Case-Shiller: Ease-Off in Home Prices By Suzanne De Vita RISMEDIA, Saturday, September 29, 2018— The foot on the gas is letting up. The explosive growth in home prices is slowing, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic/Case-Shiller Indices, which found July prices rose 6 percent year-over-year—an easing from 6.2 percent in June, and a March…
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We are beginning to see reports that more housing inventory is coming to the market and that buyer demand may not be increasing at the same pace it did earlier this year. The result will be many headlines written to address the impact that these two situations will have on home values. Many of…
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Home appraisals If you’re selling your house, your real estate agent can provide the appraiser with a copy of your home plans, noting unique and desirable features that are helpful for determining the home’s value. Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, an accurate appraisal is key to the transaction’s success. When the appraisal is…
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If you have applied and been approved for a loan to purchase a house, there are 10 things you must NOT DO prior to settlement or you will jeopardize getting your loan finalized! #1) Thou shalt NOT change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job. The reason that this is so important is if you…
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STUNNING NEW CUSTOM BUILT CONTEMPORARY! 7401 Nevis Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 NEVIS Model Home from HomeVisit Video on Vimeo. The word ‘stunning’ doesn’t begin to describe this fully customized new contemporary home on a huge, private 1.27 acre lot! The traditional yet open floor plan flows beautifully throughout the main level, making it ideal…
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In today’s digital world with such a sensitivity to protecting and preserving our environment, we have to ask why there is so
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Being in the real estate business, we know how important it is to have your credit score be as high as possible. You may not be condemned to Hades however…
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Is now the best time to buy … AND sell? You might find this confusing but it is actually quite logical. The cost of borrowing is going to go up as interest rates …
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The mortgage industry is facing some tremendous change this year with new regulations coming into effect under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform &
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Ever wonder why the Bethesda area is such a dynamic and growing town? The DC Metro area continues to attract talent from across the United States
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Homes sales are up in three of the four US regions. The question industry experts are asking is how much the lack of inventory is affecting the sales
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One of the reasons the housing market has rebounded is attributed to the historically low interest rates. Long term mortgage rates will likely climb
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FOR SALE! Beautiful Pristine Colonial in Old Farm! Beautiful light-filled colonial on a great lot in Old Farm! Huge renovated gourmet kitchen, large family room w/fireplace & built-in cabinetry + separate dining & living rooms. Upper level features large master suite w/updated bath, office/library with built-in’s +3 add’tl bedrooms. A garage, finished basement w/generous storage…
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FOR SALE! Exquisite Home with High-end Finishes in Downtown Bethesda! Welcome to this beautiful home filled with stylish finishes and high-end fixtures all within a short walk of 2 metros, Walter Reed and downtown Bethesda! You will notice the quality instantly as you admire the grandeur of the front façade with its stone accents…
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SOLD! Stunning Townhome in downtown Bethesda! GORGEOUS END UNIT LUXURY TOWNHOME in sought after GLENBROOK VILLAGE in downtown Bethesda across from future Harris Teeter, blocks to 2 metros, NIH/Walter Reed, restaurants & shops! Beautifully updated on VERY QUIET CUL-DE-SAC w/4 beds, 4.5 baths, SS/granite gourmet kitchen, pantry & breakfast room, finished rec room w/stone fireplace,…
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Since we are getting painfully close to tax day … I thought it might be useful to share with you the top 10 tax deductions for homeowners…
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SOLD! … Finest Elevator Townhome in Bethesda! A 5-STAR property in every regard! The finest home on the best lot in Bethesda Crest will impress even the most discerning buyers! Over 6,000s’ with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths plus a 3-car garage, cherry-panelled elevator & dramatic circular staircase w/iron rails & Shoenbek chandelier. 10′ ceilings on…
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What a great time to buy a Bethesda home whether you are a first-time home buyer or upgrading to a larger home! This is my favorite statistic to…
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The local Bethesda real estate market in November 2012 continues to heat up as extremely low inventory is driving prices higher. As this Bethesda real estate market trends report shows, the total sales were up 10% in November 2012 versus November 2011 with the median sales price up 14%. In Chevy Chase, the total #…
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The recent storms throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac and the Washington DC metro area forced us to fret about the hazards of falling trees among many other concerns that now haunt homeowners. My own experience was pretty scary when this huge tree fell in our front yard. This photo shows me in front of the…
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