first time home buyers: ADVICE FOR HOME BUYERS: The American Dream of Home Ownership: Formulate Your Plans NOW! - 01/01/10 01:00 PM
ADVICE FOR HOME BUYERS:  The American Dream of Home Ownership - Formulate Your Plans NOW!


I truly think that the tax credits offered for both FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS and the addition of the 6500$ tax break for other qualified home sellers may be the best deal we have seen in a long time.
It might be one of the the best times in history to buy your first home, or in my case- a different home.
In fact- I am personally preparing to sell my home and buy a different one BEFORE April 30th 2010* because I think this … (2 comments)

first time home buyers: ATTENTION HOME BUYERS: The Housing Slump May Be Nearing An End.....Now Is The Time To Buy!! - 12/09/09 10:05 AM
ATTENTION HOME BUYERS:  The Housing Slump May Be Nearing An End....Now Is The Time To Buy!   

According to this article in Money Magazine the housing slump may be nearing an end.  Buyers should be making their move now while housing is more affordable than it has been in the last two decades.  
 
Most economists agree that the next few years we will see inflation.  
In the light of this article and the predictions of economists I have good news and bad news.  
                            
The good news: … (3 comments)

first time home buyers: HUNTINGTOWN, MARYLAND REAL ESTATE: Charming Home For Sale In Huntingtown On Over An Acre - $299,000! - 12/08/09 10:10 AM

Location:  Huntingtown
County:  Calvert
Lot Size:  1.23 Acres
List Price:  $299,000
Charming affordable home in Huntingtown!  Home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, quality Amish garage, 2 sheds, finished basement and is situated on over an acre of land!  Spacious deck, back proch and carport too!  Home is move-in ready!  All this for under $300,000!  Come and take a look!



For additional information or to schedule a viewing appointment, contact Chris Minion or Rita Minion.
 

Discover Calvert County.....where relaxation is a lifestyle, not a vacation.
We consider Calvert County an excellent place to reside and would love … (3 comments)

first time home buyers: ST. MARY'S COUNTY REAL ESTATE: Perfect Starter Home Located In Saint Inigoes - $199,000! - 11/20/09 11:44 AM

Location:  Saint Inigoes
County:  St. Mary's
List Price:  $199,000
Lot Size:  .63 Acres
Square Footage:  1,179 Sq. Ft.
Great starter home!  Home qualifies for 100% Financing with Rural Development.  Zero down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance.  Contact us to get qualified today!
Home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with 1,179 sq. ft. of living space.  A few of the features include a woodburning stove, hardwood floors, separate laundry room, kitchen island, fenced in yard with a 14 x 20 shed.  Home is situated on a .63 acre lot!
Conveniently located just a few miles south of Patuxent River Naval Air … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: SOUTHERN MARYLAND FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS: Now Is A Great Time To Buy!! - 10/19/09 05:14 PM
ATTENTION:  FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS - NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY! 

Attention:  SOUTHERN MARYLAND FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS!

It's time to purchase your first home!  The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit will be ending soon.  If you are interested in purchasing your first home in Southern Maryland, please feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have.
If you would like to search for homes in Calvert County or St. Mary's County, visit our website:  Southern Maryland Real Estate
Take advantage of this "Buyer Market" and the $8,000 Tax Credit.  Contact us to see if you qualify. It will only only … (0 comments)

first time home buyers: HOME BUYERS: Selecting A Home Inspector, Part 1 - 10/13/09 03:40 PM
ATTENTION ALL HOME BUYERS!

Regardless of whether you’re buying a new home or a resale, you’ll want to have that home thoroughly inspected by a competent home inspector. All homes will have some hidden defects, and it’s the job of the inspector to discover as many of those as possible. I’m not referring to the superficial or cosmetic defects that you’ll find during a new home walk-thru. The kinds of problems you want your inspector to point out are those with the potential to create significant problems and which may be expensive to correct.
 
When I was building houses … (2 comments)

first time home buyers: NEW, FHA CONDOMINIUM LENDING GUIDELINES WILL BE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 2009! - 10/13/09 08:08 AM
NEW, FHA CONDOMINIUM LENDING GUIDELINES WILL BE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 2009! 
Via Richard Vetstein (Vetstein Law Group, P.C.):


Originally posted on the Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog
Breaking News: 10/1/09-The FHA Has Delayed Implementation Of New Rules Until November 2, 2009 To Coincide With Expiration of First Time Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit
Under revised guidelines which were to be effective October 1, 2009 but now delayed until November 2, 2009, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is implementing a new stricter approval process for condominiums to be eligible for FHA financing. Like the Fannie Mae regulations issued earlier in … (5 comments)

first time home buyers: HOME FOR SALE IN LUSBY: JUST REDUCED! Rambler W/Carport & Separate Extra Lot - $169,900! - 10/11/09 03:21 AM
JUST REDUCED!!!  HURRY!!  THIS ONE WON'T LAST LONG!!


HOME FOR SALE IN LUSBY W/EXTRA LOT!
Location:  Lusby
County:  Calvert
Community: Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Address:  835 San Mateo Trail
List Price:  $169,900
MLS# CA7138443
Good Deal!  This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,184 sq. ft. of living space comes with an extra "separate" lot! 


A few of the features include a sunroom, carport, screened side porch, vaulted ceiling, fireplace and skylights in livingroom, kitchen with pantry and breakfast bar/counter, workshop/utility room, circular driveway and is situated on a corner level lot.  Extra "separate" lot included in sale.  … (3 comments)