One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to know all of you and hearing about YOUR jobs. The variety of ways you all make a living is just fascinating; and it often comes in handy...
Brian Lacey is a client who has become a good friend over the years. His company, Electric Advisors, brokers energy supply, mostly to commercial entities but to residential customers too. I reached out to him recently for advice on the transfer of "GATS," which are essentially green energy credits that in this case were being generated by our seller's solar panels and needed to be transferred with the sale. I was a bit baffled by the whole thing and very glad to have Brian's number in my phone. He quickly and clearly explained both the premise and the process.
While we were talking, he mentioned a change that all of us who are PEPCO customers will see with this month's bill: a new account number, and possibly, a longer billing cycle. It seems like good information all of us to have, so I asked him for more information to pass along. He kindly obliged me with this link to Electrical Advisor's blog containing all the details. It's a great joy to me to see the community of people who have grown up around Nalls Home Partners. Please remember that we are always here to happily make a referral or put you in touch with an expert when you have questions pertaining to your home. All the best,
Barbara, Tom, Marc and Susan
Nalls Home Partners
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Client of the Month
Folks, it's only February and mighty early to nominate a Client of the YEAR, but I'm willing to bet no one beats this story....
Our wonderful clients, Adam and Renee Parris, asked us to sell their house ahead of a job transfer. The move wasn't without challenges: Two little kids. Saying goodbye to a house they had renovated and loved, in a neighborhood they loved. In the middle of the winter. And the move was to Brooklyn, which meant real downsizing. You get the idea.
Despite all of this, Renee and Adam were among the very most cheerful, agreeable, capable folks we ever worked with. Just lovely. Really.
So wouldn't you know it, but on the morning of their settlement, when Adam was carrying out the recycling, he slipped on the ice, fell on the glass, and badly cut his hand. Really badly. Five hours of complicated surgery badly.
Mom came down to help with the packing. Marc furiously rescheduled. The wonderful folks at North American Title made an emergency house-call settlement. Neighbors stepped in with kids and clean up.
And you know what? When I arrived two days later with lunch for the move - nothing but smiles. Still cheerful, agreeable, happy. Renee was bustling around her usual chipper self, and Adam was cracking jokes while emptying the freezer with his good hand. The personification of "you're as happy as you make up your mind to be." They're my heroes.
We wish them all the great, good luck and happiness in the world.
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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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38th Street, NW Washington, DC 20016
Thoughtfully renovated, 4+ Bedroom, 3.5 bath end unit townhouse with a wrap porch, just 3 blocks from the Tenley Metro. Fabulous open kitchen with a viking range, large living room, separate dining room on main floor, plus a den, powder and back mudroom to deck. 3 bright bedrooms upstairs and a sun-porch, fabulous renovated baths. Beautifully finished walk out lower level with another above grade bedroom, patio with outdoor shower, detached garage. Well finished third floor. It's just a great house.
Other Coming Soons: Westerly Road Poolsville, MD 20837 Glen Road Potomac, MD 20854 Terrace Drive Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Spencer Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Ellingson Drive Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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8905 Seneca Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
List Price: $949,00
PRISTINE top to bottom renovation with show stopping attention to detail - gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. True chef's kitchen, wonderful breakfast room / garage conversion, 1st floor den, lovely baths, totally finished lower level, unusually beautiful floors, well conceived open floor plan, serene landscaping, great porch & patio for entertaining - truly a delight at every turn.
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Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $8,187.30
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2719 Colston Drive
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
List Price: $734,000
Bright, beautiful, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath colonial charmer with a large main floor sun room addition in popular Rock Creek Forest. Updated eat in kitchen, modern baths, great room sizes, fully finished lower level, fenced level lot, rare attached garage. New systems and roof - ready to move in and enjoy!
Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $5942.30
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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!
Please Click Here to View the Virtual Tour
Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $7,506.34
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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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 4809 Chevy Chase BLVD
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
$1.29 Million
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!
Please Click Here to View the Virtual Tour
Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $12,532.15
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Under Contract
2813 28th St NW
Washington, DC 20008
List Price: $1.219
Wow! Stunning top to bottom renovated by Case Design of a DC classic. No expense spared, magnificent Chef's Kitchen centered on a 6 burner range, beautiful marble & tile baths inc master bedroom expansion with steam shower, all with noteworthy attention to detail & setting. Finished lower level suite, beautiful patio(s) & deck, privacy. Off street parking for 2 cars inc detached garage on alley.
Please Click Here to View the Virtual Tour
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Under Contract
2602 Spencer Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
List Price: $609,000
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!!
Please Click Here to View the Virtual Tour
Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $5,661.18
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Under Contract
2708 Colston Drive
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
List Price: $759,000
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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Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $5,557.54
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Under Contract
8011 Maple Ridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
$1.9 Million
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.
Please Click Here to View the Virtual Tour
Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $9,880.24
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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.
Please Click Here to View the Virtual Tour
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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.
Please Click Here to View the Virtual Tour
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!
Please Click Here to View the Virtual Tour
Estimated tax and non-tax charges for first fiscal year of ownership $ 6,408.74
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Strong Start for DC Home Prices; County Sees
Increase in Condo and Single-Family Settlements and Single-Family Contracts
2015 began with DC condo and single-family home prices higher than last year, while Montgomery County prices did not fare as well, showing declines in both areas. The County did experience an increase in condo and single-family settlements as well as single-family contracts compared to January 2014. Days on market was higher in both jurisdictions compared to January 2014.
Washington, DC
The average days on market was up by two days (3.77%) compared to January 2014. The median price for condos rose 14.3%, with single-family homes increasing by 6.3%. Inventory dropped 5.6% for condos, and 1.6% for single-family homes. Contract activity dropped slightly for condos, 0.4%, but increased by 2.6% for single-family homes. Settlements rose for condos, 2.5%, but decreased 4.3% for single-family homes compared to January 2014.
Montgomery County
The average number of days on market was up by 17 days (29.82%) compared to January 2014. Median condo prices dropped by 15.9%, and single-family homes dropped as well, 3.3% compared to the same time last year. The amount of available inventory increased in January, with a 21.6% increase for condos and a 26.5% increase for single-family homes. The number of contracts decreased for condos, 6%, but single-family homes saw a 16.6% increase. Settlements increased slightly for condos, 1.3%, and 4.8% for single-family homes compared to January 2014.
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Now till - March 8, 2015
Presenter: Adventure Theatre MTC
Glen Echo Park
Take a toe-tapping trip to the bayou in this family-friendly, Zydeco-driven musical soaked in N'awlins hot sauce! Based on the classic fairy tale and adapted from the book by Mike Artell and Jim Harris, a red-hooded duckling named Petite Rouge and her sidekick cat lead the Big Bad Gator on a wild "duck" chase through New Orleans and Mardi Gras. Will they make it to Grandmere's house with a basket full of Cajun goodies?
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Orchids: Interlocking Science and Beauty
Dates: Now Till - April 26, 2015
Location: Natural History Museum
Explore the rich crossroads where orchid botany, horticulture, and technology connect. Featuring orchids from the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection and the United States Botanic Garden Orchid Collection, the exhibit looks at how new ideas, technologies, and inventions change the way we study, protect, and enjoy orchids. Each new innovation is like a puzzle piece: it fills in gaps in our knowledge and creates a larger and more complex picture of orchids.
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