Bethesda Magazine article!

Had a great time doing this article with my father!

The Evers & Co. 2014 End of Year Real Estate Report and the January 2015 Report

In 2014, sales in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County trailed behind 2013 sales with a 5% decrease in dollar volume of sales, and a less than 1% increase in average price compared to a 7% increase in average price in 2013. The District of Columbia, which had a 5% gain in sales volume and a 5.5% gain in average price was the only jurisdiction to show significant gains, which kept the performance numbers  for the close-in Metro area from dipping below the 2013 levels.

January numbers this year were much better than January 2014, with the close-in Metro area experiencing a 9% gain in dollar volume of sales and a 4% gain in average price. So, despite the cool 2014 market in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, the overall January 2014 numbers bode well for the spring real estate market.

*Statistics are taken from the Metropolitan Regional Information System for three areas: Washington, D.C.; Montgomery Country, Maryland; and Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria in Northern Virginia.   

February 2014 Market Report

NEW on the market in Town of Chevy Chase!

Come see this Beautiful home over the weekend!
Open houses:
Saturday March 8th, 12-2pm
Sunday March 9th, 1-4pm

7412 Ridgewood Ave, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

The Charming Colonial offers 4-levels of gracious living space with a spacious addition. 4+bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, open gourmet kitchen with brand new fridge, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, formal living and dining rooms, large family room with french doors leading to back porch and yard. Front porch, screened porch, and two private balconies, mud room, & less than a mile from downtown Bethesda where you will find Metro, restaurants, shops, entertainment, etc. Only half a mile from BCC High school. The second upper level offers a suite with wet bar, more storage space, full bathroom, bedroom, den, and a private covered balcony. Contact us for more information.

SOLD! Semi-detached home in Deanwood!

Congratulations to our wonderful buyer on his new home in Deanwood, DC!

4531 Foote St NE, Washington, DC 20019

SOLD in Alexandria, VA!

Congratulations on our first time home buyers and their new house! Such an amazing view!!

2519 King St, Alexandria, VA, 22301

Hope this home brings them lots of happiness

SOLD in Capitol Hill!

Congratulations to our buyer! Great investment of a 2-unit townhouse with parking and a nice backyard blocks to H St Corridor.

611 10th St NE, Washington, DC, 20002

RENTED! Detached house in Downtown Bethesda!

Downtown Bethesda, with parking, minutes to metro, shops, and restaurants? A no-brainer. Easy rental that is perfect for my client.

4733 Bradley Blvd  #14, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

SOLD! House in Sterling VA

Congrats to our buyers on their new home!

19 Halifax Ct, Sterling, VA, 20165

Great buy! .65 acres, 2 car garage, location is perfect for them, so much space and storage, they couldn't go wrong with this one. However, we will miss seeing them showing properties every weekend... but very happy for them :)

Harvestini Time!

After a long day of work, some times you have to treat yourself to a little bit of a relaxing evening.

We call this Harvestini time!!! 

1 1/2 oz of Vodka
3/4 oz of dry Vermouth

Shaken, not stirred. pour in glass, add raspberries, orange slices, pomegranate seeds, whatever you think would taste delicious. Drink and Enjoy!

Happy Thirsty Thursday Everyone!

SOLD! Contemporary home in Potomac Maryland!

Pheww did this one get under contract quickly! We got full price and off the market in just a few days!

11105 Broad Green Drive, Potomac, MD, 20854

Congratulations to our sellers!

SOLD! Condo in Tenleytown DC!

Congrats to our buyers!!

4101 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC, 20016

And what a view from their new condo! Such a great buy!

SOLD! Home in Silver Spring Maryland!

Congratulations to my Best Friend (@JulipMade)and her Fiance!!! So happy for them to start their new lives together in this cute and cozy house!

Silver Spring, MD

Let the painting parties and renovations begin!


-Cat

Loan rates trend

Home loan rates have risen in the past few months, but still remain attractive compared to historical levels.

Trottoir au Pommes! aka Apple Tart

Nothing beats this Apple Tart. Make it year round, it's simple and oh-so good!

Apple Trottoir

SOLD! Beautiful Historic Home!

Couldn't have asked for a better location for my buyers!

Downtown Bethesda, Maryland

They haven't moved in yet, but I am very excited for their family to get settled into this gorgeous home, sipping on some coffee on a Saturday morning on their porch.

SOLD! Single Family Home in Bethesda!

Congratulations to the buyers and sellers on the sale of this Charming home!

Bethesda,  MD

Looking forward to them fully moving in! 

SOLD! Townhouse in Alexandria!

Congratulations to my friend and client on becoming a homeowner!!!

Alexandria, Virginia

Wishing him only good things in his new home!!

SOLD! Multiple offers on Condo in Bethesda!

So pleased we sold this wonderful condo in the heart of Downtown Bethesda Maryland!

Multiple offers came in, and by the first week, it was under contract!

The Christopher, Bethesda, MD

Congratulations!

In a bit of a Pickle... YUM!

Why do I want pickles right now? Because they are delicious!!!! Give me the choice between any kind of pickles (Kosher dill, bread & butter, cornichons, hot & spicy, sweet gherkins) or a piece of cake, I will 99% of the time chose the pickles. But that's just me...

Homemade Pickles!

This recipe makes about 2 jars:

• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 pounds small (persian) cucumbers, thoroughly washed and sliced
• Few sprigs fresh dill, washed and dried
• 1 garlic clove
• 4-6 whole peppercorns (optional)
• A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional if you want something spicy)

Combine vinegar, water, and salt over high heat in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let coll completely.

Scrub cucumbers to remove any dirt. Remove any tails or pieces of stem and cut in half lengthwise, or slices, whichever you like. If you prefer them whole, expect them to take an additional 3-4 days to fully ferment. Divide cucumbers, garlic, and dill sprigs among jars, making sure to pack the cucumbers tightly.

Divide the water/vinegar mixture among jars, making sure to evenly distribute spices, leaving 1/4 of an inch gap at the top of the jars. Seal the lids and store in the fridge for at least 48 hours (longer if cucumbers are whole). Enjoy your homemade pickles for up to 2 months, mine never last longer than a week haha.

They are great with sandwiches, as an appetizer (cracker, Boursin cheese, pickle on top), or as part of a spread of antipasti (think cold cuts, olives, hard cheese, pickles, marinated artichoke hearts, etc).

In my family, we also make "Variantes," a.k.a. pickled veggies such as carrots, cauliflower, celery, green beans, fennel, onions... Will post a recipe for this soon!

-Cat