Hello my people. I want to say Happy Valentines Day to all of my beautiful ladies. I am sorry I can't give you all roses. But I still have nothing but love for you. And to the guys make sure you get her something very nice. Or you can always do something for her that won't put a hole in your wallet or bank account( A lot of people like to spend money for Valentines Day). Do something for her that won't cost you nothing. I got ideas but my viewership is growing so I have to keep this show blog PG-13-LOL. But here is the "Free Washington DC Area Events" Blog-Enjoy.                                                                  SATURDAY Come to this free event to hear loud punk anti-ballads. Drink specials are on the agenda (But I got your attention now) This event will be at Gazuga on 1... 02/14/2009

Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood:  Feburary 1-13, 2009Type of Property      #BR/Baths                 List Price           Closed Price     # Days on Market      Row House                4/2                        $285,900            $285,000                  64            Row House                3/2.5                     $499,000            $492,500                  372Condo                       2/1                        $484,555            $455,000                 125Condo                       2/2.5                     $895,000            $828,000                  71Condo                       1/1.5                     $560,555            $540,000                  22Condo                       1/1                        $538,107            $538... 02/14/2009

Happy Valentines Day to all of you beautiful ladies out there. And don't be sad if you don't have a date or get a rose from anyone. I still got love for you. And fellas,give your ladies what she always want and deserve-A dollar value meal at McDonalds-Just kidding. Unless you want to start dating yourself-I am sure you don't want to do that. You better have something special for her. I got some ideas but this is a PG Rated show blog. Anywhere whether you have or don't have plans for Valentines Day,here is the Washington DC Area Events for February 14-15 2009                                                                  SATURDAY Erin Jackson will be performing stand up comedy at the Improv on 1140 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC. Price:$17. Call 202-296-7008 for more information. R&B... 02/14/2009

To control the cost of materials my contractor and I agreed that he will tell me what he needs and I will order the stuff.  It would be great if I could just order all materials for this rehab all at once - it would save me a lot of money on the delivery cost - $75 each time.  Unfortunately the house is too small to hold everything and allow the contractors to do their job at the same time, so I can only order as much as they will need in the following 3-4 weeks.  The first load consists of 2 trucks of stuff.  Since there is no driveway up to the house, the contractor has to carry everything up a long set of steps to bring it to the house.  I bet they hate that hill. First order of things is to change the roof - it is old, has 3-4 layers of shingles and leaks in several places.  You can... 02/12/2009

I  would like to thank all you fellow real estate agents those old ,new,successful,and unsuccessful who have read about this new group! I managed to get a few things accomplished the other day  that I had put off for the past week. Call it a habit but it felt great to realize succcess. Personally, I'm very successful but for some reason I procrastinate or avoid getting things done which may not hurt me but it affects the other person. In addition, it has the potential to be costly! Besides members, I would like to invite you to share your stories here at procrastinationstation! What are you accomplishing today that you have scheduled for tomorrow? " Changing any bad habit takes time but doing something about it today helps... Curt Canada Keller Williams www.23fifty2.wordpress.com (my ot... 02/10/2009

Let me back up for a second - before any work can begin I have to get proper permits from DC.  Anyone who has ever been to DCRA (District of Columbia Regulatory Affairs) permit office knows that it doesn't take just one visit or one person to deal with.  There are several stops that one has to make to obtain all necessary signatures on the drawings and ultimately get the building permit.  Each major system in the house needs a separate signature.  So I take a day off, grab the drawings and the application, and get down to DCRA before they even open to be one of the first people in line.  It's 7:30am and I'm at the door. But it doesn't really matter - the person I have to see first is not in yet.  So I take my number and a seat in the waiting room.   Thank God that there is a TV in the r... 02/09/2009

It's June 2006.  I've been watching this listing for a couple of months now.  It's been under contract for over 6 months, but the settlement date has already been postponed several times.  Something tells me that it might not settle. Sure enought, a few days later the status went back to "active".  So I put in an offer and it got accepted.  The price at $134K seemed like such a deal given that there was nothing else available in DC under $200K.  I knew it was gonna take some time and money to fix the place but I was optimistic.    My first available Sunday, I grab my husband and we go accross town to get some ideas for the rehab.  I measure the rooms, take dozen of picutres of each room, come up with the detail list of stuff that needs to be done, and imagine how I will turn this ugly ... 02/09/2009

What's Selling - Washington DC - Dupont Circle Neighborhood Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood:  Janurary 2009       Type           #Bedrooms/Baths          List Price         Sold Price        Days on Market Co-Op                 0/1                       $184,500        $176,250              151 Condo                 1/1                       $264,900        $264,950              130 Condo                 2/1                       $500,000        $460,000              110 Condo                 2/1                       $475,000        $455,900              185 Condo                 0/1                       $239,000        $233,000               25 Condo                 0/1                       $274,500        $260,500             106 Condo          ... 02/07/2009

Here are the Properties that sold in this Washington DC Neighborhood:  January 2009Type of Property      #BR/Baths                 List Price           Closed Price     # Days on MarketCondo                       2/2                        $525,000            $525,000                 111* Condo                       2/2                        $699,000            $632,500                 247*       Row House                4/2.5                      $365,900            $382,900                 98            Row House                3/1                        $649,000            $600,000                  75Condo                       1/1.5                     $419,000            $390,000                  76Condo                       2/2                        $615,000            $580,000... 02/07/2009

I am sure you probably thought that you weren't going to get a Free Washington DC Area Events. Since so many of you (two viewers) come here every week to read my Free Washington DC Area Events blog,I felt that I had to continue to fulfill my duties of letting you know of the area events happening in Washington DC every week. So here is your 'Free Washington DC Area Events" for this week.                                                                SATURDAY Be Abraham Lincoln-but only for one day. Kids can practice saying the Gettysburg Address and meet an Abe reanactor at the National Archives and Records Administration on Constitution and Seventh Street Washington DC. Call 202-357-5000 for more information. PAUL MALISZEWSKI discusses and signs copies of Fakers: Hoaxers, Con Artists, ... 02/07/2009

 Looking for something to do this weekend but don't know where to go? Well! You have come to the right place- This Washington DC Area Events blog will provide you with a list of area events in Washington DC.                                                            SATURDAY A world wine tasting event will be held at the Veritas on 2031 Florida Ave NW. Price:$40. Come and see Rock act Shortstack perform at the Black Cat on 815 1811 14th St NW Washington DC. Price:$10. Call 202-667-7960 for more information. Young people will dance battle and raise money at the same time for the Benning Urban Arts Academy. This event will be held at the St. Stephens Church on 1525 Newton St NW Washington DC. Price:5. Call 202-232-0900 for more information. Timmy Regisford will be at Trinidad and Tobago A... 02/07/2009

You're having a fun lunch with an old client, and your Blackberry (placed just to the right of the soup spoon) buzzes.  You answer, and it's somebody from White House Personnel asking if you would please come meet with the President to discuss the possibility of becoming his new HUD Secretary.  They've been reading your blog on Active Rain, and they President is impressed with your knowledge of housing issues that are challenging the economy's recovery.  And you're really stunned and flattered.  And your clients are incredibly impressed! But wait! After you are vetted by the White House guys, there will be confirmation hearing in he Senate.  And a bunch of smart kids a couple of years out of law school will start to check you out. The guys who you pay to do your gardening - um.  What's ... 02/05/2009

    Copyright © 2009.  By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  All rights reserved.. *KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL, WASHINGTON, D.C.* If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".  Ph - 516-385-0584 Email - linda@rosalindamorgan.com Website - www.rosalindamorgan.com   02/01/2009

Just in case you missed my blog that I just wrote earlier today Free Washington DC Area Events, I have changed the title of this blog about area events in Washington DC. So to my two loyal viewers,don't be alarmed it is still the same blog you always come here to read. It's just that the title have changed. So here is your Washington DC Area Events for January 31-February 1,2009.                                                                   SATURDAY Roy Ayers will be performing at the Blues Alley on 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington DC. Price:$35. Time:8 and 10pm. Call 202-337-4141 for more information. Come to the H Street Playhouse on 1365 H St NE Washington DC for a series of shot new plays by local artists. Price:$15. Call 800-494-8497 for more information (This is also a sunday ... 01/31/2009

Same ol blogs with a brand new title. My two loyal viewers know that every weekend I write a blog called "Washington DC Weekend Guide". Well! I notice that people are not using that word is not searched a lot-Washington DC Area Events is. So since I want more people to know about this blog,I decided to change the title. So here is your Washington DC Area Events for January 31-February 1,2009.                                                               SATURDAY Robert K.Musil will be at Politics and Prose on 5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC to discuss and sign copies of  "Hope for a Healed Planet". Time: 1pm. Call 202-364-1919 for more information. New York Times Political Journalist David E.Sanger will also be at Politics and Prose on 5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC to disc... 01/31/2009

Before I say much,I want to say thanks to Colleen Kulikowski Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. If it wasn't for her,I would not have known about this. She wrote a post about Buffalo. Buffalo,New York made New York Times list as one of the 44 places to go in 2009. Washington DC made the list of 44 places to go in 2009. Of course January 20,2009 which was the President Inauguration brought a lot of people to Washington DC. But why is Washington DC also one of the places to go in 2009? And which Active Rain cities made the list? Click on this list to see the complete list of 44 places to go in 2009. The 44 Places to Go in 2009 - Interactive Graphic - NYTimes.com Looking for a Washington DC Real Estate Professional that will help you buy or sell your next house or want a "Free Real Estate M... 01/30/2009

Today, President Obama made good-natured fun of the good people of the District of Columbia, where most of the schools were closed today.   Well, actually, the DC public schools did open, albeit a couple of hours late.  But Sidwell Friends School, the private school  the Obama daughters attend, shut down.And the President was incredulous, as the total snowfall was less than three inches, and the icy streets had been thoroughly salted by sunrise this morning.  So the local news stations all have clips of Obama accusing the DC area of being inhabited by a bunch of “weather wimps”.  Now, many District residents, myself included, came from areas where you needed a real blizzard to shut down a city.  In Topeka, Kansas, where I grew up, the concept of a snow day was pretty foreign.  And we go... 01/28/2009

   Hello! Welcome to Free Washington DC Events. To my two loyal viewers-Thank you for supporting me. You are the reason I continue to write this blog every week. And before I say anything I just want to congratulate once again our new president Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. May God bless and keep you,your family,your staff and their family in his perfect peace-Amen. Now here is your Free Washington DC Events                                                         SATURDAY Gwen Ifill discuss and sign copies of the "Breakthrough Politics and Race in the Age of Obama" at Politics and Prose on 5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC. Time: 6pm. Call 202-364-1919 for more information. Yoga Day USA. Some of the workshops are free. Call 1-877-964-2255 for more information or visit w... 01/24/2009

Hello! Welcome to Washington DC Events. To my two loyal viewers-Thank you for supporting me. You are the reason I continue to write this blog every week. And before I say much I just want to congratulate once again our new president Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. May God bless you and keep you in his perfect peace. Now here is your Washington DC Events.                                                             SATURDAY Female hip hop group Yo Majesty perform at Black Cat on 1811 14th St NW Washington DC. Price: $15. Call 202-667-7960 for more information. Lisa Lampanelli performs stand up comedy at the Warner Theatre on 13th and E Streets NW Washington DC. Price: $39.50. Time: 7pm. Call 202-397-7328 for more information. Bill Cosby will be performing stand up at the John F... 01/24/2009

Ever wanted to know about the people that are in key positions on President Barack Obama's staff? Well here they are-a complete profile of everyone on Barack Obama's staff. From the Vice President Joe Biden all the way down to President Barack Obama's assistant. While you are looking through every one's profile,remember their names and keep them in your prayers. President Barack Obama and his family,Vice President Joe Biden and his family and President Barack Obama's staff and his family need our support and prayers. Pray that God continue to direct their paths and order their steps. Know that God and his angels are praying for them daily. Click on this link and see the profile that the New York Times did on every single member of President Barack Obama's staff. May God bless every one ... 01/23/2009