I was driving east on Q Street from Georgetown and ran across this piece of fancy on the front yard of the Phillips Collection. I ran home and Googled the Phillips to try to figure out who was responsible for this whimsical sculpture. Turns out it was done by Will Ryman. We'll miss it when it goes to its next home.

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The Cosmos Club is located at 1515 Massachusetts Avenue NW, near Dupont Circle. To be eligible for membership, one must have "done meritorious original work in science, literature, or the arts, or... recognized as distinguished in a learned profession or in public service". Until 1988, they didn't let women in. And when a gentleman friend (he distinguished himself in public service) invited me there for dinner back in the 1970's, I (well, all women) had to enter through the side door. Now they let us in as members, and if we are invited by a guest, we get to come in through the beautiful front door.

So it's not really a gentleman's club any more. And it is a beautiful place. It used to be someone's home - it was known as the Mary Scott Townsend house. Her daughter lived there until World War II, and after she died, the Cosmos Club bought it from her estate.

This is another one of those places I'd recommend seeing, whether you are visiting or live here in DC.

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Here are some essential tips for sellers and aspiring home buyers. Make sure you also lean into your trusted Real Estate professional for additonal insight and guidance.

Smart Strategies for sellers

Putting a home on the market can be stressful and some owners have a hard time making objective decissions when it matter most.

Price it Right !!!

Your listing agent will perform a current market analysis. look closely at the comparable sales of home in your neighborhood that have closed in the last 90 days and take the number of available listing into account when agreeing to an asking price.

Keep in mind:

• Home that have faild to attract buyer in a reasonable period of time maybe overpriced.
• Forclosure or short sales in your neighborhood can impact your home's market value.
• It doesn't pay to set the price too high; most buyer will need financing and the bank will generally use an apprisal based on recent sales to justify the loan amount.
  

Take Advantage of your market debut

Pricing your home competitively from the get-go increases the odds of quick sale.

Most buyers screen avilable homes on the internet, and new listing get 4 times more webtraffic.If your home is priced too high when it hits the market, you run the risk that active , qualified buyers will scroll right past it.

New listings are called "hot" for reason buyers get excited about them. Showings are likely to cool off noticeably after the first 30 days on the market.

When weighing an offer, make sure to consider the potential costs of holding on to your property longer than you want or need ( including the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, etc.).

( recent university research has found that home owners consistently overestimate the market value of their homes by 5 to 10 percent)

Sweet the Deal

Sellers who agree to pay the buyer's closing cost can make it easier for first timers to obtain financing. Offering to throw in appliances , upgrade all allowances or oher perks could also swing a buyer's decision your direction.

Mob Money for Gift Funds?! The Ross Group

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Happy Sunday All,

I hope you enjoy the video this week and find it to be

helpful and useful. As always, you can download the

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Continued Success and have a wonderful Sunday

with your families!

Rob

About Rob Ross

rross@PotomacMortgageGroup.com NMLS License #189110

Rob Ross is a senior loan officer with close to 10 years in the mortgage industry. During this time, Rob cultivated elite partnerships with several real estate firms, builders, and condo developers. In 2004, Rob formed “The Ross Group,” a team of dedicated loan officers to better serve his expanding clientele. Rob and his team originate residential loans throughout the entire Washington, DC metro area and assist anyone from the first time homebuyer to the avid real estate investor. Rob is also an expert in the local condo market and was the preferred lender on over 20 projects with over 450 units combined.

The Ross Group’s forte is creating a smooth loan process from start to finish while providing abundant and helpful information. It is the Ross Group’s goal to be sure every client feels confident and more educated when each transaction is complete.

Some of Rob’s highlights include the following:

- Presidents Club member for loan volume closed '02-'10

- Who’s Who America’s business professionals

- President of BNI Chantilly, VA '08-'10

- Being a integral part of the opening of (PMG)

- Over $435 Million in home loans closed since ' 02