Tweet There is a block which I know well. It is unlike many blocks in Washington DC; where motorists speed down; ignoring the speed limit; or pedestrians, children walking (or Realtors getting out of their cars). The block I am currently concerned about is the 1300 block of Taylor St NW, in the Petworth neighborhood…
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Real Estate Market Update for Washington DC
Tweet While we wait for the April numbers; I wanted to post the last report – from March. This shows a market where the number of listings are lower and prices are increasing. Now my prediction will be that April will not look so good. The market seems a bit cooler in the peak of…
A story of Ignorance or Greed?
Tweet When I moved to DC in 2004; the “New Convention Center” was just starting to bring a new life into what is now the booming neighborhood of Mt Vernon Square in Washington DC. I saw potential in this neighborhood myself and bought a condo here and lived here for almost 6 years. At the…
Home Inspections & What sellers are willing to fix…-
Tweet Home Inspections on a home can become more tenuous than the actual negotiations on price – especially in this market. Sellers have already been beaten up a bit on price and then a buyer comes in with THE INSPECTOR. Well no one likes any kind of inspection. I remember weekly inspections at summer camp;…
Happy Mother’s Day
Tweet In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day an official holiday. While I doubt he thought it would become such a “Hallmark Holiday”. So while you are busy sending flowers and candy and buying cards and dinner for Mom; don’t forget the reason of the day… To celebrate Moms everywhere. HAPPY MOTHER’s DAY !
Don’t talk to me about Politics – my tongue already hurts…
Tweet There’s a catchy title huh? I don’t mix politics and business. Nor I mix religion or any other controversial subject. As a Realtor; I don’t discriminate against anyone; nor do I discuss these things. That being said; I was annoyed recently when a client (whom I really like) starting spouting off their political…
Why can’t I get a return call?
Tweet One of my biggest pet peeves is getting other Real estate agents to return phone calls. Last Friday (today is Thursday), I called an agent to show a listing he had for sale. My client wanted to see it, along with others on Saturday. I leave 2 messages and hear nothing back. He calls…
Happy Cinco de Mayo
Tweet Yes it’s that time of year again. A time for Mexican food and perhaps 1 too many Margaritas. The funny thing about Cinco de Mayo, of The 5th of May; is that it is NOT the Mexican Independence day; like most people think – that is September 16th. Instead it commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory…
So much for my short-cut to the office
Tweet It is amazing how a small road repair can turn into a not-so-simple project. Last week during some heavy rain; a sink hole developed on Broad Branch Road in NW DC. This is small 2-lane road cutting through Rock Creek Park. They made a quick repair; but after further investigation; it was discovered that…
Help for those Troublesome Short Sales…
Tweet One of our local Settlement Companies have introduced a Short Sale management program. For a fee of $800 due at closing; they will handle all of the details of the short sale. Seems like money well spent. Of course the challenge is do the sellers have the $800? Well after working many short sales;…
