Takoma Park, MD short sale specialists Dan and Traci of Keller Williams Realty with Greetings Virginia short sale team were able get a short sale approved through Real Time and Indymac Mortgage. We have been successfully helping homeowners in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. area avoid foreclosure. So if you are in view of buying a property in Takoma Park, MD and need assistance from top realtors, email Dan direct at dan@greetingsvirginia.com we will be more than happy to assist you.   06/13/2012

Takoma Park is a friendly "laid back", independent, small town with liberal politics.  The residents are politically active and have put in place a number of progressive measures such as the declaration of a nuclear-free zone and legal recognition of non-marital partnership.  Takoma Park has also been called the "Berkely of the East" In the historic district you will find grand old Victorians, Bungalows, American Four Squares and other old timey styles, along tree-lined streets.  The Old Town offers an eclectic, funky mix of small, locally owned specialty shops and small restaurants, cafes and a very popular FOOD COOP.  From the end of April to mid December there is a farmers market every Sunday in the center of town. To celebrate July 4th, the town puts on its own parade and its own fi... 06/02/2012

HOMES FOR SALE in Takoma Park, MD $139,000116 Lee Ave #505, Takoma Park MD 20912     $115,900116 Lee Ave #214, Takoma Park MD 20912     These properties were listed as of May10, 2012.  No guarantees can be made that these properties are still actively for sale.  Please ask your real estate professional for an updated status of these properties. 05/10/2012

Original Post: 2012 Takoma Park House & Garden Tour Cati and I had the pleasure of meeting Diana Kohn (President) and Lorraine Pearsall (VP for Preservation) of Historic Takoma, Inc.* Cati has been involved in the upcoming Takoma Park House & Garden Tour, having sold one of the houses on the tour (and discovering in the process that it belonged once to the daughter of Frederick Douglass!). Long story short, she was able to identify several houses on the tour as Sears Kit Houses (our specialty!), much to the delight of an owner or two. We were treated to a mini walking tour on Wednesday. It was a lovely indulgence! Anyway, the Takoma Park House & Garden Tour is this Sunday, May 6 from 1-5 pm, rain or shine. For ticket and tour information, visit HistoricTakoma.org There are some real bea... 05/05/2012

  If you are interested in the cultural activities than Takoma Park would be the most interesting place to visit. Takoma Park is a Tree City and nuclear-free zone which is incorporated in 1890 in Montgomery County, USA. It was founded by the Benjamin franklin Gilbert in 1883 and incorporated in the county in 1890.   It is famous for the variety of cultural events, the most remarkable of which is a Park Folk Festival, which attract an audience from various other places as well. This is a music festival, in which variety of music is played by various artists of varied backgrounds. Along with it traditional storytelling is also part of the festival.   Other annual festivals include the Takoma Park Independent Film Festival, the Takoma Park Street Festival, the Takoma Jazz Fest, and the Tak... 03/08/2012

TAKOMA PARK HOMES FOR SALE - MARKET REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD PRICES, List to SOLD Percentage Takoma Park is a popular town in southern Montgomery County.  With Metro and bordering on D.C., Takoma Park is popular with residents who work in D.C.  To understand Takoma Park, enjoy the About US, a description from the Takoma Park web site. Takoma Park is a sanctuary city, an official "Tree City, USA", and is also widely known as Azalea City. It is a nuclear free zone, has an award-winning recycling program, and supports the work of historic preservation groups. Residents who are not yet U.S. citizens may vote in local elections and hold local elective office, SEE: AboutUS/Takoma Park Statistics for homes SOLD in November 2011 Average List Price of homes SOLD - $489,538Average SOLD Pric... 12/26/2011

This celebration is one of the oldest in the nation.  Takoma Park is an artsy enclave with tree lined avenues and Victorian Homes, the perfect setting for an annual patriotic Independence Day parade.  This celebration is one of the oldest in the nation and the Takoma Park Community has had 121 years of practice! On Monday July 4th 2011, enjoy what people living in Silver Spring and Takoma Park have have been enjoying for the past 121 years.   This will be the 122nd annual Takoma Park 4th of July Celebration.  ParadeThe parade starts at 10:00 am beginning at Carroll & Ethan Allen Avenues, follows Carroll Avenue towards DC, crosses over to Maple Avenue along Carroll Street, then returns along Maple Avenue. Community BBQ - 12:00 to 6:00 pmHosted by Steve Francis - Lincoln and Maple Avenues... 07/01/2011

This small Farmers Market is located in the Langley/Takoma Crossroads area, where Silver Spring kind of overlaps into Takoma Park.   Located at 7676 New Hampshire Ave near the corner of New Hampshire and University Blvd.  Nice place to pick up fresh, local (with a capitol L) produce at mid-week.   Smaller and not as crowded as the weekend markets, it is open on Wednesdays from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm. There was a laid-back guitar duo playing there yesterday, that was very good! It is stawberry season now.  The strawberries you get here are unlike anything you can buy in the grocery stores.  There is just something about local that is fresher, juicier and tastier.  I can't wait till it is tomato season!  The Crossroads Farmers Market is a producers-only market. All vendors grow and/or process... 06/02/2011

Another great service from www.HERBOSO.com Foreclosure Of The Day WAS PURCHASED FOR $449,000 on April 2007!!!! Out it goes $159,000 1013 LARCH AVE TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND 20912 Price: $159,900 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Listing # MC7553818 View Photo Gallery (7)EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY-THIS PROPERTY IS TRULY A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH BUT LOADED WITH POTENTIAL.THE PROPERTY FEATURES FOUR BEDROOMS AND THREE BATHS.LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT IN THE LIVING RM & DINING RM AREAS. THE BASEMENT HAS ADDITIONAL STORAGE.THIS PROPERTY IS APPROVED FOR HOMEPATH RENOVATION MTG FINANCING.Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Excellence Realty Fernando Herboso| Carlos Herboso      (Short Sales )                           (Foreclosures)      www.HERBOSO.com   "Your Montgomery County Foreclosure Connection"  Our real estate knowledg... 03/29/2011

Our last post about when is the best time to hire a stager must have been dead on - because the property that we showcased in the post quick moved from for sale - to under contract!  This has been our fastest Maryland home that moved off the market this summer.  Only two weeks after it was staged, I received a call from the realtor asking whether I could come and pick up items - the house was under contract!  Wow! It shows again - when the house is priced right and shows well, it moves fast! Check out the prior post for the before pictures. Tired of lugging furniture and accents in your car - Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring realtors! Let us manage the staging while you manage the SALE! :-) 10/20/2010

Sure - plenty of home stagers will tell you the BEST time to hire a home stager is EVERY time. But as a stager, I have found some homes need staging assistance more than others. My experience has found that just having a vacant home isn't always enough.  The strongest case for staging is made when you have a vacant property with an open floor plan - living and dining combo, or else rooms that seem small and/or confusing. That is when the furniture, art and accessories can really showcase a house and help potential buyers see it as a home.  A great example is of a home we staged in Takoma Park recently - the layout was a bit awkward as the house had been recently renovated, but some of the architectural elements of the original home were still intact. See below            The way that th... 09/26/2010

Sure - plenty of home stagers will tell you the BEST time to hire a home stager is EVERY time. But as a stager, I have found some homes need staging assistance more than others. My experience has found that just having a vacant home isn't always enough.  The strongest case for staging is made when you have a vacant property with an open floor plan - living and dining combo, or else rooms that seem small and/or confusing. That is when the furniture, art and accessories can really showcase a house and help potential buyers see it as a home.  A great example is of a home I staged in Takoma Park recently - the layout was a bit awkward as the house had been recently renovated, but some of the architectural elements of the original home were still intact. See below            the way that the... 09/26/2010

Just recently, I had the pleasure of visiting some urban-chic condos for sale in Takoma Park, MD.  A recent condo conversion, this project consists of 6 separate and fully self-contained condo apartments.  Set in the heart of Takoma Park, it's an easy walk to shops, parks, and public transportation.    The Takoma Park Metro Station is farther than walkable, but there's a bus stop that is only steps away.  The brick exterior with over-sized canopy is warm and welcoming.   Takoma Park is located in Montgomery County and is unusually diverse ethnicity, age, and home to many artists, authors, and musicians.  Takoma Park is a nuclear-free zone and has an award winning recycle program. View Map! The unit we visited was one of six.  The kitchen was tiny, but super upgraded and surpisingly ampl... 03/26/2010

Home Sales In Takoma Park, Maryland - I was approached by a woman recently who was interested in purchasing a home in Takoma Park, Maryland. She loves the area, the close proximity to public transportation and Washington, DC, the charm of the area and the diversity. She was concerned, however, that she had seen a staggering decrease in home sales prices in the area. Her concern was that she did not want to buy a home in this area if the prices were going to continue to decline. Research into the average home sales price in Takoma Park, Maryland show that the average sold price has dropped over $116,000 since the same period last year. This represents a decrease in average sales price of nearly 32%, which is obviously a very significant number. These numbers are arrived at by looking at ... 03/25/2010

Condos In Takoma Park, Maryland One of the most exclusive new renovation projects in the southern Maryland/Washington DC area is the luxury renovation of the Takoma Overlook condos in Takoma Park, Maryland.  The renovations to this solidly built 1967 concrete building are quite extensive. From a construction standpoint the building has been upgraded with new plumbing, new electrical and a completely new heating and air conditioning system.  The lobby has been upgraded with marble tile and new leather furniture for guest seating.  The hallways feature new carpeting and tile elevator landings with a modern color scheme. The individual condo units have also undergone substantial renovations.  They now feature hardwood floors, new energy efficient windows and sliding glass doors, privacy ti... 03/24/2010

Most of the time I stage vacant homes and condos in Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Maryland and DC but every now and then, I am asked to stage a property with furniture.  Such a property came my way in mid-December and I eagerly took on the challenge.  After reviewing the home and furniture, I developed a custom staging plan and recommended few furniture pieces to be removed (too big, color was off), walls needed to be toned down and furniture moved around the home. The walls were painted as requested just after the holidays but when I returned to the home to stage it in early January, NONE of the furniture had been moved or removed as I requested.  So before I could get into staging using my furniture and accents, I had to figure out where to place things.   The first room you see upon en... 01/19/2010

Condo For Sale In Takoma Park, Maryland Contact Peter Boscas For Additional Information (410) 952-5726 or PeterBoscas@TenacityGroup.com This is the only 1 bedroom condo for sale still available in Phase 1 of the amazing Takoma Overlook condominium project. This unit had been under contract but the buyer’s financing fell through. The other 1 bedroom units have already been sold. This condo for sale in sought after Takoma Park will not last long. This condo for sale in Takoma Park Maryland features luxury living at a very affordable price. This stunning condo is more than 900 square feet of luxury living featuring professional grade stainless steel appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors and marble bathrooms. This condo for sale has been fully renovated with new plumbing, electrical... 11/17/2009

I just came off of a great summer with lots of busy staging projects.  But I received the coolest news a few days ago - one of the buyers wanted to purchase some of the furniture I used to stage the home. Which is perfect! You see - I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful furniture store as my partner in staging.  They have allowed me to rent their new furniture for use in staging projects.  The idea behind it is that someone will be so moved by what they see that they want to just purchase it all. And it finally happened!   I selected this neat mid-century feeling bamboo table in the dining space. The table is round as in the picture here, but each section 'opens up' to a corner, making the table go from round to square. Its very cool!   During staging, I remember saying to myself th... 10/01/2009

The Grandpappy of all Celebrations in Montgomery County is the one taking place in Takoma Park, MD this weekend! This year's Annual Takoma Park Independence Parade and Celebration, now in its 120th year, is entitled "The Belle of Takoma Park," in remembrance of longtime resident and organizer of the parade for the last 40 years, Belle Zeigler. Zeigler died Dec. 14, 2008, at age 88.The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Carroll and Ethan Allen avenues. The parade ends at Maple and Ritchie avenues.Concerts by Violet Says 5, Positive Vibrations and the Takoma Park Community Band will begin at 7 p.m. Parade and raffle prize winners will be announced. Fireworks are expected to start at 9:30 p.m.Vendors will have food for purchase during the parade and fireworks, including hotdogs, funnel cakes and ... 07/02/2009

The below listed 20912 Takoma Park, Montgomery County Maryland condo buildings show all their active listings for sale and rent in the MRIS as of today.  This is a keyword search, and sometimes you will also see homes listed from other areas.  Whenever you check back you will be updated with the latest listings, as this info is updated daily.  CONDO BUILDINGS: TAKOMA OVERLOOK CONDOMINIUMS TAKOMA PARK TAKOMA PHOENIX THE PHOENIX THE SHERWOOD   To do your own searches for listings by county, town, and sales price.. Go to the home page of choicerealestate.net first, then click on the county you are interested in.  select your City in Step 1, then check "Residential, condo" in Step 2.  Select 'Save & search' to have NEW listings auto-emailed to you as they hit the market. 05/21/2009