November 2009 Condo / Coop Washington DC Housing Market Statistics

by Darrin Friedman December 17, 2009 Market Statistics

November Condo / Coop sales in the Washington DC Real Estate market was consistent with the general single family home sales market – meaning: it was a solid month and showed that Washington DC proper is continuing to do well.
Compared to November 2008, November 2009 more than doubled in every significant category, however, that doesn’t [...]

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November 2009 Washington DC Housing Statistics – Single Family Homes

by Darrin Friedman December 9, 2009 Consumer Advice

In Washington D.C. proper, the housing market continued to indicate what the tea leaves have been telling us, inventory is down, contracts and sales numbers are up and the end of 2009 is finishing on solid footing.
In November 2008 there were a total of 1809 active listings in the Washington D.C. single family home market. [...]

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REBarCamp Atlantic CIty and CBRB The Chevy Chase Office

by Darrin Friedman November 27, 2009 Industry Innovations

Dateline: Washington, D.C.
by Darrin Friedman
It is my pleasure to officially announce that the Coldwell Banker Chevy Chase is adding our name to the list of sponsors for RE Bar Camp Atlantic City. For those of you have never been to a bar camp, let me explain the significance…
The What: Officially – RE Bar Camp is [...]

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Montgomery County, MD – Washington, DC Metro Real Estate Statistics – OCT – 2009

by Darrin Friedman November 24, 2009 Market Statistics

Dateline, Washington DC
by Darrin Friedman
Well, Montgomery County real estate had the same kind of consistent growth we saw inside the district. October represented a solid month in over all in terms of home sale figures.
Here are some October details for single family homes in Montgomery County:
1018 New Listings up just 1.8%
941 Contracts up 53.3% from [...]

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Chevy Chase, Washington DC – Restaurant of the Week

by Darrin Friedman November 23, 2009 Dynamic Marketing

I’m one of those typical Real Estate professionals who eats out like EVERY single day. I know, it’s horrible. I’m ashamed of myself! But, when you work in a place like Chevy Chase, Washington DC there is so much variety one can get a little greedy with choice.
In any event, if you find yourself [...]

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Washington DC Real Estate form changes!

by Darrin Friedman November 19, 2009 Market Statistics

Dateline Washington DC
by Darrin Friedman
If you are a Real Estate agent in Washington DC You MUST read this…Last week the Greater Capital Association of Realtors made several changes to vital forms for the Washington DC and Maryland area sales contracts. Though I do not profess to be an attorney in any way, and I recommend [...]

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Trying to be everything to everyone? Don't try!

by Darrin Friedman November 19, 2009 Maximizing Potential

Dateline Washington, D.C.
by Darrin Friedman

Tell me the truth – is anything more frustrating in the world of servicing clients then the unexplainable fear that if we do not try and be the person our clients want us to be, then we are somehow failing at our jobs?

Okay, I’ll admit it. I have – and more [...]

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Washington, DC Real Estate Statistics – OCT – 2009

by Darrin Friedman November 18, 2009 Market Statistics

October came and went quickly. The Washington DC Real Estate market continues to be strong and show improvement, especially when compared to last year’s recessions terrifying beginning.
Inventory activity in Washington DC Real Estate regardless of type is as follows:
985 new properties were listed
758 properties went under contract
684 properties were adjusted for price
450 listings expired
94 were [...]

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Questions to ask a Real Estate Broker before you sign up with them…

by Darrin Friedman November 13, 2009 Industry Innovations

New and experienced Real Estate agents ask me
all the time what questions they should ask before they choose a brokerage.  Now, my real estate office is in Washington DC so as a disclaimer the people I meet with are in an urban setting, but I believe that there are universal truths.
So, if you are [...]

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