Happy Spring! We are now in my busiest time of the year! Buyer activity is very strong at all of my listings and there is still good activity at open houses. However, we are approaching the end of the Spring Market and I can already see some decline in numbers of showings on my listings. This does not mean that activity has stopped. There is strong activity on any new listings which come on the market. This does not mean you should list without having your house ready or that you can overprice your home, but if you list a home in good condition at the appropriate price you will have many interested buyers looking at the house. As we head into the Summer the amount of activity generally slows so if you are planning to sell, the sooner the better.
As you can see in one of the articles in the right hand column, the low inventory of homes for sale had an impact on the total number of homes sold in March just like it did in February. There is also an article with information on what is on buyers' wish lists when they are shopping for a home.
If you are planning to sell in the next few months I suggest you get your house ready and put it on the market while there is still very low inventory and before we hit the slower summer months.
I am happy to meet with you now to discuss the current market value of your home, improvements you may want to consider making to your home and current market conditions.
Please visit my website at
www.kathywhalen.com
. It is easy 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 right and visit my 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 .
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COMING SOON!
$399,900
11510 Sutherland Hill Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Don't miss this Three Level Garage Townhome Built in 20002! Located Just Minutes from the Beltway, it combines Modern Amenities with Convenient Location! Freshly Painted, Brand New Carpet, 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths, Deck Table Space Kitchen & More!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,167.85
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CONTRACT
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$440,000
10427 Huntley Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Updated Cape with Amazing Kitchen with Island, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Family Room, Deck, Awesome Yard & More in Convenient Location near Metro!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,426.75
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UNDER CONTRACT!
$415,000
2304 Homestead Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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From the Charming Front Porch to the Large Family Room Addition & Renovated Kitchen & Baths, This Home is Ready for the Most Discriminating Buyer! Don't Miss the Renovated Kitchen with 42" Cabinets, Silestone Counters, Stainless Appliances and Hardwood Flooring or the Completely Renovated & Gorgeous Full Baths! Brand New Central Air, Recent Furnace and Hot Water Heater, the List Goes On! Hurry!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,252.26
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UNDER CONTRACT
$395,000
10409 Glenhaven Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Charming Brick Rambler with 2 Fireplaces! Updated Kitchen with Recent Stainless Appliances & Ceramic Tile Flooring. Beautifully Remodeled Full Bath on Main Level, Large Family Room with Brand New Carpet, Tankless Hot Water Heater, Recent Furnace and More!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,280.30
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UNDER CONTRACT!
$460,000
1010 Devere Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
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Completely Renovated Top to Bottom! This one is Special! From the Sunroom Addition to the Two Tiered Deck, Everything is Updated! Four Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Large Family Room, Two Fireplaces, Renovated Table Space Kitchen & More! Check Out the Pictures!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,632.97
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CONTRACT!
$349,900
1517 Ingram Terrace
Silver Spring, MD 20906
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Pristine Townhouse in Popular Tivoli! Gorgeous Hardwood Flooring, Family Room off the Kitchen, Private Landscaped Yard with Slate Patio, 3 Finished Levels and Wonderful Location Near Metro! Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $3,652.59
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SOLD!
$395,000
10605 Bucknell Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Charming Home with Spacious Rooms, Family Room Addition, Table Space Kitchen, Master Bedroom with Full Bath, New Furnace & Central Air & the List Goes on! Super Location on Quiet Street Near Metro. Hurry! Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,111.94
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SOLD!
$465,000
1905 Dayton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Beautifully Updated Home with 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Updated Kitchen with Stainless Appliances, Master Bedroom with Full Bath, Daylight Lower Level with In Law Suite and Wonderful Location Near Metro! Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,589.27
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SOLD!
$370,000
1702 Windham Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Hurry! Unbelievable Price for Charming Rambler with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Room with Fireplace, Updated Kitchen, Front Porch & Deck!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year of ownership is $4,293.66
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Kathy Whalen, Realtor
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Direct: 301-649-5743
Office: 240-497-1700
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Montgomery County Schools Calendar
Source: Montgomery County Schools Website, montgomeryschoolsmd.org
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Low Supply Undercuts Pending Home Sales in March
Source - RIS Media,
Monday May 1, 2017
Existing-home sales sputtered in February as lower-than-low inventory kept a lid on activity, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reports. Existing-home sales totaled 5.48 million, a 3.7 percent slip from a
decade-high in January and a 5.4 percent hike from one year prior.
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What's on Home Shoppers' Wish Lists
Source -
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, April 13, 2017
A new realtor.com® survey reveals the top desires of home buyers today: Ranch-style homes, big backyards, and updated kitchens.
More than half of home buyers say they're on the hunt for a three-bedroom home, and 75 percent want a two-bathroom home as well, according to realtor.com®'s
home buyer survey. The survey also showed a strong demand for townhouses and row homes among younger home shoppers, as 40 percent said they are looking for a townhome or row home to purchase. However, as home buyers age, single-family homes clearly are the top preference.
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Maryland's Foreclosure Mediation Program
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(Click on Above Image to Read Information About Maryland's Mediation Foreclosure Program)
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HOUSELOGIC
HouseLogic is a free source of information and tools-from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®-that can help you make smart and timely decisions about your home.
(Click on Above Logo to Visit Houselogic's New Helpful Website for Homeowners and Potential Homeowner)
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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 Whalen
Long & Foster Real Estate
7700 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
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