charles county: Another One Bites the Dust: Caruso Homes Files for Bankruptcy - 06/29/08 12:58 PM
As you may already know, KB Homes has pulled out of the region, Shuttering the Middletown Woods sub-division and putting the land they hold up for sale. It was a blow to local builder confidence, and now it looks like there's more evidence of how much some builders … (3 comments)
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charles county: Rosewick Crossing is Growing in La Plata, MD - 06/16/08 10:17 AM
It's amazing how much commercial growth is happening in La Plata, MD, and Charles County in general. Rosewick Crossing is the latest addition to La Plata's shopping choices. As you may or may not know, Lowe's hardware store has already opened, and construction on the Giant grocery store … (0 comments)
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charles county: New Home Construction in Waldorf, MD Autumn Hills Subdivision - 05/20/08 03:18 PM
Waldorf, MD has a lot of new home construction developments, and one of them is the Autumn Hills Subdivision, located off of Smallwood Drive, just a stone's throw from the St. Charles Towne Center Mall.
There are two different builders in that community: Ryan Homes, who has … (0 comments)
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charles county: Houses for Sale in Waldorf, MD: How Can You "Find it All"? - 05/15/08 06:52 PM
Buying a home in Waldorf, MD has a lot of great possibilities! From townhouses to duplexes to single family homes, there are a lot of potential locations for you and your family. Part of the fun in helping people buy a home is putting all the pieces together to … (0 comments)
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charles county: CHARLES COUNTY, MD FORECLOSURE LIST UPDATE (5/9/2008) - 05/08/08 01:44 PM
Foreclosures are up slightly in Charles County, and here is the latest list of properties available on the market that are bank-owned. It includes foreclosures in Waldorf, La Plata, White Plains, Newburg, Hughesville, and all of Charles County!
Bank Owned Homes For Sale in Charles County
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charles county: Open House in Waldorf, MD this weekend! - 05/08/08 11:04 AM
For those of you who are interested, I'm going to be holding an open house this weekend! The Open House will be at 10662 Sourwood Avenue, in Waldorf, MD and this is a gorgeous house!Listing Information Link
Doors will be open from 10am-4pm, so don't miss your chance to see … (2 comments)
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charles county: 111 Quailwood Parkway, La Plata, MD Is SOLD!! - 05/02/08 11:30 AM
Anybody who says that nothing sells in this market is wrong, plain and simple! We had a gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath rambler in the Quailwood subdivision on the market for less than 75 days, and it's now officially sold! A little bit of smart, aggressive marketing along with … (0 comments)
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charles county: Huge 6 Bedroom Home For Sale in Waldorf, MD at $650,000!!! - 04/30/08 02:54 PM
10662 Sourwood Avenue Waldorf, MD 20603
Autumn Hills Subdivision
$650,000
This is a deal you don't want to
miss! This home has it all, just
look at the list of amenities you'll find here!
6 Full Bedrooms
6 1/2 Bathrooms
2 Fireplaces
2 Car Garage
Hardwood Floors
Gourmet Kitchen … (0 comments)
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charles county: Charles County is a great place to get ahead! - 04/26/08 11:13 AM
Even Forbes Magazine thinks so! Forbes recently listed Charles County, MD as one of it's top 10 places to "get ahead" in the United States! Forbes listed Charles County as #5 on their list because:
...economic activity in Charles County has been on the upswing since 2000. Jobs … (1 comments)
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charles county: The first step to selling your home: Finding A Price ~Part 2 of the Savvy Seller Series~ - 04/24/08 01:12 PM
The Real Estate Market in Charles County is tough right now, period. Even experienced tried and true agents are seeing less sales, less showings, less of everything but listings! It underscores how hard it is for people who are in the process of selling their home, or getting ready … (1 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Maryland Home Sales Report, April 2008 - 04/21/08 07:31 PM
Team Benya's Monthly Market Report- Charles County, Maryland
What's Happened:
For the first time in 7 months, home sales in Charles County, MD have actually seen some growth! Earlier this year we were looking at home sales in the range of 50-60 units per month, and now that … (3 comments)
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charles county: Your Next Home Will Be Bought or Sold Online! ~Part 1 of the Savvy Seller Series~ - 04/16/08 10:57 PM
It's true! I'm not talking about a few clicks of the mouse to sign the settlement papers (not yet, anyways), but the home buying process has become less about flipping through the newspaper and driving around to open houses, and more about surfing the net to see what's available … (2 comments)
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charles county: Here's a Shocker- People Can't Afford McMansions! - 04/04/08 12:04 PM
Incredible- it's taken years for developers to see that the concept of "build it bigger!" simply doesn't cut it. Here in Charles County there is a minimum home size for new construction- 1,650 square feet. That number has been inconsequential during the past real estate boom because people … (10 comments)
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charles county: Swan Point TIF Bond Approved - 04/04/08 10:31 AM
Looks like Swan Point will be getting it's fancy new hotel after all! The Charles County Commissioners voted to approve the Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) Bond recently, which will pave the way for the development infrastructure there.
Under the tax incremental financing, agreement, the county will issue $26 million in … (2 comments)
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charles county: Another Great Reason to Love Southern Maryland! (Car Photos!) - 03/22/08 08:51 AM
One of the great things about Southern Maryland is the great rural areas in the region. There is a proud tradition of tobacco farming here, as well as several functioning Amish farms, and there's a lot of really beautiful scenic regions in the area. I'm a car nut, and … (3 comments)
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charles county: Open House in La Plata, MD on 3/22/2008! - 03/21/08 10:52 AM
This is a gorgeous home, and the seller has just agreed to drop the price to $400,000! If you're looking for a great 3bed/2bath rambler in La Plata, MD, this is it! We'll also be holding an open house at this home on Saturday, March 22, 2008 from 10am-2pm, so … (0 comments)
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charles county: Buyers Have The Upper Hand, But Are You Holding All The Aces? - 03/21/08 10:18 AM
Trying to decipher the current real estate market can be monumental task! It's not just about the market reports, it's about you as an individual. Who's side are you on? Are you a seller trying to beat the market, or a buyer looking to cash in on a golden … (6 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Maryland Market Statistics, March 2008 - 03/20/08 07:56 AM
It's slow, but I'm happy to say that we are seeing movement in the real estate market here again! Typically mid-March to the end of June is the busiest time of year for real estate sales, so it's great to see the shift towards an increase in … (0 comments)
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charles county: KB Homes Pulls Out Of More Markets - 03/19/08 10:45 AM
Actually, KB Homes has pulled out of Charles County and the entire Mid-Atlantic Region, it seems. In addition to MD, DC, and Virginia, they have also shuttered operations in Chicago, IL, and Albuquerque as well. This is in addition to a previous announcement that they have decided to … (5 comments)
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charles county: Everything I Need to Know I Learned From Working Hard! - 03/14/08 09:58 AM
I admit, I'm not a big fan of the cold weather (why I ever lived further north is beyond me!). I like summer, I like warm sunny weather, and I'm ready to enjoy said climate again. I realized this morning that we are already in the middle of March! … (34 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Perc Testing 2008 is open! - 03/04/08 09:50 AM
As of 9am this morning, the county health department has announced that perc season is officially open. They don't anticipate that it will be open for long, however, so if you're scheduled to get a perc done this year, make sure you find out when you can get your testing done! … (0 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Maryland Foreclosure Report: March, 2008 - 03/01/08 11:40 PM
I'm seeing more and more foreclosures, and none of the government assistance programs seem to be helping stem the tide of foreclosures that we're currently seeing.
Do Foreclosures Affect My Home's Value?
In Charles County in the last 60 days, there have been 12 foreclosures that have … (0 comments)
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charles county: I can actually FEEL My Brain Growing!! Craig Barrett & More Hidden Gems in ActiveRain! - 02/26/08 10:01 AM
I admit, I've been dragging my feet a bit recently when it comes to hidden gems here on activerain. I was tagged back in early February by Jeff and Grace Safrin, who highlighted a post I made: "A Theory About Dogs and Real Estate".
I hadn't even heard about … (5 comments)
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charles county: An Innovative way to punish kids.... - 02/24/08 09:02 PM
I was at St. Charles Towne Center Mall yesterday, and I typically make it a point to avoid shopping anywhere on weekends because of the crowds. I figure that if my hours are flexible enough, I can get my errands done during the week and there's no reason to wait … (9 comments)
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charles county: ~For Sale~ 3775 Laurel Drive, Indian Head, MD, 20640~ $330,000 - 02/20/08 08:20 PM
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charles county: Determining Land Value - 02/18/08 10:22 PM
We do a fair amount of land sales here in Southern Maryland, and trying to determine land values is a complicated process, much more so than determining the value of someone's home. Everybody wants to make top dollar for their land when they go to sell it, but how … (1 comments)
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charles county: I wish I could take photos like this! - 02/18/08 03:44 PM
La Plata Town Clock
Thomas took some really great photos this morning in La Plata! I always leave the photo taking to him, he's got a great eye and his photos always manage to turn out a bit better than my own (I wish I could take photos with … (5 comments)
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charles county: Gorgeous FSBO in La Plata! - 02/17/08 10:44 AM
This one won't last long! Includes 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, separate dining room, hardwood floors, formal living room, large open kitchen with island, huge open family room with gas fireplace, full basement, with full bath, landscaping with irrigation system & much, much more! 4260 square feet! Priced at $560,000 with … (1 comments)
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charles county: Rails-to-Trails Creates More Charles County Recreation - 02/06/08 09:46 AM
I'm excited about Charles County's newest recreational development! In October, 2006 the Navy donated a 13 mile stretch of train track running from White Plains to Indian Head, and now that stretch of dormant track is slated to be turned into a recreational trail for Charles County!
They're planning to tear … (1 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Maryland Foreclosure Report February 2008 - 02/03/08 12:02 PM
Charles County has seen an upswing in Bank Owned (REO) properties for sale in the past month. In my last report, I indicated that there were 55 current foreclosures on the market in Charles County. That number has now crept up to 69.
Increasing Foreclosures
REO properties are rising because of … (0 comments)
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charles county: A Theory About Dogs and Real Estate... - 02/02/08 03:46 PM
As some of you may know, I'm a very big supporter of rescuing dogs from shelters, and I have 3 rescues myself. January has been a very busy month for me (and I hope it has for you, too!), and the biggest downside to the increased business is the decreased time … (22 comments)
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charles county: How Century 21 (and a little good service) Got the Deal! - 01/31/08 09:19 PM
My family has been associated with Century 21 in some form or another for ten years now. There's no doubt that we are loyal to the brand for a multitude of reasons (brand recognition, positive past experience, outstanding service, etc.).
When we considered changing companies in 2007, we explored plenty of … (4 comments)
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charles county: 111 Quailwood Parkway, La Plata, MD 20646~ Gorgeous Rambler! - 01/31/08 07:24 PM
I recently listed a fantastic, spacious rambler in the Quailwood Subdivision of La Plata, MD! I simply cannot say enough good things about this home! The floor plan is well laid out, the home is in immaculate condition, the hardwood floors are gorgeous, and the rooms are spacious, with … (0 comments)
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charles county: La Plata Town Hall Meeting Recap (1/22/2008) - 01/27/08 04:38 PM
Thomas and I just got back from the La Plata town hall meeting, and the council voted to send a letter to the State Highway Administration (SHA) recommending AGAINST a traffic light at 301 and Oriole Lane in La Plata, MD.
There was a very large crowd … (2 comments)
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charles county: Hilton Comes To Waldorf, Maryland! - 01/21/08 10:00 AM
Hilton is coming to Waldorf! No, not the whining airheaded blond bimbo with more money than sense, but the Hilton Hotel Chain has plans to build their first hotel in Charles County. Specifically, they're planning on settling in Waldorf, Maryland, near the St. Charles Town Center Mall.
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charles county: La Plata Development; How Much is too Much? - 01/18/08 05:42 PM
I refuse to let this be a rant about rapid over-development here in Charles County and specifically, La Plata, MD. I'm not against growth, development, and modernization (I know, I'm a Realtor, isn't it my job to promote growth and development?), in fact I think that Charles County, Saint … (1 comments)
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charles county: Southern Maryland Mortgage Meltdown Seminar on 1/22/2008! - 01/14/08 03:08 PM
Century 21 New Millennium in La Plata, MD will be holding a seminar on the current Mortgage Meltdown here in Southern Maryland and how it affects you!
Steve Combs, regional vice-president for First County Mortgage will be on hand to talk about what is happening in the … (0 comments)
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charles county: Kohl's in La Plata? Town Hall Meeting Tonight! (1/14/2008) - 01/14/08 11:52 AM
The proposal for a Kohl's Department Store in La Plata, MD will be discussed tonight at the La Plata Town Hall Meeting.
La Plata Town Hall is the location for a meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 between representatives of Kohl’s department store and members of the Quailwood, Hawthorne Greene and Jamestown … (0 comments)
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charles county: 6989 Heather Dr., La Plata, MD ~$250,000!!~ - 01/13/08 06:09 PM
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charles county: Making Ugly Land Beautiful Again! - 12/30/07 02:57 PM
Well it's about time! Everyone who lives on the western side of Charles County knows that there is a distinct lack of public parks and resources in the area. The Pisgah, Maryland Park announcement, means that the Bryans Road/Indian Head area will be seeing lots of improvements!
The … (2 comments)
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charles county: Power Plant Plans in Indian Head Die; New Plans for Waldorf Emerge - 12/21/07 11:59 AM
There's been plenty of debate in the last year regarding the proposed power plant in Indian Head, MD at the Naval Base. All of that is moot now that the proposal has died due to financial feasibility, or lack thereof.
While the idea of putting … (1 comments)
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charles county: Southern Maryland Foreclosures are Big News in the Maryland Independent - 12/12/07 01:04 PM
I recently contributed a bit of commentary to the Maryland Independent for an article they were writing on foreclosures in the region. I was excited to find this morning that the story was in fact FRONT PAGE news and the remarks I made featured prominently. Self promotional remarks aside, … (0 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Maryland Market Statistics, November 2007 - 12/10/07 04:33 PM
Charles County has been impacted heavily during the recent market downturn (although not as badly as PG County). Sales are down roughly 33% from this time last year, average days on market is up over 85% to 132, and average sales prices have fallen as well. Prices are down … (0 comments)
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charles county: FSBO Marketing Tips - 12/01/07 03:23 PM
I've heard some outrageous horror stories from people trying to FSBO in Southern Maryland. I've heard rumors of real estate agents telling homeowners "There's no way you're going to sell your home without me" or "Selling FSBO is the stupidest thing you can do", or "*insert your own snooty … (3 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Market Report- November 2007 - 11/17/07 10:12 AM
Wow, this has been an incredibly difficult year to try selling a home! As I've mentioned in previous blogs, Countrywide Home Loans was the first to take action to help ease consumer strain and keep people from being foreclosed on. It may be to early to tell, but it … (1 comments)
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charles county: 100 Morris Dr. La Plata, MD 20646 - 11/10/07 08:27 PM
I simply can't say enough good things about this home! This home was built in 2003 and still looks new, inside and out! This property is located right in the heart of La Plata, within walking distance of nearby shopping. The Kitchen is fantastic, with granite … (3 comments)
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charles county: Swan Point Development *Finally* Moving Forward - 10/31/07 04:10 PM
I've got some news for all you Charles County residents out there... The development project in Issue, MD at Swan Point may finally been moving forward! For you golfers out there, you know how challenging the par 72 course there can be, and now it looks like they're getting … (0 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Market Report - 10/30/07 08:13 PM
I've had a couple of people ask me recently what the current market out look is in the region, so I'm putting up a quick portion of my market report to let everybody see exactly what we're facing here in Charles County. If anybody has any questions about the charts, I'd … (2 comments)
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charles county: Builder comes to the rescue! - 10/30/07 09:15 AM
I can't tell you how much I love hearing news like this! It seems that a woman named Delores Smith in Accokeek, MD, who has worked as a foster mother to over 125 children, is on the right path to getting her home re-built. She was evicted in 2003 after … (6 comments)
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charles county: 5 BIG Ways to Help Your Clients! - 10/25/07 01:36 AM
As agents, the scope of services and work that we do on behalf of our clients can be very far reaching. I think that it's really in the details though that the best agents separate themselves from the average ones. What I've put together is a list of the little … (1 comments)
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charles county: Countrywide manages to get it right this time.... - 10/23/07 09:12 PM
I gotta say, they really stepped up to the plate and did what makes sense in my mind. If you haven't already heard, here's a link to the article:
http://www.inman.com/inmanstories.aspx?ID=64991
It's a huge relief to lot of people that are looking at a terrifying possibility of foreclosure. While it's certainly not a … (12 comments)
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charles county: Where are we going, and why are we in this Handbasket? - 10/19/07 02:17 AM
I really wish there was some sort of easy solution to the deteriorating market that we're seeing, but I seriously doubt we've hit the bottom just yet. I have a couple of points to make in this post, and they are very closely related, so I'd like to apologize … (7 comments)
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charles county: How to make each day better! - 10/17/07 04:20 PM
Well, we all know rentals can be difficult to make a profit on, and I know more than a few Realtors who have no interest in them (I'm sure we all know a few). It brings up an interesting question though.... How many renters become buyers for you guys after … (9 comments)
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