I'm watching workers take down the holiday decorations on the building across the street from my office, and, swamped returning calls, thinking about how our "spring market" seems to be taking off already. Odd. But if it wasn't so cold, I'd wonder where winter went because in here if feels like spring - it's that busy. 

What's driving it? Pent up demand, for one thing. Lots of buyers lost heart last spring when the competition was so fierce, and then lost interest to the distractions of the summer, the election and then the holidays. Couple that with low inventory and I think a lot of folks put their move on hold. 

Now though, interest rates have taken a little dip with a promise to rise this year. Of course, they have been saying that for a while, but some professionals who are a lot smarter than I am are saying they really will go up - and that is going to be stimulative. Very, very stimulative. 

Everyone seems to be hopping off the fence at once. 

Last year the market began - and ended - early too. The big market was wrapped up by the end of April. We didn't know it at the time, of course, but it's easy to see in retrospect. 

Which is all a long way of saying that if you are thinking about a move this year, call us sooner than later. We want to be able to position our sellers to the best advantage and get our buyers settled before prices go up. 

Happy New Year to us all!!

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Start it right with the best value in Chevy Chase. Well maintained brick colonial, three bedrooms, generous living room, Separate dining room, updated kitchen, enclosed sun porch, bright finished lower level recreation room, large level fenced rear yard. Hardwood floors, fresh paint, ready to move right in - beat the crowds (and rates) and enjoy the spring in popular Rock Creek Forest while your friends are still out looking!!

 

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Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $5,661.18

 

 

GREAT new listing! Completely charming all brick colonial will steal your heart! Gorgeous block of popular Rock Creek Forest; bright, open, renovated floor plan with fabulous new granite and stainless kitchen done just right. Large living room with bay window, classic fireplace, 1st floor den, well finished lower level, private fenced rear yard and patio. Generous bedrooms and closets. Off street parking.  

 

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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

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

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

 

 

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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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

 

 

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