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, Washington, DC
 
On Saturday, Dolores and I visited Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens in Washington, DC. The current special exhibit, available through January 10, 2016 is Ingenue to Icon: 70 Years of Fashion from the Collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post. We also took a guided tour of the mansion which is decorated for the holidays. We are annual members at Hillwood and always enjoy our visits.
Please visit and follow my Pinterest board at the following link: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. If you are not familiar with Hillwood, add it as one of your places to visit … (20 comments)

washington: Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Trends, October, 2015 - 11/12/15 12:45 AM
Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Trends, October, 2015
 
As you can tell by the following chart, the median sales price for homes sold in the Metro Area of Washington, DC was about the same in October as it was during the same month last year. The median days on the market (DOM) was the same as the five year average.
If you are looking for the home in this area, I recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent to advise you on local market conditions and the actions you need to take for a successful transaction.
 
There were 3,871 closed sales in October, … (13 comments)

washington: Lion at the National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1005 - 11/04/15 01:59 AM
Lion at the National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1005
 
When you visit the National Zoo in Washington, DC, you will definitely want to see and photograph the lions. There is much to see at the National Zoo and we recommend that you plan to spend most of the day when you visit. You will want to return again and again.
 
Lion at the National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1005Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/400 sec., ISO-80, 30 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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washington: Pinterest Board: National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1005 - 11/01/15 07:57 AM
Pinterest Board: National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1005
 
You may wish to create Pinterest boards for some of your favorite places to visit. You will find that others do share your personal interests. Everybody loves to visit a zoo. This is the link to my Pinterest board for the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Yes, you will want to photograph the lions!
 
Lion at the National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1005Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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washington: Tiger, National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1022 - 11/01/15 07:28 AM
Tiger, National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1022
 
When you visit Washington, DC, you should plan to allocate time to visit the National Zoo. Actually, you should plan to spend most of a day at the National Zoo. Yes, you will want to have your camera in hand. Admission is free but you will have to pay for parking if you are not a member of FONZ (Friends of the National Zoo).
 
Tiger, National Zoo, Washington, DC IMG 1022Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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washington: Washington, DC Metro Area Housing: Days on the Market, August, 2015 - 09/13/15 09:25 AM
Washington, DC Metro Area Housing: Days on the Market (DOM), August, 2015
 
When you are relocating to the Metro Area of Washington, DC and see that there are over 12,000 active listings of homes for sale, it is easy to conclude that there is no rush and there will be an outstanding selection. It is true that the inventory has grown but the median days on the market (DOM) in August was 25 and that is still means that preferred properties are selling quickly.
We recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent to provide the advice  your family will need for the … (21 comments)

washington: Washington, DC Metro Area Home Prices by Jurisdiction - August, 2015 - 09/13/15 08:59 AM
Washington, DC Metro Area Home Prices by Jurisdiction - August, 2015
 
If you are moving to the Metro Area of Washington, DC, you will quickly discover that this is a very large market with many jurisdictions. Your first challenge is to decide where you want to live before looking at the available homes on the market. The following chart will give you an idea of the price ranges in the various jurisdictions this summer.
We recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent who will advise you on local market conditions and help you make the best home purchase decisions for your family.
 
NEW … (16 comments)

washington: Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Market, August, 2015 - 09/13/15 08:33 AM
Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Market, August, 2015
 
When you have friends or clients who are relocating to the Metro Area of Washington, DC, you may wish to suggest that they become familiar with the housing market if they plan to purchase a home. This is a large market and options are easily confusing. We recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent to provide the advice that is needed for important family decisions. 
Those who plan to use mortgage financing should consult with a local mortgage loan officer for advice. The buyer agent will be happy to recommend a loan officer with … (16 comments)

washington: Days on the Market (DOM), Washington, DC Metro Area, July, 2015 - 08/11/15 03:33 AM
Days on the Market (DOM), Washington, DC Metro Area, July, 2015
 
When you are searching for a home in the Metro Area of Washington, DC, there are thousands of homes listed for sale and it is easy to assume there will be a good selection and there is little sense of urgency. The reality is that this a very large and a very fast moving market. 
During July, the median days on the market increased from 15 to 19 days. This factor creates urgency because the best selections are quickly selling and some homes will attract multiple contract competition.
We recommend the use of … (16 comments)

washington: Washington, DC Metro Area Home Prices by Jurisdiction, July, 2015 - 08/11/15 02:15 AM
Washington, DC Metro Area Home Prices by Jurisdiction, July, 2015
 
Families being relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC need to decide where they want to live. There are many jurisdictions and a wide range of housing prices. The usual decisions are driven by the commute time and distance to the workplace, the quality of the schools and the quality of life in the community. We recommend the use of an exclusive buyer agent to advise you on the factors that will help you make the best decisions. 
Prospective home buyers who plan to use mortgage financing will need to have a … (16 comments)

washington: Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Trends, July, 2015 - 08/11/15 01:41 AM
Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Trends, July, 2015
 
If you and your family are planning to move to the Metro Area of Washington, DC, you will want to learn about the housing market. This chart will provide some helpful basic information. This is a very active market and home buyers need to be well prepared. The median days on the market did increase from 15 to 19 days in July but that does not provide much of a break for prospective purchasers.
Our advice is to use the services of an exclusive buyer agent who is very familiar with the market. Those who … (20 comments)

washington: Washington, DC Housing Market, May, 2015 - 06/15/15 01:10 AM
Washington, DC  Housing Market, May, 2015
 
Families planning a move to the Metro Area of Washington, DC will want to learn about the current conditions in the residential real estate market. This report provides the market trends for the month of May, 2015. We always recommend the use of an experienced buyer agent for the advice that will be needed for the best decisions on a home purchase.
 
“The Washington DC Metro housing market enjoyed a strong May with sales at the highest monthly level since June 2014, pending sales and prices at the highest May level in a decade, while median days-on-market … (21 comments)

washington: Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Trends, April, 2015 - 05/12/15 06:00 AM
Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Trends, April, 2015
 
Families planning a move to the Metro Area of Washington, DC always ask about the housing market. The figures for April will give you an idea of the overall market condition. This is a large market with over 10,000 active listings of homes for sale.
Prospective home buyers are advised to use the services of a local real estate professional for data that may more accurately reflect the market conditions in specific communities.
 
“The Washington DC Metro housing market enjoyed a strong April, with solid year-over-year increases in sales, and continued increasing levels of new contracts, … (14 comments)

 


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