Of course we know it's illegal. So why are so many drivers blowing past school bus stop signs? In the Washington DC area, they are calling it an epidemic. An investigation by the local NBC TV station discovered thousands of drivers illegally pass school buses everyday!
In Montgomery county Maryland, school officials are taking action. They've installed cameras on the school buses with plans to add video equipment early next year. The news report shows one chilling video of a child, barely avoiding a speeding car, moments after leaving a school bus.
First a disclaimer: Home Buyers always choose their lender. Your agent may recommend preferred lenders, people they like to work with, but ultimately your lender is your choice.
And you should shop around and compare rates and fees! You do not have to close with the lender that pre-approves your mortgage.
Point #1 We like working with our preferred lenders because they offer competitive rates and loans while taking excellent care of our clients. In turn, our lenders like working with us because we bring them business. This cooperative relationship creates a … (4 comments)
victoria ray henderson: First Day of Autumn 2014
- 09/22/14 10:55 PM
First Day of Autumn 2014 Autumnal Equinox Last night, while most of us were sound asleep, autumn arrived! In the Northern hemisphere, eastern time 10:29 p.m. The Equinox is special for one particular reason. The Autumn Equinox is one of two days in the year where the neither the North or South Pole is angled toward the sun. The result is a day and night that is almost equal. Give or take a bit for scientific reasons.
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's time to usher in the cooler temperatures and cozy holidays. This is my favorite … (3 comments)
There is one simple thing to do everyday that will create positive change in your business and maybe your life. But first, an analogy-
Imagine you are in a conversation with your friend. She is pouring her heart out to you. You, being the awesome listener that you are, are doing all the right things to validate her concerns and ease her mind. You do this by asking pertinent questions and displaying caring body language.
Even if you can't answer her questions or solve her problems-you've shown her that you care.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 Hours: 11 to 6 Where: Yards Park (Lot H/I across from Nationals Park) Who: Everyone & Anyone Why: Free food samples, Free admission, free cooking demonstrations
You can find out more at DCVegFest
The DCVegFest is for anyone who wants to learn more about vegan and vegetarian food options. There will be cooking demonstrations to learn how to cook delicious vegan food. The first 1000 visitors will get free goody bags.
Insider Tip for the DC VegFest Take Metro! The Yards Park is one block from … (4 comments)
Did your hometown make the 2014 list? If you live in Arlington Virginia, you probably know you are #3 on the Livibility.com List of the Top 100 Places to Live
Of course congratulations go out to #1 Madison Wisconsin and #2 Rochester Minnesota, but Arlington Virginia is pretty awesome and here's why-
Arlington Virginia is #3 on the Best Places to Live List
There are several "Best Places" lists. Arlington Virginia is #3 on Livability.com's Best Small to Mid-Size Cities. Arlington is across the Potomac River from Washington DC. Of course many of … (0 comments)
Bethesda Maryland is a beautiful neighborhood adjacent to the NW section of Washington DC. There are quaint tree lined streets with brick Colonial style homes. Many neighborhoods in the 20816 zipcode were built in the mid 40's. You can find newer construction throughout Bethesda but most single family homes have been remodeled or modified with large additions. Single family home prices range from the mid 600's up to several million dollars Many condominiums are close to the Bethesda Metro station. Condo prices range from the mid 300's up to several million dollars.
Why should people working in the real estate business care about National Wellness Week? If you are doing your job well, you know exactly why it is important to stay physically and emotionally healthy.
Summers can be brutal in Washington DC. This past summer, on one particularly hot and humid day, I climbed many flights of stairs in my quest to find the perfect condo for my clients. We covered several neighborhoods and over 11 buildings. I was a sweaty mess by the end of the day but I did it! Thanks to the … (2 comments)
Glenmont is one of the neighborhoods in Silver Spring Maryland- the last stop on Metro's Red line. Glenmont is a twenty minute subway ride to downtown Washington DC. There are single family homes within one mile of the Metro station and many home owners walk to the station to commute to work. To the east of Georgia Avenue, there are two story Ramblers, Split levels and Colonial style homes. Homes for sale, excluding distressed properties, range from the low $400's and up. To the west of Georgia Avenue, homes styles include … (3 comments)
Yes, really! It's a program offered by the DC Housing Finance Agency called "DC Open Doors" and it helps promote home ownership in Washington DC. Single family, condo's or townhomes, DC Open Doors has been in place since June 2013 but many potential home owners do not know it exists.
Here are the basics
minimum credit score 640 allows both FHA & conventional financing with downpayment options of 3 - 3.5% DCFHA offers qualified buyers the down payment in the form of an interest free loan which is forgiven over a 5 year … (0 comments)
Generating leads is a large part of the real estate business. How can you work with clients and find time to generate leads? It's easier than you think.
1. Give away free stuff- My Broker told me a funny story. He had a previous client call and ask for help buying a home. The client said, "I have all this Buyer's Edge stuff in my house. When we wanted to buy a new home you were already on my mind!" I keep pre wrapped Buyer's Edge mugs in my car-just in case I have … (5 comments)
Across the Potomac River from downtown Washington DC, Alexandria Virginia is a beautiful town in the Greater Washington DC area. Old Town Alexandria was established in 1749 and features restored and updated townhomes and single family homes. Other popular neighborhoods include Del Ray and Carlyle. Buying a Home in Alexandria Virginia? Work with us! We are Exclusive Buyer Agents with Buyers Edge in Bethesda Maryland. Licensed Realtors in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. We've helped home buyers all over the Washington DC area. Discover what we can do for you!
The Northeastern United States is the most traffic congested area in the country. New York, Baltimore and Washington DC are famous for bumper to bumper traffic on highways. But is it too soon to get excited about Superconducting Magnetic Levitation "MagLev" Trains? Maybe not. Especially since an investor group wants to build a high speed train that would get people from Washington DC to Baltimore in 15 minutes. According to a filing made to Maryland State regulators, they have $5 billion dollars in financial backing. But before you don your Star Trek uniform, let's look at the details. … (1 comments)
My answer is no! The term "pocket listing" is overused by some listing agents and misunderstood by sellers and home buyers. David Cabot, President/CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Homes says, "I personally think it is bad business and I do not permit it in my company." He goes on to say Pocket Listings or Off Market listings create an underground market that doesn't help anyone but the listing agent. Cabot belives Pocket Listings started as a way to control … (4 comments)
victoria ray henderson: Using Your "Senses" When Buying a Home
- 02/17/14 07:26 AM
Using Your "Senses" When Buying a Home With over a foot of snow still on the ground, house hunting in the Greater Washington DC Area is a real challenge. In addition to pulling boots off and on at each home listing, the yards are covered in snow making it impossible to really see the front and back yards. However, this time of year provides us with an awesome opportunity. We should use our senses to discover your new home! Buying a Home Should Engage all of Your Senses We will begin with the NOSE. What are you smelling when you are in … (0 comments)
victoria ray henderson: Falling in Love With Your New Home
- 02/12/14 08:13 AM
Falling in Love with Your New Home My job is so much fun especially when my clients fall in love with their new home. It is a dream come true-really. Most of my clients write lists and drive neighborhoods to fine tune their home search. I listen as they describe their perfect kitchen. I take notes on all the important things I hear like, "the backyard has to have a big patio where we can entertain in the spring and summer" or "we have to have big closets and space for all our family gear." And then it happens... We drive … (0 comments)
victoria ray henderson: Homes for Sale in Silver Spring Maryland
- 12/04/13 02:29 AM
Silver Spring Maryland is convenient to downtown D.C., Rockville, Gaithersburg and Bethesda Silver Spring is unincorporated and covers more than nine and a half square miles. The southern part of downtown Silver Spring borders Washington DC. Metro's Red line has a stop in downtown Silver Spring with convenient Red Line stops at Forest Glen, Wheaton and Glenmont. Sligo Creek, Northwest Branch and Rock Creek are waterways in and around Silver Spring. Older established neighborhoods have high walkability scores and plenty of charm. Woodside & Montgomery Hills are two older neighborhoods. The median single family home price is 572K. Woodmoor and Indian Springs … (3 comments)
Speeding Past a School Bus Stop Sign
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