la plata: New Hometown Business in La Plata, MD: A Vintage Guitar Shop!!! - 11/18/08 04:13 PM
This really sweet guitar shop called Island Music Company opened in La Plata, over on Charles Street. They specialize in vintage stuff, but sell new as well. They also sell amps, drums, and pretty much you name it. Support your small town businesses and check them out! ~Jonathan Benya- Realtor Century 21 New … (1 comments)
la plata: Selling a Short Sale in Southern Maryland? The Art of the Hardship Letter - 11/14/08 09:16 AM
There's been a huge increase in Southern Maryland Short Sales over the last year thanks to the ongoing housing crisis. More often than not, they end up as foreclosures, many times because the path to negotiating is at best, murky. When working with a lender to get a short sale … (0 comments)
la plata: La Plata, Maryland Veterans Day Parade Photos - 11/14/08 09:12 AM
If you didn't get the chance to go out and see the Veterans Day Parade in La Plata, Maryland last weekend, you missed out on a great event! I think my favorite part of the day was getting to see the Budweiser Clydesdales parade through La Plata! I've posted the photos … (0 comments)
la plata: Charles County Home Sales Report for October, 2008 - 11/04/08 09:13 AM
Real estate sales in Charles County, MD have been on a roller coaster ride recently. Unfortunately, the last year has been more of a plunge than a climb. It's left a lot of homeowners asking "what happened?" and just as many buyers waiting for the market to bottom out. We … (0 comments)
Remember the Steve Martin movie "The Jerk"? Father Carlos Las Vegas De Cordoba shows Navin Johnson (Martin) an absurd video clip of cat juggling … (0 comments)
la plata: Is Good News Afoot? Charles County, MD Real Estate Market Report July, 2008 - 07/24/08 10:36 AM
Could it be? Is the real estate market in Charles County Maryland actually looking up? It's to early to tell right now, and the pressure caused by recent interest rate increases has pushed loan applications down 6% over the last week, and pending sales are down right now as well. … (2 comments)
la plata: Is Charles County Robbing Peter to Pay Paul with Rosewick Road? - 07/22/08 10:22 AM
When Charles County started the Rosewick Road project, the budget for Phase 2 was supposed to total $5.7 million dollars. Add an extra $432,000 to that, and don't forget that the project was due for completion in April of LAST YEAR. They are estimating that April of 2009 … (0 comments)
la plata: 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)
la plata: 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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la plata: 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)
la plata: 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)
la plata: 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)
la plata: 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)
la plata: 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)
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)
la plata: 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 … (6 comments)
la plata: 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)
la plata: Restoring Neglected Marketing Plans; Old School Methods, New School Technology - 02/10/08 08:48 PM
I have to thank my parents for teaching me to understand and appreciate the value of time worn items. With my mom, it was dusty old antique furniture that she found, buried in the back of musty junk shops. She would take these battered and often broken pieces of a … (8 comments)
la plata: 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)
la plata: 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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This really sweet guitar shop called Island Music Company opened in La Plata, over on Charles Street. They specialize in vintage stuff, but sell new as well. They also sell amps, drums, and pretty much you name it. Support your small town businesses and check them out!
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