Washingtonian Names Top DC-Area Neighborhoods to Watch

April 17, 2018Real Estate & Local News

Washingtonian recently named several neighborhoods in the DC area that will undergo the most striking transformations in the coming years, likely causing real estate values to soar. Here are some of the areas they spotlighted: Anacostia Reasons to watch: *Planned “MLK Gateway” mixed-use site in the historic corridor *$65-million basketball arena for Wizards practices & … Read More

5 Notable D.C. Home Sales: Week of April 9 – April 16

April 16, 2018Real Estate & Local News

6323 Utah Ave NW List Price: $1,499,999 Close Price: $1,385,000 Features: Stunning top to bottom renovation & expansion; 4,500 sq ft on 4 finished levels; Chef’s kitchen with top of the line appliances; screened porch overlooking fenced backyard 3844 Woodley Rd NW List Price: $1,095,000 Close Price: $1,380,000 Features: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths; spacious well-proportioned … Read More

Bethesda Real Estate Market Update – March 2018

April 11, 2018Real Estate & Local News

Highlights on the state of Bethesda’s residential real estate market for the month of March 2018: Detached Homes The median sale price for detached properties in March was $1,003,750, up 6.5% from February and down 4.9% year-over-year (Source: MarketStats by ShowingTime). The average days on market for detached homes sold in Bethesda was 43 days, … Read More

Isabella Featured in Washington Business Journal!

April 11, 2018Real Estate & Local News

Isabella Schnider, a sales agent with the Carolyn Homes Team, was recently featured in an article for Washington Business Journal titled “From One Millennial to Another: The Homebuying Lowdown.” The author interviewed Isabella about what millennials are looking for in the home buying process, including desirable neighborhoods, home features, and pricing.  Click here to read … Read More

JUST SOLD IN KENSINGTON: 9904 Old Spring Rd

April 11, 2018Real Estate & Local News

JUST SOLD BY THE CAROLYN HOMES TEAM:  9904 OLD SPRING RD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895 List Price: $839,000 Close Price: $892,000 Close Date: April 11, 2018 Features: *Immaculate, turn-key home in Rock Creek Hills *4 bedrooms/3 baths on 0.30-acre lot *Hardwood floors *Custom built-ins *Screened porch *Eat-in kitchen w/ bright breakfast nook *Large yard & attached … Read More

Bethesda Condo Sale Sets 10-Year Record

April 9, 2018Real Estate & Local News

The sale of two adjacent penthouse condos in Bethesda’s Quarry Springs development has set a 10-year record for the D.C. area for highest condo sale price. The close price for both units, which the owners plan to combine, was $6.25 million ($732 per square-foot). Additional Details: *8,315 interior square feet *1,947 square-foot terrace wrapping three … Read More

Montgomery County Top 10 Home Sales – March 2018

April 4, 2018Real Estate & Local News

5215 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 List Price: $5,750,000 Close Price: $5,350,000 Close Date: 3/30/18 5603 Surrey St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 List Price: $3,395,000 Close Price: $3,250,000 Close Date: 3/26/18 19 Piney Glen Ct, Potomac, MD 20854 List Price: $3,295,000 Close Price: $3,000,000 Close Date: 3/19/18 3709 Bradley Ln, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 List … Read More

10 Tips for Spring-Cleaning Your Home

April 2, 2018Real Estate & Local News

1. Wash your windows on an overcast day (when you apply cleanser in direct sunlight, it can leave streaks). Use vertical strokes on one side of a window and horizontal ones on the other. 2. Clean the stained spaces between your bathroom tile by mixing ¾ cup household chlorine bleach with 1 gallon water. Apply … Read More

JUST SOLD IN D.C.: 605 Acker Pl NE

March 28, 2018Featured Listing

JUST SOLD BY THE CAROLYN HOMES TEAM:  605 ACKER PLACE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 List Price: $799,000 Close Price: $811,000 Close Date: 03/28/2018 Features: *3 br/2.5 ba Capitol Hill rowhouse *Serenely situated on quiet one-way street *Beautifully updated w/ ensuite, king sized master *Lovely south-facing patio, perfect for entertaining and gardening *Gleaming hardwood floors and … Read More

3 NoVa Suburbs Named Healthiest U.S. Communities

March 28, 2018Real Estate & Local News

A newly released survey by U.S. News & World Report ranks 3 Northern Virginia suburbs among the healthiest communities in the nation. Falls Church earned the #1 spot on the list due to its excellent school systems and low poverty and crime rates. Fairfax City ranked #6 and Loudon County #8. The survey was conducted … Read More