I provide outgoing referral services to all parts of the USA and to foreign countries. My referrals have been very successful with many satisfied clients. Agents receiving my referrals take them very seriously, as they know I am a Top Office producer and part of Long & Foster, and now even more, we are a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate. In Particular, If Relocating to Florida? I Have Many Continue Reading
Radon Testing Now Required in Most County Sales
As of October, 2016, Montgomery County law requires that a detached single-family and townhouse located in the County must be tested for radon before completing a sale of the home. The law does not apply in the sale of certain home sales, e.g., REO sale, tax sale, and administration of a decedent’s estate. The law requires the seller to perform the radon test, or permit the buyer to perform the Continue Reading
Update on Kemp Mill Urban Park Renovation
Kemp Mill Urban Park, located at the entrance to Kemp Mill Shopping Center at 1200 Arcola Avenue, is about to undergo major planned renovations. A focal point of this 2.7-acre park is the water fountain in the center of the pond. Other features include a play area, a gazebo, a basketball court, and an area to play ping pong. The reconstruction of Kemp Mill Urban Park will begin the week of Continue Reading
Montgomery County Sales for November 2015
Montgomery County Breaking News: Market Report for November 2015 Sales Prices and Sales Volume are Both Up from Nov 2014. My Snapshot of Montgomery County Market Shows: Sales Volume in November 2015 was up 13.81% relative to November 2014 (857 units versus 753 units). Average price was up 4.74% ($504,492 versus $481,656). Days on the Market (DOM) was steady at 57 in both 2015 and 2014. To See Continue Reading
Market Slows: Sales Volume Down, Prices Down and Days on the Market Up
A Quick Snapshot of Montgomery County Market: Sales Volume in October 2015 was down 4.77% relative to October 2014 (880 units versus 924 units). Average price was also down 4.16%. The slowing of the current market was also reflected in that Days on the Market (DOM) was higher in 2015 than in year before, 64 DOM versus 56 DOM in 2014. This shows that the pace of sales is taking longer in this Continue Reading
Sales Volume Up and Days on the Market Up
Montgomery County sales volume in March 2015 was 15.6% above March 2014 (860 units versus 744 units). Average price was essentially unchanged. However, there was a decided difference in Days on the Market (DOM) which was much higher in 2015 than in year before, 75 DOM versus 55 DOM in 2014. This shows that the pace of sales is taking longer in this year's market. If we look at the preceding 90 day Continue Reading
Team Update March 18, 2014
This has been a productive week for the Barbara Ciment Team Helping Sellers, Buyers and Renters: 1. My Listing just went Under Contract 11317 Crescendo Place Silver Spring 20901 2. My Listing is going to closing Thursday 10414 Huntley Ave, Silver Spring 20902 3. Represented Buyer in closed sale 10730 Horde St Silver Spring 20902 4. Listed Beautiful Condo in Leisure World Vantage Point East #108 5. Continue Reading
Despite a colder winter, Montgomery County sales volume was up 6.9% and Days on the Market was down in Jan '14 versus Jan '13. Prices were also up 6%. For more details see my Monthly Market Snapshot Report or, you can wait until April for the Washington Post Report. Continue Reading
Montgomery County MD Sales: All Positive Signs for Sellers
I just used my proprietary software to compare the recently closed out 3rd Quarter 2013 (July-Sept) to 3rd Quarter 2012 and the results are very informative of the new market condition in Montgomery County, MD! Montgomery County (MoCo) Sales Volume for this third quarter is up an amazing 20% while prices are also up 6.9% and Days on Market (DOM) has dropped from 61 Days to 39 Days. MoCo Sales Continue Reading
Market Rising Steadily
The monthly Case-Schiller residential sales report that spans 20 major metropolitan areas showed that home prices had risen at the fastest pace in over 7 years at 12.4%. Their data reports on May-July 2013. For a good summary and a worthwhile article see, Wall Street Journal My web site provides even more current analysis of August 2013 just for Montgomery County, see My Monthly Market Snapshot Continue Reading
