For years, you’ve driven by the former home of Communications Satellite Corp. (COMSAT) Laboratories on 270 in Clarksburg, a research facility that helped modernize communications technology. After being vacant for over 20 years, demolition of the building began on April 13, making room for a new mixed-use development. River Falls Investments (formerly Lantian Development), a
Mortgage Demand Slips Slightly as Rates Bounce Around — But the Spring Market Is Still Moving Mortgage demand slipped slightly last week as borrowing costs bounced around again. A fresh wave of geopolitical uncertainty pushed rates upward, and that volatility was enough to slow activity—at least on the surface. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association
An Insider’s Look — With 38 Years Helping Buyers & Sellers Love Where They Live After nearly four decades helping people navigate the Bethesda and Chevy Chase condo markets, I’ve had an incredible vantage point: I’ve watched these communities grow, evolve, and — most importantly — deliver lifestyles that rival even the most desirable urban
New Year’s Resolutions: A 4,000-Year-Old Group Project We Keep Failing Every January 1st, we wake up convinced we have entered our “new era.” This is the year we become organized. Hydrated. Financially responsible. Possibly a person who owns matching socks. And then by January 12th, we’re negotiating with ourselves like, “What if personal growth didn’t
A DC firehouse for sale In honor of October, a serious question: Did you want to be a fireman when you were little? I know that I did! And I am sure that I dressed my children as firefighters for Halloween when they were little – a yellow slicker, a plastic fireman’s hat and boots!
Fall Housing Market Update: Price Cuts Signal a Shift in Seller Strategy Decreasing home prices are a constant each fall, and this year is no exception. This autumn, the U.S. housing market is quietly recalibrating. Nearly half of active home sellers are trimming prices, signaling a shift in expectations and a renewed effort to meet
No Drama Downsizing is what we all want to achieve once we have finally decided it is time, but then all the what if’s and how’s start to feel overwhelming. It is hard to imagine how to begin and where it is all supposed to end! That’s why you should come to this no drama
Using your home’s equity for retirement often isn’t considered except in the most basic terms. Most retirees find that their home is still their single biggest asset but the question of what to do with a primary residence in retirement is often treated very simply. Should you stay put or sell? If you decide to
“What are the pet friendly Bethesda buildings?” often lead the list of questions that buyers have as they start their search for a new home. Generally, it is because the buyer is looking for a condo building that will accept their dog or cat. Sometimes however, it is because the buyer does not like dogs
Negotiate the best deal as a buyer now that the market is moving from a seller’s market to a stable market. With this shift, you may be regaining some negotiating power. That can translate into savings, perks, or even better terms on your purchase – if you know what levers to pull during negotiation. How
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