charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: REO Speedwagon is coming to Waldorf! - 08/06/08 04:07 PM
It's hard to NOT be aware of REO Speedwagon's upcoming show at the Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, MD. They've got signs up for it all over the place, if it was legal they'd probably tattoo the foreheads of the Blue Crab's Baseball Team!
If you … (0 comments)
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charles county: National Night Out is Tonight! - 08/05/08 03:32 PM
National Night Out is happening tonight! If you haven't heard about it, NNO is a drug/crime awareness event that takes place in residential communities nationwide, and includes fun, family-related activities. According to their website, here's what it's designed to do:
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:
Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; … (0 comments)
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charles county: ReCap of the Cross County Connector Meeting July 31st, 2008 - 08/05/08 11:59 AM
What a show! The Charles County Cross County Connector (CCC) Meeting and Presentation with the Army Core of Engineers was this evening, and I just got home from the meeting.
Sensitive Subject
Supporters claim it is a necessary project to support the growing region, mentioning concerns … (0 comments)
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charles county: Dog, Meet Bird... Bird, Meet Teeth... - 07/31/08 01:16 PM
For those who haven't met her yet, this is Brit. She and her brother are a pair of puppies that I rescued from the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville, MD. She tries to be a good dog, and generally speaking she succeeds. This morning, however, was not a good morning … (18 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: Private Bliss in Nanjemoy, only $290,000! - 07/29/08 09:58 AM
Peace and Quiet in NanjemoyLocation: Nanjemoy, MDPeace and Quiet 1+ Acre, in the heart of Southern Maryland. Have your own garden, and gather fruit from your own trees. Lots of roses and flowers. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, Living Room with fireplace and kitchen with eat in area. Formal … (0 comments)
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charles county: Lovely Home For Sale in Waldorf! - 07/28/08 11:23 AM
LOVELY HOME IN THE HEART OF WALDORFLocation: Westlake Village / LancasterThis lovely home sits in the heart of Waldorf, Close to Schools, Shopping, Lake and Walking Trails. Home Features Over 1550 Finished Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths. Bedroom Level Laundry, Private Fenced Backyard with Deck. Backs to Walking Path and … (0 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: Is Charles County Robbing Peter to Pay Paul with Rosewick Road? - 07/22/08 10:22 AM
When Charles County started the Rosewick Road project, the budget for Phase 2 was supposed to total $5.7 million dollars. Add an extra $432,000 to that, and don't forget that the project was due for completion in April of LAST YEAR. They are estimating that April of 2009 … (0 comments)
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charles county: Got Mold? Know Your Options (And protect your health) When Buying a Home! - 07/11/08 05:39 PM
You may or may not be surprised to find out there are quite a few foreclosures on the market in Charles County, Prince George's County, and Southern Maryland that are suffering from mold problems. I've found myself walking into homes on more than one occasion that had serious mold … (3 comments)
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charles county: Another One Bites the Dust: Caruso Homes Files for Bankruptcy - 06/29/08 12:58 PM
As you may already know, KB Homes has pulled out of the region, Shuttering the Middletown Woods sub-division and putting the land they hold up for sale. It was a blow to local builder confidence, and now it looks like there's more evidence of how much some builders … (3 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: New Home Construction in Waldorf, MD Autumn Hills Subdivision - 05/20/08 03:18 PM
Waldorf, MD has a lot of new home construction developments, and one of them is the Autumn Hills Subdivision, located off of Smallwood Drive, just a stone's throw from the St. Charles Towne Center Mall.
There are two different builders in that community: Ryan Homes, who has … (0 comments)
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charles county: Houses for Sale in Waldorf, MD: How Can You "Find it All"? - 05/15/08 06:52 PM
Buying a home in Waldorf, MD has a lot of great possibilities! From townhouses to duplexes to single family homes, there are a lot of potential locations for you and your family. Part of the fun in helping people buy a home is putting all the pieces together to … (0 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: 111 Quailwood Parkway, La Plata, MD Is SOLD!! - 05/02/08 11:30 AM
Anybody who says that nothing sells in this market is wrong, plain and simple! We had a gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath rambler in the Quailwood subdivision on the market for less than 75 days, and it's now officially sold! A little bit of smart, aggressive marketing along with … (0 comments)
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charles county: Huge 6 Bedroom Home For Sale in Waldorf, MD at $650,000!!! - 04/30/08 02:54 PM
10662 Sourwood Avenue Waldorf, MD 20603
Autumn Hills Subdivision
$650,000
This is a deal you don't want to
miss! This home has it all, just
look at the list of amenities you'll find here!
6 Full Bedrooms
6 1/2 Bathrooms
2 Fireplaces
2 Car Garage
Hardwood Floors
Gourmet Kitchen … (0 comments)
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charles county: Hughesville Baseball Opening Day at Oak Ridge Park - 04/28/08 09:13 AM
Oak Ridge park is located in Hughesville, MD on Oaks Road. This eastern area park offers a combination of active and passive recreational activities.Athletic fields for official league use, by permit only, include little league and full size baseball fields. Also a field is available for community pick-up play. A playground and … (4 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: Good Places to Run in Hughesville, MD - 04/24/08 11:41 AM
A lot of communities have old railroad right-of-of ways converted to walk, run, bike trails for public use. We really don't have that in Hughesville, MD, so I thought I'd share where I run as I train for my marathons.
I live in Carriage Crossing which is off of Route 381. It's … (2 comments)
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charles county: Closing Guarantee First Quarter 2008 Results! - 04/22/08 10:07 AM
The Southeast Retail Division announces the first quarter 2008 Closing Guarantee Results!
We had a great first quarter in 2008!
We helped 9496 families realize the dream of homeownership!
This was done with only 1 loan missing the Closing Guarantee!
The borrower received the $970.67 principal & interest, per our Closing Guarantee Agreement!
Very impressive!
Does your … (0 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Maryland Home Sales Report, April 2008 - 04/21/08 07:31 PM
Team Benya's Monthly Market Report- Charles County, Maryland
What's Happened:
For the first time in 7 months, home sales in Charles County, MD have actually seen some growth! Earlier this year we were looking at home sales in the range of 50-60 units per month, and now that … (3 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: Open House in La Plata, MD on 3/22/2008! - 03/21/08 10:52 AM
This is a gorgeous home, and the seller has just agreed to drop the price to $400,000! If you're looking for a great 3bed/2bath rambler in La Plata, MD, this is it! We'll also be holding an open house at this home on Saturday, March 22, 2008 from 10am-2pm, so … (0 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: KB Homes Pulls Out Of More Markets - 03/19/08 10:45 AM
Actually, KB Homes has pulled out of Charles County and the entire Mid-Atlantic Region, it seems. In addition to MD, DC, and Virginia, they have also shuttered operations in Chicago, IL, and Albuquerque as well. This is in addition to a previous announcement that they have decided to … (5 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: Charles County Perc Testing 2008 is open! - 03/04/08 09:50 AM
As of 9am this morning, the county health department has announced that perc season is officially open. They don't anticipate that it will be open for long, however, so if you're scheduled to get a perc done this year, make sure you find out when you can get your testing done! … (0 comments)
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charles county: FREE Rent to Own Seminars - 03/03/08 09:42 AM
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RENT TO OWN!!! DON'T WALK AWAY FROM A RENTAL WITH NOTHING TO SHOW FOR YOUR MONEY. … (0 comments)
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charles county: Charles County Maryland Foreclosure Report: March, 2008 - 03/01/08 11:40 PM
I'm seeing more and more foreclosures, and none of the government assistance programs seem to be helping stem the tide of foreclosures that we're currently seeing.
Do Foreclosures Affect My Home's Value?
In Charles County in the last 60 days, there have been 12 foreclosures that have … (0 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: ~For Sale~ 3775 Laurel Drive, Indian Head, MD, 20640~ $330,000 - 02/20/08 08:20 PM
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: Check Your Credit Status - 02/14/08 08:20 AM
Have you checked your credit lately? Free credit reports once a yearIt's a good idea to check your credit report at least once a year. Each year you can get one free credit report from each of the three credit agencies through www.annualcreditreport.com .
Credit reports and credit scoresEspecially if you are … (2 comments)
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charles county: Economic Stimulus Package - 02/12/08 07:41 AM
The House and the Senate recently passed the Economic Stimulus Package, which includes increases to standard Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits and FHA loan limits. It is likely that the bill will be signed into law by the President as early as Wednesday February 13, 2008.
Limited information is available. … (3 comments)
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charles county: Project Lifeline - A Plan to Halt Foreclosures - 02/11/08 03:41 PM
Here are excerpts from a CNBC.com article by Reuters
Six of the largest U.S. Mortgage lenders will announce on Tuesday a program to identify seriously delinquent borrowers and halt any foreclosure process while they try to work out a new payment scheme.
The lender will unite uner the program, dubbed "Project Lifeline," to … (1 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: What makes it a "reverse" mortgage? - 02/05/08 08:39 AM
A reverse mortgage is exactly what its name implies - a loan whose features make it essentially the reverse of a traditional mortgage. Instead of making the traditional monthly payments you can choose:
to receive payments, you turn your equity into income.to make no payments at all!to cash out for any purpose you … (2 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: How Century 21 (and a little good service) Got the Deal! - 01/31/08 09:19 PM
My family has been associated with Century 21 in some form or another for ten years now. There's no doubt that we are loyal to the brand for a multitude of reasons (brand recognition, positive past experience, outstanding service, etc.).
When we considered changing companies in 2007, we explored plenty of … (4 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: Ask for Financing from the Lender You Know and Trust - 01/18/08 10:09 AM
As a homeowner, it's smart to use the equity in your home to get the funds you need. If you're remodeling your home, making large purchases or would like to consolidate high-interest bills, apply today on-line http://www.johnwoodburn.net/ .
Did you know, John offers:
Mortgages and Home Equity Loans / Lines of Credit in … (1 comments)
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charles county: Wells Fargo Closing Guarantee - December 2007 Results - 01/17/08 08:24 AM
What a great way to end the year!
In December, we were able to help 3540 families start 2008 in their new homes! And we did this while meeting 100% of our closing guarantees!
This has resulted in 34,097 families who have realized their dream of homeownership in 2007!
Since starting our Closing On … (2 comments)
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charles county: Southern Maryland Mortgage Meltdown Seminar on 1/22/2008! - 01/14/08 03:08 PM
Century 21 New Millennium in La Plata, MD will be holding a seminar on the current Mortgage Meltdown here in Southern Maryland and how it affects you!
Steve Combs, regional vice-president for First County Mortgage will be on hand to talk about what is happening in the … (0 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 6989 Heather Dr., La Plata, MD ~$250,000!!~ - 01/13/08 06:09 PM
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charles county: Important Maryland Property Tax Information - 01/08/08 08:18 AM
By now you should have received your Maryland Property Tax Assessment notice in the mail. According to the Washington Post, there is an application inside the assessment which you need to fill out in order to apply for the Homestead Property Tax Credit. This credit was automatically given to you in … (0 comments)
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charles county: Some Say "Conservative", We Say "Responsible"! - 01/03/08 11:19 AM
Competitors call Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a conservative lender.
In today's market, I wouldn't call conservative a bad thing!
We are a fair and responsible lender.
Can our competitors say the same?
Are you working with a responsible lender?
If you are not with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, the answer is no!
If making fair and … (0 comments)
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charles county: Waldorf Maryland has a new Commercial Property - Great Potential - 12/30/07 09:52 PM
Begin here!! No City Pressure! Central Location!
3810 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20602 View Map
This property is absolutely gorgeous and has tremedous potential. Two houses in one. Don't pass this one up. 0ver 7000 sq ft of potential. Enjoy the scenically peaceful fenced yard w/a private pool & … (2 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: Why am I a real estate agent? - 12/27/07 07:16 PM
Hmm - this is a question my daughter asked me the other day. Why is it that I sell houses and not go to work like her friends parents?
Well, how do you answer a 7 year old on that one? We are some of the hardest working professionals out there. I put us, as … (0 comments)
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charles county: Power Plant Plans in Indian Head Die; New Plans for Waldorf Emerge - 12/21/07 11:59 AM
There's been plenty of debate in the last year regarding the proposed power plant in Indian Head, MD at the Naval Base. All of that is moot now that the proposal has died due to financial feasibility, or lack thereof.
While the idea of putting … (1 comments)
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charles county: Southern Maryland Auction Success! - 12/21/07 11:24 AM
I recently found the perfect property for one of my clients that had been searching for that elusive parcel of land that was Perked, and ready to go. I met him in October ff 2007 and he told me that he had been searching since 2003 for just … (0 comments)
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charles county: Southern Maryland Foreclosures are Big News in the Maryland Independent - 12/12/07 01:04 PM
I recently contributed a bit of commentary to the Maryland Independent for an article they were writing on foreclosures in the region. I was excited to find this morning that the story was in fact FRONT PAGE news and the remarks I made featured prominently. Self promotional remarks aside, … (0 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: Charles Crossing (single-family) Waldorf, Maryland - 12/05/07 12:19 PM
Residents take advantage of big city conveniences while still enjoying the laid back atmosphere of a Waldorf community. With charming neighborhoods and endless opportunities for family activities, dining out or taking in the rural sites, residents in this area find it to be more of a lifestyle rather than just a … (0 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: Charles County Market Report- November 2007 - 11/17/07 10:12 AM
Wow, this has been an incredibly difficult year to try selling a home! As I've mentioned in previous blogs, Countrywide Home Loans was the first to take action to help ease consumer strain and keep people from being foreclosed on. It may be to early to tell, but it … (1 comments)
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charles county: The Perfect 10 - But Priced to Sell Fast - 11/11/07 09:24 PM
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: Southern Maryland Living - 10/30/07 03:09 PM
Many people who come to the Washington, DC, area are choosing the Southern Maryland suburbs (Charles County, Calvert County or Saint Marys County) to live. Once you venture outside of the counties located immediately next to Washington, DC (Prince Georges County and Montgomery County), you will be amazed at the atmosphere … (0 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: Why NOW is the Best Time to Buy Real Estate in Maryland - 10/29/07 11:33 PM
There are many reasons why NOW is the best time to buy real estate:
1. Selection. There are an incredible amount of homes on the market right now, so buyers have more than enough potential properties to choose from!
2. Few Offers. Two years ago, I worked with buyers who wrote offers on … (0 comments)
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charles county: Maryland Foreclosures, Short Sales ... Statistics and Assistance - 10/29/07 11:06 PM
According to the Dept. of Housing and Community Development, Prince Georges County tops the list for foreclosures in Maryland Counties at 29.1%. The foreclosure rate in Charles County is 3.9% rate. I would be intersted in compiling the statistics for the other Maryland Counties.
The information that I have seen indicates … (1 comments)
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charles county: 5 BIG Ways to Help Your Clients! - 10/25/07 01:36 AM
As agents, the scope of services and work that we do on behalf of our clients can be very far reaching. I think that it's really in the details though that the best agents separate themselves from the average ones. What I've put together is a list of the little … (1 comments)
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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: 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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charles county: DC AREA NEW CONSTRUCTION ALERT! 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE!!! - 05/18/07 08:10 PM
CHARLES COUNTY ONLY 15 MINUTES FROM THE BELTWAY -
Starting in the high 400's/low 500's with owners suite with sitting room, sun room, brick front and more. Take advantage of the buyer's market with lots of incentives. 100% financing available! Call me for an appointment. Oh, and here's more - until … (0 comments)
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charles county: Southern Maryland Real Estate - Mortgage Lending in Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert County - 05/16/07 01:42 PM
Let's talk about borrowing money in the Southern Maryland area. If you are looking for a mortgage loan to purchase a home, or refinanace I can help. Got a question, just ask. … (4 comments)
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