Today’s View – February 10, 2012 – Colesville, Md. 20904 – Detached Homes This is a market report for detached and semi-detached homes in Silver Spring, Md. 20904, commonly known as Colesville.   At the time of this report (02/10/12) there are 72 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 42 under contract, and another 13 that have sold in the last 30 days. Two Bedrooms There is one two-bedroom detached home in Colesville for sale at the time of this report. This home is listed for $439,000 and has been on the market with the current realtor for over a month (38 days).   There is one two-bedroom detached home in Colesville under contact at this. This last known list price of this home is $150,000 and has been on the market for approaching six months (169 Days).  In the last 30 days no two-bedro... 02/10/2012

  A Sample of nice Homes that SOLD In Silver Spring 22905, 22902, 22904 Silver Spring takes its name from a spring discovered in 1840. Francis Preston Blair likes the area so much that eventually bought much of the surrounding land. The area called Acorn Park in the south side of Silver Spring is believed to be the site of the original spring. One of Silver Spring's most distinctive characteristics is that it has many churches, synagogues, temples, and other religious institutions, including the World Headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The major roads in Silver Spring are mostly 3 to 5 lane highways consisting of The Capital Beltway which can be accessed from Georgia Avenue (MD 97), Colesville Road (US 29), and New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650). The newly constructed ICC Int... 02/07/2012

Today’s View – February 5, 2011 – Aspen Hill – Detached Homes This is a market report for detached and semi-detached homes in Silver Spring, Md.20906, commonly known as Aspen Hill.  Not included in this report are those homes in the senior citizen community of Rossmoor. At the time of this report (02/05/2012) there are 85 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 56 under contract, and another 19 that have sold in the last 30 days. Two Bedrooms There is only one two-bedroom detached home in this report area for sale. This home is listed for $500,000 and has been on the market for over 15 months (401 days).   Three two-bedroom detached or semi-detached homes in this report area are under some form of contract at this time.  The last known list price of these homes ranged from $45,000 to $229,00... 02/06/2012

Today's View – February 5, 2012 - Silver Spring (Aspen Hill), Md. 20906 - Townhouses This is a market report for townhouses in Silver Spring, Md.20906, commonly known as Aspen Hill.  Not included in this report are those townhouses in the adult (55 + ) community of Rossmoor. At the time of this report (02/05/2012) there are a total of 26 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 31 under contract, and another seven that have sold in the last 30 days. Two Bedrooms There are three two-bedroom townhouses on the market for sale in Aspen Hill. These homes range in price from a low of $245,000 to $339,000, with the average being $283,000.  The days on market for these homes ranges from a day to nearly three months (82 days) with the average being over a month (46 days).   There are two two-bedroom t... 02/06/2012

Today’s View – February 4, 2012 – Rossmoor – Garden Apartments   This is a market report for garden apartment in the senior citizen community of Rossmoor in Silver Spring, Md. 20906.  At the time of this report there is a total of 17 such homes on the market FOR SALE, six are under some form of under contract, and another five that have sold since the first of this year.   One Bedroom Three of those for sale are one bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 800 to 946 sq ft.  The current list prices of these homes range from a low of $64,800 to $79,900, with the average being $73,233.  The days on the market ranging from two weeks (16 days) to very nine months (277 days) with the average being approaching four months (109 days).   Currently there is one one-bedroom home condo under any f... 02/05/2012

The sale statistics for 20905 Silver Spring, MD show that the area is off to a somewhat slower start than at the beginning of 2011. Since January 1st, 2012 7 homes sold with an average sales price of $375,000 compared to 11 sales during the same period last year. Statistics for both periods show 4 distressed sales respectively. 27 homes are currently pending in 20905, 2 of which came under contract since the beginning of the year. All in all, 65 homes are presently active on the market including 24 new listings for 2012. 64 of the active listings are detached single-family homes with an average list price of $518,656, ranging in price from $239,900 for a Cape Cod (short sale) to $1,199,000 for an estate home in Hampshire Greens. There is such a wide price range because of the diverse su... 02/04/2012

Today's View - February 4, 2012 - Rossmoor - Highrises   This is a market report for high-rise apartments in the senior citizen community of Rossmoor (LW) here in Silver Spring, Md. 20906.  At the time of this report (02/04/2012) there is a total of 40 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 9 are under some form of under contract, and another ten that have sold since the first of the year.   One Bedroom There are five one-bedroom high-rise apartments on the market for sale in Rossmoor at this time. These homes range in price from a low of $84,000 to $139,000, with the average being $97,380.  The days on market for these homes ranges from approaching a month (25 days) to over four months (135 days) with the average being over two months (77 days).   There is one one-bedroom high-rise apartme... 02/04/2012

Today’s View – February 03, 2012 – Rossmoor – Patio Homes This is a market report for patio homes in the senior citizen community of Rossmoor in Silver Spring, Md. 20906.  This is a 610 acre gated community at the northern edge of Silver Spring.  At the time of this report there is a total of 9 such homes on the market FOR SALE, four are under some form of under contract, and another one that have sold since the first of the year. Two Bedrooms There are four two-bedroom patio homes in Rossmoor for sale at this time. These homes range in price from a low of $235,000 to $405,000, with the average being $299,750.  The days on market for these homes ranges from over a month (85 days) to a little over seven months (251 days) with the average approaching three months (134 days).    No two-bed... 02/03/2012

Today’s View – February 03, 2012 -Rossmoor CO-OP's This is a market report for cooperative ownership (CO-OP) apartment in the senior citizen community of Rossmoor in Silver Spring, Md.20906.  At the time of this report (02/03/2012) there is a total of 15 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 9 under contract, and 8 that have sold since the first of the year. One Bedroom Seven of those for sale are one bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 635 to 990 sq ft.  These homes are currently listed from $32,900 to $57,000; with the average being $48,757.  The days on the market ranging from two weeks (16 days) to over seven months (228 days) with the average being over three months (99 days). Currently there is one one-bedroom coop apartments under contract in the community of Rossmoor.  This ho... 02/03/2012

The Maydale Conservation Park is truly an oasis in the Colesville area of 20905 Silver Spring, MD. Tucked away in the Maydale subdivision its entrance can easily be missed - follow Briggs Chaney Rd, turn onto Maydale Dr and watch for the little signs, the Maydale Park will be on your right! The park is part of the Upper Paint Branch and encompasses more than 24 acres for enjoyment. It features a stream, ponds, a playground, picnic areas and trails which are easily manageable for smaller kids. It is also home to the Maydale Nature Center which used to hold environmental education programs for elementary school children until it was closed in 2008. Efforts to repair the center are led by the Friends of Maydale Nature Center, Inc. and there is hope that it may reopen in the future. (*The ... 01/30/2012

20905 Silver Spring, MD 2011 MARKET STATISTICS 2011: Number of homes sold in 20905 Silver Spring, MD Absent a 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and a foreclosure pause (due to the robo-signing scandal) 20905 Silver Spring, MD still enjoyed increased sales activity compared to 2010 - 13 more homes sold in 2011. I consider that good news. 17 were foreclosures compared to 37 in 2010. Short sales increased by 8 sales to 26. A decrease in foreclosure activity is always good but considering the circumstances it may not yet be cause for celebration. There are currently 4 foreclosed homes on the market in 20905, ranging in price from $319,900 to $974,900, 12 short sales and 36 fair market sales. 2011: Average SOLD price in 20905 Silver Spring, MD The average sales price for all homes in 20905 decr... 01/18/2012

www.ReallyNiceHomes.com A Sample of Really Nice Homes In Silver Spring - Maryland 20910 Bottom of Form 12800 TIMBER VIEW CT,  SILVER SPRING,  MARYLAND 20904 Price: $849,900 BEAUTIFUL COLONEL LOADED...SITS ON OVER 2 ACRES THAT BACKS TO THE PARK. THI ... View Details Save Property MLS# MC7699688 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Partial Baths: 1 Acres: 1.70122 204 RED TAIL CT,  SILVER SPRING,  MARYLAND 20905 Price: $845,000 STUNNING CUSTOM BRICK COLONIAL IN SOUGHT AFTER ASHTON PRESERVE. THIS IMPECC ... View Details Save Property Virtual Tour MLS# MC7740207 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Partial Baths: 1 Square Ft: 6389 Acres: 0.349357 13606 PETWYN CT,  SILVER SPRING,  MARYLAND 20904 Price: $835,000 Last Lot in a Cul-de-Sac of recently built high-end homes. Almost 1/2 Acre Lot, Buy Lot for $235K o ... V... 01/16/2012

I haven’t been in a laundromat in a long, long, long time, maybe 12 to 15 years ago.  The last time I needed to use a laundromat I went to the one near the corner of University Blvd & Piney Branch Road  and also the one in the 16th Street Strip Mall that was on the level under the McDonalds there.  They were both crowded places and kinda dingy and dark.  There were 2 different sizes of washers and dryers that took coins.  I couldn’t wait to get my laundry done and get out. I recently went into the new Tropicana Laundromat on Fenton Street to wash some real bulky items (rugs, big comforters and pillows), that my regular washer and dryer can’t handle.  I was amazed at how far Laundromats have come since I’d been in one! This place is CLEAN, Bright, Airy, Pleasant and Spacious.  You could ... 01/12/2012

The DC Metro area housing market is looking promising! According to an analysis published by Real Estate Business Intelligence on January 10th, 2012 inventory levels were at their lowest since August 2005 at year's end! If a low inventory meets with a higher demand, it will put an upward pressure on prices. What do the 2011 Silver Spring, MD home sales statistic look like? I've prepared the following graphs to show the number of Silver Spring, MD homes sold in 2011 compared to 2010 as well as their average prices. 2011 saw just about 100 sales less than the year before [2,341 vs. 2,440]. Considering that there was no 1st Time Home Buyer incentive as well as a foreclosure pause, it represents a stable sales pace if not upward trend. 176 fewer foreclosures were sold in 2011 which should b... 01/12/2012

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It's a question on the mind of every Silver Spring home owner preparing to sell their house this spring! We're here to help, and we've got some suggestions to help you find a buyer as soon as possible. Make your home as appealing as possible inside and out. First, paint the interior a neutral color; you may love melon and chartreuse, but potential buyers want to envision their OWN color palette. Next, patch the holes inside and out (don't forget the yard). Plant some flowers, or put something simple but colorful near the front door. Make minor repairs as needed, but don’t bother with major renovations at this time; you won’t recoup your outlay. For major blemishes, you can offer carpet/appliance allowances to potential buyers if they balk at your worn carpet or outdated appliances. Clea... 01/10/2012

Buying your first home can be exhilarating, terrifying, exciting...all of these things and more. We're here to help! We'll do whatever we can to put things into perspective, and we'll assist you in maneuvering what are probably unfamiliar landscapes. Here are some tips to help make things a little easier while you're still in the selection process. When you look at homes online, you can see pictures of each property. Carry that process offline; when you view a home, bring a digital camera to take your own photos. Begin each series of pictures with a close-up of the house number so that you can easily identify and recall the property. Take lots of notes on the special features and design elements (including things like colors) of each property. Look around at each home's surroundings. Wh... 01/09/2012

Our answer: Absolutely! A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home selling process. Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) are properly called Realtors®. We proudly display the Realtor "®" trademark on our business cards and other marketing and sales literature. READ MORE →   01/03/2012

Today’s View – Jan 2, 2012 – Detach homes near Glenmont METRO station.   This is a market report covering detached homes within 1 mile of the Glenmont METRO subway station in Silver Spring Md. 20906.  At the time of this report (1/2/2012) there are 23 such homes on the market for sale and 34 homes under some form of contract.  In the last 60 days 31 detached homes have successfully completed the sales process.   Two Bedroom Homes There is one two-bedroom detached home on the market for sale at this time.  This home is currently listed at $165,900 and has been on the market for less than two weeks (12 days).  There is also one two-bedroom detached home that is under some form of contract at this time.  This home was last listed at $150,000 and was on the market for just over four months ... 01/02/2012

SILVER SPRING MD HOMES SOLD IN NOVEMBER 2011, A MARKET REPORT FOR SILVER SPRING 20902 and ACTIVE HOMES FOR SALE.  Single Family Homes - Detached. Average List Price of homes SOLD - $300,824Average SOLD Price - $294,274Average List to SOLD Percentage - 98% Average Bedrooms - 4Average Baths - 2Average Lot Size - .18 acre Average Age   56 YearsAverage Days on the Market - 79 HOMES SOLD IN SILVER SPRING NOV. 2011 (25) City Address ListPrice ClosePrice Subsidy Silver Spring 2927 WEISMAN RD $165,000 $123,000 0 Silver Spring 3002 NEWTON ST $199,900 $200,000 $5,919 Silver Spring 12215 JUDSON RD $225,000 $222,750 $4,455 Silver Spring 2205 DARROW ST $235,000 $235,000 $7,050 Silver Spring 3104 DAWSON AVE $265,000 $245,000 $300 Silver Spring 2507 KIMBERLY ST $274,900 $245,000 0 Silver Spring 11913 ... 12/29/2011