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2018
How to Test for Lead in the WaterDrinking water that is going to be tested for lead or copper should be collected using the first draw procedure. Water should be used in the house the day before the collection is scheduled, but then should be allowed to sit in the pipes for 6 to 18 hours prior to...
08/15/2018
OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 4600 Connecticut Avenue NW Unit 110/110AWakefield Section of NW DC Don't miss this updated 2 bedroom 2 bath condo at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Brandywine St, just a few short blocks from the University of the District of Columbia and the Van Ness Metro. Located ...
08/14/2018
8315 Brook Lane Unit 902Bethesda MD 20814 Looking for a new home to rent in Bethesda? You should consider this spacious condo on the ninth floor with spectacular views of downtown Bethesda! The sunsets from this deck are incredible!Once you get inside, the remodeling of this two bedroom two bat...
08/14/2018
I LOVE WD-40Yesterday I had an open house at one of my condo listings at 7420 Westlake Terrace. I have been there several times and never had a problem with the key. No one else has had a problem with the key when showing the condo, but of course I couldn't get the door open yesterday. There ...
08/13/2018
Addressing Common Misconceptions About Coops in DCCoop fees are highYou have to examine the coop fees in detail because coop fees cover much more than condo fees do. For example, the coop fee will include the tax on a particular unit and typically all the utilities and master insurance. It will...
08/13/2018
6643 Hillandale Road is Under Contract!KENWOOD FOREST II The buyers are delighted to be under contract for this three level Rosewood in Kenwood Forest II. With three big bedrooms upstairs and two full baths, a large living room with wood burning firepace and french doors to a spacious deck and ...
08/11/2018
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What's the Best Asking Price for Your Home?In determining the asking price of your Bethesda home, you need to consider why you have chosen to put your home on the market. In most cases, the higher the asking price, the longer it takes for the home to sell. As your local real estate professional, ...
08/10/2018
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Ready to Move? Need to Know How MuchYour Bethesda Home is Worth?Get a Free Market Analysisfrom The Lise Howe Group Do you need a Free Market Analysis of the value of your property in Bethesda MD? How can you start planning your next steps if you don't know the value of your home! Lots of people...
08/10/2018
WHY BUY A COOP IN DC RATHER THAN A CONDO?WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COOP OWNERSHIP? There are several benefits to living in a coop in DC - besides the fact that the buildings are some of the prettiest in the city! The pre-war buildings like the Broadmoor, the Westchester and the Chastleton offer a ...
08/09/2018
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Summer may be your vacation time, but if you’re selling a home, how do you leave town with your home on the market? Are you thinking your home needs a vacation from marketing? Don't worry! You can go away and leave your home on the market! It can be done but it takes a little preparation. Here...
08/07/2018
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Lise Howe
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As an full time and very active Realtor in the DC metro area, I love to write about the DC market, special communities within the market, and new listings, and to connect with other agents in ActiveRain on ways to improve our service to the public and our marketing abilities.