Hard Water / Well Water ~ ** Add a Water Softener ** - 08/31/08 05:12 AM

 

Hard Water/ Well Water?  Add a Water Softener:
Water from wells contain dissolved chemical elements - calcium and magnesium cause water to be hard.  Water containing 7 or more grains of these elements per gallon is considered hard.  Hard water can cause problems - when the water is heated these elements seperate and begin to form a scale on the inside of pipes and hot water heaters.  It also interfers with the cleaning action of soaps.  Soft water will get your clothes a lot cleaner.
Soft water eliminates mineral deposits commonly found in toilet bowls and on plumbing fixtures.  Just … (0 comments)

Please, *** Don't eMail me your listing !!! *** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - 08/28/08 08:15 PM
 
 
 
I'm going through my eMails and here's a new one - it's an agent sending me their listing (1.2MB) with a photo and full discription and a note that it's been reduced! " Serenity Now !!!"  Fellow agents: please consider - What if everyone did this? I'd probably receive 20-25 emails a day.  In Frederick, MD there are over 2000 active listings and I am well aware of all the listings in my client's price range and locations including price reductions, etc..  If we have clients looking for your particular house, we will find it - all by ourselves.  I … (13 comments)

First Time Buyer in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland? - 08/23/08 10:12 PM
First Time Buyer in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland?
What do you do first?  Select a Realtor - someone who will help guide you through the entire process step-by-step.
Next: Speak with a Loan Officer; your Realtor can help you with selecting one or you can do it on your own.  My advice is to pick someone local.  You'll have to decide how much you plan on for a down payment and what kind of monthly payment you'd be comfortable with.  Based on your circumstances, your Loan Officer will tell you what your best options are for purchasing a home. They'll also … (0 comments)

Thinking of Moving To Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland? - 08/22/08 09:26 AM

 
If you're considering moving / buying a home or re-locating to Washington County including Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Rohresville, Smithsburg, Clear Spring and Knoxville...... please visit:  www.jimsellshouses.com
You'll find everything you need to know:
Property Search -   You can enter your own criteria and search for Detached homes, Townhouses or condos that match what you're looking for.
Mortgage 101: Everything you need to know about getting a loan.
Mortgage Rates: An up-to-date status of where the rates are today.
There's also links to: Buisiness Listings, Community Information, Local Events, Maps, Weather, Local News, School Information and lots more
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Military Transfer / Re-Location Ft. Detrick, Maryland Information - 08/18/08 09:52 PM
 

Transferring or Re-Locating to Ft. Detrick, Frederick, Maryland.  If you'd like to search for a home nearby, just send me an email with some criteria on what you're looking for and I'll send you the active listings for your review.  If you'd like some information on the area (schools, shopping, maps, etc.), please visit my web site at: www.jimsellshouses.com  or send me an email: bigdog@longandfoster.com, and I could mail the information to you.  I'd be happy to help you and your family make the move as stress free as possible.  Thankyou.
 
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Thinking of Selling Your House or Buying a Home in Hagerstown, MD ? - 08/14/08 08:25 PM
 

You've just found one of the best Realtors in Town: Open 7 Days a Week (8:00AM 'till 10:00PM), Serving all of Frederick and Washington Counties with Multi-Million Dollars in Sales and Experiance.  If you're thinking of selling, I'll give you an honest opinion of what your house can sell for and make recommendations of what you should do to prepare.  If you're thinking of buying, I'll do my best to find exactly what you're looking for and be there for you for the entire process and beyond. 
Thanks, Jim   www.jimsellshouses.com
 
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Thinking Of Buying or Selling in Washington County, Maryland ??? - 08/11/08 09:18 PM
There are currently 1,448 active listings in Washington County.  In a good market, there are about 800.  It's all about supply and demand.  If you plan on selling your house, you need to be the "Best in the Neighborhood" or it simply will not sell - there's just too many to choose from.  It needs to be priced aggressively, and cannot have any obvious negatives; you'll need to find an honest Realtor - not one that will tell you what you want to hear, but someone that will look at your house objectfully and tell you truthfully what you need to do to … (0 comments)

NEW LISTING: Clear Spring, MD ~ Washington County - 08/08/08 08:25 PM
NEW LISTING:  Beautiful Custom Built 5 Bedroom / 2 1/2 Bath Home On 1 1/2 Acres.
 

The wood for the exposed beams, barn wall, etc. was derived from the John F. Kennedy's compaign headquarters and milled on site. High effientcy Carrier Geo-Thermal System, Water Purification System, 2 Car Garage, Huge Stone Fireplace, Concrete Counters, Huge Shed, +++
Enjoy all the comforts of country living with the luxury of being only 5 minutes from highways 81 and 70, and only 10 minutes from local shopping.  Whitetail Ski/ Golf Resort is only 3 miles away.


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Washington County - About Hagerstown, Maryland - 08/07/08 06:10 AM

Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown  It is Western Maryland's largest city. Hagerstown is also Maryland's sixth largest city.
Hagerstown anchors the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area, which lies just northwest of the Washington-Baltimore-Northern Virginia, DC-MD-VA-WV Combined Statistical Area in the heart of the Great Appalachian Valley. The population of the metropolitan area in 2000 was 222,771 and the 2007 estimate is 261,198 (U.S. Rank 170). Greater Hagerstown is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the State of Maryland and among the fastest growing in the United States.
History
Hagerstown was founded in 1762 by Jonathan Hager, a volunteer Captain of Scouts during … (0 comments)

*** Building Lot in Downtown Frederick, MD. For Sale !!! *** - 08/03/08 11:04 AM

Priced For Today's Market: A rare Investment Opportunity To Build A Home In The Downtown Frederick Historic District.  Double Vacant Lot (29 1/2' X 180 ft.) with Alley Access. Sub-Division/ Survey Completed; recorded as a seperate lot. House on right was recently sold and is being completely restored.  Lot size is 5,400 Sq. Ft.. Located in Frederick's Historic District (Restrictions & Approvals apply) on 7th Street Downtown. Priced to sell !!!
For more information go to : www.jimsellshouses.com
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