Progressive Technology in 2012...E-Closings and Paperless Transactions in Real Estate - 02/29/12 12:45 PM

Goodbye, paper. Hello,'e-closings'
Electronic processes are poised to make homebuying easier on the wallet — and on trees.
By Leah L. Culler of MSN Real Estate
When Charles Schaffner of West Haven, Utah, closed on a home recently, he didn't leave with a giant stack of paperwork. Instead, he left with a CD containing electronic versions of all closing documents.  The closing took less than 20 minutes, and yet Schaffner knew exactly what he was signing; he'd reviewed all of the documents at home the night before. 
Schaffner got his loan through Mountain America Credit Union, which is one of the first banks in … (0 comments)

A Hot Topic Since Oct 2010: Smaller Homes - 02/29/12 12:42 PM
 
The Elusive Small-House Utopia
 

By Andrew Rice  Published: October 15, 2010
Every year, in conjunction with a big trade show, the magazine Builder creates something it calls its “concept home.” The house is an exhibition on a theme — the 2004 edition, for example, was called the Ultimate Family Home — but also a commercial venture. Attendees of the International Builders’ Show can walk through a model, and when the show is over, the concept is quite literally put to a test when the finished house is offered up for sale on the open market.
During the … (0 comments)

Family Fun Events for March 2012 - 02/29/12 12:31 PM
March 2012 Family Fun Events
in Montgomery County, MD
(Washington DC suburbs)

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE,  HORRIBLE,  
NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
March 2 – April 9, 2012 


Book and Lyrics by Judith ViorstBased on the book by Judith Viorst 
Music by Shelly Markham
Directed by Gail Humphries Mardirosian
Featuring Sandy Bainum Ages 4 and up
Tickets are $ 18

Adventure Theatre ~ Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD 20812
Phone: 301-634-2270 Box Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Show Saturdays 10am-4pm and Show Sundays 10am-2pm  
For ticketing: tickets@adventuretheatre.org   Ice Rink at Rockville Town … (0 comments)

Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards - 02/22/12 09:04 AM
Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as  
Banks Loosen Credit Standards
 

01/24/2012 DSNews.com
BY: KRISTA FRANKS 
Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday.
One of the reasons: loosening credit.
The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan is 700.   While this is higher than scores required prior to the crisis, it is constant with requirements one year ago.  Additionally, a Fed Senior Loan Officer Survey found credit requirements in the fourth quarter were consistent with the past three quarters. Read More >

 
Featured … (3 comments)

Proposed Bill to Speed Up Short Sale Process and Prevent Foreclosure - 02/22/12 09:01 AM
Proposed Bill to Speed Up Short Sale Process and Prevent Foreclosure 
02/20/2012  BY: ESTHER CHO  DSNews.com
To avoid losing homes to foreclosure due to long response times for short sale transactions, three senators introduced legislation to speed up the short sale process.
Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) proposed the bill addressing the issue of short sales timelines on February 17. A short sale is a real estate transaction where the homeowner sells the property for less than the unpaid balance with the lender’s approval.
“There are neighborhoods across the country full of empty … (1 comments)

NEW PRICE!~Renovated and Near ICC, Norbeck Road and Georgia Avenue~15811 Radwick Lane Silver Spring, MD 20906 - 02/21/12 08:55 AM
A renovated beauty near the ICC, Norbeck Road and Georgia Avenue...plus a NEW PRICE! 


Click here to see the Virtual Tour for:
15811 Radwick Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Property is listed for $434,900
Tax Yr: 2011 Est. Taxes: $4,876
Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
 
Renovated/Remodeled top to bottom! Home shows like a model! NEW-kitchen w/ granite and stainless appliances, 3 NEW Baths, All NEW doors, Fresh paint, All new fixtures, NEW carpet, Gleaming HW Floors, NEW exterior doors, windows, roof, siding, gutters, downspouts, NEW garage, driveway, deck, HVAC, Electric upgrade, Prof landscaping, 1+ acre lot, 4th … (2 comments)

Real Estate Outlook...American Voters and Homeownership - 02/01/12 12:41 PM
 

Real Estate Outlook: Housing at Forefront of Concerns
by Carla Hill

As the race for the 2012 Presidential Election gets rolling, a new survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows what is on voters' minds.
Topping the list of concerns for voters is the importance of homeownership and the ease of obtaining it. The survey showed that American voters "strongly value homeownership and would oppose efforts to weaken or eliminate the mortgage interest deduction or diminish a federal role to help qualified home buyers obtain affordable 30-year mortgages."
Neil Newhouse, a partner and co-founder of … (0 comments)

Family Fun Events for February 2012 - 02/01/12 12:40 PM
Family Fun Events for February 2012


Montgomery County Public Libraries Celebrates 
Black History Month 2012 
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) celebrates Black History Month in February with free programs highlighting traditional West African culture and dance.Anansegromma of Ghana, featuring native Ghanaians Kofi Dennis and Kwame Ansah-Brew, will present a program of traditional music, storytelling and dance.
The group performs “call and response” songs, games and drum rhythms on authentic instruments giving the audience first-hand exploration of West African cultural traditions. Read More>
Smithsonian Celebrates Black History Month
The Smithsonian celebrates Black History Month in February with a series of films, … (1 comments)

 
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