Chevy Chase MD 20815  Zip Code Real Estate Statistics     Home owners and prospective purchasers want to know the trends of the local real estate market. The following statistics are for the past month and are compared with the same month last year. There were 74 new listings and 36 went to pending new contracts. The sold dollar volume was up 55.72% from last year. The number of homes sold was 25 from 19 last year. The average time on the market was 80 days from 95 days last year. The average sale price was 90.95% of the average list price. The median sold price was $640,000.     Do you qualify for a tax credit?  The Home Buyer Tax Credit now includes current home owners as well as first time buyers. This link provides the highlights of the program: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.co... 04/13/2010

6684 Hillandale Road, Chevy Chase MD Listed for $599,000 - 1408 square feet of sunshine and gleaming space! 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths Fireplace with built-ins Tablespace kitchen Open living room and dining room Private deck Possible storage area in the attic Hardwood floors    Located in Chevy Chase, just a few minutes from the metro- everyone loves the Kenwood Forest community!  Living Room, 6684 Hillandale RoadNotice the open floorplan and the gleaming hardwood floors.  Some of these homes have a wall between the living room and dining room, but in this property, the wall is taken down, leaving a more open feeling.  Updated appliances, ceramic tile floor, elegant light fixtures! Ready for a snack in this large tablespace kitchen!  03/21/2010

Chevy Chase MD 20815 Real Estate     Home owners and prospective purchasers want to know the trends of the local real estate market. The following statistics are for the past month and are compared with the same month last year. There were 26 new listings and 19 went to pending new contracts. The sold dollar volume was up 1.99% from last year.  The number of homes sold was 11 from 11 last year. The average days on the market was 78 days from 75 days last year. The average sale price was 93.57% of the average list price. The median sold price was $915,000. The 120 active listings include 3 short sale properties and 0 lender owned foreclosures.   Take action now if you need to be under contract by the end of April to qualify for the tax credit. This is for first time home buyers or curren... 03/15/2010

6654 Hillandale Road, Chevy Chase, MD - Open Sunday 1-4 PM Please drop by for the first presentation of this Kenwood Forest charmer. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a sunny south-facing deck, lots of built-ins, and renovated kitchen and baths.  This townhouse condominium is in a wonderful location – an easy walk to the Bethesda restaurants, theaters and shopping, and to Metro.  The Capital Crescent Trail, which runs from Georgetown to Silver Spring, abuts the condominium property.  It is also steps to the Bethesda pool, and beautiful Norwood Park and its tennis courts. This is a pet-friendly condominium.  The $302 per month fees include all exterior maintenance of the units, and during the next blizzard, they will shovel your walkway for you! Hillandale Road runs between Bradley Bouleva... 03/06/2010

When I switched companies last summer, I lost my geographical based website, www.kenwoodforest.com because my broker actually owned the website domain and wouldn't give it to me when I left his office. Go figure - just a little spiteful, I would say! He even went so far as to give away  "my" old website which I had worked so hard to develop and grow the Google juice for.  When you go to that website, Maggie Simpson's face is smiling out at you, even though my name shows up with the website in Google. Oh well..... I started a new website, www.kenwood-forest.com, and tried to perfect it and grow the Google juice again. My objection to my old website was the difficulty I had in maintaining it since I am not a webmaster, and whenever there was  new listing or sale in the community I had tro... 03/02/2010

Chevy Chase Housing Statistics for 2009 It's time to crunch some numbers.  How is Chevy Chase real estate faring?  Better than the rest of the D.C. region.  Prices are down from last year, roughly 12% regionally and 4.5% within Chevy Chase (specifically within Chevy Chase Elementary School boundaries).  And while lower prices are never great for sellers, if you are a move-up buyer, the savings on your new home should more than offset any loss you might take on your current.  At the time of this writing we have a fairly low inventory of homes for sale. There are now 32 homes for sale; 11 are priced under $1 million, 21 above.  In some cases we've been seeing multiple bids (remember those!). So even though it goes against the usual grain of advice, listing your house to sell before the az... 02/25/2010

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Chevy Chase MD Homes For Sale  Please share this information with your friends that wish to purchase or sell a home in the area. Do you qualify for a tax credit?  The Home Buyer Tax Credit now includes current home owners as well as first time buyers. The deadline for contracts is 4/30/10. This link provides the highlights of the program: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/glance.php Homes for Sale, Pre-foreclosures, REO:   The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers. The first report shows the 89 active listings excluding the lender owned foreclosures (REO) and the short sale listings.   Click the following URL to see the ... 02/16/2010

There are 53 homes in Maryland on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Friendship Heights Metro Station at the time of this report (2/13/2010). Fourteen of those available are FOR RENT. The least expensive rental is a one bedroom condo  listed for $1695. While there is a four bedroom townhouse on the market for rent, the most expensive rental is a two-bedroom two full bath one half bath apartment with two parking spaces listed for $5,995/month.  Thirty nine are on the market FOR SALE. The least expensive residence for sale is a studio apartment listed for $182,000, comes with underground garage parking, and is located just two blocks from the subway station. While there are several five and even six-bedroom home on the market, the most expensive home FOR SALE is a two-bedroo... 02/13/2010

Sometimes homeowners' association, coop and condo boards forbid owners from renting their units, thus forcing owners to sell the property in what is not only a depressed market but is in competition with many other properties for sale. This is particularly common in coops because the burden of a mortgage default is shared by all residents of a coop, and there is a belief that absentee landlords are more likely to default or fail to pay the coop fees. The restriction on rentals can be very burdensome on an individual owner who is transferred out of the area or who has outgrown the property but didn't want to sell just yet, It seems so unfair that a board can limit the owner's ability to rent and force the owner to sell, but it is legal. Not all associations have restrictions like this. F... 02/09/2010

The top 10 most expensive homes sold in Maryland, January 2010. 1.  5304 Woodlawn Ave, Chevy Chase, MD - $3,500,000    Kenwood - Montgomery County 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths Approx 8,800 sq ft Sauna, billiard room, 3 car garage Listed by:  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2. 8603 Rapley Gate Terrace, Potmac MD - $3,400,000 Avenel - Montgomery County 7 bedrooms, 7 full, 2 half baths Elevator, Home theater  Listed by:  Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc 3.  11307 Mays Chapel Road, Lutherville Timonium, Md - $2,800,000 Mays Chapel - Baltimore County 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Listed By:  Krauss Real Property Brokerage 4.  7400 Nevis Road, Bethesda, MD - $2,425,000 Flint Hill/Bannockburn - Montgomery County 7 bedrooms, 6 full, 2 half baths Elevator Listed By:  Weichert Realtors 5.  12500 Ivy Mill ... 02/09/2010

A resident of Chevy Chase, MD, I am licensed to sell real estate in DC, MD and VA. I find it exciting to explore all three areas with clients - each has it's own distinct feel and every buyer is sure to find a property (or two, or three) to fall in love with in this very happening locale. Be it inside the Beltway or outside, here is a little scoop on each: Washington, DC: Of course most people think of the Monuments, a great free zoo, Fords Theater, National Theater, Kennedy Center, Warner Theater, the Verizon Center, biking trails, kayaking on the Potomac, wonderful restaurants, a cool vibe. Be it Dupont, Logan Circle, Adams Morgan, Spring Valley... there are so many terrific spots, each with their own groove... Some newcomers and old favorites to check out include Churchkey (they have... 01/18/2010

Friendship Heights Metro Station Market Report - Jan 18, 2009 There are 62 homes in Maryland on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Friendship Heights Metro Station at the time of this report (01/18/2010). Twenty-three of those available are FOR RENT. The least expensive rental is a studio condo including utilities listed at $1220/month which includes your utilities and a garage space. While there is a four bedroom townhouse on the market for rent, the most expensive rental is a two-bedroom two full bath one half bath apartment with two parking spaces listed for $5,955/month.  Thirty nine are on the market FOR SALE. The least expensive residence for sale is a studio apartment listed for $189,000, comes with underground garage parking, and is located just two blocks from the... 01/18/2010

Please check my website for the updated graphics (pdf file) with the latest Yearly Trends from 1996 through 2009 for Bethesda – zip code 20815 http://www.garyditto.com/sold.reports/charts/20815/20815.yearlytrends.1996to2009.pdf 01/14/2010

Chevy Chase MD 20815 Real Estate - Montgomery County   If you are planning to purchase or sell a home in the area, you will want to know the trends of the market. The following report is for the past month and the statistics are compared with the same month last year. There were 107 active listings of homes for sale in the zip code during the month. There were 17 new listings and 13 went to pending new contracts. The sold dollar volume was up 22.84% from last year.  The number of homes sold was 28 from 24 last year. The average days on the market was 82 days from 61 days last year. The average sale price was 93.63% of the average list price. The median sold price was $962,500. Please let us know if you need to purchase by the end of April to qualify for the tax credit. This is for first... 01/12/2010

   OPEN THIS SUNDAY FROM 1 to 4  6606 Hillandale Road  Chevy Chase Maryland 20815  In Kenwood Forest II  Listed for $650,000 Welcome to this gracious, updated Rosewood model home. Featuring three levels of useful living space (2112 sq ft on the 1st and 2nd floors), this is the most popular townhome style in Kenwood Forest. Nestled next to the Crescent Trail and overlooking green space and a meandering stream, this home enjoys one of the best locations in the community!  You'll love living here in Kenwood Forest! Main Level Spacious entry foyer with hardwood floors, powder room, coat closet Elegant living room with wood burning fireplace and park view Big dining room opening to deck overlooking green space and Crescent Trail Large tablespace kitchen with lots of storage space and counter... 01/07/2010

Chevy Chase Homes for Sale, Pre-foreclosures, REO - Montgomery County MD Please let us know if you need to purchase by the end of April to qualify for the tax credit. The $8,000 credit is for first time home buyers and current owners that have owned for 5 years may receive a $6,500 tax credit. Home owners and prospective home buyers are closely watching the local residential real estate market. We email monthly statistics, but sometimes you need to have a detailed look at what is actually on the market for sale. The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers. The first report shows the 85 active listings excluding the lender owned... 01/05/2010

Chevy Chase Homes for Sale, Pre-foreclosures, REO - Montgomery County MD Home owners and prospective home buyers are closely watching the local residential real estate market. We email monthly statistics, but sometimes you need to have a detailed look at what is actually on the market for sale. The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers. The first report shows the 94 active listings excluding the lender owned (REO) homes and the short sale listings.   Click the following URL to see the listings:http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-97763478-378 The second report shows the 3 short sale list... 12/29/2009

Chevy Chase Homes for Sale, Pre-foreclosures, REO - Montgomery County MD Home owners and prospective home buyers are closely watching the local residential real estate market. We email monthly statistics, but sometimes you need to have a detailed look at what is actually on the market for sale. The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers. The first report shows the 95 active listings excluding the lender owned (REO) homes and the short sale listings.   Click the following URL to see the listings:http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-97369772-237 The second report shows the 3 short sale listi... 12/21/2009

Chevy Chase MD 20815 Real Estate Trend Indicator     If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in zip code 20815, you should take a close look at the following report that compares the statistics for the past month with the same month last year.  During the month, there were 128 active listings of homes for sale in 20815.  There were 26 new listings in the area and 19 properties went to pending new contracts. There were 40 settlements as compared to 21 homes sold last year. The average sold price was $778,920.  The median sold price was $762,500.  The average sales price was 92.44% of the average list price. The average days on the market was 65 as compared to 67 days last year.  All prospective purchasers that plan to use mortgage financing are advised to obtain pre-approval b... 12/15/2009