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2009 

While my Motto is: I refuse to participate in this Recession;  I am cutting back on some things.  I thought it would be a good idea to do regular posts about how to save $$$.  Every dollar helps; especially for families struggling to pay their mortgage and buy groceries. Save on your Credit Cards...
01/30/2009
No this isn't a story that was made up some some over-zealous Realtor in Washington DC; nor is a story written by the National Association of Realtors.  This is a TRUE Article by Forbes Magazine. Forbes Magazine has named Washington Dc as the best place to buy Real Estate.  Since Washington DC ha...
01/29/2009
      Call James for all your Real Estate needs and questions; servicing Virginia, Maryland and the GreaterWashington DC area. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chevy Chase5028 Wisconsin Ave NW  Suite 100Washington DC 20016202-351-5800 Main OfficeLicensed in DC,MD,VA   This picture was tak...
01/28/2009
We all know we are suppose to back-up our computer right?  I think we also all know we really stink at backing up our computers! I was doing an "OK" job of backing up my Mac Powerbook to an external hard drive on my desk at home.  I didn't do it every week let alone everyday.  It's a hassle - esp...
01/28/2009
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As I was making the decision to drive to a gathering last night with some fellow Realtors and Bloggers; the media was telling of how terrible it was outside.  It sounded like they were talking about the Economy or the Housing Market - "The Sky is Falling". DC was getting 1 to 2 inches of snow the...
01/28/2009
This is some great new information about Short Sales.  These very time-consuming sales seem to get harder rather than easier; because the banks just can't seem to get a process which works.  Short Sales- Countrywide changes their short sale procedures for the third time in the last 16 months. It ...
01/26/2009
Current Number of Homes Active and Under Contract in the Washington DC area:Here is the breakdown as of January 26th, 2009 The number of homes on the market is creeping up slowly; which is typical after the New Year.  Inventories tend to be at their lowest levels - right after New Years.  Invento...
01/26/2009
According to a News release by NAR.  "Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – jumped 6.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.74 million units in December."  See the FULL STORY While I do not believe we are nearly out of the woods yet - thi...
01/26/2009
The Washington DC area is filled with many different types of Condo buildings.  Some of these buildings are converted apartments built 50 years or more ago.  Some condos are small "boutique" buildings, some condos are 4-6 units in a large converted row home; and others are in the Big New Chic/Mod...
01/24/2009
I reposted one of Teresa's posts a couple of weeks ago.  Here is another.  It is proof; Staging does work! Think about buying a new sofa.  Do you walk into the store and see the sofa in a living room setting - with rugs, lamps and tables; or wrapped in plastic in a big warehouse?  Which one would...
01/24/2009
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