8 Reasons a Home Sells The Seller Sets the Price The Agent Brings the Market The Market Sets the Range The Buyer Sets the Value I often think of my job as a 50/50 partnership with clients who are selling real estate in Bethesda, but in reality the job distribution is heavily weighted towards the seller’s […]
Keep That Heat Inside, Insulate Your Windows For The Winter
December 26, 2013 by
Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, 10% of air leaks out of the average house through the windows? Also, an estimate by Energy Star states that homeowners could save an annual 7-15% on their energy bills by replacing their own windows with more efficient models.
5 Tips On Safely Hanging Those Christmas Lights
December 24, 2013 by
Christmas lights can be the most festive of holiday decorations, but actually putting them up can be a huge pain. With these easy step-by-step instructions, you can safely hang Christmas lights outside your house in no time. That way you can get back to what’s important, family time.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 23, 2013
December 23, 2013 by
According to December’s NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, home builder confidence rose by four points to a reading of 58; this surpassed the consensus of 56 and November’s reading of 56.
4 Safety Tips For Your Christmas Tree
December 20, 2013 by
It’s Christmas time, it’s Christmas time â which means it’s time to get a tree for your home. Whether you get a real tree or an artificial one, it’s also time to think about Christmas tree safety.
9205 Laurel Oak Drive
December 20, 2013 by
2013 – Sold for $900,000 Represented Buyer: Listed for $909,500 and sold for $900,000. "Set atop a winding driveway, this distinctive 3,900 square foot contemporary Deck House offers a delightful mix of uniqueness and charm and shines like a fine diamond! Here clean lines and expansive windows unite indoor and outdoor living with effortless harmony. A natural wood […]
Fed Minutes Predicts Tapering Of Quantitative Easing Program
December 19, 2013 by
Housing Starts exceeded expectations and also beat October’s reading of 889,000. November housing starts were posted at 1.09 million against a consensus of 963,000. This reading is more in line with the NAHB/Wells Fargo Home builder Market Index, which reached a four month high with December’s reading.
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Confidence Up 23 Percent Year-Over-Year
December 18, 2013 by
According to the National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Homebuilders Market Index for December, builder confidence recovered in with a reading of 58. This surpassed both expectations of 56 and last month’s reading of 54.
Picking The Perfect Holiday Tree
December 17, 2013 by
It’s coming up on Christmas time, which means that people are decorating their home with lights and tinsel. It also means that it’s time to pick a Holiday tree.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 16, 2013
December 16, 2013 by
Mortgage Debt Rises For First Time Since Recession
Last week was relatively quiet concerning scheduled housing-related news, but the Federal Reserve’s financial accounts report, released on Monday, indicated that mortgage debt in the U.S. had increased for the first time since the first quarter (Q1) of 2008.
