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Upper Northwest DC Market Update: Prices Didn't Fall in September. The Market Split.
Did home prices fall in Upper Northwest DC in September? No. The median sale price for a detached house in Upper Northwest DC dropped from $2,510,000 in August to $1,768,888 in September, but that drop came from a change in which homes closed, not from homes losing value. In August, 18 houses sold f
American University Park, Washington DC Real Estate: Small Lots, Fast Sales
Why do houses in American University Park sell so quickly, and what are buyers paying for? Over the two years ending September 2026, houses in American University Park sold at a median of $1,415,000 after just 6 days on the market, and about two in three sold at or above their original asking price.
Montgomery County Transfer and Recordation Taxes: What Sellers Pay in 2026
How much are transfer and recordation taxes for a seller in Montgomery County, Maryland?A Montgomery County seller pays three separate taxes: half the recordation tax, half the 1% county transfer tax, and half the 0.5% state transfer tax. On a $1.5 million sale, that is about $12,355, $7,500 and $3,
Homes in Upper Northwest DC don't perform the same across neighborhoods — or even block to block. A design-informed approach to preparation, pricing, and presentation can significantly impact the outcome.
Upper Northwest DC is not one market — and pricing, preparation, and strategy vary significantly between neighborhoods like Wesley Heights, Spring Valley, and Forest Hills.
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Finding the Right Home in the Right Neighborhood
Buying in the DC metro area means navigating competitive inventory, tight timelines, and significant financial decisions — often all at once. Sherine's background in interior design means she evaluates every property the way a buyer should: structure, flow, finish quality, and long-term value. Licensed in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, she knows what's worth pursuing and what to walk away from.
SEAMLESS SELLER SOLUTIONS
Maximize your home's value with our strategic marketing and expert negotiation. We ensure a smooth selling process from listing to closing. Sherine Monir brings deep Washington DC luxury real estate expertise to every seller consultation.
What Sets Sherine Monir Group Apart
Design-Trained. Market-Sharp
Most agents list homes. Sherine prepares them. With credentials in interior design (NCIDQ, CID, ASID), she sees every property through a buyer's eye — identifying what to highlight, what to update, and how to present it to command the highest price.
Hyperlocal. Not Just Licensed Here
Sherine has called Washington DC home since 2000, and holds licenses in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Whether you're in Upper Northwest DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, or across the river in Arlington or Alexandria — she knows the neighborhoods, the inventory, and the buyers. That depth doesn't come from a database.
Trusted Advisor. Not a Volume Agent
With a 99.5% list-to-sale ratio and a RealTrends America's Best top 1.5% ranking, Sherine's results speak for themselves. But her clients stay in touch long after closing — because the relationship was never transactional to begin with.
Realtor®With a background in interior design and more than a decade of real estate experience, I bring both creativity and strategy to every transaction. Licensed since 2013 across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, with more than $115 million in sales and a place among the top 5% of DC Metro agents. Named to RealTrends America's Best 2026, top 1.5% of agents nationally; Washingtonian Elite Producer; Bethesda Magazine Top Producer. I hold the NCIDQ, CID, and ASID credentials and a master's degree in interior design, and I represent sellers and buyers throughout Upper Northwest DC, Bethesda and Chevy Chase in Maryland, and Arlington, Alexandria, and McLean in Virginia.+1(202) 536-4043 sherine@smdg-llc.com1313 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
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