Greater Bethesda and Northwest DC Test map.

Have you seen AltosResearch data on other “city or real estate-centric websites”? If you’been peaking around you probably have.  It’s a solid source of data.  This said, I’m looking forward to an ability to draw around smaller enclaves (like Downtown Bethesda) or Cleveland Park.  Zip codes are telling, but for many, the most important data is that which pertains to neighborhoods — or even small parts of a neighborhood.  Then again, knowing the nuances is why you’d hire me!




Looks okay to you?…..Regardless, I’ll get into more depth with more “telling” market metrics as I install more data…until then,

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I just received this e-mail from a local lender (and no, I’ve never worked with this person just to be exceedingly clear).  I’m hoping it’s a joke…

Just a quick note to let you know that Fannie Mae’s Refi Plus program allows for a total loan-to-value of up to 125% of the appraised value.

With minimal adjustments this is a great option if you have little or no equity and your current rate is around 6%, or if you have an adjustable rate wanting to convert it to a 30-year fixed.

3/1 ARM —————3.375% (3.35% APR)

5/1 ARM ————– 3.375% (3.48% APR)

7/1 ARM ————–3.50% (3.65% APR)

30-Year Fixed ——- 4.625% (4.89% APR)

15-Year Fixed ——— 4.125% (4.32% APR)

*Some restrictions apply. Call me for details

Thoughts?

I’m speechless for once…

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Greater Bethesda Cyber Threats? You Bet…

May 10, 2010

Are you putting yourself at risk when you shop online?   Clearly, any time you use a credit card, there is a certain amount of risk involved. But location plays a significant role in the severity of cyber threats. Funded by Norton from Symantec, we now know which cities are most and least prone to [...]

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5 Popular Trends in Luxury Housing

May 2, 2010

How do you describe a luxury home and the features that define it in markets across the country? Since identifying national trends has to be a collaborative effort, I was lucky enough to share a few moments with my friend and colleague, Jolenta Averill, owner of Lake & City Homes Realty, a Madison, Wisconsin boutique [...]

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Puurple is The New Luxury?

April 30, 2010

Good morning Bethesda and beyond! Yes I did say Puurple is the new luxury. I thought it sounded funny and it  eludes to something “real”. The design and brain-child of  Austin luxury homes specialist, Eric Bramlett,  Puurple.com a new national luxury real estate online Magazine, had a very “soft launch” several hours ago. And it [...]

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Bethesda MLS + Denver MLS = Extraordinary Luxury Homes?

April 9, 2010

Extraordinary homes of the week will normally include my choice or a any readers suggestion for greater Bethesda’s “best” along with one or two other state’s finest properties. The greater Bethesda area is transient, after all. I also find (as I hope you do too), that a quick comparison of different area’s finest is fun. [...]

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Kenwood Cherry Blossom Video in Kenwood (Chevy Chase, Maryland)

April 5, 2010
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Couple More Bethesda Snowfall Picture

February 12, 2010

Two great ones from a Bethesda-centric lens (literally). Most of these pictures were taken Battery Park near Downtown Bethesda.   More pictures to come! (Close to Edgemoor, Bethesda)

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Bethesda Lane Video…

February 11, 2010

…The Bethesda Lane Promendae before it really stated snowing… – Courtesy of our DC & Bethesda Real Estate Blog at KoiztGroup.com

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Bethesda More Snow: Picture in Downtown Bethesda

February 10, 2010

Downtown Bethesda Snow:

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