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No matter what face you carve into your Halloween pumpkin, it will probably be called the same thing: a jack-o’-lantern. But how did spooky illuminated squash get that name? Turns out, the term we use to describe glowing pumpkins comes from Stingy Jack, the main character in a centuries-old Irish...

I have been talking to a new agent in my office who is not having much luck getting clients.  I asked him to tell me about how he connects with potential clients at open houses and then we talked about doing a needs analysis with those potential buyer clients.  He sent me his list of questions (a...

You may have heard about a recent lawsuit in Missouri in Federal court by architects who sought to prohibit agents from using their floor plan drawings as part of the marketing of listings.  A series of lawsuits accused real estate agents of violating copyright laws when using floor plan drawings...

Welcome home to your new condo in Kenwood Forest II.  This 704 square foot one bedroom unit is waiting or you to discover the joy of living in Kenwood Forest.                This one bedroom comes with new appliances, fresh paint and new carpet.  Unlike many condos in Chevy Chase, this home has i...

It's getting spooky in Bethesda as the weather turns starts to turn cooler. The trees are starting to put on their new fall colors of gold and red and orange.             When I am out walking Captain through the neighborhood I love seeing some of the decorations that people have put up to entert...

Have you heard of the Ghostbusters case in New York State, Stambovsky v. Ackley?   It highlights the buyer's responsibility to do his or her own due diligence but draws the line at ghost detection.  In these days where it seems that everything is known because of Google and the wider internet sea...

Choosing a new home as a senior citizen is an important decision that should take into consideration various factors to ensure comfort, safety, and a high quality of life. Here are some things to consider:LOCATIONProximity to essential services: Ensure that your new home is close to medical facil...

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One of the hardest things to do when you are getting ready to put your home on the market is figuring out how to deal with all the clutter.  You've been meaning to clean out your garage and attic and closets and cupboards for years - but now you have to get to the job.  Where you are going to hid...

Kenwood Forest is a townhouse community in Chevy Chase, Maryland, known for its attractive location and amenities. Kenwood Forest is composed of two different communities - Kenwood Forest I and Kenwood Forest II.  They are essentially next to each other, separated by Arlington Road, and were deve...