Freddie's Short Sales are up - 06/30/10 08:13 AM
This is an article i found on www.housingwire.com showing some signs that they are less foreclosures and more
Freddie Mac CEO Ed Haldeman said the company has seen the number of its short sales increase 600% from 2008 as lenders look to dampen the impact of foreclosures hitting the marketplace.
In a statement put out this week, Haldeman said Freddie Mac is doing everything it can to prevent more foreclosures, and that short sales are becoming an ever-popular tool in situations where foreclosure is imminent and modifications have failed.
That number could increase as the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives … (1 comments)
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15 Quick SEO Tips for Real Estate Bloggers - 06/28/10 07:16 AM
This was a great blog from Justin Smith that I believe needed to reblog especially for those who wanted to now more about maximizing SEO and blogging. Thanks Justin
Via Justin Smith | SEO, SMO & Blogging Consultant (Searching Solutions):
Block Duplicate Content - With the nifty All In One SEO pack for Wordpress, you can easily set your category and archive pages to be noindex/follow… meaning that Google will follow the links to the individual articles, but not index those pages which will help guard against the duplicate content problem. For those of you not running Wordpress, try … (5 comments)
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Baltimore Rental available - 06/27/10 08:04 PM
$1400 / 4br - Rental Available Now (BENNETT PL, BALTIMORE, MD 21223) Date: 2010-06-27, 8:02PM EDT Reply to: your anonymous craigslist address will appear here [Errors when replying to ads?]
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A sinful delight with a positive cause! - 06/27/10 05:23 PM
I must confess, I am addicted to Rita's . For those do not know Rita is home to the italian Ice and homemade custard. http://www.ritasice.com
The kids love i, and if your enjoy lines of people waiting there are plenty! The best part is that the ice cream or the ice is a couple of bucks for you & the family, and you can make a dollar donation to the Alex's Lemade stand to fight pedatric cancer. https://www.alexslemonade.org
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Unemloyment Rate - 06/27/10 04:55 PM
Below is unemployment rate from the Department Labor the month of May 2010. According the statistiscs the employment rate has not changed much from the beginning of the year....
THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION -- MAY 2010Total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 431,000 in May, reflectingthe hiring of 411,000 temporary employees to work on Census 2010, theU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Private-sector em-ployment changed little (+41,000). Manufacturing, temporary help ser-vices, and mining added jobs, while construction employment declined. The unemployment rate edged down to 9.7 percent.Household Survey DataThe number of unemployed persons was 15.0 million in May. The unem-ployment rate … (4 comments)
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Maintaining your lawn - 06/26/10 04:50 PM
With the hot sun pouding on your lawn as you sit and watch your crass turn a burnt yellow here are some suggestions i have pulled;
It Takes Water and Money to Keep Grass Lawns Green Besides hogging public water supplies—over 50 percent of U.S. residential water usage goes to irrigate lawns—a 2002 Harris Survey found that American households spend $1,200 per year on residential lawn care. Indeed, the booming lawn care industry is more than eager to convince us that our grass can be greener—and then sell us all the synthetic fertilizers, toxic pesticides and leaky lawnmowers to make it … (1 comments)
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Cookout Recipe of the Week - 06/26/10 07:33 AM
www.akilsellshomes.com presents...
For my cookout fanatics and grillers i found a receipe on BetterHomes.com that might fit the bill for this weekend, enjoy!
Greek Honey and Lemon Pork Chops Rated : 1 2 3 4 5 by 1 person Rate and Comment Makes: 4 servings Prep: 15 minutes Marinate: 4 to 24 hours Grill: 11 minutes save to recipe box already saved add to shopping list
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Renting vs. Buying - 06/26/10 07:25 AM
If you have ask yourself whether it is good time to continue to rent or buy a home here a few steps that could help you decide or you can visit www.akilsellshomes.com for information on buying vs renting from Resmedia
1. What will monthly costs be, and can I afford the payments? Keeping mortgage payments under 30 percent of your monthly income is a good rule of thumb. If you can't keep mortgage payments below that, you may be better off renting for awhile. 2. What other debt do I have? Total rent or mortgage payments plus credit obligations should … (1 comments)
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Some Friday morning motivation - 06/25/10 06:56 AM
Good morning,
Just a little Friday morning motivation to get you going out there and prepared the face the day. obstacles will come in your path, seen and unseen. You just have to continue to keep pushing forwarded. I think this video really emphasis the ability of the mind to push it body limits not thought obtainable. Have a great day
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Washington, DC home of the #1 Draft - 06/24/10 10:19 PM
I am happy to announce the Washington Wizards have drafted the young man below, John Wall, as the #1 pick in tonight's NBA draft. I am hoping that he can live up to the same hype as his #1 counterpart in baseball Steve Strausburg, and return the DC to basketball NBA prominence at last! Keep your fingers crossed.
maybe, i can help him purchase a home in the area :0
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Bowie Maryland Parks - 06/22/10 11:46 PM
The city of Bowie is planning significant improvements to the local parks. I know my kids are excited. Allen Pond is their favorite with the theater and large pond of ducks and wildlife so we are very excited. You can find more at www.akilsellshomes.com on the city of Bowie.
Allen Pond ParkAfter receiving input from the community, a consultant has proposed a plan to rehabilitate and improve Allen Pond Park. See more information about what's planned at the following link: Allen Pond Master Plan Whitemarsh ParkA similar effort has begun for Whitemarsh Park. Lardner/Klein, Landscape Architects was recently awarded a contract to develop a master plan … (0 comments)
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Happy Father's Day - 06/20/10 09:09 AM
I wanted to just wanted to acknowledge, and say thanks to the hard working fathers out there & I wish you all a Happy Father's Day. The quote makes me think of my father.
He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. ~Clarence Budington Kelland
A father carries pictures where his money used to be. ~Author Unknown
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Open House Today from 1:30pm to 3pm 1014 Bennett Place Baltimore, MD 21223 - 06/19/10 08:49 AM
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Good Father's Day Recipe - 06/18/10 06:59 PM
Tenderloin with grilled corn relish Rated : by 1 person Rate and Comment Prep: 30 Min. Grill: 28 Min. Stand: 4 Min. save to recipe box add to shopping list shmrckshan says: I used another cut of beef and it was fine. The corn and bacon is a nice combo. We'll make this ag...... more ingredients 3 ears corn, husks and silks removed 4 center-cut beef tenderloin steaks, cut 2 inches thick (about 2 lb. total) 4 slices bacon 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3/4 cup half-and-half or light cream 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon directions 1. Lightly coat corn … (4 comments)
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May 2010 Market Statistics for Bowie, MD for 20721 & 20720 - 06/18/10 06:19 PM
Good evening attached are the May 2010 market stats for Bowie zip codes of 20721 and 20720 from MRIS
ZIP Code: 20721 Bowie, MD From: 05/01/2010 to 05/31/2010 Statistics generated on: 06/08/2010
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Congrats to the 16 Time World Champion LA Lakers - 06/18/10 12:17 AM
Since 1980 I have been a big fan of the LA Lakers, so I would be remissed not to express my pure joy, and celebrate our 16th World Championship. "We are the champions my friends"
I know you see that Kobe has four fingers up but the 5 finger photo is coming soon!
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What is a Short Sale? - 06/16/10 12:24 AM
What is a Short Sale?
A short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who need to sell, and who owe more on their homes than they are worth. In the past, it was rare for a bank or lender to accept a short sale. Today, however, due to overwhelming market changes, banks and lenders have become much more negotiable when it comes to these transactions. Recent changes in corporate policy and the Obama administration have also improved the chances of getting a short sale approved.But to be technical, here's a more official definition:
A homeowner is 'short' … (4 comments)
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Baltimore Rental still available - 06/15/10 05:03 AM
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Anyone Hungry for a Sausage Biscuit? This one is for Jimmy Dean! - 06/15/10 04:33 AM
Good morning,
On Sunday, June 13th 2010 Jimmy Dean passed away at the age of 81. He was a pretty famous country singer in the 50's and 60's but what i will remember him most for, is his wonderful sausage! And in honor of Jimmy Dean this morning, i am about go downstairs and fire up a couple sausage patties. Thanks Jimmy D!
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Balk Hill Cookout a Success - 06/12/10 07:04 PM
Today the Balk Hill community hill held its first neighborhood cookout. The community came out and enjoy food, sun and entertainment. Here is a picture below. The Balk Hill community is centrally located southern part of Bowie close to Largo, Upper Marlboro and right route 202 and 495.
For information on this community and other areas feel free to visit www.akilsellshomes.com.
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John Wooden Pyramid of Success - 06/12/10 10:03 AM
Good morning.
As many of you know already the a great teacher and coach passed away recently but he surly left his mark on our society. Below his pyramid of success and a few quotes for a little Saturday morning inspiration;
“Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
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How to Improve Curb Appeal - 06/12/10 09:17 AM
Given this a beautiful Saturday morning. A great time for lawn and gardening. I have attached an article from about.com on how to improve your curb appeal. Have a great day
A large percentage of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal—the view they see when they drive by or arrive for a showing. You can help make sure they want to come inside your house by spending some time working on the its exterior appearance.
It's difficult to look at our own house in the … (2 comments)
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Things to do Today in Bowie - 06/12/10 08:31 AM
If you happen to live in the Balk Hill community of Bowie today. The HOA is having their first neighborhood cookout for everyone to meet and greet. Free food for the family and friends.
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Safe Tips for Blogging - What not to do! - 06/11/10 11:08 PM
Good Evening,
Here are some tips for blogging and ensuring content is used properly.
Stealing Content
Using other people’s content without their permission is illegal. Don’t do it. This applies to any content you find on the Web that doesn’t expressly give you permission to use it in a commercial application. Here’s what you need to know:
If the content has a copyright on it, don’t use it without the author’s permission. If the content has a Creative Commons license, it’s probably still of limits. Check the fine print. If the content has no copyright or Creative Commons license, … (11 comments)
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Possible Closing Extension for Home Buyers receiving Tax Credit - 06/11/10 10:58 PM
I am in the process of trying to complete a short sale. I am slowing climbing the mountain. thanks to my AR colleagues, i have read some encouraging news of a shorter sales. Below is an article from NAR regarding the proposal to extend closing date to 9/30/10
The National Association of REALTORS® today expressed thanks on behalf of America’s homebuyers to three Senators for introducing a measure to extend the present home buyer tax credit closing deadline to Sept. 30. They are Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sens. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Chris Dodd, D-Conn. … (7 comments)
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Baltimore Rental Listing - 06/09/10 09:40 PM
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HOMEOWNERS and HOME BUYER HOUSING FAIR PG County - 06/09/10 04:18 PM
Good afternoon
This Saturday at the PG Sports and Learning Complex PG Realtors Assocation will be hosting a FREE housing seminar and workshops for HOMEBUYERS and HOMEOWNERS. visit WWW.AKILSELLSHOMES.COM for more information
Homeowners will have acccess to a pro-bono attorney. Homeowners must bring all paperwork related to the past or current mortgages i.e settlement paperwork, default notices, monthly budget, threats of foreclosure, etc.
You can Attend workshops on;
1.) Foreclosure prevention
2.) 203K mortgages
3.) Tenant Based Rental Assistances
4.) Counseling, and much more..
visit www.pgcar.com to register.
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BOA to add more staff for short sale division - 06/08/10 10:13 PM
Good evening,
BOA is scheduled to add over a 1000 employees for more short sales. Equator has already gone over 200,000 short sales.
This is excerpt from www.housingwire.com
Bank of America, one of the largest lenders in the U.S., has instituted a policy of liquidating as many assets saddled with defaulted loans as possible before repossession, said Matt Vernon, the short sale and REO executive at BofA.
Vernon took the position at BofA in February. He has since announced plans to add 1,000 employees to the short sale staff. BofA currently holds more than 477,000 loans eligible … (7 comments)
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Does Your Blogging lead to more LEADS? - 06/07/10 11:40 PM
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I ran across the article below I thought I would share it with AR
One of the most valuable features of a blog is the ability to broadcast your latest post to the world automatically via a RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feed. The goal of every real estate blogger is to steadily add to their RSS feed subscriber list. Another added approach is a feed-to-email newsletter conversion approach. Either or both, you wnat regular loyal readers. How does this convert to business? CREST, the Center for Real Estate & … (5 comments)
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Market Conditions in Prince George's County - 06/06/10 08:33 AM
Good morning,
Attached is the most recent market conditions for home sales in PG County and some surrounding areas.
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A little Daily Motivation - 06/06/10 08:23 AM
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Bowie Fest Today - 06/05/10 09:50 AM
www.akilsellshomes.com for information
Remember to bring plenty of water and stay hydrated. Temps are going to get up to 90 degrees
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Ideas to Grow your business thru Social Media - 06/05/10 09:39 AM
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Good morning,
I thought i would post techinques that can assist someone in business try to expand their social and business networks;
1. Let people know who you are 2. Reach people quickly 3. Build company culture 4. Give voice to the company’s personality
5. Release new features and ideas
6. Get the truth from the community, like a focus group 7. Interact with users and fans with questions and comments 8. Recruit talent 9. Share company content 10. Share customers’ content 11. Generate Web traffic 12. Get answers quickly 13. Correct mistakes / improve … (2 comments)
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Baltimore Rental available - 06/04/10 07:34 AM
Spacious 4 level row house in the heart of Baltimore is availabe for rent today. Near downtown and the Inner Harbor, Bird Staidum and the home of the Ravens. this four level home has an updated kitchen, exposed brick, four bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. For more information visit www.akilsellshomes.com.
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Bowie Entertainment this weekend - 06/04/10 07:27 AM
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BOWIEFEST 2010
SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 11 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Bowie, Maryland - May 24, 2010 - Join your neighbors and CELEBRATE BOWIE at the annual Bowiefest on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Allen Pond Park (3330 Northview Drive).
Bowiefest is a long-standing tradition in the City that brings the best of Bowie's civic organizations, entertainers, and businesses to one place for one day. Around the pond you can sample food from area vendors including cotton candy by the Collington Masons, fish & chips provided by the Bowie Xpress, … (0 comments)
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Closing Process - 06/03/10 10:09 PM
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Closing consists of all the necessary final steps involved in sealing the deal on a home purchase. It includes:
The offer to purchase There's no foolproof way to make an offer that's guaranteed to be accepted by the seller. But once you find your perfect house, it's wise to move fast. A good rule of thumb is to make an offer that's eight to 10 percent below the asking price, though that might not work in some areas based on trends in the market. This gives you some room to negotiate, but don't top what you've predetermined to be … (2 comments)
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Mortgage Rates on the Rise - 06/03/10 10:01 PM
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Average rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) started the month of June up slightly, but were still near record lows in two weekly surveys.
The Freddie Mac (FRE: 1.21 -2.42%) weekly survey put the average rate for a 30-year (FRM) at 4.79% with an average 0.8 origination point for the week ending June 3, up fromlast week's average of 4.78%, ending a seven-week-long run of decreased or steady rates. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.29%.
The Bankrate survey of large banks and thrifts put the average rate for a 30-year FRM at 4.95% with a 0.45 origination point, … (0 comments)
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Tips for Facebook Safety & Protection - 06/02/10 08:17 AM
Here some information i thought would be helpful for those that participate in social media i..e. facebook from Lowes. Visit www.akilsellshomes.com
Here are six tips to consider: 1. Never share your password with anyone – Not even your best friend or significant other 2. Watch the digital crumbs you leave behind – Remember: your photos, videos, comments live forever on the Web. Don't post anything you wouldn't want your grandma or future employer to see. Also never post sensitive info, such as your phone number, e-mail or birthday. And there's no need to share everything in your status updates (e.g. … (0 comments)
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