May2014
Well the craziness of the Spring Market is in full bloom! Lots of activity with motivated buyers out looking. I am still seeing low inventory across the area and across price ranges. This is translating into lots of buyers trying to pick from the few homes for sale. The well priced homes in good condition are now selling fairly quickly and sometimes seeing multiple offers.
If you are thinking of selling your homethis Spring,I would advise you to get your home on the market as soon as possible. Normally the Spring market is over by the third week in June when activity slows for the Summer but it may continue into July this year since we had such a late start to the Springmarket. (Remember the cold, long Winter?)Iwould be happy to meet with you to discuss the market, how you can prepare your home for sale and what the current pricing in your market looks like.
Please see the articles in the right hand column regardingways to improve the performance of your home and an analysis of renting vs buying.
Please visit my website at www.kathywhalen.com. It iseasy to search the Multiple Listing Service for homes with upgraded map searches, there is more information on Schools, more Community information, easy access to information on upcoming open houses in Montgomery County and DC as well as links to pictures and disclosures for my listings. I also have a mobile website: m.kathywhalen.com which allows you to search for homes based on where you are located using the GPS feature.Please scan the QR code at the bottom of this article to take a test drive.
Also, be sure to see my listngs below, read the real estate articles in the column to the rightand visitmy website where you can click to see current interest rates and a link to all homes currently listed for sale.
As always, if you have any real estate questions or needs I am available to help.
Thanks,
Kathy Whalen .
My Listings......
/ ACTIVE
$360,000
104 Finale Terrace
Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Wow! Beautifully Renovated Home with Stunning Kitchen Completely Remodeled in 2010 with Granite & Stainless, All New Flooring, New Windows and Doors, New Roof Plus Deck & Patio with Sweeping Views of Northwest Branch Park!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $3,428.91.
/ ACTIVE
$299,900
4 Monroe Street#502
Rockville, MD 20850
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Best View in the Building! Relax on your Patio Overlooking Trees and the Green Grass of the Courtyard! Incredible Kitchen Renovation! Open Floor Plan, Recent HVAC & Windows and Designed Touches Throughout! Right in Sought After Rockville Town Center!
Estimated Taxes are $3,372.16
/ ACTIVE
$599,900
10502 Drumm Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
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Updated 1987 Colonial on over 1/3 Acre Lot Backing to Parkland! New Hardwood Flooring on Main Level, New Paint, New Carpet and Renovated Kitchen. 3 Full Baths, 3 Finished Levels,Gas Fireplaceand Two Decks! Hurry!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $5,883.00
/ UNDER CONTRACT
$399,900
2619 Cory Terrace
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Spacious and Updated Home with Separate Apartment/In Law Suitein Back of Home. Renovated Kitchen, Deck, 3 Full Baths, Hardwood Flooring & Great Fenced Yard!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $3,738.
UNDER CONTRACT
$675,000
1801 Sherwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Expansive Rambler on 15,000 Square Foot Lot with Circular Driveway & 2 Car Garage in Desirable Forest Grove just 2 Blocks from Forest Glen Metro! Updated Kitchen & Baths & Convenient One Level Living!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $5,859.21
/ UNDER CONTRACT
$350,000
63 Kinsman View Circle
Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Renovated Top to Bottom! New Kitchen, New Baths, New Flooring,New Paint, New Light Fixtures, New Roof and New Systems!Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $3,542.
/ SOLD
$265,000
8331 Grubb Road, #301
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Sought After Top Level Location! Two Bedroom Unit with Washer & Dryer! Remodled Kitchen with Stainless Appliances, Tile Flooring, New Cabinetsand Solid Surface Counters! Gorgeous Remodeled Bath and Gleaming Hardwood Floors!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $2,834.00
/ SOLD
$399,900
1809 Brisbane Street
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Charming Colonial in Popular Forest Estates Neighborhood! Main Level Addition, Front and Back Porches with Swings, Freshly Painted Interior, Off Street Parking and Convenient Location Near Metro.
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,215.22
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Kathy Whalen, Realtor
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Direct: 301-649-5743
Office: 240-497-1700
The Most Popular Features to Improve the Performance of Your Home.
The Real Estate Book - May 2014
According to a new National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers survey, high-performing, Low-emissive (Low-E) windows are the most common green building products used by residential remodelers. To kick off National Home Remodeling Month in May, NAHB released the survey results, which highlight the most common building features that home owners are using to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
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Zillow: Buying a Home Beats Renting After 2 Years
DS News
Author: Colin Robins May 1, 2014
Zillow's break-even horizon analysis came to an interesting conclusion: in half of U.S. metros, buying a home is a better financial decision than renting for buyers intending to stay in their home at least two years. The company's analysis includes all costs associated with buying versus renting, including upfront payments, closing costs, anticipated monthly rent and mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, maintenance, and renovation costs.
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Thank you for taking the time to read my Monthly Real Estate Newsletter! I hope you found it both interesting & informative. I would love to help you with your real estate needs! Please call or email me & I would be happy to set up a time to meet with you to discuss buying or selling your home.
Sincerely,
Kathy Whalen
Kathy WhalenLong & Foster Real Estate
7700 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
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