House Prices: Where They Will Be in the Spring

(Reprinted from The KCM Blog, October 2011.  Disclaimer: This blog covers the national housing market as a whole. Please check with a local real estate professional to discover how the following information will impact your region. – The KCM Crew.) Hill's Comment:  While the recent S&P/Case-Shiller Index data reflect an overall slight increase in Washington … Continue reading House Prices: Where They Will Be in the Spring

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Stimulating Offers from Prospective Buyers

Selling Clients Ask 'What Methods Best Solicit Offers?'  Each listing, each buyer, and each offer is different.  I apply several strategies in response to expressions of interest and to encourage potential offers to a particular listing.  I rarely have direct initial contact with buyers who are not my own clients as they are represented by their own … Continue reading Stimulating Offers from Prospective Buyers

Winter Preparations Checklist for Homes on the Market

Owners' Continuing Responsibility for Snow/Ice Removal With the arrival of Winter this coming week and the surprise snowfall we had last week, it is time to complete your winter preparations, if you have not done so already.  These are particularly important if you have a home listed for sale that is vacant or you are going … Continue reading Winter Preparations Checklist for Homes on the Market

Sparkling Potomac Home Offers Village Convenience and More!

Potomac Village Convenience! -- SOLD!! 10209 Gary Road, Potomac, Maryland  20854 Offered for:  $849,000  MRIS #MC7428778 This very well-cared for home is conveniently located in a close-in an established Potomac Village neighborhood which also includes several large upper-bracket properties.  It is a beautifully refinished four-bedroom, two full bath and one-half bath split-level home on five … Continue reading Sparkling Potomac Home Offers Village Convenience and More!

Home Sale Contingencies Returning to Purchase Contracts

Buyers and Sellers Cooperating for Terms to Work As the market for the purchase and sale of residential properties continues to stabilize and return to normal, we are beginning to see more sellers accepting offers to buy their homes subject to the sale of the buyers' homes, this after a period where such contingencies were … Continue reading Home Sale Contingencies Returning to Purchase Contracts

New Good Faith Estimates, HUD-1 Form Provide Benefits to Borrowers

New RESPA Regulations, HUD-1 Effective January 1, 2010 Changes under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act provide some improvements to borrowers, making it easier to compare loan terms and committing lenders to stick with their quoted fees. The new Good Faith Estimate (GFE) will be uniformly used by all lenders so that borrowers will be … Continue reading New Good Faith Estimates, HUD-1 Form Provide Benefits to Borrowers

The Testimonials Speak for Themselves…..

It's All About My Clients ...            When clients engage me, either with the renowned Washington brokerage of W.C. & A.N. Miller REALTORS®, exclusive affiliate of Christie's Great Estates, or with Sloans & Kenyon in its marketing association for their luxury real estate needs, they find my service levels cannot be matched.            My clients understand … Continue reading The Testimonials Speak for Themselves…..

MAGNIFICENT ESTATE HOME AUCTIONS: Potomac, MD; McLean, VA

September 17, 2009:  Potomac, MD (11:00 am); McLean, VA  (1:00 pm) Bidder registration 48 hours in advance of auction is necessary for participation.  Buyer representation is recommended and is available without obligation. Call for full details 9034 Bronson Drive, Potomac, MD  20854, MC7126291  SOLD: $5,029,000 This spacious home is situated atop a rolling hill with  a level back and … Continue reading MAGNIFICENT ESTATE HOME AUCTIONS: Potomac, MD; McLean, VA