baltimore: HARFORD COUNTY HOUSING MARKET STATISTICS for HOME SALES in DECEMBER 2009 vs. 2010 - 01/30/11 09:32 AM
Harford County Home Sales Data for Home Sales in December 2009 vs. Home Sales in 2010. This data does not account for seller concessions.
New Home Listings            2009 was 211     2010 was 228 which shows a change of +8.1%
Closed Home Sales           2009 was 176     2010 was 199 which shows a change of +13.1%
Pending Home Sales         2009 was 118     2010 was 180 which shows a change of +52.5%
Median Sales Price            2009 was $240,000      2010 was $236,995 which shows a change of -1.3%
Percent of Original List Price Received at Sale       2009 was 94.1%       2010 was 90.5% change was -3.8%
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baltimore: Real Estate Market Report, Baltimore Maryland Down 4.9% Compared to December 2008 - 02/25/10 11:58 AM
According to Zillow's Real Estate Market Reports for December 2009, Baltimore home values were down 0.0% compared to November 2009 and down 4.9% compared to December 2008.
Those Who Wait Will Pay Thousands More This Spring 2010 Waiting a few extra days or weeks to purchase a home in Baltimore Maryland this spring could cost buyers thousands of extra dollars as the office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implements several changes for loans guaranteed by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Coming just weeks before the April 30 deadline for the Home Buyer Tax Credit and just days after the March 31 … (0 comments)

baltimore: REO Properties vs. Buying Foreclosure Auction Properties, Buyer Protection is the key - 12/05/09 11:48 AM
To start with, My name is Robert B. McArtor and I am a Real Estate Auctioneer in Maryland actively selling foreclosed properties through-out the state. I also have a Traditional Sales Team with Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. http://www.MarylandHOMESTeam.com/
I have been auctioning properties since 1991 and well on my way to auctioning over $28 Million dollars worth of property in Maryland in 2009 alone. http://www.MDAuctionSales.com/
With that said I have experience in bidding on and buying property at the courthouse steps AND buying REO (Real Estate Owned) or "Bank Owned" properties in Maryland. I have sold my friends REO … (1 comments)

baltimore: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED! First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Into 2010, Existing Homeowner tax credit, Maryland - 11/06/09 08:30 AM
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Into 2010! Plus...A New Tax Credit for Certain Existing Home Owners! It's official. President Obama has signed a bill that extends the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) into the first half of 2010. This program had been scheduled to expire on November 30, 2009.
In addition to extending the tax credit of up to $8,000 through June 30, 2010, the extension measure also opens up opportunities for others who are not buying a home for the first time.
So Who Gets What? The program that has existed for FTHBs remains intact with the one … (0 comments)

baltimore: SEARCH NOW! Homes in Abingdon, Bel Air, Harford County, Baltimore, Maryland - 11/01/09 08:02 AM
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baltimore: Ten Facts you NEED TO KNOW about the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit - 09/18/09 03:58 AM
Ten Facts about the First-Time Homebuyer Credit 
Many taxpayers who purchase a home in Maryland this year will qualify for an $8,000 federal tax credit. The refundable first-time homebuyer credit is a major tax provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. But time is running out to qualify for this credit.
Here are ten things the IRS wants you to know about the first-time homebuyer credit:
1. To be considered a first-time homebuyer, you - and your spouse if you are married - must not have jointly or separately owned another principal residence during the three years prior to … (2 comments)

baltimore: HARFORD COUNTY HOME SALE STATISTICS, JUNE 2009, REAL ESTATE in MARYLAND - 06/19/09 03:37 PM
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baltimore: BALTIMORE COUNTY HOMES SOLD STATISTICS for JUNE 2009, REAL ESTATE in MARYLAND - 06/19/09 01:22 PM
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Knowing what your home in Baltimore County is worth is important information to have if you are thinking of selling your home.
Using the information you submit to us, we will conduct a thorough comparative market analysis by searching the database of all homes listed or sold in Baltimore County.
With this current market data, we will be able to determine what your home might sell for if you decided to put it on the market.
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baltimore: TOWNHOME for SALE in HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND, FOREST HILL 21050 - 06/19/09 10:59 AM
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baltimore: PUBLIC AUCTION, REAL ESTATE in CECIL COUNTY MARYLAND, REALTORS and AUCTIONEERS - 06/19/09 10:53 AM
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baltimore: MARYLAND HOME SALES DROP 32%, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY A HOME IN MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD COUNTY - 07/10/08 05:43 AM
Home sales in Maryland have dropped 32% this year. Are you waiting for a better time to buy a home in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford or Cecil County? There are some fantastic mortgage programs out there. Let our experienced team assist you in the purchase or sale of your home in Maryland.
You can become a VIP Buyer and Beat Other Buyers to Hot New Listings in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford County, Cecil County Homes. How To Receive Daily Emails or Printouts of ALL New Listings That Match Your Home Buying Criteria Sent to You FREE of Charge Without Obligation.  We will mail/e-mail you new … (4 comments)

baltimore: MARYLAND AUCTIONEERS, AUCTIONS and TOP REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS in BALTIMORE - 05/04/08 03:07 AM
YOU WANT TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION!Making the decision to auction your Home or Real Estate can be stressful. Making the decision of HOW to sell your Real Estate can be confusing and stressful. The decision you make can impact the return you receive on your invested dollars in several important ways. At Advantage Real Estate Auction Sales we realize what an important business decision this is for you. We have been there!
At Advantage Real Estate Auction Sales, our buyers have confidence that an auction conducted by Advantage is as advertised, the property will be sold, and buyers are not wasting … (0 comments)

baltimore: RELOCATING to APG, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford, Cecil, Baltimore County Homes - 04/06/08 01:39 PM
Over 2,000 New Jersey residents attended last weekend's Relocation Fair at Fort Monmouth. The Fair was organized by State, County, and local officials from Maryland and representatives at Fort Monmouth to provide information to military and civilian workers considering relocation or relocating to Aberdeen Proving Ground due to 2005 Base Realignment and Closure directives.
The fair, held at Gibbs Hall on Fort Monmouth, provided an open forum for inquisitive employees and their families to ask questions directly to area representatives while creating an opportunity for Maryland business and community leaders to address concerns, and further market the region.
Officials from Maryland, Harford, Cecil and … (0 comments)

baltimore: BUYING UP IN A WEAK MARKET vs. BUYING UP IN A STRONG MARKET, Making Sense for Maryland Home Buyers - 04/03/08 03:11 PM
Calculation of Buying Up in a Weak Market in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford and Cecil County
Compared to Buying Up in a Strong Market in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford and Cecil County
First - Moving Up in a Weak Market
Sale Price of Current Home                                        Sale Price of Future Home
$400,000.                                                                    $600,000.
The difference between the two properties is $200,000.
Moving Up in a Strong Market
This example assumes a price increase of 10%. Prices have increased at rates as high as 24% annually in our market. The market area average annual increase over the last 30 years is 6.9%.
 Sale Price of Current Home                                      Sale Price … (2 comments)

baltimore: FIRST TIME HOME BUYER IN MARYLAND, LOOKING FOR HOME, HOMES IN HARFORD, BALTIMORE, CECIL COUNTY - 04/03/08 12:37 AM
Don't Pay Another Cent in Rent to Your Landlord in Maryland Before You Read This FREE Special Report for Renters in Maryland, Harford County, Baltimore County, City and Cecil County.
If you're like most renters in Maryland, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn't feel like yours. Even if you are considering Relocating to Maryland, you feel as if you would need to rent a place first. You also feel as if you're not even permitted to bang in a nail or two without a hassle. You feel like you're stuck in the renter's rut with no … (2 comments)

baltimore: MISTAKES SELLERS MAKE WHEN SELLING THEIR HOME IN MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD, CECIL COUNTY - 03/08/08 08:05 AM
Remember not so long ago, when you could make your fortune in real estate in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford and Cecil County. It was nothing then to buy a home, wait a short while, and then sell it at a tidy profit.
Well, as you probably know, times have changed. As good as the market is right now, home prices are still below what they were at their peak. Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale never sell. It's more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costly seller … (0 comments)

baltimore: GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST and for TOP DOLLAR in MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD, CECIL COUNTY - 03/08/08 07:49 AM
The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar
Selling your home with Robert B. McArtor, REALTOR with Long and Foster Real Estate will probably be one of the most important steps in your life. Our 9 step system will give you some of the tools necessary to maximize the profits you realize, to keep control of the property, and to reduce stress that normally comes with selling a home.
1. Know why you're selling, What is motivating you.
The reasons for selling a home can affect everything from setting a sales price to deciding how much time you … (0 comments)

baltimore: BUY YOUR HOME NOW IN HARFORD COUNTY, BALTIMORE, CECIL and RECEIVE LISTINGS DAILY - 02/02/08 02:07 PM
You can become a VIP Buyer and Beat Other Buyers to Hot New Listings in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford County, Cecil County Homes. How To Receive Daily Emails or Printouts of ALL New Listings That Match Your Home Buying Criteria Sent to You FREE of Charge Without Obligation.   We will mail/e-mail you new listings (complete with pictures) of ALL MLS properties that match your home buying criteria.   Our exclusive Buyer Profile System allows you to pick which homes in Maryland you want to view before other buyers even know about them. As a VIP buyer: You get weekly updates of all new home listings … (0 comments)

baltimore: FREE AUDIO TOUR for HOME BUYERS and SELLERS in MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD, CECIL COUNTY, HOMES - 01/31/08 12:48 PM
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baltimore: QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK WHEN INTERVIEWING AN AGENT IN MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD, CECIL COUNTY - 01/31/08 12:43 PM
10 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing an Agent in Maryland, Baltimore County, Harford County and Cecil County Homes.
Warning! Do Not Hire Any Real Estate Agent Before You Read This FREE Special Report on Homes in Baltimore,Harford and Cecil County
Not all real estate agents are the same in Maryland. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home in Maryland, Baltimore County, Harford County, you need some good information before you make any moves. Robert B. McArtor with Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. can help.
Picking the right agent is one of those critical issues … (0 comments)

 
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