maryland: Well Planned Timing Makes A World Of Difference! - 08/19/08 05:09 PM
I have a real estate client who happened to find me through this blog. He and his lovely future wife were starting their new home search, and happened across my little piece of the world wide web, specifically through a blog post that I wrote called: "Are New Home Construction … (3 comments)
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maryland: Waldorf, MD Foreclosure Update, August, 2008 - 08/11/08 10:34 AM
What's Happening
The Waldorf, Maryland housing market may be slow, but there seems to be a ton of buzz being generated by the local foreclosure real estate sales market! A quick check of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) shows that there are currently 31 vacant, bank owned (REO, or Real Estate … (0 comments)
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maryland: The PERFECT Home For a Car Nut in Indian Head, MD! - 08/09/08 08:08 AM
5525 Packard Place Indian Head MD 20646Location: Indian Head, MDGreat location for Horse property, or Mechanics dream. Home features 4 bed rooms, 2 Baths, Country Kitchen, Huge Family Room, 2 Tiered Deck, Large Sun Room. Property also features a separate 2 bed room, 1 bath Apartment. with Deck, Large living room, … (4 comments)
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maryland: Drive-In Fun in Baltimore! - 08/05/08 11:40 AM
Even Realtors need time off now and again. This past weekend I decided to take time off and headed up to Bengie's Drive-In in Baltimore, MD. Yes, I said drive-in. Bengie's is the only drive-in left in MD that I know of, and they have the largest movie … (2 comments)
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maryland: Great Rental in White Plains, MD, 4 BR & 3,000+ s.f. for $2,200/mo! - 07/30/08 07:21 AM
Beautiful Home In Charles County Stratton PlLocation: Aspen WoodsBeautiful home only 6 years old. 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths, Formal living room, Formal Dining Room, Large Kitchen, Family Room with Firepalce. Full Finished Basement, over 3000 Finished Square Feet, and Much more.InformationContact Information Team Benya301-653-8116Contact Reply FormForward to a FriendView Other FlyersPricingRent: … (0 comments)
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maryland: 6 Bedroom Home For Sale in Montgomery Village, MD for only $419,821!!! - 07/29/08 05:36 PM
9821 Canal RdLocation: WhetstoneBank foreclosure, Located right in Montgomery Village! This is your chance to buy an affordable home in the village at the right price! The bank has dropped the price and this is ready to move! Don't forget the brick patio, Garage, and 6 Bedrooms!InformationContact Information Team Benya301-653-8116Contact Reply … (0 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: Jaw Dropping Home in Columbia, MD for Sale! - 07/11/08 05:33 PM
Words cannot describe the beauty of this home located in Columbia, MD!! From the soothing ponds and waterfalls flowing through the backyard to the majestic bedroom suites, this home has it all! The kitchen boasts not only your enormous granite counters, but also absolute top of the line … (0 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: Prince George's County Real Estate Market Report, April, 2008 - 04/18/08 02:46 PM
Team Benya's Monthly Market Report- P.G. County, Maryland
What's Happened:
The Prince George's County Market is without a doubt slanting more and more heavily towards buyers. Sellers are finding it increasingly difficult to sell and inventory of available homes is steadily growing. March 2008 saw roughly 400 homes sold … (2 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: ~For Sale~ 15 Acres of Secluded Bliss In Mechanicsville, MD! - 04/10/08 08:27 PM
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: St. Charles Towne Centre's Mall Improvements in Waldorf, MD! - 03/27/08 01:05 PM
I digress, I haven't been impressed with the mall here in Charles County recently. One of the reasons is because they have been doing a lot of renovation work on it, and navigating through a maze of cones and equipment isn't exactly my cup of tea.
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: Hey, Who's Side is this Builder On?? - 03/12/08 10:07 AM
I try to spend at least part of my weekends visiting open houses and new construction developments. I like to see what the available stock is, and knowing what the models look like first hand allows me to be able to discuss them pros and cons of a … (6 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: Courthouse Auction Blues - 02/22/08 09:56 PM
The Washington Post just posted an article titled: "Foreclosure Auctioneer's Lonely Task". It's an interesting read, even if it's a bit theatrical. There was a quote in there that I found particularly striking:
"Banks don't want your house; they want your money. They want to work with you so you can keep … (7 comments)
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maryland: Maryland Foreclosure Prevention Event! - 02/22/08 09:07 PM
If you're currently at risk of foreclosure in the state of Maryland, there's a big event that you should be at!
March 5th is the date, and the Showplace Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD is the location! Here's the skinny:
Prince George's County is sponsoring … (0 comments)
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maryland: ~New Listing~ 6689 Mackall Rd. St. Leonard, MD~ $279,000 - 02/20/08 08:37 PM
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maryland: ~For Sale~ 3775 Laurel Drive, Indian Head, MD, 20640~ $330,000 - 02/20/08 08:20 PM
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: ROBOTS INVADE Washington, D.C.! - 02/09/08 01:45 PM
The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. has a really cool Japanese culture and hyper-culture arts festival going on through 2/17/2008, and if you get the chance, check out their website and look at some of the shows and exhibits they have! Some of the shows are even free! The coolest … (3 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: Calvert County Real Estate Maryland Market Statistics, December 2007 - 01/14/08 09:44 AM
Here's the latest on the current Calvert County real estate market! Sluggish sales trends are continuing to force prices down while making it increasingly difficult to get a home sold due to the market pressure.
What's Good:
The number of active, available homes on the market has … (0 comments)
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maryland: Charles County Maryland Real Estate Market Statistics, December 2007 - 01/14/08 09:24 AM
Here's the latest on the current Charles County real estate market! Sluggish sales trends are continuing to force prices down while making it increasingly difficult to get a home sold due to the market pressure.
What's Good:
The number of active, available homes on the market has … (0 comments)
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maryland: 6989 Heather Dr., La Plata, MD ~$250,000!!~ - 01/13/08 06:09 PM
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maryland: 4710 Hummingbird Drive, Waldorf, Maryland ~ONLY $325,000!!!~ - 01/13/08 05:28 PM
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maryland: 179 Acres of Land Donated To Environmental Trust! - 01/12/08 11:50 PM
Here's some good news for local residents! The "Boy Scout Property" east of Rt. 235 has been donated to the Maryland Environmental Trust by Facchina! This is a 179 acre property that was once slated to see over 200 homes put in, but thanks to the donation, development will be strictly … (1 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: Saint Mary's County Maryland Market Statistics, November 2007 - 12/10/07 04:02 PM
St. Mary's County, Maryland has a few interesting points to make note of when looking at the overall market health. First, the average and median sales price of a home here has gone up. While this is a very good sign, it is not the only indication that the … (0 comments)
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maryland: Calvert County Maryland Market Statistics, November 2007 - 12/10/07 01:58 PM
Calvert County, much like Southern Maryland, is currently working through downward sales trends and coping with lackluster sales in the real estate market. Although sales volume is only down by roughly 10% county wide, a look at the bigger picture gives a much better indication of what the local … (0 comments)
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maryland: Homeowners See Possible relief... Pro's and Con's Abound - 12/07/07 10:45 AM
The cat is out of the bag, and it looks like there may be help for people who are facing unmanageable ARM's. Now *some* people with these sub-prime mortgages can get their teaser rate frozen for 5 years in order to avoid impossible payments.
The New York … (2 comments)
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maryland: *ATTENTION LENDERS* HOW LOW WILL THE FED GO THIS TIME? - 12/04/07 12:17 AM
I'm hearing all over the radio right now here in suburban D.C.
The general consensus is that there's going to be a half point drop on December 11th, and some Industry insiders here in Washington are claiming that a full 1% between now and the end of January would not … (7 comments)
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maryland: Baseball Swings into Waldorf, Maryland - 12/03/07 11:58 PM
Further proof that Waldorf is not as remote as some people seem to think it is: We're getting our own Atlantic League Baseball Team (*insert cheering here*)! I know, it's not THAT exciting, but I am pretty happy that it's happening, nonetheless. I've known it was in … (3 comments)
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maryland: MORTGAGE SCAM ON NBC NIGHTLY NEWS! - 12/02/07 11:21 PM
I'm so relieved to see this story making national news!! It seems that Joy Jackson, aka "Night Rider" to all her friends back at the strip club, was recently featured on MSNBC Nightly News (video link). For those of you who need a quick update on the back story, click … (6 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: Foreclosure Buying Tips- What You NEED To Know! Part 2- Foreclosures & Auctions - 11/24/07 03:07 PM
This is part 2 of a 3 part series on how foreclosures work and how to find the best home to fit your needs at the best price. There's really no great mystery to it, but there is a process to it and I'm here to do my best … (0 comments)
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maryland: Foreclosure Buying Tips- What You NEED To Know! Part 1- Pre-Foreclosures - 11/24/07 12:32 PM
Foreclosure was once that dirty word that nobody talked about, but with the recent market changes everybody who's looking to buy a home is at least curious about how the process of buying a foreclosure works. There's really no great mystery to it, but there is a … (0 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: 16415 River Airport Rd, Brandywine, MD 20613 - 11/10/07 07:21 PM
I just put a horse farm up on the market and I wanted to let everyone know because this is quite simply an outstanding opportunity!
This 6 acre property is income generating and has enough space for 18+ horses!
If you or anyone you know is … (1 comments)
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maryland: Metro Dream Homes- Parent Company POS in receivership - 10/31/07 04:15 PM
I want to make sure I keep you guys updated on the unfolding Metro Dream Homes scandal; It seems a company named Invotex has taken temporary receivership of POS, which is the parent company for Metro Dream Homes. They have set up a website where interested people can view … (0 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: Real Estate Scam deepening with Metro Dream Homes - 10/30/07 02:43 PM
There's a front page article in today's Fredericksburg, VA Free Lance-Star. It seems that the Attorney General has established that the company is in debt by at least $300,000,000! Their assets have been frozen and they're trying to find the money trail, but so far only $150,000 has been found … (0 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: METRO DREAM HOMES: If it sounds too good to be true.... it probably IS! - 10/28/07 07:27 PM
Just another local real estate scam that is getting lots of attention, particularly from the Attorney General in Maryland AND Virginia. Essentially the accusation goes something like this: Metro Dream Homes convinced people to buy in to their investment program (about 10%-15% of the value of their home) and … (0 comments)
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maryland: FRAUDULENT LENDERS CAUGHT IN MARYLAND! - 10/28/07 07:08 PM
It goes without saying that the predatory lending practices that have sprung up in recent years are finally starting to be understood to be just that: PREDATORY. Unfortunately there's been more than a few reports, particularly out of PG County, about financial scams that I wanted to post a little … (0 comments)
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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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maryland: 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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