Condos For Sale DC

Condos For Sale In Washington DC

Looking For DC Condos? Contact The Youngling Team

DC has so many different types of neighborhoods, that you are certain to find something that is just right for you. When you make the decision to purchase Washington DC real estate, you may begin searching for a traditional home or start looking to see what is available in DC condos. 

For some, choosing a DC condo that is close to the Capitol of the United States is an exciting experience. DC has many beautiful properties that are ideal for anyone who appreciates the City life, while also looking for a luxurious home that will require little maintenance and upkeep. Many DC condos are available to provide you with the best of both worlds.

College students from American or Georgetown University are also frequently interested in DC condos for their home-away-from-home. At Youngling Real Estate, you will be able to find DC condos online that are available in all different neighborhoods, including prices and pictures that will help you narrow down the decision that is right for you. 

Washington DC is one of the hottest investments going, these days, & DC mid-rises are some of the most popular choices, for a lot of people. Whether you are looking for the best view of the Capitol, or the DC Mall area, easy living style with no commitment to keeping your home maintained, there are plenty of options for you, contact the Yougling Team Today!

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Monica Youngling, Realtor®  | The Youngling Team DC & VA Real Estate 
Cell (202) 213-9330 | Office (202) 608-1880 ext.167

Prudential PenFed Realty, 216 7th St., SE,Washington, DC 20003 & 13555 Wellington Ctr. Circle, Gainesville, VA 20155

By the way - consider doing a random act of kindness for someone today! Tweet about it and include #betheloveDC! 

What Is Up With The Washington DC Real Estate Market Right Now?

Do you want to buy a DC House but have gotten cold feet? 

Have you, among other DC home buyers, been wanting to buy a DC house but have been insecure about the DC Real Estate Market and heard a million reasons why you should wait?

WHAT DO I DO IF I DON'T MONEY FOR A DOWN PAYMENT?

There are options out there. There are FHA loans that require a small down payment, VA loans (available for active duty military or a veterans) with $0 down payment, and ways to come up with the down payment. Check out  eHow.com's tips “How to Come Up With a  Down Payment When You Don’t Have Savings.”

IT’S SUCH A SCARY THING…

Oh, come on.  The DC housing market is great! One of my past clients bought a DC condo in -07 that appraised for $135 thousand more in -12.  Another one bought a DC home for $355  thousand in -09 that appraised for $650 thousand this year. Huh!?  A third one is currently selling his DC house for $100 thousand more than he bought it for in 2011.  That's not a bad DC housing market.  

MY COUSIN SAYS IT’S A BAD INVESTMENT…

Before you take advice given to heart, stop and ponder for a moment if the advice-giver is where you want to be? When I started thinking about becoming a DC real estate agent I was given advice from several people. “Realtors are all crooks” and “you won’t be able to support yourself” being the most popular ones.  Almost a decade later I am thankful I put my trust in God where it belongs, and followed my heart.  Those that (freely and frequently) offered their advice were either out of work, still in or back to school, someone who didn't survive the “down real estate market”, or just simply broke and unmotivated. I thought, “I need to hear what those already in the field, seasoned, motivated, successful and loving what they do have to say!  I’m so thankful I did. I’ve experienced a great high in the real estate market, a quick drop, a slow market and a recession. Guess what.  I still LOVE what I do, still make money, and still believe that it’s a GREAT idea going to see that house for sale (or condo for sale) that you could so much see yourself living in.

I DON’T TRUST REAL ESTATE AGENTS…

Um....how many DC Realtors have you worked with?  One? Five? Zero? If you have worked with five and had a bad experience every time, I can understand your feelings.  With one or with none but getting caught up in other people's experience?   All DC Realtors are not the same.  Most of us work very hard to make sure our clients are happy and feel secure, and keep our clients' best interest at heart. Meet with a DC Realtor, check their client comments, ask for references and, for the love of all things good, don't be afraid to sign a buyer broker agreement. This agreement protects you and can be canceled at any time. And remember, as an added bonus YOU don't pay your agent. The seller does.

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Monica Youngling, Realtor®  | The Youngling Team DC & VA Real Estate 
Cell (202) 213-9330 | Office (202) 608-1880 ext.167

Prudential PenFed Realty, 216 7th St., SE,Washington, DC 20003 & 13555 Wellington Ctr. Circle, Gainesville, VA 20155

By the way - consider doing a random act of kindness for someone today! Tweet about it and include #betheloveDC! 

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Is This a Good Time to Sell My DC Home?

It's really not just about where it's located, is or isn't staged, or the degree of curb-appeal your DC home has when it comes to selling. It's about timing also.

"My co-worker says the spring real estate market in DC is best, so I should wait until then to sell my house."  

Whether it was a co-worker, uncle, boss or the neighbors' dog who said it, if I had a penny every time someone said this to me, I. WOULD. BE. RICH.  If it makes sense for you to wait to sell your DC home, absolutely wait!  But, consider this before you decide to wait: There are less real estate buyers out there in the late fall to end of the year, but guess what... There are also less real estate sellers, which means, LESS COMPETITION. On top of that, those buyers that are out looking during that time are SERIOUS BUYERS. 

If you've ever been to an open house for sale in the spring, you know that everyone (and probably their mother too) is coming by, because "it's just something about this weather that makes me want to go to open houses (yes, I have actually heard that more times than I can count)!" That doesn't mean they are actually looking to buy a home now.  During the spring is when I, every year, have had the most amount of "window shoppers" come by, that are actually 6 months to 2 years away from buying a home. No complaint here - we have had the honor to gain many buyer clients that way. 

As a side note, the house almost never looks as good as when the holidays is around the corner and those beautiful wreaths are up, the cinnamon-vanilla scented candles are burning, and the house just reeks of "home"!

“The DC Real Estate market needs to come up before I will sell my DC house.”

First off, what are your plans?  Are you going to rent?  If so, what is the rental market like? Are you going to buy a new home in DC or VA? If so, and if you’re like the majority of people about to buy their second, or maybe third home in Washington DC or Virginia, you’re probably going to buy a larger home that cost more money. If you wait until the real estate market goes up, yes, you may get a higher sales price on your current home, but you will also pay more for your new home.  Let’s do a quick break down of the math: More expensive house, larger loan, more interest = larger monthly expense. It would end up costing you more on the new home than it would cause you to “lose” on your current home.

Second, what is the DC real estate market like? Well, let’s see. The September median sold price in the DC Metro area, was +7.5% from last year, +14.5% from 2011, +17.3% from 2010 and 2009, and +12.2% from 2008. In fact, it’s 13.9% higher than September 2004 – the beginning phase of the “high real estate market in the DC Metro area.”  Statistics provided by rbi - RealEstate Business Intelligence. 

OK, so where do you start?

To begin with, take all the above into consideration, and then find out what debt is left on your DC home mortgage. E-mail us - or call (202-213-9330) - and we will be honored do an in-depth research and present it to you honestly, to really see if NOW is a good time to sell your DC Home. 

By the way - consider doing a random act of kindness for someone today! Tweet about it and include #betheloveDC! 

Monica Youngling, Realtor® 

The Youngling Team

Serving Washington DC & Northern Virginiawww.YounglingTeam.comCell (202) 213-9330
Prudential PenFed Realty

Capitol Hill Office:
216 7th St., SE, Eastern Market, Capitol Hill
Washington, DC 20003(202) 608-1767

Virginia Office:

13555 Wellington Center Circle, Ste. 107

Gainesville, VA 20155

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing.

Best Washington DC Real Estate Agent?

Who is the Best Realtor in Washington D.C.?

Well, if I was answering that question, it would be Monica Youngling DC Real Estate agent and the YounglingTeam from Prudential PenFed Realty, Eastern Market, Capitol Hill!  ...Why are they the best Real Estate team in DC? Here are several reasons.

Buying or Selling a Home in Washington DC? You’re about to take one of life’s biggest and most important financial decisions and you don’t want to go through it alone. The YounglingTeam is here to help.

The YounglingTeam of DC & VA, can make all the difference. They know the Washington housing market forwards and backwards. Monica and team have networks, like no other, of contacts to help you through the transaction (e.g., contractors to get your home ready for sale, bankers to help you get the best and most current mortgage rates) and they are excellent negotiators on your behalf. If you choose to work with an inexperienced or ineffective agent, however, the outcome can be a life changing experience for the worse .
The key is to choose a DC real estate agent, who will always have your best interest at heart and who will work hard to get you the best deal possible. Here are five (5) tips to ensure you find an agent who will do exactly that:

·      Is a Realtor, not just a Real Estate agent
Although agents and Realtors hold the same type of license, a Realtor is also a member of the National Association of Realtors and is held to a higher professional standard and work by a strict code of ethics.

·     Practices good communication

Have you ever tried to get a hold of your agent only to, after the 5^th attempt, accepted your fate to not know what’s going on? Your agent should let you know who does what in a transaction, and then stay in touch with you throughout the process.

·     Responds in a timely manner

You want to know that if you leave your agent a phone, text or e-mail message, they will get back to you shortly and not leave you wondering if they received it.

·     Listens to their client

Does your agent take the time to listen to your hopes, dreams and desires for this next phase of your life? How else will they be able to help get you there?

·     Does their research and presents it honestly

You may be looking for a property to buy and find one you love because of its features. But, what if it doesn't have the potential to give you the equity growth to make it a good investment? Before you make your decision, it is imperative that the agent is honest about whether or not the property has the potential to increase in value, based on quality market research. Likewise, if you are in the planning stages of listing your property for sale, it is equally important that your agent gives you a thorough evaluation based on that same quality market research. It could help you determine whether you should list right away, or wait.

Monica.Youngling@penfedrealty.com
Cell: (202) 213-9330 Direct: (202) 608-1767 Office: (202) 608-1880 ext. 167 VA BRE License Number: VA 0225 088717 DC SP98361738
Prudential PenFed Realty Eastern Market, Capitol Hill & Manassas/Gainesville 216 7th St., SE, Washington, DC 20003, & 13555 Wellington Center Circle Ste. 107 Gainesville, VA 20155