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Angela is the proud owner of a new townhouse in Laurel, Maryland. We were able to find a 3 bedroom townhome for a great price with a beautiful backyard. The home is an easy commute for her job with the Prince Georges County Public School System. Welcome to home-ownership!
There are numerous websites, new articles and television shows that discuss the changing home sales market. While it is true that we are going through a correction after the furious pace of the last four years, it is not as bad as a lot of people make it. For example, now is a great time to buy a home. There are a lot of homes for sale so you have plenty to choose from. You can also get a great price and most if not all of your closing costs paid for.
What this means for sellers is your home needs to be priced competitively and show well. This gets me to real estate lesson number 51 - No Clown Fans. Clowns are a contentious issue. Some people love them and some people despise them. When your home is on the market, it is a good idea to pull down Bozo and hook up a nice Hunter Bay.
I love small business. Thinking up a good idea and letting the entrepreneur spirit take over requires a lot of guts. A new Hyattsville business is going to make that leap a lot easier. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Karen Symos of Aventura Business Center. Her company is completing the final stages of build out on their offices in the Metro Shoppes above Circuit City. So what is Aventura Business Center?
"Aventura Business Center provides attractively furnished, Class A offices with your image, security, and comfort in mind. Choose Executive Office Suites or single offices - all with your company name on the door. Full reception services, mail delivery, janitorial and maintenance are included with each office."
When you want to start a business or move out of your home office it can be daunting to buy an office condo or sign a long-term lease. At Aventura they have the space all ready to go. The best part is that you don't even need to higher a receptionist. Aventura has someone answering your incoming calls with your businesses name during business hours. But, what else do you get?
"You get immediate access to fully-equipped offices with turn-key communications systems, well-appointed conference rooms, and professional support services. We handle all the move-in logistics, so you can focus on your core business objectives."
There are no more excuses. Tell your boss you quit and start blazing your own trail. There is a great video that was posted on the CoolTownStudios blog about small businesses working together in Adam's Morgan. Please watch for inspiration. Below is the view from Aventura.
After over a year of waiting, many new Hyattsvillians are finally moving in. Settlements have begun on the first four floors of One Independence Plaza at University Town Center. This week I had a walk through of a unit my client has under contract and it is amazing. Below are the views from the 4th floor balcony including the courtyard and the movie theater. There are still new units available for sale, including these two on the 5th floor. If you are interested in buying in up and coming Hyattsville, I would be happy to work with you.
As a Realtor, I have the opportunity to visit homes in the neighborhood more than the average person. Due to my keen eye for detail, I notice things that are commonly found through out our fair city. The first that I would like to point out is the rotary pencil sharpener. It is difficult to say who first screwed the pencil sharpener into the work bench or wall stud but it has been there for 50 years and isn't going anywhere. In our fast paced world of mechanical pencils, erasable pens, and electronic messaging it is good to know that some people still respect graphite and wood. I had a settlement once and we asked about the pencil sharpener that was attached to the wall next to an unenclosed toilet. The seller explained that the previous owner loved crossword puzzles and would sit on the toilet for hours and never had to worry about a broken pencil tip. Now that is ingenuity.
This past week I previewed three homes in the Hyattsville area. The first is a 1901 Victorian at 4108 Crittenden Street. This home has all of the small details that will make an old home lover go crazy. The features included original woodwork, stained glass windows and wood burning stoves. There is also an exposed brick chimney stack in a bedroom that looks really cool. (I love exposed brick) The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the second level. A fourth bedroom can be accessed via a spiral staircase to an attic area. The majority of the yard is situated in the front of the home but has many mature trees and is relatively private. There is also a deck off of the modern kitchen that leads to a large goldfish pond. The home was just reduced to $429,000.00. It is difficult to find a home this size in Hyattsville that has as many amazing features for the price.
4318 Clagett Pineway, University Park: Beautiful hardwood floors, fresh paint through out, lots of bedroom space. $559,000.00.
3920 Longfellow Street, Hyattsville: Updated Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and marble counters, three car garage, back deck with pergola. $455,000.00
