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CONTACT A SKY GROUP REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL TODAY IF YOU ARE A SELLER TO GET YOUR HOME READY FOR THE SPRING MARKET OR IF YOU ARE A BUYER GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED (FINANCES, CRITERIA, AREAS, ETC.) READY BEFORE THE INVENTORY EXPLODES! -Sky Group |
SKY GROUP'S NEW LISTINGS!!!
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BRAND NEW CHEVY CHASE CUSTOM COLONIAL MASTERPIECE EXQUISITELY CRAFTED BY ACCLAIMED JON MARK HOMES.
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4426 Ridge Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Listed by Barak Sky for $1,799,000
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FANTASTIC LOCATION, IN A QUIET LUSH SETTING, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN BETHESDA! Click here to view video tour!
5903 Sonoma Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
Listed by Chana Sky for $1,100,000
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BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL IN POTOMAC'S WILLERBURN ACRES !
11909 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD 20854
Listed by Val Tedeschi for $639,000
(click on image below to view full listing) GORGEOUS CAPE CLOSE TO NIH! PRICE REDUCTION!9508 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 Listed by Chana Sky & Joseph Bernstein for $599,000 (click the image below to view full listing) FULLY RENOVATED TIMELESS PETWORTH MASTERPIECE! HIGH END FINISHES THROUGHOUT! FULLY FINISHED WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL. OFF STREET PARKING AND MUCH MORE! 4906 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 Listed by Barak Sky for $449,595 (click on image below to view full listing) THIS BETHESDA PARK OPEN SPACE CONDO HAS IT ALL! GREAT AMENITIES, LOTS OF PARKING, BRIGHT AND AIRY LIVING SPACE, ALL WHILE BEING SURROUNDED BY ROCK CREEK PARK! 12204 Braxfield Court #11, North Bethesda, MD 20852 Listed by Barak Sky for $205,000 (click on image below to view full listing) THIS IS A WONDERFUL 3 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATH TOWN-HOME LOCATED IN THE PARK OVERLOOK SUBDIVISION!
NEW DECK NEW PAINT AND READY FOR YOU! 942 Monet Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Listed by Howard Fletcher for $137,500 (click on image below to view full listing) IDEAL LOCATION IN GLENBROOK VILLAGE - TRANQUIL AND PRIVATE SETTING BACKING TO COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE! 8609 Lancaster Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814 Listed by Sue Celeste for rent at $4,000/month (click on image below to view full listing)
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Top 20 Real Estate Websites in February
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After falling to third place in a monthly ranking of the most-visited real estate websites in January, Realtor.com reclaimed the No. 2 position last month, behind Yahoo Real Estate, according to the latest rankings from Web metrics firm Experian Hitwise. Yahoo Real Estate has ranked as the most popular "real estate" category website since November. The site's market share fell slightly, to 6.24 percent in February, while Realtor.com's rose slightly, to 5.87 percent. Zillow ranked third in February, with a slight jump in market share to 4.94 percent. FrontDoor Real Estate moved into the No. 4 spot with 4.49 percent market share. The site had previously jumped to the No. 2 in January, from No. 53 the month before, partially due to traffic from an ongoing sweepstakes competition that ended in mid-February. Trulia and Rent.com held their No. 5 and 6 spots, respectively. Trulia's market share rose above 4 percent to 4.12 percent, while Rent.com's share stayed essentially flat at 2.52 percent. MSN Real Estate moved up two places to No. 7, bumping Homes.com down one spot to No. 8. ZipRealty also fell one spot, to No.9, while Apartment Guide and MyNewPlace kept their No. 10 and 11 rankings, respectively. Rentals.com and Apartments.com switched places to No. 12 and 13, respectively, as did Re/Max Real Estate and ForRent.com at No. 14 and 15, respectively. AOL Real Estate climbed two spots to No. 16, with LoopNet sliding down to No. 18. Vacation rental site HomeAway, which just filed for a $230 million initial public offering, held steady at No. 17.
After falling to third place in a monthly ranking of the most-visited real estate websites in January, Realtor.com reclaimed the No. 2 position last month, behind Yahoo Real Estate, according to the latest rankings from Web metrics firm Experian Hitwise.
Yahoo Real Estate has ranked as the most popular "real estate" category website since November. The site's market share fell slightly, to 6.24 percent in February, while Realtor.com's rose slightly, to 5.87 percent.
Zillow ranked third in February, with a slight jump in market share to 4.94 percent. FrontDoor Real Estate moved into the No. 4 spot with 4.49 percent market share. The site had previously jumped to the No. 2 in January, from No. 53 the month before, partially due to traffic from an ongoing sweepstakes competition that ended in mid-February.
Trulia and Rent.com held their No. 5 and 6 spots, respectively. Trulia's market share rose above 4 percent to 4.12 percent, while Rent.com's share stayed essentially flat at 2.52 percent.
MSN Real Estate moved up two places to No. 7, bumping Homes.com down one spot to No. 8. ZipRealty also fell one spot, to No.9, while Apartment Guide and MyNewPlace kept their No. 10 and 11 rankings, respectively. Rentals.com and Apartments.com switched places to No. 12 and 13, respectively, as did Re/Max Real Estate and ForRent.com at No. 14 and 15, respectively.
AOL Real Estate climbed two spots to No. 16, with LoopNet sliding down to No. 18. Vacation rental site HomeAway, which just filed for a $230 million initial public offering, held steady at No. 17.
HomeFinder jumped two spots to break into the top 20 at No. 19, with Weichert.com down to No. 20.
The top 10 real estate category websites received 35.8 percent of category traffic in February, while the top 20 websites accounted for 46 percent of visits and the top 100 made up 71.7 percent of visits, all essentially flat from January. The average visit lasted 9 minutes, a two second dip from January.
Three sites joined the top 100 in February: Texas Unclaimed Property, Monmouth County Association of Realtors, and Condo.com.
These sites displaced My Unclaimed Property, Realestatebook.com, and Seniors for Living.
The top 10 most popular real estate-related search terms in February were, in order, "realtor.com," "zillow," "realtor," "zillow.com," "apartments for rent," "remax," "century 21," "houses for rent," "trulia," and "real estate." All except "trulia" have routinely appeared among the top 10 terms.
Fast-moving real estate-related websites in February -- those that have made leaps in the overall Hitwise rankings -- included HUDhouses (up 106 places to No. 191), HomeForExchange.com (up 387 places to No. 739), TheMLSonline.com (up 298 places to No. 589), Second Porch (up 196 places to No. 462), www.foreclosedhousesearch.com (up 169 places to No. 427), Prudential Northwest Real Estate (up 387 places to No. 1,243), CLRSearch (up 58 places to No. 198), Kaiser Realty (up 169 places to No. 603), www.bankforeclosureslist.net (up 51 places to No. 184), and Marriott Vacation Club (up 276 places to No. 1,006).
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Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Spring
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by Chuck Solomon of Handyman Solutions Springtime is coming and that means we will be spending more time outside. Start taking care of your home early to ensure you are able to have plenty of time for outdoor fun. To assist you in having a worry free spring and summer, here are some easy steps you can take to prepare your home. The majority of these tasks can be completed by a "handy" homeowner. If you are in doubt about any listed task it is best to call a qualified professional. Maintaining your home this spring will ensure your home is in good shape throughout the summer. I DON'T DO WINDOWSGet a clear view of what's outside. Clean your windows, both inside and out. While you're at it, check for any cracked or damaged window glazing and panes along with seeing how well your weatherstripping held up over the winter. Replace worn weatherstripping and you'll keep the cool air in and the warm air out! KEEP THE BUGS OUTTo ensure you are not spending your time inside swatting flies, be sure to install your window and door screens. This is a good time to check all of you screens for damage and repair them if needed. Also, while you have your screens out is a good time to wash them with a little soap and water and rinse with the garden hose. CHECK YOUR SIDINGThe winter weather is rough on the exterior siding and roof of your home. Spring is a good time to inspect the wood components especially the siding for wood rot and damage. Pay special attention to areas where paint is missing or chipping away, and where caulking is missing or damaged. These are especially susceptible to rot. Generally it is better to catch rot and repair it when the damage is small, since it will only get worse each time it rains. CIRCULATE THE AIRIf your home has an attic fan, turn it on to be sure it is working before the 90 degree weather hits! Homes with crawlspaces should be sure the vents are open and free of debris to help airflow and reduce moisture under your home. Inside your home, clean HVAC vents and change the filter. Also, now is also a good time to be sure the AC works before the heat and humidity arrive. CHECK YOUR OUTSIDE UTILITIESReconnect your hoses and check for leaks. To ensure you have the water to fill that kiddie pool and wash your car. Also, before your first backyard BBQ or party, check your outside electrical outlets to ensure the radio will play and that bug zapper keeps the mosquitoes off your guests! HELP IS ON THE WAYDon't wait until something breaks to find someone to repair your home. It is a good idea to have the names and contact information for qualified service professionals in your area. Ask your friends and colleagues for referrals. Getting referrals are often a great way to find someone that you can rely on. Some service professionals to have names and phone numbers for include: Plumber, Electrician, Heating & AC Repairman, and a General Handyman.
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RECENT SKY GROUP ACTIVITY... |
SOLD; Chana Sky: 10401 Grosvenor Pl #123, Rockville, MD Chana Sky: 12203 Academy Way #10, Rockville, MD Chana Sky: 9732 West Bexhill Dr, Kensington, MD Joseph Bernstein: 412 Deer Park Rd. Gaithersburg, MD Maryam Drucker: 1725 P st. NW Washington, DC Under Contract; Barak Sky: 10500 Rockville Pike #511, Rockville, MD Barak Sky: 11214 Midvale Rd, Kensington, MD Joseph Bernstein: 11408 Patriot Ln, Potomac, MD Joseph Bernstein: 12510 Epping Ct Silver Spring, MD Joseph Bernstein: 2749 Sweet Clover Ct. Silver Spring, MD Val Tedeschi: 2 Apricot Ct, North Potomac, MD Maryam Drucker: 1825 T St. NW Washington, DC
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New Sky Group Agent - Howard Fletcher! | We are happy to announce that Howard Fletcher has joined our team! Howard Fletcher, a Washington native, has been an active member of the Metropolitan Area business community for over 20 years. After a being a successful owner of an elite personal training company, Howard entered the Real Estate profession 10 years ago -- using his experience and contacts as a spring board. As a result, Howard has been one of the most productive Realtors in the Washington Metropolitan Area. He specializes in Martin's Addition, Chevy Chase, Upper Northwest Washington, Potomac, and North Springbrook - the neighborhood in which he grew up.
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Sky Group
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