Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Reatly Group | 301-921-2672 3 Sawgrass Court, Gaithersburg, MD OPEN HOUSE Sunday 6/27/10 1-4pm 4BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $616,000 Year Built 1993 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $69 per month DESCRIPTION OPEN HOUSE Sunday 6/27/10 1-4pm Awesome home with contemporary flair and neutral decor through out. Tons of light, windows, skylights and soaring ceilings. Gourmet kitchen with sunroom addition. Two story great room, wet bar and office on main level. Cat walk overlook to the Great room and fully finished walk out basement with separate den. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area – inside - Yard COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Foyer Living Room Living Room Dining Room Great Room Great Room Kitchen Kitchen Breakfast Area Master Bedroom Master Bathroom Second Bathroom Second Bedroom Third Bedroom Recreation Room Recreation Room Back yard Contact info: Audrey June-Forshey RE/MAX Reatly Group 301-921-2672 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jun 22, 2010, 11:41am PDT

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Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Reatly Group | (301) 921-2672 19702 Boxberry Drive, Gaithersburg, MD OPEN HOUSE Sunday 6/27/10 1-4pm 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $449,950 Year Built 1994 Sq Footage 2,506 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 6,893 sqft HOA/Maint $27 per month DESCRIPTION OPEN HOUSE Sunday 6/27/10 1-4pm This home is in turn-key condition! Move right in! Neutral decor through out, new carpet & gorgeous hardwood floors. Awesome kitchen with 42″ cabinets, island and new appliances. Super sized bedrooms! Master suite with his and her walk in closets, spa bath and dressing vanity. Enjoy summer on this cozy private deck! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area – inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Living Room Living Room Dining Room Dining Room Family Room Family Room Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Dining Area Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Master Bath Second Full Bathroom Second Bedroom Third Bedroom Deck Back Yard Contact info: Audrey June-Forshey RE/MAX Reatly Group (301) 921-2672 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jun 22, 2010, 11:21am PDT

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Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Reatly Group | 301-921-2672 3 Sawgrass Court, Gaithersburg, MD Light and Bright Colonial 4BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $637,900 Year Built 1993 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $69 per month DESCRIPTION Awesome home with contemporary flair and neutral decor through out. Tons of light, windows, skylights and soaring ceilings. Gourmet kitchen with sunroom addition. Two story great room, wet bar and office on main level. Cat walk overlook to the Great room and fully finished walk out basement with separate den. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area – inside - Yard COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Foyer Living Room Living Room Dining Room Great Room Great Room Kitchen Kitchen Breakfast Area Master Bedroom Master Bathroom Second Bathroom Second Bedroom Third Bedroom Recreation Room Recreation Room Back yard Contact info: Audrey June-Forshey RE/MAX Reatly Group 301-921-2672 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 31, 2010, 5:11am PDT

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Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Reatly Group | 301-921-2672 410 Fleece Flower Drive, Gaithersburg, MD OPEN HOUSE Sunday 3/14/10 1pm to 4pm 4BR/3+1BA Townhouse offered at $374,843 Year Built 1987 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $58 per month DESCRIPTION OPEN HOUSE Sunday 3/14/10 1pm to 4pm Turn key and ready to go. Nothing to do but move in to this gorgeous 4 bedroom 3 ½ bath home. Wide plank floors on the main level, new carpet upstairs and in the basement. Freshly painted through out. Updated kitchen and baths. New HVAC system, large deck backing to open space. Bedroom or office in basement with full bath. Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area – inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Foyer Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Dining Area Living Room Living Room Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Master Bath Second Bedroom Third Bedroom Second Full Bath Fourth Bedroom Recreation Room Recreation Room Back Yard Contact info: Audrey June-Forshey RE/MAX Reatly Group 301-921-2672 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 10, 2010, 10:56am PST

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Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Reatly Group | 301-921-2672 7509 Boxberry Terrace, Gaithersburg, MD OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2/28/10 1-4pm 4BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered at $525,000 Year Built 1993 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $29 per month DESCRIPTION OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2/28/10 1-4pm Immaculate and lovingly cared for home by original owner. The large gourmet center Island kitchen is the hub of the home. Family room off of kitchen. You will love the hardwood floors through out. Generous sized bedrooms. New Pella doors. Private deck off of family room and custom paver patio below. The spa like master suite will make any owner happy. New ceramic tile in updated baths. Backs to Green Farm Park. Only 5 miles to Metro and on Ride on route. Turn key, ready to move in, truly a lovely home. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Office/Den - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Attic - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area – inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard - Jacuzzi/Whirlpool COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Swimming pool(s) - Tennis court(s) - Playground OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Paver Patio With Firepit ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Foyer Living Room Living Room Dining Room Dining Room Office Kitchen Kitchen Family Room Master Bedroom Second Bedroom Third Bedroom Fourth Bedroom Finished Lower Level Finished Lower Level Back Yard Deck Contact info: Audrey June-Forshey RE/MAX Reatly Group 301-921-2672 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Feb 23, 2010, 11:42am PST

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OPEN HOUSE

Sunday 1/17/10 1pm-4pm

7509 Boxberry Terrace Gaithersburg, MD 20879

$539,900

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Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Reatly Group | 301-921-2672 7509 Boxberry Terrace, Gaithersburg, MD Country French Beauty 4BR/3.5BA Single Family House offered at $539,900 Year Built 1993 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $29 per month DESCRIPTION Immaculate and lovingly cared for home by original owner. The large gourmet center Island kitchen is the hub of the home. Family room off of kitchen. You will love the hardwood floors through out. Generous sized bedrooms. New Pella doors. Private deck off of family room and custom paver patio below. The spa like master suite will make any owner happy. New ceramic tile in updated baths. Backs to Green Farm Park. Only 5 miles to Metro and on Ride on route. Turn key, ready to move in, truly a lovely home. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Office/Den - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Attic - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area – inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard - Jacuzzi/Whirlpool COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Swimming pool(s) - Tennis court(s) - Playground OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Paver Patio With Firepit ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Foyer Living Room Living Room Dining Room Dining Room Office Kitchen Kitchen Family Room Master Bedroom Second Bedroom Third Bedroom Fourth Bedroom Finished Lower Level Finished Lower Level Back Yard Deck Contact info: Audrey June-Forshey RE/MAX Reatly Group 301-921-2672 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Dec 16, 2009, 7:22am PST

]]> http://movinmaryland.com/2009/12/14/gorgeous-country-french-inspired-home/feed/ 0 http://movinmaryland.com/2009/09/11/do-i-need-an-appraisal-before-i-list-my-home/ http://movinmaryland.com/2009/09/11/do-i-need-an-appraisal-before-i-list-my-home/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:56:15 +0000 Audrey Forshey http://movinmaryland.com/?p=326 This is one of the most popular questions I get when meeting with sellers when they are preparing to put their homes on the market.  The answer is,  it depends.

Appraisals cost between $400 to $700 in our area.  Most of the time your REALTOR’S® market analysis will provide you with much of the same information as an appraisal.

When an agent comes over to talk to you about selling your home, they will most likely, have a market analysis of the current market conditions in your neighborhood and the nearby surrounding areas.   They will compare what homes, similar to yours, listed for and sold for in your area.  An appraiser will potentially use the same information, but will go into more depth about each property.  

So, how do you decide whether or not to have an appraisal done prior to listing your home?

If you live in a typical suburban neighborhood where the homes are similar in style and square footage, you probably don’t need to have the home appraised prior to listing your home.  The information on your REALTOR’S® market analysis should be current and give you a very good idea of the market value of your home.  If you are still not sure, maybe you should talk to a couple of different agents and see that they are all in about the same price range, that should give you a good number for your home’s value.

My advice to a seller would be that you should have a professional appraisal done prior to listing your home if you have a VERY unique property.  Maybe something that is on the historical register or something that was built exclusively for you by an architect and there is not another similar home in the area.   If you fit into one of these categories, I would strongly suggest pre-appraising your home.

If you do decide to have your home appraised prior to listing, hear me when I say that the appraised value is one person’s opinion.  If you hire 3 appraisers, you will probably get 3 different values.   Just because one person’s opinion of value is one number, the market value might be a different story.   What someone is willing to pay for the house is the market value and what your home is ultimately worth.  Don’t let yourself get hung up on what an appraiser says your home is worth.  If it takes time for your home to sell, other homes may come on the market and go to closing which will affect the value of your home.

The other thing that is important for you, a seller with appraisal in hand,  to know is the appraisal you have is for your own knowledge.   If a purchaser is placing financing on your home, the purchaser and the purchaser’s lender will have their own appraisal. 

The bank will most likely use an appraisal from an appraiser that is on the bank’s approved appraiser list.   They want to make sure that the buyer is not paying too much and that they are not lending too much money for a property.

Ultimately it is up to you, if it you believe your home needs to be appraised before listing, you can do that.  Just make sure you listen to your professional REALTOR® to tell you how much your home will most likely sell for.

Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Reatly Group | 301-921-2672 7923 Coriander Dr, Gaithersburg, MD Fabulous Condo! 1BR/1BA Condo offered at $114,900 Year Built 1987 Sq Footage 759 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $165 per month DESCRIPTION Pristine home with neutral decor. Original owner has kept this unit in excellent condition! Extra storage space, nice balcony and a newer furnace. Come take a look! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat COMMUNITY FEATURES - Clubhouse - Swimming pool(s) - Tennis court(s) ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Kitchen Bedroom Patio Contact info: Audrey June-Forshey RE/MAX Reatly Group 301-921-2672 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Aug 31, 2009, 11:17am PDT

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If have been shopping for a home in Montgomery County Maryland, then The Kentlands was surely one of the stops or considerations you made.  If you are not familiar with the Kentlands it is a Neo Traditional Neighborhood.
The Neighborhood is designed where you could Live, play and work in one area.  Smaller yards, sidewalks and all of the amenities and shopping are within walking distance.  The Kentlands is a very active, social community in the heart of Gaithersburg.

There is shopping of every kind from food to lawn mowers. Office space is available to run any and all businesses.  The warmer months bring out the Farmer’s market, you have Whole Foods and Giant Grocery Stores.  Lots of restaurants and pubs as well.
There are several differnent styles of homes. Everything from condos to Luxury single family homes and towns are available for all tastes and lifestyles.  The Kentlands even has a senior apartment community.
The condos start, these days, in the low $200,000s and the single family homes can go up to the low $1,000,000. The style is a colonial Williamsburg theme through the neighborhood. The homes sit on small lots, we refer to them as zero lot lines. They are small, mostly decks or patios out back for yard space.

As entertainment goes, the center piece of the neighborhood is the Kentlands Mansion that was once owned by the Kent family who owned all of the land.  The mansion is a place to hold events from Weddings to corporate business meetings.  The home sets up on the hill overlooking the lake.  Next is the Arts Barn.  It sets behind the mansion and holds art exhibits, take art classes , even take in a play at the Arts Barn. 

If you would rather take in a movie, the theatre is right up the street, and then you can go for pizza afterward.

No matter who you are, the Kentlands has a lifestyle just for you.

For more information contact Audrey June-Forshey at RE/MAX Realty Group.

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