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Best Bethesda Bagel Shop? That depends on how you like your bagel! Bethesda Bagels, Georgetown Bagel and Call Your Mother are always in contention for the best of Bethesda’s bagels.Bethesda BagelsBethesda Bagels is considered by many to be the best Bethesda bagel shop. Located on Bethesda Ave wi...
11/07/2024
Built in 1973, 4620 North Park is a high rise building of seventeen floors and approximately 290 units in total. Life at 4620 North Park is glorious. Everything you need is nearby from grocery stores to fine shops, good restaurants, movie theaters and commuter routes around the city. Located on ...
11/03/2024
Stigmatized properties in Maryland have a special type of treatment in the Maryland Code. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) defines “stigmatized property” as that which has been “psychologically impacted by an event which occurred or was suspected to have occurred on the property, such ...
11/03/2024
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As you get to a certain age..... your thoughts turn to cruises. At least mine have - and based on the company I kept on the VIking cruise last week, I am not alone! My husband and I had a great time on the Viking cruise from Budapest to Regensburg up the Danube River on one of the longboats with...
11/01/2024
The relationship with a real estate agent goes beyond just expertise; it’s about trust, communication, and feeling comfortable with the person who will be guiding you through one of life’s biggest financial transactions. A good agent will not only have market knowledge and negotiation skills but ...
10/30/2024
In 2024, the average return on the most common remodeling projects came in at about 75% nationally, according to the Remodeling 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, an assessment of typical household remodeling projects. From 2021 to 2023, the average ROI on remodeling projects saw a decline from 63.4% in...
10/14/2024
A one-bedroom condo in Friendship Heights offers a blend of modern amenities and convenience. As you step inside, you're greeted by gleaming hardwood floors that run throughout the open-concept living and dining area. Large windows bring in ample natural light, and sliding glass doors lead to a p...
10/13/2024
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Are you ready to be done with pumpkin spice? It has been around for years -- and arrives earlier each year! In 1798, American Cookery offered two pumpkin pie recipes, with slightly different spice variations, but featuring nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. In the 1930s McCormick's spice company sta...
10/12/2024
Five areas have seen the largest percentage increase in home values this year. In order to qualify for the list, a zip code had to record at least 20 sales so far in 2024. The zip code where home values have risen the most this year is 20814, which encompasses downtown Bethesda and the surroundin...
10/11/2024
In April 2024, the Governor of Maryland signed into law the Renters’ Rights Stabilization Act of 2024, to protect Maryland renters who are experiencing housing instability. The statute went into effect on October 1, 2024. While the Act intends to protect Maryland tenants, it also impacts landlor...
10/07/2024