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The spring market is here (It’s different, but it’s here!)

by Ira Hersh· April 16, 2020· in Uncategorized· 0 comments tags: COVID-19, DMV Real Estate, DMV Realtors, Make Your Move, Selling the DMV, Spring Market, The Hersh Group

The beginning of April is typically real estate’s busy season, the height of the spring market, with sellers hosting open houses and buyers out touring properties. This year has been very different, as the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted stay-at-home orders across our area, and companies nationwide, including Long & Foster, have taken to conducting business virtually. The way we’re serving clients is definitely different, but what isn’t is our commitment to your safety and satisfaction. Many consumers have hit the pause button, taking this time instead to focus on their families, but demand has not fundamentally shifted. Likewise, some people still need to make a move and are leveraging low interest rates to do so. As of April 9, the 30-year fixed rate was an attractive 3.33%, according to Freddie Mac, prompting refinances for current owners and increasing buying power for shoppers. For those consumers who are currently buying or selling, our team still here for you! We’re leveraging technology to support you while following CDC and local guidelines for social distancing. From virtual tours to online closings, we’re helping consumers find their way home, from home. This past week alone, Long & Foster added over 650 new listings with […]
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Coping during COVID-19 (We’re here for you!)

by Ira Hersh· March 27, 2020· in Uncategorized· 0 comments tags: COVID-19, DMV Real Estate, Selling the DMV, The Hersh Group

To our Clients and Friends, We here at the Hersh Group always strive to make your real estate experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. These are new and challenging times, and our goal is to maintain the highest standards for our clients while keeping as cautious and safe as possible. Nothing matters more to us than the health and well-being of our clients, friends, and family, and we’re taking additional precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while still working hard for our buyers and sellers. THE HERSH GROUP IS HERE FOR YOU We’re still in business, and our team is still working diligently around the clock for our clients. By utilizing Long & Foster’s tools and our own internal systems, we’re very well-equipped to work remotely as a team with our clients, settlement agents, lenders, and other agents in our industry. Our team is proud to work with Long & Foster Real Estate, a broker that provides the tools we need to allow us to work remotely and also has the leadership and collaborative spirit to keep us moving forward. We have daily virtual meetings with our manager and colleagues, as well as a daily online briefing […]
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The Thanksgiving Pie Sale is Back!

by Ira Hersh· October 30, 2018· in Uncategorized· 0 comments tags: DMV, Food & Friends, Food and Friends, Giving Back, Selling the DMV, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pie Sale, The Hersh Group

The Hersh Group is proud to be participating again this year as a pie seller for the Food & Friends annual Slice of Life Thanksgiving pie sale. Buy a pie now, pick it up on November 20th, and celebrate the holiday while supporting this worthy cause! This Thanksgiving, serve a holiday pie that will warm your heart and help your neighbors. Each pie you purchase provides breakfast, lunch and dinner for a child or adult battling HIV/AIDS, cancer or another critical illness. Six days a week, Food & Friends provides nutritious meals to thousands of individuals in our community but they can’t do it without our support. Your contribution will make a direct impact in the lives of their clients, many of whom have nowhere else to turn. You can make their lives better by not only providing vital nutrition but hope and comfort in their time of need. Please visit our page to make a donation and purchase a pie for your holiday table and know that you’ll be bringing food to another family’s. Pie Flavors This year, thanks again to local pie baker Baguette Republic, these are the incredible pies on offer: Spiced Pumpkin Pie – $28 Thanksgiving would not be complete without this […]
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Jam with us (again!) at the 8th Annual Bannockburn Music Festival

by Ira Hersh· September 16, 2018· in Uncategorized· 0 comments tags: Bannockburn, Bannockburn Music Festival, Bethesda, Bethesda real estate, DMV, Giving Back, Local Events, Maryland, MD real estate, Real estate, The Hersh Group, Washington DC Real Estate

This September, Lisa Levine and the Hersh Group are proud to again sponsor the Bannockburn Music Festival 2018! The annual event showcases local musical talent in the Bannockburn neighborhood of Bethesda, MD, while raising funds for the maintenance of the historic Bannockburn community clubhouse. Lisa and her family are longtime neighbors and enthusiastic supporters of this great event, and we’re delighted to join them. It’s a great way to celebrate the Bannockburn community, local musicians and vendors, and a fun fall weekend, with a terrific lineup of local bands and artists each day. When Saturday, September 22nd, 2pm to 10pm Where Bannockburn Community Clubhouse 6314 Bannockburn Drive Bethesda, MD Festival Schedule* 2:00 – 3:00 pm Combo Skillet (jazz) 3:15 – 4:15 pm Bob Marley Workshop (reggae) 4:30 – 5:30 pm The Truck Farmers (country) 5:45 – 6:45 pm MyKey and Colin Kelly (original pop) 7:00 – 8:20 pm The Montgomery Warlocks (Grateful Dead) 8:40 – 10:00 pm The Allman Others (Allman Bros.) *at least one Bannockburnian in every group! Vendors Ted’s Woodworking Shop, Kathy Bryant’s Mustards & Condiments, Snow Cabin Pottery, Runaway Silver (Jewelry), Kathryn Bird Glassware, and Blugnu Products. Silent Auction Live Jazz Party, […]
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Should You Consider Investing in Real Estate?

by Ira Hersh· April 26, 2018· in Uncategorized· 0 comments tags: Bethesda real estate, DC Real Estate, Investing, Investors, MD real estate, Real estate, The Hersh Group, VA real estate, Washington DC Real Estate

With the stock market experiencing increased volatility and more experts warning of an impending “Bear Market,” many people are considering real estate as a stable and reliable investment to balance their portfolios. A recent Bankrate survey concluded that 28% of respondents prefer real estate compared to 17% stocks when given the choice of long term investing. As real estate professionals, we’ve seen firsthand the value of investing in real property, from a simple diversification of assets to significant returns on investments. Why Invest? Real estate provides the investor four main benefits. In addition to steady cash flow from rental income, the investor will benefit from appreciation, depreciation, and principal reduction. Unlike a stock, real estate offers a tangible asset for individuals—an actual home in which you could live, if necessary. Here is a little more about the significant financial benefits attainable through investing in real estate: Cash Flow: An investment property—whether it is a condo, townhouse, suburban single-family house or an oceanfront vacation home —could bring positive cash flow from rental income. Tax Advantages: Deductions and depreciation are just two of the tax benefits that may be available to you as an investment property owner. Your tax adviser can help […]
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The Thanksgiving Pie Sale is Back!

by Ira Hersh· October 21, 2016· in Uncategorized· 0 comments tags: Food and Friends, Thanksgiving, The Hersh Group, Washington DC Real Estate

Support Slice of Life with a Thanksgiving pie The Hersh Group is proud to be participating again this year as a pie seller for the Food & Friends 10th Annual Slice of Life Thanksgiving pie sale! This Thanksgiving, serve a holiday pie that will warm your heart and help your neighbors. Each pie you purchase will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for a child or adult battling HIV/AIDS, cancer or another critical illness. Six days a week, Food & Friends provides nutritious meals to thousands of individuals in our community but they can’t do it without our support. Your contribution will make a direct impact in the lives of their clients, many of whom have no where else to turn. You can make their lives better by not only providing vital nutrition but hope and comfort in their time of need. Please visit our page to make a donation and purchase a pie for your holiday table and know that you’ll be bringing food to another family’s. Pie Flavors This year, thanks to local Pie Baker Baguette Republic, these are the incredible pies on offer: Spiced Pumpkin Pie – $28 Thanksgiving would not be complete without this traditional favorite. The creamy filling, in a delectable […]
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September Savings Guide

by Ira Hersh· September 16, 2016· in Uncategorized· 0 comments tags: DC Real Estate, September, The Hersh Group, Washington DC Real Estate

As we dive into autumn and start to think about the next year, it’s a great time to think about that next big step in our lives and what we need to do to get prepared. It makes September a great month for kicking off a savings plan for that next big event, be it a new house, a new addition to the family, a dream vacation, a wedding, your retirement, and more. Check out our guide to savings and improving your credit score here! Sept-buffini-e-letter
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