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 … (0 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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la plata: Are Sellers in your area "Cat Juggling"? (Video Included) - 08/27/08 12:19 PM
Why are so many homes sitting on the Southern Maryland real estate market without a buyer? The answer is simple: The sellers are cat juggling!
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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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la plata: 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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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 … (5 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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la plata: 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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la plata: Kohl's Development and La Plata, MD Home Values - 01/27/08 06:13 PM
As many of you know, I have been watching new development in La Plata, Maryland very closely, and more than a few people have voiced concern about how commercial development will impact their home's value.
Obviously, this is a sensitive subject, and I don't want to be … (0 comments)
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la plata: 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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la plata: 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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la plata: Will A Kohl's Be Built In La Plata? - 01/15/08 07:30 PM
I attended the La Plata town hall meeting last night to see what exactly was being proposed with the new proposed Kohl's department store in La Plata, MD. Let me say that I was some kind of impressed! It was the biggest crowd I have ever seen at … (3 comments)
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la plata: 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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la plata: 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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la plata: Charity Basketball Game This Sunday (1/13/2008) in La Plata, MD! - 01/10/08 02:07 PM
I want to share this in hopes that you, your family and friends may be interested in taking advantage of some unforgettable family entertainment on Sunday afternoon, January 13, 2008. The game will be at the La Plata High School Gym in La Plata, MD where the Charles County Dribblers will take on the Harlem Ambassadors … (0 comments)
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la plata: Understanding the Housing Slump - 12/14/07 02:23 PM
There was an interesting news piece this morning on NBC 4, talking about how the Maryland housing market is going to continue like this for the next year. The report was based off of anticipated loss of tax revenues due to the housing slump, and stated that the market is … (0 comments)
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la plata: 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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la plata: 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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la plata: 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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la plata: 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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la plata: 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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la plata: 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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