Thinking about selling your Bethesda home?If you're like me and live in Bethesda, Maryland, you may be curious about how much your home is worth, how long it will take to sell, and how much you will have to do or spend to get your home sold. As an experienced real estate professional, I have the answers to your questions. I begin by looking at the data.  Let's start with the competition by looking at InventoryTake a look at the Inventory chart below which calculates the amount of homes on the market based on how long they take to sell. The black indicator shows the number of months of inventory currently on the market in Bethesda. This figure takes into account several factors to help you understand the current supply and demand. When the inventory is low, it's more of a sellers market.... 12/11/2017

Bethesda Wood Acres MD Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Bethesda Wood Acres neighborhoodsWood Acres is a small private village in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the most sought after locations in Bethesda. The neighborhoods offers beautiful brick, custom, luxury homes with a good sized yard and ample parking space. You are a good distance from the Downtown area wherein you can easily commute to and from work without much hassle. But, you are still far enough that you can avoid the nuances of city living. North of the neighborhood is an excellent private golf course you can join. This is a beautiful and friendly neighborhood that is perfect for a new home for your family.Click here to search for properties in Bethesda Wood Acres MD. Bethesda Wood Acres AmenitiesIf you love... 11/28/2017

Woodmont Triangle MD Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Woodmont Triangle neighborhoodsWoodmont Triangle is a neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland. The neighborhood is filled with big buildings that are a mix of residential condominiums and office space. The area is perfect for employees looking to save time on their commute. Developments here have excellent amenities and offer a wide range of housing types. This neighborhood is at the heart of the downtown area of Bethesday. You don't have to worry about long drives if you live in one of the condominiums here. You are definitely buying convenience and comfort if you decide to move in to the neighborhood. Walkable to the Metro and many businesses, Woodmont Triangle is an urban haven – the perfect blend of city engagement and in... 11/27/2017

I live in an amazing neighborhood. There are so many great things about living in Charred Oak Estates, a tree-lined neighborhood in West Bethesda. I was first attracted to this neighborhood by the large wooded lots. The winding roads, the circles and the hills were also appealing. In the spring, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the neighborhood looks and smells fantastic. The schools have very high ratings, it's convenient to a handful of grocery stores and shopping areas and you can get into Washington DC, or Virginia, or anywhere on the beltway easily. The thing I am most thankful for when it comes to the Charred Oak Estates Neighborhood...the people. Each morning I get a gentle push from the Wonderful Walking Women to get up and walk with them. It is a great way to start t... 11/27/2017

Wondering when you should sell your home? If you live in Bethesda's 20817 zip code as I do, you may want to look at the following numbers. First look at the volume of closed sales. It gives you a feeling for how many deals are getting done each month. Then you'll want to look at the pricing. Some months seem to be better for more expensive homes while others seem to see a lot of sales on the lower end of the market.  Finally, you may want to look at the time it took to sell the homes. Measuring the Days on the Market can haelp you figure out how much times houses are on the market before selling. Of course, if you'd like like to sell faster there are many strategies you can use to accomplish your goals. Just give me a call at the Hollish Hill Group. I'm happy to help you build a plan to... 11/16/2017

When I get introduced to someone as a real estate agent, what usually follows is the question... How's the real estate market right now? It's a question that varies neighborhood by neighbor and also varies by housing type so it's typically difficult to answer it properly. Jump Right In!When I started out in real estate, I wanted to convey that the market was GREAT, encouraged the person to "jump on in" and asked a few questions to determine why they're asking and tried to give a more customized response. Some people openly explained their situation which allowed me to give them a more detailed and accurate answer. Others were more guarded with their responses making it harder to give them my "best answer".Data and ResearchOver time I've developed a different approach that focuses on the... 10/01/2017

28th Annual Taste of Bethesda50 restaurants and five stages with entertainment. Family friendly with face painting, balloons and craft activities for the kids.DATE:  Saturday, October 7, 2017ROAD CLOSURE HOURS 2:30 - 8:00 p.m.EVENT HOURS:  11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.PARKING:  public garages between Auburn and Del Ray Avenues, and St. Elmo & Cordell Avenues will be open The Taste of Bethesda draws huge crowds. This year they're expecting 30-40 thousand people. It's a fantastic opportunity to try food from the local restaurants. While you are out and about, stop by our office! We would love to meet you!We'll have Buyer's Edge giveaways, water & snacksBuyer's Edge4849 Rugby Avenue Bethesda MD 20814  09/29/2017

Do you live in 20817?If you live in the 20817 zip code of Bethesda, Maryland as I do, you may be curious about how much your house is worth, how long it will take to sell, and how much you will have to do or spend to get your home sold. As an experienced real estate professional, I have the answers to your questions. They can be found in the data. Let's start with the competition by looking at InventoryTake a look at the Inventory chart below which calculates the amount of homes on the market based on how long they take to sell. The black indicator shows the number of months of inventory currently on the market in 20817. This figure takes into account several factors to help you understand the current supply and demand. When the inventory is low, it's more of a sellers market. When the ... 09/19/2017

Charred Oak Estates Market ReportBethesda, MD July 2017  Curious about what's going on with real estate in Charred Oak Estates? Let's look at the July numbers: As you can see from the charts, the numbers of Sold and Pending properties this July were three times the 5-year average for July while the number of Active Listings was equal to the 5-year average.  July's inventory of homes for sale was a bit higher than the 5-year average with a 3 month inventory on the market. The number of new listings entering the market in July 2017 is a bit below the 5-year average.  Are you curious about what your home is worth?  In the last graph above you'll notice that the median sales price for homes in Charred Oak Estates was at $960,000 which is above the 5-year average of $847,100. Wondering how l... 09/07/2017

Lakeside Terrace,BETHESDA, MD 20817 Looking for a condo at Lakeside Terrace in Bethesda, MD 20817? Find condos for sale or rent like those at Lakeside Terrace in Bethesda, MD 20817. Why Live At Lakeside Terrace?Lakeside Terrace is a community of 215 condominiums overlooking a beautifully landscaped property and a private lake. Residents enjoy on site amenities such as tennis courts and an outdoor pool, as well as the ideal location for an easy commute to work and access to shopping, dining and entertainment. Once you look at a condo at Lakeside Terrace, you may decide that you will only look at condos with a waterview. Imagine the change of seasons here and the views you will have of geese on the water! With everything going on, Lakeside Terrace is perfect for getting to know your neigh... 08/03/2017

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Market Report for Homes in 20817 Zipcode  The 20817 zip code occupies the north and western parts of Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland. The area is anchored by employment giants such as the National Institutes of Health, Marriott International, Lockheed Martin, Host Hotels & Resorts, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and Ritz Carlton. Its close proximity to Washington DC and access to the Metro Red Line, 495 Beltway and 270 makes this one of the best places to live in the US. With great parks, including Cabin John Regional Park; charming sidewalk neighborhoods, like Georgetown Village, Ashburton, and Wildwood Manor; and the nation’s top ranked public schools, such as Ashburton Elementary, North Bethesda Middle, Burning Tree Elementary, Thomas Pyle Middle School, Walt W... 07/12/2017

Al Marah is a community of slightly less than two hundred homes just off River Road next to the Primary Day School and across from the Holton Arms School for girls.  It is very close to the Beltway entrance at River Road and near the Burning Tree Country Club. What are the Homes Like In Al Marah?Built between 1979 and the early 1980s Al Marah is a community of traditional homes of brick or siding set in well landscaped lawns and typical lot sizes ranging from a quarter acre to slightly under an acres. Some of the homes were built by Mitchell and Best along the northern side of the community. These Mitchell and Best homes feature the company's traditional elevations with a widows walk atop some or gables in the roof and screened porches at the rear.  Other homes were individually built b... 07/12/2017

Why Live at the Promenade in Bethesda MD 20814?If you want to get in on the ground floor of a coop on the move, you should choose the Promenade.  It is in the process of a big makeover which is going to make it more attractive to younger buyers.  The lower level concourse is being completely renovated.  The lobby is going to be redone with a fireplace and intimate seating areas.  The onsite management and the front desk are friendly, competent and thoughtful - which is not always the case at some of the large condo buildings nearby.  The pool is already beautiful, and the landscaping is spectacular! Set in over 20 acres of greenery, the Promenade sets a high bar for luxury in Bethesda at an affordable price.  Located on Pooks Hill Road, the two towers of the Promenade give an exceptiona... 07/01/2017

I have found a new favorite food in Bethesda -  rolled Thai ice cream at Class 520, located at 4941 Elm Street, close to the Dunkin Donut shop and Fancy Cakes by Leslie.Class 520 serves “Thai-inspired” (also known as Teriyaki!) ice cream made by pouring a milk-based liquid onto an extremely cold, flat metal circle. The liquid is then spread out in a thin layer by one of the servers as you watch. Once the ice cream freezes, it is scraped into quarter-sized rolls and place in a bowl.  You get to choose a topping and then enjoy!                                 The shop offers several ice cream options, all for $7.70, including mango- and strawberry-based Mad Mango and coffee-flavored Morning Latte.  That was the one that we shared last week.  Honestly, I am looking forward to going back ag... 06/25/2017

About Bethesda Elementary SchoolBethesda Elementary is rated 9 out of 10 by the website, Greatschools.org.  It is located at 7600 Arlington Road, just two blocks from the Bethesda Library and the Bethesda Metro.  The school has nice playing fields and was updated and renovated only a few years ago.  There are approximately 500 students in the school from K-5, and the student to teacher ratio is 14 to 1.  Homes for Sale Near Bethesda Elementary There are lots of reasons to want to live in the Bethesda Elementary School District.  The neighborhood is close to the Metro, world class medical facilities and research institutes, and downtown Bethesda. The streets are tree shaded and quiet. There are sidewalks and people walking dogs.If you want to live in a great school district and be able t... 06/23/2017

BETHESDA GETS ANOTHER RESTAURANT True Food Kitchen is about to open in Bethesda MD.The seasonally inspired health-driven restaurant, True Food Kitchen, is about to open in Bethesda, Maryland in the Solaire Building at 7100 Wisconsin Avenue. Co-founded by integrative medicine specialist Dr. Andrew Weil and eight-time James Beard Award nominee for Restaurateur of the Year Sam Fox, the restaurant’s menu will feature the principles of Dr. Weil’s anti-inflammatory food pyramid. The opening of True Food Kitchen Bethesda marks the brand’s second restaurant in the DC Metro region, with another location in Fairfax, Virginia at the Mosaic District.Open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, True Food Kitchen’s vibrant menu will rotate regularly to allow guests the opportunity to experience ... 06/18/2017

HOW MUCH IS YOUR HOME WORTH IN BETHESDA 20816If you live in the 20816 zipcode you live just over the District line in Montgomery County between River Road and the River and south of Goldsboro Road.  There  are a variety of homes here from condos in the $200s to homes in the multi million dollar price range.  Some of the most popular neighborhoods for single family homes include Westmoreland Hills and Spring Hill, Glen Echo Heights and Tulip Hills overlooking the Potomac River, and Sumner and Woodacres along Massachusetts Avenue.       Summary of Market Data for Single Family Homes in 20816 In 20816, the median sold price for Detached properties for May was $995000, representing a decrease of 17.1% compared to last month and an decrease of 8.3% from May 2016.The average days on market fo... 06/12/2017

Homes for Sale in the Ashburton Community in Bethesda MDWhy Do People Live in Ashburton?People live in Ashburton because it is so convenient to downtown Washington and the Beltway, because it has great schools, and because the mid century split levels and ramblers set on quarter acre lots with mature trees and shrubbery are affordable in relation to the rest of Bethesda. The streets are quiet and filled with children riding bikes and families walking their dogs.  This is a friendly old fashioned neighborhood that welcomes newcomers and embraces the long time residents.  Naturally a popular neighborhood like this is beginning to see new construction as some of the older and smaller homes are torn down and replaced with Craftsman homes with inviting front porches. LOOKING FOR A HOME IN AS... 06/07/2017

HOMES FOR SALE IN WOODACRES, BETHESDA MD 20816 WHY DO PEOPLE LIVE HERE?One of the biggest reasons that people choose to live in Woodacres is the great elementary school. Another reason is the proximity to shopping and easy commuting paths into DC and onto the Beltway. Perhaps the biggest reason is that Woodacres is just a great community in which to live.There is always something going on in Woodacres including a Food, Clothing and Home Furnishings Drive to benefit Woodacres' non-profit community partners, informational seminars on topics of public welfare such as household recycling, garden composting and landscape conservation, and a collection of community social occasions, like the 4th of July Parade and Picnic, a big Halloween Party and Costume Contest judged by the Great Pumpkin i... 06/01/2017