kathy whalen, realtor long & foster real estate, inc...
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March 2015
I believe Winter is finally over and I am quite happy about it! We are finally seeing some warmer temperatures and the snow has melted away. For me this means a start to the Spring market in real estate. The prediction is still that interest rates will rise this year with current headlines indicating this may happen as soon as June. There is also still a low inventory which makes this the perfect time to sell your home. Buyers are waiting for the perfect home to come on the market and they are determined to lock in their interest rate before rates go up. If you are thinking of selling your home I would 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. Now is a good time to get your house on the market. Please see the articles in the right hand column with some helpful information on hiring contractors and some encouraging news about the increase in pending home sales. 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
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Kathy Whalen, Realtor Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Pending Home Sales
Rise in January to Highest Level in 18
Months
Source: RISMEDIA, Monday, March 2, 2015
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
$435,000
1707 Sanford Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Stunning Home in Sought After Forest Estates
Neighborhood! Perfect Condition with Gorgeous
Custom Bath Remodel, Kitchen with
Granite Counters and Stainless Appliances, Deck
overlooking Landscaped Yard, Living Room with
Stone Fireplace, Finished Lower Level with
Separate Entrance and Convenient Location Near
Metro!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first
fiscal year of ownership is $3,838.04
Improved buyer demand at the beginning of 2015 pushed pending
home sales in January to their highest level since August 2013,
according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All
major regions except for the Midwest saw gains in activity in
January. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator
based on contract ...
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10 Questions to Ask Before
Hiring a Contractor
Source - The Real Estate Book, by Kerrie Kelly, ASID
A generation ago, most people made their own improvements around the
house. DIY wasn't a trend-it was simply the way we lived. Most homeowners
had a garage stocked with power saws, hand tools, and everything they needed
to repair any issue that arose.
ACTIVE
$370,000
10360 Castlehedge Terrace
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Three Level Townhome in Sought After Forest
Estates Neighborhood! Deck overlooking Green
Space, Master Bedroom with Full Bath, Spacious
Family Room with Level Walkout to Fenced Yard
and Convenient Location Near Metro!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first
fiscal year of ownership is $3,523.50
UNDER CONTRACT
$635,000
10504 Amherst Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Maryland's Foreclosure Mediation
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Stunning 3 Level High End Addition with
Gourmet Kitchen, Family Room, Mudroom, Main
Level Laundry, 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths and
Spectacular Master Suite!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first
fiscal year of ownership is $5,898.39
UNDER CONTRACT
$420,000
1713 Brisbane Street
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Expanded and Updated Colonial in Popular Forest
Estates Neighborhood! Family Room with Gas
Fireplace and Full Bath Addition. Updated Kitchen
opens to the Family Room. Finished Lower Level
and Screened Porch. Hurry!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first
fiscal year of ownership is $4,136.10
SOLD
$280,000
10302 Drumm Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
Program
(Click on Above Image to Read
Information About Maryland's Mediation Foreclosure Program)
Click on Picture for Information on Downtown Silver Spring
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Fabulous opportunity in Kensington! Property is
sold as is and needs work. Main Level has large
windows and nice hardwoods with 3 bedrooms and
1.5 baths. Daylight lower level with Large picture
window, door to the patio and great possibilities.
Nice fenced yard, off street parking. Estimated
property tax and non-tax charges in first fiscal year
of ownership is $4,106.
SOLD
$449,000
714 Kerwin Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Montgomery County School
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Have Recently Sold
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Charming Cape Cod with Completely Remodeled
Interior! New Kitchen, 3 New Baths, Refinished
Hardwood Floors, Freshly Painted, 4 Bedrooms
and 2.5 Baths. Estimated property tax and non-tax
charges in first fiscal year of ownership is
$4,254.83
SOLD
$325,000
1516 Hanby Street
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Picture Perfect Rambler with Updated Table Space
Kitchen, Large Private Deck, 2 Full Baths, Family
Room and Convenient Location Near Metro.
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first
fiscal year of ownership is $3,690.26
SOLD $633,000
10412 Barrie Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
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make smart and timely decisions
about your home.
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for Homeowners and Potential Homeowner)
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
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Spacious 3 Story Addition plus a Garage! This one
is Special! High End Granite and Stainless Kitchen
opens to the Family Room. Main Level Mud
Room, Amazing Master Suite with Walk In Closet
and Full Bath. 4 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths on
Upper Level. EVERYTHING is Remodeled!!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first
fiscal year of ownership is $5,266.34
SOLD
$615,000
11015 Wickshire Way
North Bethesda, MD 20852
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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
kathy@ kathywhalen.com
Wow! Beautifully Renovated Home in Sought
After White Flint Area. New Hardwood Flooring,
Gorgeous Master Bath, New Heat and Air
Conditioning and Perfect Condition!
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in first
fiscal year of ownership is $5,829.78.