The magic price range in the December 2017 Housing Report for Single Family Homes in Montgomery County, MD, is $300k-$499,999

According to GCAAR's December 2017 monthly sales report for single family homes in Montgomery County, MD., more homes were listed for sale, went under contract and settled in the $300k-$499,999 price range than in any other price range.  There area lot of buyers in this price range.  

That being said, during December a good number of homes in other price ranges:  $200k-$299,999; $500k-$899,999.  

New listings, contracts and settlements in December were down significantly from December 2016.

With inventory down, the market continues to be solid.  Looking at the 'Average & Median Price' chart above, we see that prices went up significantly from 2016 to 2017, as the average sales price for 2017 was $594,820 while the median sales price was $480k.  "median price" adjusts and accounts for homes that sold significantly above or below most of the homes in the area.

Every market is different.

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If family members, friends and/or colleague are thinking about buying and or selling in the Montgomery County, MD. area, please share this information with them and tell them that when we meet, I will do a custom market analysis of the area(s) they are looking to buy and/or sell in.  Some markets within Montgomery County, MD. are stronger or weaker than others.  Even if they aren't thinking about moving but have a real estate question or comment, I'd be happy to contact them or they can reach out to me if that is more comfortable by calling/texting/whatsapping me:  (301)943-4370 or emailing me:  adambashein@gmail.com.  I always appreciate and have time for your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam

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Testimonial from a recent transaction

"We recently used Adam's services to purchase our first home and we cannot recommend him highly enough. We had a particularly hectic situation due to the necessity to find a house and begin the purchase before moving to Maryland, and Adam was extremely accommodating in ensuring that we could see all the relevant listings during a brief trip out to the area.

Moreover, Adam went above and beyond in helping get around Maryland and learn the area, and even assisted in our move when the moving company needed to deliver our car before we could arrive. Between his strong knowledge of the greater DC housing market and his willingness to go far beyond the requirements of his job we would recommend Adam without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell a house."
-C.F.

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Who do you know that is looking to buy or selling the Maryland or Washington, DC area?  For a smooth move have them contact me.  Even if they aren't ready to get into the market but have real estate questions, I would be delighted to hear from them.  I always have time for and appreciate your referrals.

Thanks!

Life is good!

Adam

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The next time you see your doctor, ask if he or she is aware of special loan programs designed for them as a thank you for taking care of us.  Whether he or she says yes or no, please share the information so your doctor can tell his or her colleagues.

And, whether they are thinking about buying a home, want to talk about the home buying process or have a general real estate question, please pass my contact information to them  and I would be happy to speak with them, answer their questions.  And, if he or she is thinking about buying and doesn't know any lenders, when we meet I will refer him or her to lenders who do doctor loans. Again, I love talking to people about real estate even when they have questions but aren't ready to move and appreciate your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam

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Testimonial from a recent transaction

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"We were renting in the community and casually in the market to purchase a home for a very (very) long time.  Adam was incredibly patient with us, kept us posted when relevant listings came up, and never made us feel pressured with our decision.  When the right home did come up, Adam helped us make the right offer and helped to push our offer through.  If Adam had not been our agent, I suspect that someone else would be living in our home today.  After we went to contract, Adam continued to go beyond for us.  We needed to get work completed on the house before our lease was up, so he helped expedite the closing date and arranged for us to access the house before the closing on a dozen occasions.  In order to get us over the difficult hump of purchasing a home, Adam far surpassed the normal responsibilities of a realtor and acted like a true friend."  -S.G.

If you know anyone who is looking to move, whether it is buying or selling, and/or has a real estate question, please connect us!  I always appreciate and have time for your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam

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11512 Lockhart Place in Kemp Mill Estates: Another sold home in Silver Spring, MD. Buyers referred by 1 of my satisfied customers!

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One of the best compliments a client can give me is a referral.  

 

The buyers of 11512 Lockhart Place were referred to me by their brother and sister-in-law, 

 

who brought me in as their agent, to help them find a home. 

 

 

11512 Lockhart Place is almost perfectly situated in Kemp Mill Estates, a subdivision in

 

Silver Spring, MD.  The home is on a small and quiet 1 block street,

 

close to the center of the neighborhood.

 

The sellers lived in and loved this home for 38 years.  It was time for them to downsize. 

 

The market is hot.  My buyers  and I were able to get into the home very quickly and they

 

decided that the home was a great fit for them.  We wrote a strong offer and with a few details

 

were under contract in just a few days. Settlement was smooth.

 

 

 

 

 

Highlights of the home include having 4 bedrooms upstairs (which is rare in Kemp Mill), a

 

connecting living room and dining room, adjacent to the kitchen, which has a skylight and a

 

porch.  The lower level is a great recreation space.  The sellers added the custom fireplace.

 

The lower level gets plenty of daylight from the sliders to the backyard and the laundry is just a

 

few steps down, by the crawl space.  I wish these clients all the happiness in the world for many

 

years to come and am so grateful to their family members for the referral.

 

Any time you or someone you know is thinking of moving, has a real estate question or wants to

 

talk with the market, please pass my contact information to them.  I always have time and

 

greatly appreciate referrals.

 

Life is good!

 

Adam

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I found the buyer for this home with an AMAZING YARD at 12013 Kemp Mill Road in Springbrook Forest, a Subdivision in Silver Spring, MD.!

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When these buyers approached me, they gave me very specific search parameters if they
were going to move.  They owned a town home and were ready for a single family home, if it had a very nice backyard and it was a nice fixer upper.  Like most town homes, they had a very small yard, which is good if you want low maintenance.  But, if you love the outdoors and you, your kids want to play outside, you need to go to the park.  There are several parks in the Silver Spring area but it is nice to have your own yard.  These clients also enjoy home improvement projects so they weren't turned away by old, outdated homes.

This home at 12013 Kemp Mill Road fit the bill perfectly.  While the home is on a "main street" it is very far set back, has a scenic feel and sits on just under an acre of land.  So it feels very private.  Beautiful yard, great play area and a great place to take photographs. One of my clients is a photographer.

The home also had a lot of charm and character but needed updating.  We learned through the home inspection of some big issues that had to be considered, and these issues definitely gave the buyers something to think about.  Fortunately, we were able to negotiate an amicable resolution with the sellers and it was a very pleasant transaction.

My clients love their home and have already done so much to it.  I am fortunate to also call them friends and it has been a delight coming over, watching the home transformation.  It almost feels like I am watching a realty show.  It is great seeing the smiles on their faces and how excited they are to have friends come over.

They should enjoy the home for many years and create many memories.

So, please, whenever you hear of family, friends and colleagues who are looking to move, no matter how wide or narrow their home search criteria is, I am here to guide them through the process and to make sure they get the homes of their dreams.  And, even if they aren't ready to move, aren't thinking about moving but have real estate questions, please pass my contact information to them.  It would be my pleasure to meet and speak with them.  I always appreciate and have time for your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam

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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Does your realtor and your settlement attorney know your name?!

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Remember the Lynyrd Skynyrd song:  'What's your name, little girl?  What's your name?'

In one of my recent real estate transactions, the settlement attorney realized that there was an error in the seller's names, which needed to be resolved in order to complete the home sale.

The sellers purchased the home using the same last name...as though the wife took on the husband's last name, which is common enough.  He was Mr. X and she was Mrs. X on the contract, the deed was recorded as Mr. X and Mrs. X and the tax records showed the owners being Mr. X and Mrs. X. 

The problem was that, while the sellers went by and go by Mr. X and Mrs. X, the wife never legally changed her last name.  So, the deed and tax records were incorrect.  Fortunately, the settlement attorney is solution oriented, was able to think on his feet of a solution, while we were at the  settlement table and the buyers walked away from the settlement table as the new home owners.

Dale Carnegie once said:  "Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language".  

If Dale Carengie was around today, I bet he would add that a person's name is also the most important image he/she can see in any language.  We cringe when our names are mispronounced, said incorrectly (for example, a person  speaking assuming that spouses share a last name which is not a given, especially these days) and when our names are spelled incorrectly or inaccurately in print.

So, when buying a home, remember to make sure you tell your realtor and the settlement attorney your "legal names". 

If you are a settlement attorney, when you get copies of the buyer's and seller's driver licenses or passports, make sure upfront that the names on these pieces match the names on the sales contract or have it corrected immediately.

There is a saying that we should measure twice and cut once.  That especially applies to legal documents. 

So, make sure your realtor and settlement attorney know your names.

And, any time you or yours is thinking about moving, has a real estate question and/or wants to talk about the market, call or email me.  I appreciate you thinking of me and always have time for your referrals.

Life is good!

Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
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www.basheinhomes.info
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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Testimonial below. Adam sells and rents Maryland and DC Homes

I am grateful that Ari and his wife asked me to be their realtor and to find a renter for their home. Mostly, I am thrilled that they were delighted with my services!

"I rented my house through Adam. He was very good and very fast. He took care of the details that needed to be taken care of, and asked the tough questions up front that needed to be asked. He made sure that the rental went through in a professional and appropriate fashion, and kept me appraised of potential pitfalls and issues. Everything you would want in a real estate agent." November 23, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results , Personable

Ari hired Adam in 2011.

Nothing would give me a higher level of professional satisfaction than to help you accomplish your real estate goals.

If you or someone you know is thinking of making a move,then let's together for a free, private and professional conversation.

I am a full service realtor,whether you are looking to sell a home,buy a home or rent a home.

Even if you or someone you know isn't currently in the market but has a real estate question, call me or send me a message. I am here to help and here for you.

Life is good!

Adam
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