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2024
Welcome to 1300 Appletree Court, a four bedroom two and a half bath split foyer in Frederick Maryland. This house has been a family home for many years and now it is waiting for you to make it yours. The living room is filled with sunshine that reflects off the hardwood floors and makes yo...
09/29/2024
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I guess I am building on my last post - Why I Don't Do White Whales Anymore - with this post. I found this quote recently and I just love it. We are responsible for how we conduct our business and with whom we work. We are responsible for how we spend our energy, our money, and our time. How o...
09/29/2024
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I thought that I was the only one who could successfully harpoon Moby Dick - the client that no one else can close. Then I fired an abusive unstable client. When she closed with someone else, I was content. The crazies waste your time, sap your energy and take your time from good clients. I love ...
09/25/2024
I just helped a wonderful client buy an amazing home in Walkersville, a small town north of Frederick MD.My client is from a small town in the South and grew up in a lovely old home with tall ceilings and windows. She is not a cookie cutter modern home person and the new homes with their standa...
09/24/2024
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The number of homes selling over $1 million across the country is up to 8% of all homes. Pre pandemic it was only 4%. If you think it is more expensive to buy a home, you are right! In the DC metro area the numbers are even worse. In July 2024, the percent of homes in DC that sold over $1 mil...
09/19/2024
It makes sense that there has to be a "best week" to buy a home each year - and that best week is about to arrive. The best week is the intersection of good interest rates and good inventory with lower interest rates and dropping demand. The long predicted shift in real estate looks like it is...
09/17/2024
The Lise Howe Group just closed on 6303 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817. The buyers were so excited to buy this beautiful property with a private back yard, within the Woodacres Elementary School district and close to Cabin John! Woodacres, a neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland, is highly re...
09/16/2024
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If you are of a "certain age" and you’re thinking about downsizing, you may wonder whether a 55+ community would be a good match for you. Here’s some information that could help you make your decision.A 55+ Community DefinedIt’s important to note that these communities aren’t for people who need ...
09/04/2024
I just spent last week in Connecticut with my son and his two boys. To start the week we went up to Watch Hill to have lunch with my daughter and her new husband who drove down from Boston to meet us. For those who aren't Swifties like my daughter, Watch Hill is where Taylor Swift owns a home ...
09/02/2024
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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.