Simone Bercu, Montgomery Co, MD Real Estate, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, Assoc. Broker

Last night, I drove by a former office building in Riverdale, MD, that I sold to a commercial agent. Wow ,was I impressed! the building stood there forlorn for a long time and now it is busteling with commerce. The tenant he bought it for is just perfect for this property.

At a time when we are all so concerned about the lack of business, this place is full of customers. My friend and I joined in and bought food products that looked good and were priced way better than the same goods at Giant or other local stores.

I was proud to know that I had a part in this happening. This is capitalism at its best. No one stood around waiting for the government to create the jobs or give them a handout.

If you were not one of the 800 visitors this past Sunday, do not fret. Our next Mushroom Fair will take place again October 2010.

It was a great success. We had lectures, cooking demonstrations and even a Foray in the local woods.

I bought a log innaculated with Shiitake Mushrooms. Cannot wait to watch them grow and enjoy the delicious "meaty texture and woodsy flavors."

Tonight, the Maryland Mycology Association is having a mushroom tasting event at the Connecticut Avenue Library in Chevy Chase from 7-9 PM. Non members are welcome, as long as they become members. Give it a try.

Wyngate, Bethesda is located East of Fernwood Road and North of Greentree. There are 422 homes in Wyngate. Some of the homes are Ramblers, some are Cape Cods and some Colonial. There are contemporary homes, renovated homes and new Colonial homes.

Presently, there are 3 homes on the market. Two are original homes listed from $559,000-$699,000.

Days on market range from 48 day to 189 days.

There is 1 new home with six bedrooms and Six bath priced at $1,399,900. This home has been on the market 242 days.

Four homes listed from $450,000 to $675,000 are under contract.

Wyngate's absorption rate dropped to minus one month from the high of 10 months in early May!

Wyngate is a popular destination for first time home buyers and the move up buyer looking for new homes.

Sonoma, Bethesda is located West of Old Georgetown and North of Suburban Hospital. There are 119 homes in the community.

Presently, there are no homes on the market!

There are no homes under contract.

The last home sold in Sonoma in May for $500,750.

Buyers need homes in Sonoma! This would be a great time to list your home if you live in the Sonoma community.