The Jackie Vaughan Team Blog http://activerain.com/blogs/kasey Curent information on the real estate market, current events, local amenities, entertainment, dining and shopping in and around Howard, Carroll, Baltimore, Montgomery Counties and Baltimore City. en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/3742732/keeping-in-touch-with-your-customer-base KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CUSTOMER BASE <p>We have been sending out previous cusomer emails for many years.&nbsp; Sometimes you think they don't work, and you want to give up.&nbsp; We just received 2 new listings based on our old customer email list.&nbsp; WOW!!&nbsp; It works, and we are encouraged again.&nbsp; Don't give up.&nbsp; be patient.&nbsp; Think about how much your commission is on 2 $500,000 listings.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hmmmmmm.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Thu, 30 May 2013 09:25:00 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3742732/keeping-in-touch-with-your-customer-base http://activerain.com/blogsview/3699175/march-market-report-for-laurel-maryland-20723 MARCH MARKET REPORT FOR LAUREL, MARYLAND 20723 <h1 style="text-align: center;">MARCH MARKET REPORT FOR LAUREL, MARYLAND 20723</h1> <h1 class="title">20723 Laurel, MD</h1> <h2 style="text-align: center;">The real estate market in Laurel, Maryland zip code 20723 was similiar to the market in March of 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;The number&nbsp;of contracts was up and contingent contract was down.&nbsp; The Spring market looks encouraging!</h2> <div class="node" id="node-147">&nbsp;</div> <div class="clear-block block block-user" id="block-user-0"> <div class="block_content_wrap"> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> </div> </div> <div class="summary_wrap"> <div class="summary_module"> <table class="county_report"> <tbody> <tr>StatisticValuesYoYMoM</tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Total Sold Dollar Volume</td> <td class="values">$8,944,599</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>7.39%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>17.17%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat tt tt_2">Closed Sales</td> <td class="values">24</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>7.69%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>9.09%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Median Sold Price</td> <td class="values">$415,000</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>50.36%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>5.06%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat">Avg Sold Price</td> <td class="values">$372,692</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>16.34%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>7.41%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Avg Days on Market</td> <td class="values">91 days</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>2.25%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>62.5%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat">Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio</td> <td class="values">96.85%</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>5.75%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>2.49%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <img src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chxl=0:%7C40%7C80%7C1:%7C2009%7C2010%7C2011%7C2012%7C2013&amp;chxp=0,40,80&amp;chxr=0,0,113&amp;chxs=0,676767,12.5,0,lt,676767&amp;chxtc=0,5&amp;chxt=y,x&amp;chbh=a,18,14&amp;chs=360x260&amp;cht=bvs&amp;chco=275087,668DBF,9EC2F0,FF9900&amp;chds=0,113&amp;chd=t3:25,17,24,26,24%7C36,40,29,34,40%7C12,31,29,48,34%7C73,88,82,108,98&amp;chdl=Closed+Sales%7CContracts%7CContingent+Contracts&amp;chdlp=b%7Cl&amp;chg=0,400,24,19&amp;chm=N,000000,0,-1,11%7CN,000000,1,-1,11%7CN,000000,2,-1,11&amp;chtt=March+Contract+Snapshot&amp;chts=676767,16" alt=""> </div> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:42:10 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3699175/march-market-report-for-laurel-maryland-20723 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3697828/march-2013-real-estate-market-update-in-clarksville-maryland-21029 MARCH, 2013 REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE IN CLARKSVILLE, MARYLAND 21029 <h1 style="text-align: center;">MARCH, 2013 REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE IN CLARKSVILLE, MARYLAND 21029</h1> <p>The market in Clarksville, Maryland in March was moderately strong.&nbsp; Contracts were steady, but sales and contingent contracts were down.&nbsp; The Spring market should be stronger.</p> <h1 class="title">21029 Clarksville, MD</h1> <div class="node" id="node-147">&nbsp;</div> <div class="clear-block block block-user" id="block-user-0"> <div class="block_content_wrap">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="summary_wrap"> <div class="summary_module"> <table class="county_report"> <tbody> <tr>StatisticValuesYoYMoM</tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Total Sold Dollar Volume</td> <td class="values">$3,208,500</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>63.23%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>41.34%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat tt tt_2">Closed Sales</td> <td class="values">6</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>50%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>20%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Median Sold Price</td> <td class="values">$461,750</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>30.3%</td> <td class="mom down"> <span>-</span>5.57%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat">Avg Sold Price</td> <td class="values">$534,750</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>26.47%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>17.78%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Avg Days on Market</td> <td class="values">15 days</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>89.29%</td> <td class="mom down"> <span>-</span>51.61%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat">Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio</td> <td class="values">96.48%</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>8.64%</td> <td class="mom down"> <span>-</span>1.67%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <a href="http://www.rbintel.com/sites/all/themes/rbi_advanced/getreport.php?rlocation=21029&amp;month=03-01-2013&amp;submitBtn=Generate%252BReport" class="detailed_report" target="_blank">Detailed Report</a> </div> <div class="analysis_module"><img src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chxl=0:%7C10%7C20%7C30%7C1:%7C2009%7C2010%7C2011%7C2012%7C2013&amp;chxp=0,10,20,30&amp;chxr=0,0,38&amp;chxs=0,676767,12.5,0,lt,676767&amp;chxtc=0,5&amp;chxt=y,x&amp;chbh=a,18,14&amp;chs=360x260&amp;cht=bvs&amp;chco=275087,668DBF,9EC2F0,FF9900&amp;chds=0,38&amp;chd=t3:9,8,3,12,6%7C9,18,13,11,11%7C8,6,6,13,5%7C26,32,22,36,22&amp;chdl=Closed+Sales%7CContracts%7CContingent+Contracts&amp;chdlp=b%7Cl&amp;chg=0,400,24,19&amp;chm=N,000000,0,-1,11%7CN,000000,1,-1,11%7CN,000000,2,-1,11&amp;chtt=March+Contract+Snapshot&amp;chts=676767,16" alt=""></div> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:30:55 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3697828/march-2013-real-estate-market-update-in-clarksville-maryland-21029 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3696490/columbia-maryland-real-estate-21046-market-statistics-for-march-2013 COLUMBIA, MARYLAND REAL ESTATE 21046 MARKET STATISTICS FOR MARCH 2013 <h1 style="text-align: center;">COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 21046 REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS FOR MARCH 2013</h1> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Real estate statistics show that sales were a little slower in March, 2013 than in 2012.&nbsp;We anticipate that the market is picking up in April, and will continue to strengthen thru-out the Spring market.</h3> <h1 class="title">21046 Columbia, MD</h1> <div class="node" id="node-147">&nbsp;</div> <div class="clear-block block block-user" id="block-user-0"> <div class="block_content_wrap">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="summary_wrap"> <div class="summary_module"> <table class="county_report"> <tbody> <tr>StatisticValuesYoYMoM</tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Total Sold Dollar Volume</td> <td class="values">$3,788,450</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>1.78%</td> <td class="mom down"> <span>-</span>5.73%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat tt tt_2">Closed Sales</td> <td class="values">12</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>9.09%</td> <td class="mom down"> <span>-</span>14.29%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Median Sold Price</td> <td class="values">$305,000</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>16.44%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>5.81%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat">Avg Sold Price</td> <td class="values">$315,704</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>9.96%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>9.98%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Avg Days on Market</td> <td class="values">35 days</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>71.77%</td> <td class="mom down"> <span>-</span>58.33%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat">Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio</td> <td class="values">98.06%</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>1.87%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>6.82%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <a href="http://www.rbintel.com/sites/all/themes/rbi_advanced/getreport.php?rlocation=21046&amp;month=03-01-2013&amp;submitBtn=Generate%252BReport" class="detailed_report" target="_blank">Detailed Report</a> </div> <div class="analysis_module"><img src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chxl=0:%7C20%7C40%7C1:%7C2009%7C2010%7C2011%7C2012%7C2013&amp;chxp=0,20,40&amp;chxr=0,0,59&amp;chxs=0,676767,12.5,0,lt,676767&amp;chxtc=0,5&amp;chxt=y,x&amp;chbh=a,18,14&amp;chs=360x260&amp;cht=bvs&amp;chco=275087,668DBF,9EC2F0,FF9900&amp;chds=0,59&amp;chd=t3:16,11,16,11,12%7C12,14,15,21,17%7C10,9,9,24,19%7C38,34,40,56,48&amp;chdl=Closed+Sales%7CContracts%7CContingent+Contracts&amp;chdlp=b%7Cl&amp;chg=0,400,24,19&amp;chm=N,000000,0,-1,11%7CN,000000,1,-1,11%7CN,000000,2,-1,11&amp;chtt=March+Contract+Snapshot&amp;chts=676767,16" alt=""></div> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:49:30 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3696490/columbia-maryland-real-estate-21046-market-statistics-for-march-2013 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3690844/march-market-trends-for-columbia-maryland-21045 MARCH MARKET TRENDS FOR COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 21045 <p class="title_info">&nbsp;</p> <h1 class="title_info" style="text-align: center;"><span class="date">MARCH MARKET TRENDS FOR COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 21045</span></h1> <h2><span class="date">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our March 2013 market for Columbia, Maryland 21045 looks better than 2012.&nbsp; More closed sales and contracts show good signs for our market upswing.</span></h2> <h2 class="title_info"> <span class="date">March 2013</span> Real Estate Market Statistics for</h2> <h1 class="title">21045 Columbia, MD</h1> <div class="node" id="node-147">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div class="summary_wrap"> <div class="summary_module"> <table class="county_report"> <tbody> <tr>StatisticValuesYoYMoM</tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Total Sold Dollar Volume</td> <td class="values">$9,751,040</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>2.69%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>100.62%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat tt tt_2">Closed Sales</td> <td class="values">33</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>6.45%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>73.68%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Median Sold Price</td> <td class="values">$299,000</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>2.22%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>24.58%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat">Avg Sold Price</td> <td class="values">$295,486</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>3.53%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>15.51%</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="stat">Avg Days on Market</td> <td class="values">65 days</td> <td class="yoy down"> <span>-</span>20.73%</td> <td class="mom down"> <span>-</span>23.53%</td> </tr> <tr class="zebra"> <td class="stat">Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio</td> <td class="values">96.79%</td> <td class="yoy up"> <span>+</span>2.48%</td> <td class="mom up"> <span>+</span>0.78%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <a href="http://www.rbintel.com/sites/all/themes/rbi_advanced/getreport.php?rlocation=21045&amp;month=03-01-2013&amp;submitBtn=Generate%252BReport" class="detailed_report" target="_blank">Detailed Report</a> </div> <div class="analysis_module"><img src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chxl=0:%7C40%7C80%7C120%7C1:%7C2009%7C2010%7C2011%7C2012%7C2013&amp;chxp=0,40,80,120&amp;chxr=0,0,146&amp;chxs=0,676767,12.5,0,lt,676767&amp;chxtc=0,5&amp;chxt=y,x&amp;chbh=a,18,14&amp;chs=360x260&amp;cht=bvs&amp;chco=275087,668DBF,9EC2F0,FF9900&amp;chds=0,146&amp;chd=t3:31,47,31,31,33%7C31,43,38,37,59%7C32,33,37,71,44%7C94,123,106,139,136&amp;chdl=Closed+Sales%7CContracts%7CContingent+Contracts&amp;chdlp=b%7Cl&amp;chg=0,400,24,19&amp;chm=N,000000,0,-1,11%7CN,000000,1,-1,11%7CN,000000,2,-1,11&amp;chtt=March+Contract+Snapshot&amp;chts=676767,16" alt=""></div> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:15:47 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3690844/march-market-trends-for-columbia-maryland-21045 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3690097/march-2013-real-estate-statistics-for-columbia-maryland-21044 MARCH 2013 REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 21044 <h1 class="title_info" style="text-align: center;"><span class="date">MARCH 2013 REAL ESTATE STATISTICS FOR COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 21044</span></h1> <h1 class="title_info" style="text-align: center;"> <span class="date">March 2013</span> Real Estate Market Statistics for</h1> <h3 style="text-align: center;">As you can see, closed sales are up as well as under contract listings from 2012.&nbsp; Thinhg are on the upswing in Columbia, Maryland.</h3> <h1 class="title">21044 Columbia, MD</h1> <div class="node" id="node-147">&nbsp;</div> <div class="clear-block block block-user" id="block-user-0"> <div class="block_content_wrap"><img src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chxl=0:%7C40%7C80%7C1:%7C2009%7C2010%7C2011%7C2012%7C2013&amp;chxp=0,40,80&amp;chxr=0,0,117&amp;chxs=0,676767,12.5,0,lt,676767&amp;chxtc=0,5&amp;chxt=y,x&amp;chbh=a,18,14&amp;chs=360x260&amp;cht=bvs&amp;chco=275087,668DBF,9EC2F0,FF9900&amp;chds=0,117&amp;chd=t3:26,29,34,23,35%7C21,42,42,42,44%7C23,29,35,39,23%7C70,100,111,104,102&amp;chdl=Closed+Sales%7CContracts%7CContingent+Contracts&amp;chdlp=b%7Cl&amp;chg=0,400,24,19&amp;chm=N,000000,0,-1,11%7CN,000000,1,-1,11%7CN,000000,2,-1,11&amp;chtt=March+Contract+Snapshot&amp;chts=676767,16" alt=""></div> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:07:58 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3690097/march-2013-real-estate-statistics-for-columbia-maryland-21044 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3685053/housing-inventory-is-up-in-howard-county-maryland HOUSING INVENTORY IS UP IN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND <h1 style="text-align: center;">HOUSING INVENTORY IS UP IN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND</h1> <h3 style="text-align: center;">THE HOUSING INVENTORY IN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND HAS BEEN LOW FOR THE PAST YEAR.&nbsp; DURING THE LAST 60 DAYS WE ARE SEEING MORE AND MORE NEW LISTINGS COMING ON THE MARKET.&nbsp; MOST OF THEM ARE STANDARD SALES, NOT SHORT SALES OR FORECLOSURES. THIS BODES WELL FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS BECAUSE OF A MORE BALANCED MARKET.&nbsp; WE ARE PREDICTING A BOOM "NOT BLOOM" IN OUR SPRING MARKET.</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/9/6/5/ar136518420156997.JPG" height="238" alt="" width="430"></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:53:10 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3685053/housing-inventory-is-up-in-howard-county-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3684030/home-sales-in-columbia-maryland-are-on-the-upswing HOME SALES IN COLUMBIA MARYLAND ARE ON THE UPSWING <h1 style="text-align: center;">HOME SALES IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND ARE ON THE UPSWING</h1> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Home sales in Columbia, Maryland have picked up significantly in 2013.&nbsp; The inventory is starting to increase and there are less short sales and foreclosures on the market.&nbsp; So for the sequestration in the federal government hasn't hurt our real estate market yet, even though we are close to Washington D.C.&nbsp; Buyers have more confidence now that prices have stabilized and that they will have equity in their homes when they decide to sell.&nbsp; let's hope this trend continues.&nbsp; I think it will!</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/7/9/4/ar136510362049747.JPG" height="260" alt="" width="457"></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:30:48 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3684030/home-sales-in-columbia-maryland-are-on-the-upswing http://activerain.com/blogsview/3681678/why-are-hoa-covenants-and-restrictions-important-in-howard-county WHY ARE HOA COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS IMPORTANT IN HOWARD COUNTY <h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>WHY ARE HOA COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS IMPORTANT IN HOWARD COUNTY?</strong></h1> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Almost all buyers ask why do they have to live in a newer neighborhood that has HOA covenants and restrictions.&nbsp; They want to be able to do anything they want with the exterior of the house without applying for permission from an HOA.&nbsp; What they don't see is that these same covenants and restrictions protect their property values.&nbsp; Their neighbors can't store wrecked cars in the driveway.&nbsp; They can't paint their house hot pink.&nbsp; They cant sell beer on the front porch.&nbsp; They have to cut the grass and maintain the property.&nbsp; These are all things that help with property values.&nbsp; With some restrictions come many rewards!</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:28:37 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3681678/why-are-hoa-covenants-and-restrictions-important-in-howard-county http://activerain.com/blogsview/3680671/why-every-seller-should-think-like-a-buyer WHY EVERY SELLER SHOULD THINK LIKE A BUYER <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>WHY EVERY SELLER SHOULD THINK LIKE A BUYER</strong></h2> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>I know that every seller has designed and kept their home in their own style and what makes them feel comfortable since they bought the house.&nbsp; They have their own decorating style, colors, pictures, furniture and knck knacks.&nbsp; Then they decided to sell their home, and the Realtor tells them that they need to de-personalize it.&nbsp; They are offended!&nbsp; Why wouldn't every buyer like the way i have designed my home?</strong></h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Think like a buyer!&nbsp; Buyers have their own ways that they want to personalize their home.&nbsp; Some of your things are just in their way.&nbsp; You need to step back and think like you were buying a home and what are you looking for.&nbsp; A blank canvas.&nbsp; A house that you can make your own without re-doing aeverything.&nbsp; Neutral walls and carpet.&nbsp; No clutter.&nbsp; Lots of room for your stuff.</strong></h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Think like a buyer and you will sell your house quicker and for more money!</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/8/5/4/ar136485601745828.JPG" height="138" alt="" width="240"></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:43:54 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3680671/why-every-seller-should-think-like-a-buyer http://activerain.com/blogsview/3677504/what-do-you-do-when-sellers-leave-furniture-in-the-front-yard WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SELLERS LEAVE FURNITURE IN THE FRONT YARD <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SELLERS LEAVE FURNITURE IN THE FRONT YARD</strong></h2> <p><strong>I Had a settlement today ( Thank God!), and the sellers left furniture in the front yard.&nbsp; the buyers were upset, and the sellers had not made arrangements to have the furniture picked up by anyone.&nbsp; We call AmVets and they agreed to pick up the items left.&nbsp; Thank you ! It saved&nbsp;the day for the buyers, sellers and agents.</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:51:33 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3677504/what-do-you-do-when-sellers-leave-furniture-in-the-front-yard http://activerain.com/blogsview/3673884/good-realtor-website GOOD REALTOR WEBSITE <h2 style="text-align: center;">GOOD REALTOR WEBSITE</h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Can anyone recommend a productive realtor website company that you have used and you like.&nbsp; We have gone through a couple of companies, and are not all satisfied.&nbsp; Is a custom website the only way to go?&nbsp; Lots of money involved for a custom site.&nbsp; Any input would be greatly appreciated.&nbsp; Thanks!</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:34:00 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3673884/good-realtor-website http://activerain.com/blogsview/3666934/howard-county-maryland-great-idea-for-a-home-inspection- HOWARD COUNTY MARYLAND GREAT IDEA FOR A HOME INSPECTION <h2 style="text-align: center;">HOWARD COUNTY MARYLAND GREAT IDEA FOR A HOME INSPECTION</h2> <h3><strong>I had a home inspection today on one of my listings, and when I dropped by to see how everything was going I was very surprise to see that&nbsp;the sellers had left freshly baked cookies, hot coffee, bottled water, cups, plates &nbsp;and napkins for the buyers, their agent and the home inspector.&nbsp; What a GREAT idea!&nbsp; Start the inspection process out on a positive note , and it makes the buyers bond with the house as well as the sellers.&nbsp; I wish I could take credit for this idea, but I can't.&nbsp; The sellers thought this was a good thing to do, and they did it on their own.&nbsp; WOW.&nbsp; I am going to tell every seller from now on to do this for their inspections.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/3/3/7/ar136381076873383.JPG" height="138" alt="" width="240"></strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:23:42 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3666934/howard-county-maryland-great-idea-for-a-home-inspection- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3665404/where-is-the-best-place-for-a-realtor-to-have-a-website- WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE FOR A REALTOR TO HAVE A WEBSITE? <h1 style="text-align: center;">WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE FOR A REALTOR TO HAVE&nbsp;A WEBSITE?</h1> <h3><strong>The internet is so complex these days that is hard to tell where you should spend your money on a productive realtor website.&nbsp; There are so many options, and so much difference in pricing, that we&nbsp;would like&nbsp;to know where is the best location on the internet to get new buyers and sellers. If you could give us some advise, we would greatly appreciate it.&nbsp; Thanks!</strong></h3> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:54:03 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3665404/where-is-the-best-place-for-a-realtor-to-have-a-website- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3663973/the-best-ways-to-update-your-home-in-howard-county-maryland THE BEST WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME IN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND <h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong> A long time customer asked me the other day where the best place to start if they wanted to update their house and get there money back when they decided to sell.&nbsp; I always recommend that they start in the kitchen.&nbsp; Upgrade the counters to granite, Silestone or Corian. Upgrade the appliances to stainless or black.&nbsp; Upgrade the cabinets to light oak or maple or white.&nbsp;&nbsp; Put hardwoods on the floors.</strong> </h3> <h3><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Next I would go to the bathrooms and get rid of the harvest gold or avocado green tile and tub.&nbsp; Put in new tile, granite or corian counter and a new tub or shower.&nbsp; </strong></h3> <h3><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; These are the best areas to start your upgrades and get your money back when you sell.&nbsp; Good luck!</strong></h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Please call us for all your real estate needs.</strong></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>We always have time for you and your referrals!</strong></h2> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:49:56 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3663973/the-best-ways-to-update-your-home-in-howard-county-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3661078/ellicott-meadows-55-community-in-ellicott-city-maryland ELLICOTT MEADOWS 55+ COMMUNITY IN ELLICOTT CITY MARYLAND <h1 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="text-align: center;">ELLICOTT MEADOWS 55+ COMMUNITY IN ELLICOTT CITY MARYLAND</h1> <h1 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</h1> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/5/9/4/ar136337942349594.JPG" height="266" alt="" width="482" style="vertical-align: middle;"></h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Clubhouse, Gym, Card Room &amp; Swimming Pool</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ellicott Meadows is one of the nicest 55 and over communities in Howard County.&nbsp; Itis located in Ellicott City, Maryland.&nbsp; It has single family homes as well as attached villas. The amenities include a beautiful clubhouse, private gym, cardroom and outdoor swimmimg pool.&nbsp; Walking paths are throughout the community.&nbsp;&nbsp; What agreat place to live.&nbsp; For more information contact us.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">We always have time for you and your referrals!</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:48:55 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3661078/ellicott-meadows-55-community-in-ellicott-city-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3659897/multiple-offers-in-howard-county-maryland MULTIPLE OFFERS IN HOWARD COUNTY MARYLAND <h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>MULTIPLE OFFERS IN HOWARD COUNTY MARYLAND</strong></h1> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>More and more homes that are coming on the market in Howard County, Maryland are receiving multiple offers. I listed a home in River Hill on Saturday, we had 31 groups through the open house on Sunday, and I received 6 contracts by Monday.&nbsp; The sellers accepted an offer well over the list price.&nbsp; If a house shows well and is priced fairly, you can expect multiple contracts in our area.&nbsp; Great time to sell!</strong></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Call us for all you real estate needs.</strong></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>We always have time for you and your referrals!</strong></h2> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:35:47 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3659897/multiple-offers-in-howard-county-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3656246/one-stream-recycling-in-howard-county-maryland ONE STREAM RECYCLING IN HOWARD COUNTY MARYLAND <p style="text-align: center;">ONE STREAM RECYCLING IN HOWARD COUNTY MARYLAND</p> <p style="text-align: center;">One of the really neat things about living in Howard County, Maryland is what is called "one stream recycling. &nbsp;You don't have to separate your recyclable items when you put them at the curb. &nbsp;The county gives you a large recycling ben with wheels that you put everything in and put out once a week. &nbsp;It's so easy and it helps save our environment!</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Contact us for all your real estate needs.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">we always have time for you and your referrals</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:09:15 -0700 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3656246/one-stream-recycling-in-howard-county-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3653978/new-listing-in-river-hill-in-columbia-maryland NEW LISTING IN RIVER HILL IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>NEW LISTING IN RIVER HILL IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/5/4/3/ar136286912334595.JPG" height="138" alt="" width="240"></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>5&nbsp;BEDROOM COLONIAL WITH ALMOST 5,000 FINISHED SQUARE FEET IN RIVER HILL NEIGHBORHOOD.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>1ST FLOOR LIBRARY</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>GOURMET KITCHEN</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>HERE IS A LINK TO THIS HOMES WEBPAGE:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://6304-velvet.lflisting.com/">http://6304-velvet.lflisting.com/</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>CALL US FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WE ALWAYS HAVE TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR REFERRALS.</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:50:38 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3653978/new-listing-in-river-hill-in-columbia-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3651309/new-listing-5-bedroom-home-in-the-village-of-river-hill-in-columbia-maryland NEW LISTING - 5 BEDROOM HOME IN THE VILLAGE OF RIVER HILL IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>NEW LISTING - 5 BEDROOM HOME IN THE VILLAGE OF RIVER HILL IN COLUMBIA,&nbsp;MARYLAND</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/5/9/6/4/ar136268287946955.JPG" height="221" alt="" width="361"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>$714,900</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WE HAVE A 5 BEDROOM COLONIAL IN THE VILLAGE OF RIVER HILL IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND COMING ON THE MARKET&nbsp;THIS WEEK.&nbsp; IT HAS 3 FINISHED LEVELS AND OVER 5,000 FINISHED SQ FT.&nbsp; IT IS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION WITH A GOURMET KITCHEN AND A 1ST FLOOR DEN/LIBRARY.&nbsp; HARDWOOD FLOORS ON THE MAIN LEVEL. IT HAS A TREX DECK AND BACKS TO WOODED OPEN SPACE.&nbsp; ALSO A 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING.&nbsp; THE PRICE IS $714,900.&nbsp; CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE INTEREST, AND WE CAN PROVIDE MORE DETAILS.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PLEASE CALL US FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WE ALWAYS HAVE TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR REFERRALS!</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:09:32 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3651309/new-listing-5-bedroom-home-in-the-village-of-river-hill-in-columbia-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3649610/age-restricted-communities-in-maryland Age restricted communities in Maryland <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Age Restricted Communities In Maryland</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Their are a good number of age restricted communities in Marland. &nbsp;The usual criteria is that the residents must be 55 years old or older. &nbsp;Children below the age of 18 are not allowed to live there on a permanent basis. &nbsp;Most of the communities have amenities such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, gym and walking paths. &nbsp;The homes can be 1 level condominiums, attached town homes or single family homes. &nbsp;They are all usually condominiums, so all of the outside maintenance is taken care of such as lawn care, fertilization, landscaping and snow removal. &nbsp;There usually is a master insurance policy for the exterior of the home. &nbsp;Social activities are available to all residents. &nbsp;I live in such a community in Howard County, Maryland called Ellicott Meadows in Ellicott City. &nbsp;In my next blog, I will discussed all of the 55+ communities in Howard County.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><br></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Please call us for all your real estate needs.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We always have time for you and your referrals!</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:49:07 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3649610/age-restricted-communities-in-maryland http://activerain.com/blogsview/3648516/planned-community-covenants Planned community covenants <p>Living in a planned community is a great way to make sure your neighborhood is kept beautiful and all the homes are in good shape. &nbsp;Columbia, Maryland is great example of how covenants work. There is no better place to live and raise a family.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:29:07 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3648516/planned-community-covenants http://activerain.com/blogsview/3646962/how-much-mortgage-can-you-afford- HOW MUCH MORTGAGE CAN YOU AFFORD? <h2>How Much Mortgage Can You Afford?</h2> <p>To determine how much can be borrowed for a mortgage, the lender uses several different ratios. It is important to know the criteria used to determine the loan amount, and equally important as a borrower to have an idea as to how high of a mortgage can be comfortably taken on.</p> <ul> <li>Front-End Ratio: The monthly percentage of your yearly gross income dedicated to mortgage payments is called the front-end ratio. Mortgage payments consist of four basic components: taxes, interest, insurance, and principal. Often, they are collectively known as PITI, and should not exceed 28% of your gross income. This is a general rule of thumb, although some lenders have been known to lend to borrowers with PITI exceeding as high as 30 to 40%</li> <li>Back-End Ratio: The percentage of a borrower's gross income required to cover their debts is called the back-end ratio. It is also known as the debt-to-income ratio. Debts include car payments, child support, credit card payments, mortgages, and other loan payments. Most lending institutions will recommend that the borrower's debt-to-income ratio should not exceed 36% of their gross income. Based on this ratio, the maximum monthly debt can be calculated by multiplying one's gross income by 0.36 and then dividing by 12. It may be difficult to stay within a 36% guideline in regions where the home prices are higher, although some lenders will allow a debt-to-income as high as 45%. Additionally, there are some mortgage programs, such as Veterans Administration mortgages and Federal Housing Authority mortgages that allow a ratio to exceed 36%. Bear in mind that a higher ratio could raise the interest rate, so it may be better to go with a less expensive house. It is also in the borrowers best interest to pay off as much debt as possible before even shopping for a mortgage, as it can help them achieve a lower debt-to-income ratio.</li> <li style="text-align: center;">Down Payment Percentage: Many lending institutions will let a buyer purchase the home with a significantly smaller down payment, but paying at least 20% of the home's purchase price up front will minimize the insurance required. Buyers who can make a larger down payment are able to purchase more expensive houses, and 20% or more can help buyers avoid mortgage insurance altogether. The mortgage payment is directly impacted by the down payment, and also by both back-end and front-end ratios.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Call us for all your real estate needs.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We always have time for you and your referrals!</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:39:06 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3646962/how-much-mortgage-can-you-afford- http://activerain.com/blogsview/3645712/new-listing-in-river-hill-neighborhood-5-bedroom-colonial NEW LISTING IN RIVER HILL NEIGHBORHOOD 5 BEDROOM COLONIAL <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>NEW LISTING IN RIVER HILL NEIGHBORHOOD 5 BEDROOM COLONIAL</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WE HAVE A 5 BEDROOM COLONIAL IN THE VILLAGE OF RIVER HILL IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND COMING ON THE MARKET NEXT WEEK.&nbsp; IT HAS 3 FINISHED LEVELS AND OVER 5,000 FINISHED SQ FT.&nbsp; IT IS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION WITH A GOURMET KITCHEN AND A 1ST FLOOR DEN/LIBRARY.&nbsp; HARDWOOD FLOORS ON THE MAIN LEVEL. IT HAS A TREX DECK AND BACKS TO WOODED OPEN SPACE.&nbsp; ALSO A 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING.&nbsp; THE PRICE WILL BE AROUND $700,000.&nbsp; CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE INTEREST, AND WE CAN PROVIDE MORE DETAILS.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PLEASE CALL US FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WE ALWAYS HAVE TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR REFERRALS!</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:42:15 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3645712/new-listing-in-river-hill-neighborhood-5-bedroom-colonial http://activerain.com/blogsview/3644654/5-bedroom-colonial-in-river-hill-neighborhood-in-columbia-maryland 5 BEDROOM COLONIAL IN RIVER HILL NEIGHBORHOOD IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong> 5 BEDROOM COLONIAL IN RIVER HILL NEIGHBORHOOD IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WE HAVE A 5 BEDROOM COLONIAL IN THE VILLAGE OF RIVER HILL IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND COMING ON THE MARKET NEXT WEEK.&nbsp; IT HAS 3 FINISHED LEVELS AND OVER 5,000 FINISHED SQ FT.&nbsp; IT IS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION WITH A GOURMET KITCHEN AND A 1ST FLOOR DEN/LIBRARY.&nbsp; HARDWOOD FLOORS ON THE MAIN LEVEL. IT HAS A TREX DECK AND BACKS TO WOODED OPEN SPACE.&nbsp; ALSO A 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING.&nbsp; THE PRICE WILL BE AROUND $700,000.&nbsp; CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE INTEREST, AND WE CAN PROVIDE MORE DETAILS.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PLEASE CALL US FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WE ALWAYS HAVE TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR REFERRALS!</strong></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith &amp; Karey Thesing</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Jackie Vaughan Team at Long &amp; Foster Realtors</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Direct:&nbsp; 410 365-1605</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Office:&nbsp; 410 461-1456</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:patsmith22@comcast.net">patsmith22@comcast.net</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.thejackievaughanteam.com">www.thejackievaughanteam.com</a> </strong></span></p> </div> Jackie Vaughan, Patrick Smith & Karey Thesing, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team (The Jackie Vaughan Team) Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:14:43 -0800 http://activerain.com/blogsview/3644654/5-bedroom-colonial-in-river-hill-neighborhood-in-columbia-maryland