DC metro area beats national average in home price gains

If you didn’t catch the latest article in Washington Business Journal, you can read it here.
Our amazing city continues to be insulated from the downturn that most of the country has experienced.

That’s great news that we can all use!

Congress OKs the extension of the home buyers tax credit

Call it the temporary tax credit that just won’t end.

Congress approved late Wednesday an extension to the June 30 closing deadline for the home buyer tax credit, hours before it was set to expire. The move will give would-be buyers who signed a purchase agreement by April 30 more time to close on those deals and receive the credit that is worth up to $8,000. The new deadline is Sept. 30.

The Senate approved the measure unanimously on Wednesday, one day after the provision sailed through the House of Representatives with little opposition. The President is expected to sign the measure soon.

Ten of thousands of home buyers will take advantage of this — will you?

DC area homes price gains best in the the U.S.

I meet home buyers all the time that say they are ready, then they get out there and realize, we may need a bit more time.  So when I read today’s Washington Biz Journal’s article, I thought about those buyers (and you know who you are) who were waiting for the proof from the market that now is a great time to buy.  With low inventory,  amazingly low interest rates of 4.3% and the price gains in our area, why wouldn’t you not take advantage of what is being offered to you and act now?

Distractive Driving is the talk of the day

I’m guilty of it for sure!  Being a realtor and mom always on the go and in the car, running place to place — I’m training myself to be better focused on my kids and the road!

Take advantage of Oprah Winfrey’s preventive driving campaign and DOT to make your cars no phones zone today!

Happy Friday!

Passport DC – Around the World w/FREE Saturday activites

Looking for international culture in the nation’s capitol?  This Saturday is full of events from over 84 organizations and embassies opening their doors to the public.  Free admission.

Snapshot of Washington Style in 2010

Design, history, fine living, and a worthy cause come together for this year’s DC Design House.

Twenty-one of the area’s top interior designers will transform the home at 3911 Bradley Lane — once the site of President Harry S. Truman’s inauguration party– to showcase the best in today’s home renovation and design.

Support a local cause

The Home-Buyer Tax Credit Countdowns Begin-4 days left

With the jump in home sales in the past month, DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! to take advantage of the $8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit!  The tax credit also gives a break to current home owners for $6500.

For more information, feel free to contact me.  I’d be happy to help you.

Story time with Dora and Friends @ Warner Theatre

To all the families in Washington DC area — check out the Warner Theatre this weekend — Dora and Friends for a fabulous performance available all weekend from Fri, Sat and Sunday –

well-priced homes in the city are being snapped up in as little as seven days

Read more about what the ‘Atlantic’ blogger has to share about the metro DC market — as a realtor, I would say she’s not far from the truth. The past 3 offers I’ve worked on have all been multiple offers and in areas like Woodley Park, Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase, buyers are out and Spring has sprung!

Georgetown MOMS and KIDS

To all the moms and kids of Georgetown, if you out and about tomorrow at 3pm, there are cupcakes and beverages being provided by Georgetown cupcake for the 10th Annual Mother’s Day Photo Shoot.

The event is being hosted by M29 Lifestyle.  Check it out

You can RSVP at 202 338 4833

Who would want to miss cupcakes and beverages!