Cathie Gill, Inc.

What Does Warren Buffet Think About Buying A Home?

2012-01-30T11:39:00.000-08:00

SEVERAL BULLISH HOUSING FORECASTS FOR 2012

2012-01-18T10:11:00.001-08:00

30 YEAR MORTGAGE RATE AT ALL-TIME LOW

2012-01-12T08:34:00.000-08:00

WELLS FARGO ANNUAL HOUSING DATA WRAP-UP

2012-01-11T14:04:00.000-08:00

Updated, Modern, Light-Filled Kent Home Available Long-term

2011-12-01T07:56:00.001-08:00

A beautiful rental at the Columbia

2011-12-01T07:55:00.001-08:00

D.C. area's home prices keep climbing

2011-04-18T13:08:00.001-07:00

Barbara Corccoran on Business Insider

2011-03-17T10:55:00.000-07:00

Luxury Living For Rent at The Columbia!

2010-10-12T10:02:00.000-07:00

Wow, what low mortgage rates!

2010-10-07T07:21:00.000-07:00

Why Housing Will Come Back -- FORBES

2010-09-20T08:26:00.000-07:00

Paying Off The House In 15 Years

2010-09-07T10:10:00.001-07:00

Fantastic Rental Home in Chevy Chase DC

2010-06-23T11:51:00.000-07:00

CONTACT JOHN PRUSKI FOR MORE INFORMATION: 202-364-3066

New Listing at the Fabulous Boston House!

2010-05-27T12:55:00.001-07:00

Listed by Cathie Gill & John Pruski
202-364-3066

Fully Updated East Village Rental Rowhouse

2010-05-17T11:04:00.001-07:00

Fantastic New Listing at the Columbia

2010-05-09T05:04:00.000-07:00

Unlimited sophistication found in this unit at the Columbia with many upgraded features. This unit offers great entertaining space, professional grade stainless appliances, granite counters and backsplash, Poggenpohl cabinetry, large bedrooms, extra storage closet, garage parking, high ceilings, custom wood blinds, & a balcony. An open den or breakfast area is found off the kitchen. The Master bedroom features a hallway of closets and an en-suite bath with soaking tub and separate shower. Marble vanities are installed in both baths. Building provides a 24-hour desk, fully equipped fitness room, guest suites, pool/roof deck, Trader Joe's, hardware store, and an incredible location.

Situated between Georgetown, Dupont, and Foggy Bottom, one can be at any city hotspot in minutes by walking or using METRO.

New Listing at the Columbia Residences

2010-04-17T03:32:00.000-07:00

The Columbia Residences is perfectly located in the West End to allow one the freedom to walk to Georgetown, Dupont, Foggy Bottom, and the National Mall within minutes. Above Trader Joe's and within walking distance to the city's best dining and shopping destinations, this unit combines convenience with luxury in an unbeatable way. With approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of living space, quiet balcony space, high ceilings, and reserved garage parking, it is an absolute joy to live in unit 310.

This unit features a long entrance hall, open living/dining area, great closet space, and two nicely sized bedrooms. The kitchen is made for cooks with granite counters and backsplashes, Poggenpohl cabinets, professional grade stainless steel appliances, and an island with lots of workspace and a breakfast bar.

NY Times / Interest Rates Have Nowhere To Go But Up

2010-04-12T13:37:00.001-07:00

Additional motivation to buy in this year's spring market.

We're participating in National Open House Day!

2010-04-10T05:52:00.000-07:00

Cathie Gill, John Gill, and John Pruski will be hosting 3 open houses on National Open House Day, April 11, 2010. Click on the link above for more information.

3001 Foxhall Road, NW
Washington D.C. 20016
Open Sunday, April 11, 2010 2:30 - 5:00 (FIRST OPEN)

2500 Q Street, NW #511
Washington, D.C. 20007
Open Sunday, April 11, 2010 2:00 - 4:00 (FIRST OPEN)

1718 P Street, NW #608
Washington, D.C. 20036
Open Sunday, April 11, 2010 1:00 - 3:00 (JUST REDUCED)

Fully Furnished Studio at the Boston house

2010-04-08T08:58:00.000-07:00

Click on link above for more information.

Forbes Magazine/No Double-Dip For Housing

2010-04-06T14:01:00.000-07:00

Forbes magazine article on five encouraging reasons why housing will be better one year from now.

Return of the House Flippers/Business Week

2010-04-01T13:04:00.000-07:00

More encouraging signs of a nationwide housing uptick as more foreclosed home inventory is removed from the marketplace.

Interest Rates Spike

2010-03-29T10:40:00.000-07:00

More Encouraging News On The National Housing Front

2010-02-23T09:52:00.001-08:00

Good New for Landlords!

2010-02-23T09:18:00.000-08:00

Use this link to find out valuable information for landlords or potential landlords in the Washington, D.C. area - courtesy of The Wall Street Journal.

Cathie Gill, Inc. is currently adding a limited number of properties to our property management portfolio. Contact us through www.cathiegill.com for more information. In addition to managing properties, we specialize in advising clients on which properties make for good rental property investments.

For Rent: 2BR/2BA Condo in Arlington, VA, $4,300/month

2010-02-20T07:08:00.000-08:00

For Rent: 2BR/2BA Condo in Arlington, VA, $4,300/month

Market update

2010-02-17T09:59:00.000-08:00

Trends in Housing, a joint publication of MRIS and Delta Associates, provides an in-depth look at the statistics and issues that shape the Mid-Atlantic housing market. Following are highlights of market activity at Year-End 2009:
Prices are showing signs of a moderate recovery: 4th quarter prices in the metro are up from the same quarter in 2008, with the Outer jurisdictions outperforming the Core and Inner jurisdictions. Prices will likely gain traction in 2010, as buyer and seller expectations continue to move closer to a balance, facilitating an increase in transaction volume. This is the first time prices have risen on a trailing 12-month basis since the 4th quarter of 2007.
Days on market continue to decline compared to both last quarter and a year ago. Properties in the Outer jurisdictions (Loudoun, Prince William and Frederick Counties) have experienced the sharpest decline, but across the region, time on market is at or below the region’s long-term average.
The ratio of inventory to sales continues to decline in most jurisdictions from one year ago. The metro-wide ratio of 5.3 months’ worth of listings is below the normal, healthy standard of 6 months, signaling that demand is beginning to outpace supply.
The gap between buyer and seller demands is closing with the average sales price in the 4th quarter of 2009 at 93.7% of list price, the highest share in more than two years.
Said Jonathan Hill, Vice President of Business Development for MRIS, “We are pleased to offer to the public this latest issue of Trends in Housing, a joint publication of MRIS and Delta Associates. It is particularly noteworthy that at year-end 2009, the housing market in the Washington area was beginning to gain some meaningful traction, with prices higher than one year ago, and days on market declining. We look forward to regional job growth in 2010, which should further bolster the demand for housing.”
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc., (MRIS) is a leading real estate information technology company and the largest multiple listing service in the nation. MRIS’ market is comprised of several states in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia. Our core MLS services for real estate professionals offer a comprehensive collection of services and products that enable each step of the real estate transaction to occur. In the past year alone, MRIS services facilitated approximately $36 billion dollars in real estate sales throughout our region.
Delta Associates, the research affiliate of Transwestern, is a firm of experienced professionals offering consulting and data services to the real estate industry for over 25 years. The firm’s practice is organized in four related areas: (1) consulting, research and advisory services; (2) valuation services; (3) distressed asset recovery services; and (4) subscription data for select metro regions.

Wooster & Mercer Lofts

2010-02-17T09:39:00.000-08:00

WOOSTER & MERCER LOFTS:

This 1BR & den Penthouse loft offers nearly 1,200 sq. ft. of modern living space with massive windows, cherry hardwood floors, high ceilings, Waterworks bath fixtures, Wolf stainless steel appliances, honed Italian granite counters, and great closet space. The apartment is entered through a hallway opening into an living/dining/kitchen area. To the right is the main bedroom suite with walk-in closet, dressing area, and full bath. On the second level of the apartment there IS a den/guest bedroom with access to a huge rooftop terrace with great views. The apartment has been fully furnished by an interior designer with modern pieces that compliment the living space perfectly. All furnishings and media equipment convey with unit. Unfurnished options are also available.

The building was designed and built by ABDO development to define luxury condominium living. The Wooster & Mercer lofts provide the following amenities to residents: garage parking, fully-equipped fitness center, private green space, courtyard, swimming pool, concierge desk. This building is like nothing else in the D.C. area and is within walking distance of 2 Metro stations (Rosslyn & Courthouse), Georgetown, and Ray's Hell Burger.

This unit is managed by Cathie Gill, Inc. Realtors. For more information or to schedule a showing, contact John Pruski or John Gill at 202-364-3066, 202-213-4744 (Pruski mobile), 202-341-7345 (Gill mobile).

Incredible in-town estate on a gated acre of land

2010-02-03T13:25:00.000-08:00

Cathie Gill has listed a beautiful home at 2850 Woodland Drive:

Elegance, privacy, an acre of land & 1920s craftsmanship combine to make this residence a sophisticated in-town estate. Features include very high ceilings, ornate plaster moldings, herringbone oak floors, stucco exterior, multiple fireplaces and terraces. The home offers large entertaining rooms, excellent bedroom space, staff quarters w/sep kitchens, 7-zone HVAC, and a pool.

For additional information, floor plans, or to schedule a showing, contact Cathie Gill at 202-364-3066 or by e-mail.

FABULOUS new rental listing at the Columbia Residences $5,250/month

2010-02-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

John Pruski of Cathie Gill, Inc. is pleased to offer a dramatic, 2-bedroom, 2 full bath unit for rent at the Columbia Residences. This unit is in the original section of the building and it offers 11' ceilings, hardwood floors, granite counters and granite backsplash in the kitchen. Also in the kitchen are Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.

The unit offers 1,550 square feet of living space, including an entrance hall, full bath, guest bedroom, Master bedroom with double walk-in closets and en-suite bath, laundry closet, an open living room, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room, and study.

The building provides 24-hour front desk & security, fully-equipped fitness room, guest suites, a billiards room, community room/meeting space, and a roof deck with a pool. A more convenient location cannot be had has the building also has a Trader Joe's, hardware store, Starbucks, FedEx/Kinko's , and is within walking distance of Foggy Bottom Metro, Dupont Metro, Georgetown, The World Bank, The White House, and George Washington University.

For more information, contact John Pruski at Cathie Gill, Inc. Realtors at 202-364-3066, 202-213-4744, or by e-mail. Available for move-in February 2010.

Tax Appeals - Is the city or county overcharging you?

2010-02-03T09:22:00.000-08:00

This week we are sending information to our property management clients Cathie Gill, Inc has formed a partnership with a local tax appeal firm. This firm can review property tax statement to determine whether your home is being unfairly assessed. If this firm concludes that you are being assessed at an elevated level, they will in turn discuss the process with you as well as where they believe you should be assessed. There is only a charge if the appeal is successful, a percentage of the difference between the previous value and the new, lower value.

With the rapid changes in values and market conditions over the last few years, it is definitely worth question your home’s value.

The District will be issuing notices over the next few weeks and the appeal deadline is April 1st. Please contact us once you have received your notice if you feel this service would be beneficial, by e-mail or by phone at 202-364-3066.