Friday, June 27, 2014

My listing at 3327 Tidewater Court in Olney, MD just sold!


Call:  (301)943-4370
 

This sale was all about patience and fortitied on my seller's part.  One of the most difficult listings I have had because it was hard to find a lender who could underwrite in this community.  When lenders look to underwrite loans, they look at many things, particularly in a condominium community or H.O.A. community, including but not limited to the ratio of primary residents to investors; how current owners are on paying their monthly dues and pending litigation in the community. 

We had a very limited pool of buyers to target and ended up selling this home as a cash deal.
The buyer got a great value for this 3 level condominium unit at 3327 Tidewater Court  in the Olney Towne  community.  Huge eat in kitchen with stainless appliances---2 dishwashers; eat in area, 3 pantries, re-faced cabinets.  Behind the kitchen is a dining room with sliders to a gated patio that backs to trails.  Main level powder room.  Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, including a master with private bath.  Downstairs has a great play/recreation area plus an awesome laundry, storage area...possible to ad a powder room downstairs.

I am grateful that my clients listed their home with me and how they stook with the sales price, despite some interesting turns the transaction took all the way to settlement.   The bottom line is that we got the desired result...the home sold.

Not every sale or purchase is easy or smooth, but I will be with you and yours every step of the way. When you or someone you know is thinking of relocating, your first move should be calling me.
Even if you aren't in the market, but have a real estate question, I would love to talk.

Life is good!

Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
adambashein@mris.com
www.basheinhomes.info
Call:  (301)943-4370
Office:  (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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My buyers just purchased their first home in Kemp Mill, a subdivision in Silver Spring, MD!


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Congratulations to my buyers on purchasing this extremely well kept home in Kemp Mill, a subdivision in Silver Spring, MD.  I must commend the sellers for taking very good care of the home.
It showed really well. 
 
Bybee is a wonderful quiet street nestled close in Kemp Mill.  Truly a destination street, convenient to public transporation and the Kemp Mill shopping center.  Easy commute to Washington, DC and Virginia.
 
 
May my clients enjoy many years in their new home at 11208 Bybee Street.
 
 

Whenever you or someone you know is considering getting in the market or has a real estate question, it would be a pleasure to connect.  I always have time for and really appreciate referrals.

Life is good!

Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
www.basheinhomes.info
adambashein@mris.com
Call:  (301)943-4370
Office:  (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

A great renovation: creating another living space without building an addition and changing the look of a home

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One of my clients decided to create an in-law suite because there was a strong possibility that one of their parents was going to move in with them.  So, a question that came into play was whether an addition would be necessary or if space in the home could be re-configured gracefully.

The owners decided that they didn't 'need' their former garage and so they turned into a fully equipped in-law suite.  The suite is just off of the family room. You enter into the kitchenette, which has a good number of cabinets and a sink.  The room to the right is a private bath with shower and the room to the left is a private bedroom.  It feels like a private living space. If they wanted to, they probably could have even created a private entrance into the home. But that could be done some time down the road by anyone.

When one creates an in-law suite/main level bedroom, he/she really appreciates having a powder room in the main living area of the home.  Not all model homes have a main level powder room.  This home does.  So, guests don't have to go through the in-law suite in order to wash up.  Real privacy.  The owners were also fortunate to have a garage space that could be converted into a full equipped in-law suite.  Many home owners would have to put an addition on their home to accomplish this. An addition was an option with this home as it is on a huge lot.  However,
re-purposing the space saved the owners a lot of money and from the outside, you can barely tell that their used to be a garage. The home kept its exterior integrity if you will.

Below are some pictures of the renovation:





 
 
 
Kitchenette in the in-law suite, with refridgerator, sink, cabinets, space for microwave
and window for daylight.



Private bedroom in the in-law suite, with closet space, room for desk and natural light.













































Fully equipped bathroom in the in-law suite























Any time you are thinking of doing a home renovation, I would love to come over and see your home, discuss options and provide any input.  Also, I have a rolodex of great contractors and would be happy to refer you to someone.




By the way, speaking of referrals, whenever you hear of someone who is thinking of relocating,
I am here to help.

Thank you!

Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
adambashein@mris.com
www.basheinhomes.info

Cell:  (301)943-4370
Office:  (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Exposure, Exposure, Exposure. Great start, creating major momentum for my Silver Spring, MD listing at 700 Hermleigh Road!

Call:  (301)943-4370
 
 
The timing and early marketing results for my new listing
at 700 Hermleigh have been remarkable to date.
 
I was incredibly pleased to see that a single  Facebook post on my business page,
Real Estate Chat with Adam,
that the home had a reach of 554 people
after being on my feed for just under 24 hours. 
Syndication through other websites have been great,
but individuals/companies
control when and how they  post to pages like facebook and linkedin. 
So you see how compelling your messages are and which are of interest to your sphere.
 
The sign for my listing came in an hour or two ago,
so I was able to put my name up and advertise the open house starting today.
The goal is to begin advertising open houses as soon as possible.  Why was today important?
A holiday that some people observe starts tonight and ends on Thursday night.  Part of observing is not working, being on the internet or being on the telephone.  The listing happens to be in a prime location within the neighborhood so over the course of a few days many people should see it and it should create a buzz.  Timing couldn't have been better.
 
I ordered my postcards on Sunday and they are already printed, in the mail.
The week has been off to a great start. 
We should be getting some high viewership and excellent traffic at 700 Hermleigh Road.
 
 If you are thinking of moving, 700 Hermleigh has a lot to offer!
Take a tour.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Life is good!
 
Adam Bashein
Call:  (301) 943-4370
Licensed in MD & DC
 
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(301)299-HOME - ask for Adam

 
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Monday, June 2, 2014

Presenting 700 Hermleigh Road in Kemp Mill, a subdivision in Silver Spring, MD. Spacious colonial with 5 bedrooms upstairs on huge corner lot.

 
Call:  (301)943-4370
 
 
Welcome to my new listing and perhaps your new home
 
at 700 Hermleigh Road in Silver Spring, MD!
 

 
 
3 level home on nearly 1/2 acre of land.
Great curb appeal. Massive front yard, substantial side and back yard.
 
6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a lower level den/guest room
 
The home boasts 5 really large bedrooms upstairs--5 bedrooms upstairs is pretty rare.
This includes one of the largest master bedrooms you will see!
 
The main level features a connecting living room and dining room  - wood flooring;
an open eat in kitchen and a contemporary sunk in living room.
 
Very unique/custom features are the main level laundry and
the main level in-law suite, which has its own kitchenette, private bedroom and private full bath.
When this suite was designed, the owners put in a seperate heating/a.c. system. This suite was so graciously designed that you might not be able to tell that it was previously a garage!
 
Basement has large play area, private office/den and a good amount of storage.
 
Driveway smartly placed on the side of the home, which is on a no outlet street.
 
One other interesting feature to know...the owners did an energy audit and added insulation to the home.
 
For more information please check out the links below and ask me for questions, if you would like to schedule a personal tour.
 
 
 
How did I get this listing?  I am honored to say that one of my clients referred me to the owners.
 
Any time you or someone you know is thinking about moving, the real estate market or has a real estate question, give me a call:  (301)943-4370.  I always have time for and am thankful for referrals. 
 
 
Life is good!
 
Adam Bashein
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Call Direct:  (301)943-4370
Office:  (301)469-4700 - ask for Adam
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