Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate - Debbie Cook
Blogger and Realtor Debbie Cook intermingles Silver Spring and Takoma Park, MD culture, history, neighborhoods with interesting updates on the local housing market.
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2012
One of the funky, warm, cozy independent business's that is a fixture in Downtown Silver Spring. Want to go to a place with the happy vibe? The two sisters who own and work at the Kefa Cafe have been there for over 15 years now. The sisters, Lene and Abeba Tsegaye are beloved by the neighborho...
08/23/2012
“Should I offer a “paint and carpet (or insert update) ” allowance instead of actually doing the work on my Silver Spring or Takoma Park House?” Silver Spring Homesellers- When you’re getting your home ready for the market, the list of things that need to be done can seem overwhelming. Would'nt...
08/22/2012
This Victorian is one of my favorite houses in Silver Spring, Maryland. It is sits majesticly on a large lot in one of the oldest subdivisions in Silver Spring. The subdivision is called Woodside and was established in 1889. There are only 100 houses on 4 or 5 streets in Old Woodside, so vi...
08/22/2012
Arina's Shoe Repair has been around since the 1960's. This one of a kind shop repairs shoes, purses, belts, jackets, luggage and just about anything made of leather. You might not think this is a big deal (like I did), until you need this service. There are not a lot of these little specialty...
08/21/2012
Initial Meeting:Before your house is listed , I will meet with you to discuss the selling process. I will take a tour of your home and do an assessment to give you advice on improvements and adjustments that will show your property to it's full advantage. I will go over a current Comparable Mar...
08/13/2012
The Farmhouse built in the early 1900's still sits at the edge of McNeills Subdivision in Silver Spring, Md 20910. This old farmhouse has had many transformations over the last century.First owned by John McNeill and then his brother Robert H McNeill (namesake of the subdivsion platted in 1925)...
08/08/2012
Is the month of August really useless and dismal? - Not for Silver Spring and Takoma Park Real Estate sellers!Why would you want to list a house for sale in the lazy hazy heat of August, when people are uninterested and out of town on vacation?Heres why:August is one of the biggest transfer month...
08/06/2012
I have been dreading this day for years. The (once) beautiful colorado blue spruce by my front door had to come down. When I first bought the house this tree looked like the perfect Christmas tree, like the one you would see on a Christmas scene or a pretty card. The shape and bluish color of ...
08/06/2012
Our clients were looking for a larger house in Silver Spring or Takoma Park. They were living in a small home in the Del Ray Neighborhood of Alexandria, Va. The clients wanted enough space for their extended family, mom and dad were planning on moving from California to live with them and they w...
08/05/2012
It can be simple to Update a Dated Decor and can help sell a home faster. Today's buyers will sometimes pass up a home that is perfect for them because they can't see through the dated interior. Help them to see it in an better way. When is Decorating Dated? Who decides what is in style? And h...
08/05/2012
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Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate