Most Expensive Sales in 2023
The most expensive sales in 2023 in DC, Montgomery County, Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax started at $4M and went up from there. In addition there are some eye popping prices for homes that have not been sold yet! $50M for a new home with 450 feet of Potomac River access and a Turkish Hamman! Dan Snyder’s home is listed for less than $35M! Even if you are a first time home-buyer who is justifiably proud of your recent purchase of a studio apartment, you can still peek at the whopper sales that go on in the DC metro area. Here is a short summary of what has sold (and what hasn’t) in DC and each of the surrounding areas. After all, who isn’t a voyeur once in a while?
Superman’s Apartment is for Sale!
Superman’s apartment is for sale iin New York City and you could live there! Unfortunately it does not come with his fortress of solitude or his cape.
6724 Offutt Lane – Open Sunday 1-3:30
6724 Offutt Lane in Kenwood Forest is for sale and will be open from 1-3:30 on December 31. What better way to start the new year than with a new home! You will fall in love with this one bedroom garden style condo in Kenwood Forest.
When Does the Christmas Tree Come Down?
When does the Christmas tree come down? or does it stay up all year long in your house? Some traditionalists argue that the tree needs to come down by January 6, the Feast of the Ephiphany.
Vinyl or Hardwood?
Vinyl or hardwood is a choice many homeowners have to make. Vinyl plank flooring is a favorite among homeowners who want the look and texture of natural wood or stone without the financial investment. It’s durable, waterproof, and a great fit for families with kids and pets. Good vinyl plank flooring has the color all the way through the planks so scratches aren’t easily visible. But if you’re replacing your floors with an eye toward resale, it’s important to know that vinyl plank flooring won’t charm every buyer – particularly if it is not top of the line. Understand your market and potential buyers to decide if vinyl plank flooring is the best upgrade for your soon-to-be-sold space.
Why Buy a Coop?
Why buy a coop?There are lots of reasons to buy a coop in the DC metro area ranging from affordability to stability to convenience. In addition, there are some wonderful buildings in the DC area like the Promenade, the Chastleton and the Broadmoor that will make you fall in love and want to get to know coops in more detail.
Peach Fuzz
Peach Fuzz is the new Pantone Color of 2024. It’s a hue that the company described in a news release as variously “gentle,” “velvety,” “contemporary” and “nurturing.” The question is whether consumers want to paint their houses peach or dress in peach. What do you think?
Golden Handcuffs Coming Off?
“Golden handcuffs” have kept lots of sellers in their current homes for the last two years. Potential sellers have felt stuck, locked with “golden handcuffs” into their 3 or 4% mortgages, unwilling to sell and be forced to take a new mortgage at 75 or 8%. The good news is that mortgage rates have started to come down this month as the Fed appears to have finished its series of aggressive rate hikes – and some sellers are tired of being stuck in a home that no longer works for them.
Somerset in Chevy Chase
Somerset in Chevy Chase, MD is a wonderful neighborhood close to DC that offers tree lined streets, a bit of interesting history, excellent schools and great architecture. Somerset, located between Wisconsin Avenue and Little Falls Parkway over to River Road, prides itself on being an inclusive and diverse communitywith an excellent school in its midst. The history of Somerset is fascinating because it is the story of a community trying to protect its borders from commercial development and to hold on to its identity.
Cookie Shops in Bethesda
Cookie shops in Bethesda have become very popular in the last few years, with national shops sending up stores to compete with our local business. You can find stores from New York to Paris now along Bethesda ROw!