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Lynda — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:10:49 +0000

5005 Cedar Croft Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814

Lynda — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:28:14 +0000

FOR SALE $1,395,000…Spectacular Huge Elevator Townhome in Bethesda Crest!

The ultimate in comfort, convenience and luxury! Huge, gorgeous Bethesda Crest elevator townhome offers convenience & luxury! This home has 4 bedrooms (could use lower level den as 5th bedroom), 4 full baths plus one half bath, a gourmet granite kitchen w/ Subzero & Viking oven, attached family room with gas fireplace, 10′ ceilings with exquisite moldings, 2-car main level garage, huge dining room, enormous master and sitting room, expansive recreation room level with billiard room & den! Seller will install ELEVATOR for buyer! Less than 1 mi to 495, NIH, Walter Reed / Navy Med & downtown Bethesda! REQUEST A SHOWING

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Baths Full

Baths Half

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.15

Built

2006

Price

$1,395,000

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7840 Oracle Place, Potomac, MD 20854

Lynda — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:32:19 +0000

UNDER CONTRACT! $687,500 … Gorgeous Renovated End-Unit Townhome in Stone Crest!

This beautiful brick end-unit townhome in Potomac boasts hardwood floors, 9’ & vaulted ceilings, chair and crown moldings and palladian windows. The extensive $100,000 renovation includes a gourmet granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and new backsplash, refinished hardwood floors, beautiful light fixtures, new wall to wall carpet plus fresh paint throughout. A total high-end renovation of the master bath suite includes silestone counters, beautiful cabinetry, ceramic tile, Kohler fixtures and a Toto toilet. New mechanicals include a gas heating system, new high efficiency ultra quiet AC, new 85 gallon hot water heater, new roofing and gutters, triple insulated garage doors, plus new washer and dryer. Minutes from 495, Bethesda, DC & Tysons. REQUEST A SHOWING

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Baths Full

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Acres

.06

Built

1989

Price

$687,500

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Somerset House Condos

Lynda — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:53:33 +0000

The Somerset House condominium in Chevy Chase MD is the epitome of luxury condo living personified by elegance and convenience. The Somerset House condos are located on the Maryland side of Chevy Chase and consist of three buildings situated on 17 acres of manicured parkland. This magnificent community was designed for resort-like living with many luxurious amenities from gated 24-hour security, gracious doormen and complimentary valet parking for the convenience of residents and their guests, indoor and outdoor heated pools, a spa, tennis courts, exercise and state of the art gym facility along with a billiard and movie viewing room! There are also many planned activities and wonderful spaces for meetings and social events in the Clubhouse & atrium.

In addition to the amazing lifestyle provided at the Somerset House Condos, the location is even more remarkable … right across the street from Saks Fifth Avenue and the finest world-class shopping district in all of Washington DC! Residents and guests can treat themselves to the likes of Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Tiffany’s, Bulgari, Barney’s, Bulgari, Ralph Lauren … or stroll a few short blocks to Neiman Marcus and a brand new Bloomingdale’s plus several new boutiques. Restaurants are also among some of the best in the area with Sushi-Ko, Capital Grille, Lia’s, Maggiano’s and P.F. Chang’s. Plus Bethesda is just a short walk as is the Metro for quick access to downtown Washington DC. If this sounds like the lifestyle you are yearning for … just give me a call and I’ll show you the Somerset House condos that are available for purchase so you can start ‘living the life’! Scroll down to see the current listings of condos for sale in the Somerset house.

Condos for Sale or Rent in Somerset House, Chevy Chase

If no listings are shown below, then there are none on the market now so check back or contact me at 240 988-4400 and I’ll let you know when some become available.

Showing properties 1 - 11 of 11. See more Somerset House.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$1,995,000 : 5610 Wisconsin Ave #Ph 17-D, Chevy Chase

2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,770 sq ft

Year built: 1990

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 15
$2,795,000 : 5600 Wisconsin Ave #17 B, Chevy Chase

3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,482 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 41
$775,000 : 5600 Wisconsin Ave #1605, Chevy Chase

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,402 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 79
$2,500 : 5600 Wisconsin Ave #1-1204, Chevy Chase

1 bed, 1 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,141 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 123
$1,244,000 : 5600 Wisconsin Ave #707, Chevy Chase

2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,092 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 133
$5,000 : 5600 Wisconsin Ave #Ph 17a, Chevy Chase

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,593 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 141
$749,000 : 5600 Wisconsin Ave #1-805, Chevy Chase

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,402 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 168
$1,129,000 : 5600 Wisconsin Ave #1-709, Chevy Chase

2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,064 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 168
$7,500 : 5610 Wisconsin Ave #Ph 18-B, Chevy Chase

4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,650 sq ft

Year built: 1990

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 335
$2,950,000 : 5610 Wisconsin Ave #Ph 18-B, Chevy Chase

4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,650 sq ft

Year built: 1990

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 379
$1,099,000 : 5600 Wisconsin Ave #Ph 17a, Chevy Chase

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,593 sq ft

Year built: 1988

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 448

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Lionsgate Condo, Bethesda

Lynda — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:41:21 +0000

The Lionsgate Condos in downtown Bethesda are nothing less than spectacular! One might momentarily get lost in the ambience of its award-winning architecture and believe you are on Park Avenue. Lionsgate is undoubtedly the most majestic new condo in Bethesda MD, towering over a courtyard of sculpted lions amidst the excitement of Bethesda’s restaurant, theater and entertainment scene. Inside, residents bask in a luxury lifestyle with attentive concierge service, a glistening lobby and fitness center, and high-tech security features. A uniformed doorman welcomes visitors as residents and guests gather to sip cocktails on the Lionsgate Condo’s magnificent rooftop terrace. The condo features large spaces and a wide variety of floorplans that appeal to traditional and contemporary lifestyles.

Incorporating luxurious living into an area packed with restaurants, shops, and museums, the new Lionsgate condominum building offers residents a taste of high-style living in downtown Bethesda which is why it was voted “Best of Bethesda” for luxury condo living. The 12-story, full-service condominium complex provides high-end amenities with a spa, grocery store, dry cleaners and high-end restaurants just steps outside the front door.

Located at 7710 Woodmont Avenue in the heart of Bethesda’s hot restaurant and walking district, less than 3 miles from Washington DC and just one shortblock from Bethesda Metro Station, the Lionsgate is at the epicenter of vibrant downtown Bethesda. With its rich cultural and culinary heritage, Bethesda presents life on a grand scale. Its proximity to 200 plus restaurants, 4 live theatres, a dozen art galleries, shops, movies, markets, the Metro, and beautiful parks and walks, including the famous Bethesda Crescent Trail, a favorite of families, casual and serious walkers and professional bikers make it unparalleled in the entire DC area. NIH, Bethesda Naval Hospital, and other healthcare landmarks, plus many country clubs, shopping malls, and glitzy luxury boutiques and department stores are within minutes.

Condos for Sale and Rent in Lionsgate, Bethesda MD

If no listings are shown below, then there are none on the market now, so check back or contact me at 240 988-4400 and I’ll let you know when some become available.

Showing properties 1 - 7 of 7. See more Lionsgate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$1,375,000 : 7710 Woodmont Ave #704, Bethesda

2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,082 sq ft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 5
$990,000 : 7710 Woodmont Ave #801, Bethesda

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,733 sq ft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 6
$699,000 : 7710 Woodmont Ave #210, Bethesda

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,034 sq ft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 12
$4,000 : 7710 Woodmont Ave #506, Bethesda

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,066 sq ft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 31
$5,000 : 7710 Woodmont Ave #907, Bethesda

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,565 sq ft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 42
$3,300 : 7710 Woodmont Ave #401, Bethesda

1 bed, 2 full baths

Home size: 873 sq ft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 53
$4,900 : 7710 Woodmont Ave #1207, Bethesda

3 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,533 sq ft

Year built: 2008

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 147

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Bethesda Housing Affordability Trends

Lynda — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:16:29 +0000

Bethesda, MD – Is Residential Housing Ready to Awaken? This article presents many layers and perspectives on the impending rebound of housing with many variables weighing on the recovery nationally and locally … from the employment outlook to next year’s election outcome, possible cuts in Federal and defense budgets, stable vs rising interest rates and how the banks manage the release of pent-up distressed properties.

We are fortunate that the Bethesda real estate market is among the most stable housing markets in the country. See my monthly Bethesda Market Trends reports which are the most detailed market statistics available by zip code and town: Bethesda and Chevy Chase real estate plus Potomac, Rockville and Silver Spring.

PRICE OF A HOME VERSUS THE COST

This chart is an eye-opener for putting affordability in perspective. Right now housing affordability has improved dramatically with mortgage payments now accounting for just 13 percent of a monthly medium family income which is the lowest percentage since 1971. The monthly mortgage payment for a medium priced single‐family home in this country has declined by 40 percent in the last 5 years. Right now, housing affordability on a national level has improved dramatically with mortgage payments now accounting for just 13 percent of a monthly medium family income which is the lowest percentage since 1971. In the Bethesda, MD, DC and Northern VA area, housing payment-to-income per capita is 35% to 42% lower than the 30-year average!

This affordability is driven primarily by the lowest interest rates in history.

Chase Point, Chevy Chase

Lynda — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:55:11 +0000

A Chevy Chase luxury condo located at the epicenter of luxury shopping mecca … the “Rodeo Drive” of DC featuring Neiman Marcus, Dior, Gucci, Tiffany, Vuitton, Saks Fifth Ave, Ralph Lauren and much more. Walk to the Friendship Heights metro, gourmet grocery stores and lots of fabulous restaurants from SushiKo to Lia’s, Famoso, Capital Grille, PF Chang’s, Maggiano’s and Armani Cafe plus the Mazza movie theater.

“Fine Urban Living™” is the trademark of PN Hoffman – developer of this magnificent Chase Point Condominium located in the Friendship Heights community of Chevy Chase DC. More than just an elegant turn of phrase—this developer specializes in creating extraordinary upscale condominium residences and this is one of their signature properties.

The Chase Point Condo at 4301 Military Road features 107 contemporary units ranging from 980 to 2,700 square feet with two bedroom units, two bedrooms plus den, and three bedrooms with den, plus amazing two story penthouses. Floor to ceiling windows with ceiling heights ranging from 9 1/2 to 20 feet and floors made of exotic woods plus luxurious touches including Viking kitchen appliances, custom kitchen and bath cabinetry with granite and marble countertops plus natural stone floors capture the quality of these residences. Two-story penthouse units include stunning stairways and handrails plus large terraces.

Building amenities include a 24-hour front desk, large state-of-the-art fitness and exercise center, an owners’ club suite, and two underground parking spaces per condo unit.

Scroll down to see all the current Chase Point condominium listings for sale and rent … then call me to setup a private tour!

Condos for Sale and Rent in Chase Point, Friendship Heights

If no listings are shown below, then there are none on the market now so check back or contact me at 240 988-4400 and I’ll let you know when some become available.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 11. See more Chase Point Condo.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

$8,000 : 4301 Military Rd Nw #711, Washington

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,093 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 0
$1,695,000 : 4301 Military Rd Nw #702, Washington

2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,126 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 22
$484,990 : 4301 Military Rd Nw #112, Washington

1 bed, 1 full bath

Home size: 609 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Parking spots: 1

Days on market: 30
$1,450,000 : 4301 Military Rd Nw #Ph03, Washington

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,668 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Parking spots: 4

Days on market: 42
$1,995,000 : 4301 Military Rd Nw #711, Washington

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,093 sq ft

Year built: 2007

Parking spots: 2

Days on market: 82

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Bethesda Market Update

Lynda — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:15:50 +0000

Real estate will always be inherently LOCAL. It’s a fact that there can be a seller’s market in one community and a buyer’s market in a different nearby community! One of the challenges of trying to analyze any market is to have access to the most RELEVANT and the most CURRENT data available. When you read articles about the real estate market these days – most of it is about national averages and trends that have little to do with our market in the Bethesda area. And when you do read about local market data, most of it is based on information that is 90 days old or more. In order to provide my clients with the most relevant information, I have invested in real-time stats that analyze current real estate activity by TOWN & ZIP CODE!

Click on this chart and scroll down to find the real-time statistics, then find the town you are interested in and

REAL-TIME TRENDS FOR ALL BETHESDA ZIPS COMBINED

Time to Buy Real Estate?

Lynda — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:40:44 +0000

Locally, we are coming off the most active August in 4 years (read article) where home sales finished with the highest number of signed contracts in four years. Buyers are getting less reticent about getting back into the market. A fascinating set of statistics was just released showing that an investment in real estate in 2000 returned 41.3% while dramatically outperforming the Dow, S&P and NASDAQ according to Case Shiller & MSN Money. Investing in real estate for the long-term is becoming even more compelling especially with the historically low interest rates.

Mortgage Rate History

Lynda — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:44:42 +0000

I have lived in Bethesda my entire life and cannot recall a crazier mix of extreme heat to a hurricane and earthquake then this past summer! But I DO recall when I took out my first mortgage in the early ‘80’s and had a 16% interest rate! While the Fed has assured us that the rate they offer banks will not go up for 2 years, that does not fully protect consumers from rising rates. Look at this 30-year rate history … this is why you should at least consider buying or selling in the near future.