May day, may day!!

Wow, we're in a new month already and spring is in full bloom. I've been so busy these days and I'm just coming up for air. I've mentioned here that I've been taking classes to get my GRI (Graduate of Real Estate institute) designation. It's been a long few months of weekly classes but I'm finally done! I won't have the designation until I apply for it but at least the coursework is behind me. I do feel like I learned something but it certainly took a lot of time away from my real estate business. I haven't updated this in a while so forgive me. I actually was able to squeeze three settlements in over the last three weeks. Both my listings on S St. and Buchanan St. settled last week and I help a young man buy his first home a couple of weeks ago. The main thing I love about this gig is helping people achieve their goals.

By the way, the housing market continues to be strong in spite of all the dire predictions by the media. March housing figures were strong, although not as strong and the same time last year, but still strong. Here's info from the local association for you to take a look at.
http://gcaar.com/statistics/2006/dcsf0306.pdf.

That's all for now. I'll give you some more info about the market in a couple of days. Oh, one more thing. I have a rental listing in Alexandria if anyone is looking for a place there. It's a one bedroom, one bath condo in Northampton Place off of King St. It's a great building and the unit has a fireplace is is partially furnished. Parking is included and it rents for $1500. Let me know if you're interested.
Enjoy the rest of your day.