Our "Best of 2014" Picks
It's that time of year when we see the annual best of lists. Here are a couple of fun ones:
Along those lines, here are our won picks for favorite house, 2014: Barbara's Pick: "This wasn't my listing, but I showed it to a client over the summer and fell in love. Built in 1912, it was in nearly original condition, the late owner having been born in the house in 1926 and never having felt the need to make changes. Elegant, simple, utterly and completely charming, it was a true Cleveland Park landmark. I heard bidding was very competitive and it sold way over asking. I hope the seller was looking down and smiling. Tom's Pick: This wonderful house was listed by an agent in our office. It shows that old houses don't have to be torn down all the time. After a total interior renovation, it sold in one day, but it still had the old time charm.
Marc's Pick:
I love this house. I've been in it many times over the years, as the seller is the father of some old friends of mine. Through the years they have done some great things to the house, but it still maintains its old world charm (built in 1938). The house includes a stunning kitchen renovation, large family room (used for many parties), and huge deck with a hot tub. Very close to both Downtown Silver Spring and the 16th ST/Georgia Ave shopping areas, this home is also in a primo location.
Susan's Pick: When I am showing in DC I feel like a kid in candy shop. DC's condo/coop market is so fun right now.
This penthouse in Kalorama is a coop in a building noted for its charm and dignity. Entry Foyer with skylights, formal DR & LR (with fireplace) Den, 4 BRS 2 1/2BAS. In addition to the 3049 sq. ft. apartment a spectacular privately owned 2400 sq. ft. roof terrace 360o views of DC, VA & MD. A truly unique and gracious home.
Becky's Pick 
Barbara's clients bought this house which I absolutely loved! The property has a beautifully appointed home on 23 acres with a 5 stall barn and a separate carriage house. The house boasts spacious open rooms, large entertaining areas, and exquisite craftsmanship! The perfect countryside retreat while still within commuting distance to DC!
Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year to all of our friends, clients, family, colleagues, vendors and the Long and Foster staff - you all make this job a joy and a privilege. Thank you!
Barbara, Tom, Marc and Susan
Nalls Home Partners
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Client of the Month
Our Clients of the Month are Liz Bizic and Peter Cole, here with Peter's brother Robert during the home inspection for their (now) new home. Robert, a local architect, came to help Peter and Liz determine the feasibility of changes they envisioned to make the already substantially improved home perfect for their family. It was a fun day. I love the last pictures because even with the serious work we had to do, the brothers still just looked like two boys playing in Mrs.Cole's back yard :-)
Congratulations to Liz and Peter, and our great thanks, as always, to Peter - this marked our 6th (!) transaction together.
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Regional Sales Trends For Single Family Homes
Contracts Ratified Per Month
Montgomery County
Washington DC 
Information provided by GCAAR
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4116 Saul Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
New Price: $765,000
Big, bright, beautiful Byeford split renovated top to bottom, fresh paint, gleaming floors, and sun-filled open kitchen. Four bedroom and three full baths, including attached master, four levels, great flow - living room opens to sunny deck, family room opens to adj patio, large private lot, mature plantings, hot tub!! Two car gar plus tons of storage. Fantastic central location close to pools & schools, great commute!
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Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $7,506.34
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Call Barbara For Private Showing!
 4809 Chevy Chase BLVD
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
$1,299,000
Sparkling true 5/6 bedroom, 3 full baths +2 half bath (additional full bath in studio above garage) colonial on one of Chevy Chase West's prettiest streets! Significant expansions including fantastic light drenched great room, adjacent new granite & stainless steel kitchen, shining wood floors, gorgeous details. Rare 2 car gar with finished loft above including full bath & wet bar - great for home office or au pair. Great lot, perfect quiet location close to parks, downtown Bethesda, Chevy Chase or Friendship Heights!
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Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $12,532.15
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8011 Maple Ridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
$1,199,000
Expanded four bedroom, three and a half bath colonial in sought after Battery Park. Less than a mile to downtown Bethesda & Metro. Modern renovations with classic finishes. Master suite with spa bath, open kitchen to family room, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, off street parking, all in a fantastic location. Welcoming community with clubhouse, award winning schools.
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Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $9,880.24
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5513 Westbard Ave.
$949,000
Come see the fantastic interior of this 5 level, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in sought after Westwood. Gourmet kitchen with skylights and breakfast room, oversized dining room, butlers pantry are ideal for entertaining. Ample living space with huge family room with fireplace, recreation room, media room, formal living room with fireplace. Great location, less than 2 miles to DC or downtown Bethesda.
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Estimated Tax and Non-Tax Charges in the First Fiscal Year of Ownership $10,788.40
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20000 Fisher Ave
Poolesville, MD 20837
Historic property in commercial business district of Poolesville. Great flexibility of use with two separate buildings and paved parking. Several independent office/retail spaces. Main building is vacant, smaller building is retail occupied. Tenant is seller, will stay with lease or vacate with sale, your choice.
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Sold
4201 Cathedral Ave NW #818W.
$215,000
Fantastic sun-filled east-facing unit overlooking pool & gardens. Charming unit with rarely seen two walk-in closets with organizers. Lives like a one bedroom with designated sleep area. Unit boasts an updated kitchen with tile floors, newer appliances & new windows. Amenities include 24hr security, pool, shopping & so much more. Ideal location w/shopping & restaurants steps away. Easy access to downtown.
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Sold
2635 Colston Drive
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
$799,000
Wow! Storybook colonial almost too good to be true in popular Rock Creek Forest. Three good sized bedroom and two full baths upstairs, gorgeous family room addition with cathedral ceiling / skylights, bright living room, separate dining, renovated kitchen, private patio off kitchen / family room opens to landscaped gardens and fenced yard. Rare attached garage, walk to Rock Creel Park and transportation.
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Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $6,452.79
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2917 Terrace Drive
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
$710,000
Immaculately maintained, beautifully updated large 3 bedroom, 3 full bath rambler on one of the prettiest streets in wonderful Rock Creek Forest! Large rooms, open floor plan, huge finished daylight lower level adds enormous amount of practical living space. Gorgeous in-ground pool & spa, decks, landscaping - all really done right - create a private oasis in the fenced backyard!
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Estimated tax and non-tax charges for first fiscal year of ownership $ 6,408.74
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Mortgage Rates at Lowest Level Since 2013
Mortgage rates reached a new low for 2014 this week at 3.89% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Average weekly rates are now at their lowest level since May 30, 2013, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey by Freddie Mac.
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