southern maryland: Blessings, Oysters and Farms - 09/30/08 11:32 PM
Two of the many blessings that we can be thankful for in Maryland are the oyster industry and the farms that helped this state to become rich in many ways; from home-grown values to the very basic blessing of providing for our families. Southern Maryland will be celebrating and commemorating several events in the … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: Home Inspection Havok! - 09/25/08 11:21 AM
I firmly believe that getting a home inspection when buying a home in Charles County or Waldorf is a MUST DO sort of thing. Home inspectors are worth their weight in gold when they catch a huge flaw in a property that nobody else noticed.
Sometimes however, … (4 comments)
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southern maryland: County Fair, Bread and Puppets - 09/23/08 07:21 PM
This is a very fun weekend in Calvert County and for all of Southern Maryland. Tomorrow is the official opening of the Calvert County Fair. On Thursday (9/25), the world-famed Bread and Puppet Theater opens at St. Mary's College.
I am quite proud of the fact that the Calvert County Fair is not … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: VERY AFFORDABLE! 2BR, 2Bath Mobile Home in BRANDYWINE Cedarville Park! Built in 2000, Upgraded Interior! - 09/12/08 06:39 PM
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southern maryland: Beautiful 4BR, 3 Bath Home for Sale in GOLDEN BEACH, Mechanicsville! Water Privileged COmmutity, Boating, Fishing, Beaches! Southern Maryland! - 09/12/08 06:37 PM
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southern maryland: Beautiful Southern Maryland Home Rambler for Sale! 3BR, 2 Baths, 3 Private Acres in Mechanicsville! Deck, Pond, Wooded, Great Price! - 09/12/08 06:34 PM
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southern maryland: BEING REMODELED NOW! 5BR, 3.5Bath END UNIT 3-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE IN WALDORF FOR SALE! UPGRADES THROUGHOUT! - 09/12/08 06:31 PM
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southern maryland: Mechanicsville Home for Sale! 3BR, 2 Bath RAMBLER on 2 Acres with 2-Car Attached Garage, 2-Car Detached Garage, 3-Car Carport, Cathedral Ceilings, Sunroom PLUS PLUS PLUS! - 09/12/08 06:20 PM
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southern maryland: 6500+ sf HUGHESVILLE Home for Sale! 8BR, 5.5Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Sunroom w Hot Tub, 3.5 Acres PLUS FULL Lower Level Apartment! - 09/12/08 06:15 PM
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southern maryland: SPECTACULAR Custom Home for Sale in Southern Maryland! 4BR, 3.5Bath, 3.67 Acres - HIGH QUALITY & GORGEOUS! - 09/12/08 06:11 PM
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southern maryland: RE/MAX 100 - Hughesville 10K Festival Sponsor - 09/07/08 10:12 AM
RE/MAX 100 is a proud sponsor of the Inaugural Hughesville 10K Festival.
Deciding to sell or buy a home is a big step. To make sure it's a step in the right direction, choose the person best qualified to handle your real estate needs: a RE/MAX Sales Associate.
Averaging more … (2 comments)
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southern maryland: $30 Million Dollars Buys This Land in Waldorf, Maryland! - 09/02/08 12:01 PM
It's official! Century 21 New Millennium and Team Benya is proud to offer this unique parcel of land for sale! Situated on Middletown Road, just off of Smallwood Drive, this 153 acre parcel is the PERFECT location for future development.
Charles County is Hot!
Waldorf is … (1 comments)
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southern maryland: Are Sellers in your area "Cat Juggling"? (Video Included) - 08/27/08 12:19 PM
Why are so many homes sitting on the Southern Maryland real estate market without a buyer? The answer is simple: The sellers are cat juggling!
Remember the Steve Martin movie "The Jerk"? Father Carlos Las Vegas De Cordoba shows Navin Johnson (Martin) an absurd video clip of cat juggling … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: Waldorf, MD Foreclosure Update, August, 2008 - 08/11/08 10:34 AM
What's Happening
The Waldorf, Maryland housing market may be slow, but there seems to be a ton of buzz being generated by the local foreclosure real estate sales market! A quick check of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) shows that there are currently 31 vacant, bank owned (REO, or Real Estate … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: The PERFECT Home For a Car Nut in Indian Head, MD! - 08/09/08 08:08 AM
5525 Packard Place Indian Head MD 20646Location: Indian Head, MDGreat location for Horse property, or Mechanics dream. Home features 4 bed rooms, 2 Baths, Country Kitchen, Huge Family Room, 2 Tiered Deck, Large Sun Room. Property also features a separate 2 bed room, 1 bath Apartment. with Deck, Large living room, … (4 comments)
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southern maryland: New Waldorf & Charles County Home Search Website is Up and Running! - 08/08/08 10:19 AM
It's been a long time in the making, but Our New Home Search Website is finally up and running! We've wanted to build a site with a smart map feature to allow people to physically see the geographic location of potential properties, and now we have it!
I'll be … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Great Rental in White Plains, MD, 4 BR & 3,000+ s.f. for $2,200/mo! - 07/30/08 07:21 AM
Beautiful Home In Charles County Stratton PlLocation: Aspen WoodsBeautiful home only 6 years old. 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths, Formal living room, Formal Dining Room, Large Kitchen, Family Room with Firepalce. Full Finished Basement, over 3000 Finished Square Feet, and Much more.InformationContact Information Team Benya301-653-8116Contact Reply FormForward to a FriendView Other FlyersPricingRent: … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: Beautiful 3-Level Brick Townhouse under 300k in Upper Marlboro, MD! - 07/29/08 10:09 AM
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Gorgeous Home For Sale In Lovely Accokeek, MD - 07/28/08 12:14 PM
GORGEOUS HOME NEAR D.C.; LOCATED IN ACCOKEEK, MD!Location: Greens PiscatawayBeautiful 4 year old home with easy commute to DC. Home Features 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Master suite with Master Bath. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counter tops. Family Room with Gas Fireplace, Formal Living Room, formal Dining Room, Full Finished Basement With … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: What Does "As-Is" Really Mean in Real Estate? - 07/28/08 10:38 AM
"As-is" seems to be a very maligned term in real estate these days. A quick search for homes in Waldorf and Charles County shows a slew of properties being sold "as-is". On the surface, the concept is simple; the owner is not making any claims regarding the condition of … (6 comments)
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southern maryland: Is Good News Afoot? Charles County, MD Real Estate Market Report July, 2008 - 07/24/08 10:36 AM
Could it be? Is the real estate market in Charles County Maryland actually looking up? It's to early to tell right now, and the pressure caused by recent interest rate increases has pushed loan applications down 6% over the last week, and pending sales are down right now as well.
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac In Trouble? - 07/16/08 01:24 PM
If you have been listening to the news this past few days, you have probably heard about the federal government's offer to back Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with emergency funds, if needed.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac own about half of all the mortgage loans in the country. According to those in the know, … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Sky Rocket's Red Glare - 07/01/08 08:14 PM
By land or by sea you can enjoy fantastic firework displays this weekend in Southern Maryland. As a matter of fact, if you love to watch the sky rockets in flight, you can watch them on both July 3rd and July 4th in Calvert County.
North Beach will be celebrating our … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Attention Maryland Homeowners - 06/24/08 03:39 PM
The household income limit has been increased from $50,000 to $60,000 for the Maryland Homeowner Tax Credit Program. This program gives tax credits for qualifying homeowners and can make a significant difference in the amount of taxes paid. The Calvert County Tax Credit program is a supplemental tax credit to the … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: Riverview Builders welcomes our new Sales Agent Jason Hernandez! - 06/19/08 01:19 PM
Jason Hernandez comes to Riverview Builders with a drive and passion for selling new construction. With wonderful ideas on customer care, progress reporting during construction and innovative ways to pay coop agents at construction close instead of at Use & Occupancy, Jason is a welcome addition to the Riverview Team. You … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: Short Sales and Foreclosures in Vacation and Waterfront Properties - 06/17/08 07:15 AM
Foreclosures (bank owned homes) are not common in vacation and second home properties in Southern Maryland. Currently there are not any in the area with a water view. However short sales are growing with the vacation homes. Currently there are 7 short sales with a water view. Below is an explanation of … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: Rosewick Crossing is Growing in La Plata, MD - 06/16/08 10:17 AM
It's amazing how much commercial growth is happening in La Plata, MD, and Charles County in general. Rosewick Crossing is the latest addition to La Plata's shopping choices. As you may or may not know, Lowe's hardware store has already opened, and construction on the Giant grocery store … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: Why are so many still buying and selling? Call for the answer now! - 06/12/08 10:44 AM
Help is a phone or email away. If you need me I am available 24/7. Ask anyone who knows me. I may be a dynamo in real estate, but I am a good citizen first!
Our Walk For A Cure Cancer Society Walk was a huge success! Great weather, registrant went from 1600 … (1 comments)
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southern maryland: Swan Point Project Get's Board of Works Approval in Annapolis! - 05/23/08 03:51 PM
Swan Point's proposed development project won approval this week at the Maryland State Board of Public Works hearing in Annapolis, MD this past Wednesday.
I attended the meeting to view first hand what Governor Martin O'Malley had to say about the project, and to voice my support for … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Regency Furniture Stadium is Open! - 05/05/08 11:14 AM
Charles County welcomed the new Southern Maryland Blue Crabs to the area on Friday, and local residents can now officially enjoy the national past-time right here in Waldorf! The Regency Furniture Stadium itself is gorgeous, and really captures the essence and flavor of the region perfectly! I was … (1 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Darling Rambler in Newburg on over half an acre! Only $163,000!! - 04/29/08 02:28 PM
Here’s your chance to own an outstanding starter home or investment property! Team Benya has just listed an adorable 1 bed, 1 bath rambler situated on just over a half acre of land! Priced at just $163,000, this home in Newburg, MD has tons of potential!
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southern maryland: Charles County is a great place to get ahead! - 04/26/08 11:13 AM
Even Forbes Magazine thinks so! Forbes recently listed Charles County, MD as one of it's top 10 places to "get ahead" in the United States! Forbes listed Charles County as #5 on their list because:
...economic activity in Charles County has been on the upswing since 2000. Jobs … (1 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Your Next Home Will Be Bought or Sold Online! ~Part 1 of the Savvy Seller Series~ - 04/16/08 10:57 PM
It's true! I'm not talking about a few clicks of the mouse to sign the settlement papers (not yet, anyways), but the home buying process has become less about flipping through the newspaper and driving around to open houses, and more about surfing the net to see what's available … (2 comments)
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southern maryland: Horsepower & Burning Rubber on Display in Hughesville, MD! - 04/14/08 06:36 PM
The Southern Knights celebrated their 21st annual Coming Out car show this past weekend in Hughesville, MD. It was a spectacular show, to say the least, and there was about 450 cars on the field this year!
The rain held out until the afternoon, and it made for a … (4 comments)
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southern maryland: ~For Sale~ 15 Acres of Secluded Bliss In Mechanicsville, MD! - 04/10/08 08:27 PM
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southern maryland: Gambling on Real Estate - 04/07/08 02:38 PM
Hello Anyone out there? Any one at all? Hello???
How many people have gambled on real estate in the last few years? I can think of, oh about, maybe millions.
Real estate has been, and probably always will be a good place, no make that a great place to put your earnings … (3 comments)
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southern maryland: Here's a Shocker- People Can't Afford McMansions! - 04/04/08 12:04 PM
Incredible- it's taken years for developers to see that the concept of "build it bigger!" simply doesn't cut it. Here in Charles County there is a minimum home size for new construction- 1,650 square feet. That number has been inconsequential during the past real estate boom because people … (10 comments)
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southern maryland: Swan Point TIF Bond Approved - 04/04/08 10:31 AM
Looks like Swan Point will be getting it's fancy new hotel after all! The Charles County Commissioners voted to approve the Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) Bond recently, which will pave the way for the development infrastructure there.
Under the tax incremental financing, agreement, the county will issue $26 million in … (2 comments)
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southern maryland: St. Charles Towne Centre's Mall Improvements in Waldorf, MD! - 03/27/08 01:05 PM
I digress, I haven't been impressed with the mall here in Charles County recently. One of the reasons is because they have been doing a lot of renovation work on it, and navigating through a maze of cones and equipment isn't exactly my cup of tea.
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southern maryland: Everything's Just Ducky in Washington, D.C.! (Cute Photos!) - 03/24/08 12:08 PM
I was at the Kennedy Center for the performing arts in Washington, D.C. the other day, and apparently the theatre-goers weren't the only ones enjoying D.C., cultural offerings! In one of the fountains at the Kennedy Center I snapped a few pics of some ducks enjoying the afternoon.
Excuse me.... … (4 comments)
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southern maryland: Another Great Reason to Love Southern Maryland! (Car Photos!) - 03/22/08 08:51 AM
One of the great things about Southern Maryland is the great rural areas in the region. There is a proud tradition of tobacco farming here, as well as several functioning Amish farms, and there's a lot of really beautiful scenic regions in the area. I'm a car nut, and … (3 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Buyers Have The Upper Hand, But Are You Holding All The Aces? - 03/21/08 10:18 AM
Trying to decipher the current real estate market can be monumental task! It's not just about the market reports, it's about you as an individual. Who's side are you on? Are you a seller trying to beat the market, or a buyer looking to cash in on a golden … (6 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Everything I Need to Know I Learned From Working Hard! - 03/14/08 09:58 AM
I admit, I'm not a big fan of the cold weather (why I ever lived further north is beyond me!). I like summer, I like warm sunny weather, and I'm ready to enjoy said climate again. I realized this morning that we are already in the middle of March! … (34 comments)
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southern maryland: Hey, Who's Side is this Builder On?? - 03/12/08 10:07 AM
I try to spend at least part of my weekends visiting open houses and new construction developments. I like to see what the available stock is, and knowing what the models look like first hand allows me to be able to discuss them pros and cons of a … (6 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: I can actually FEEL My Brain Growing!! Craig Barrett & More Hidden Gems in ActiveRain! - 02/26/08 10:01 AM
I admit, I've been dragging my feet a bit recently when it comes to hidden gems here on activerain. I was tagged back in early February by Jeff and Grace Safrin, who highlighted a post I made: "A Theory About Dogs and Real Estate".
I hadn't even heard about … (5 comments)
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southern maryland: An Innovative way to punish kids.... - 02/24/08 09:02 PM
I was at St. Charles Towne Center Mall yesterday, and I typically make it a point to avoid shopping anywhere on weekends because of the crowds. I figure that if my hours are flexible enough, I can get my errands done during the week and there's no reason to wait … (9 comments)
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southern maryland: ~New Listing~ 6689 Mackall Rd. St. Leonard, MD~ $279,000 - 02/20/08 08:37 PM
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southern maryland: ~For Sale~ 3775 Laurel Drive, Indian Head, MD, 20640~ $330,000 - 02/20/08 08:20 PM
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southern maryland: Restoring Neglected Marketing Plans; Old School Methods, New School Technology - 02/10/08 08:48 PM
I have to thank my parents for teaching me to understand and appreciate the value of time worn items. With my mom, it was dusty old antique furniture that she found, buried in the back of musty junk shops. She would take these battered and often broken pieces of a … (8 comments)
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southern maryland: ROBOTS INVADE Washington, D.C.! - 02/09/08 01:45 PM
The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. has a really cool Japanese culture and hyper-culture arts festival going on through 2/17/2008, and if you get the chance, check out their website and look at some of the shows and exhibits they have! Some of the shows are even free! The coolest … (3 comments)
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southern maryland: Rails-to-Trails Creates More Charles County Recreation - 02/06/08 09:46 AM
I'm excited about Charles County's newest recreational development! In October, 2006 the Navy donated a 13 mile stretch of train track running from White Plains to Indian Head, and now that stretch of dormant track is slated to be turned into a recreational trail for Charles County!
They're planning to tear … (1 comments)
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southern maryland: Dogs Abandoned in the Foreclosure Fallout - 02/03/08 01:13 PM
Foreclosure Dogs are becoming big news. Man's best friend is quickly becoming an expendable commodity to some as people are losing their homes to the credit crunch. Regardless of what the circumstances were for the foreclosure, it's not the pet's fault, and now many of them are finding themselves facing euthanization. … (8 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Kohl's Development and La Plata, MD Home Values - 01/27/08 06:13 PM
As many of you know, I have been watching new development in La Plata, Maryland very closely, and more than a few people have voiced concern about how commercial development will impact their home's value.
Obviously, this is a sensitive subject, and I don't want to be … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: La Plata Town Hall Meeting Recap (1/22/2008) - 01/27/08 04:38 PM
Thomas and I just got back from the La Plata town hall meeting, and the council voted to send a letter to the State Highway Administration (SHA) recommending AGAINST a traffic light at 301 and Oriole Lane in La Plata, MD.
There was a very large crowd … (2 comments)
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southern maryland: La Plata Development; How Much is too Much? - 01/18/08 05:42 PM
I refuse to let this be a rant about rapid over-development here in Charles County and specifically, La Plata, MD. I'm not against growth, development, and modernization (I know, I'm a Realtor, isn't it my job to promote growth and development?), in fact I think that Charles County, Saint … (1 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: UPDATE>>> Okay, so the house is haunted!! Now what? Please help!!! - 01/01/08 08:42 PM
UPDATE>>>
We went pass today (during daylight, call us chicken later) and the house was freezing. I checked the thermostat and I thought it was nuts, It said 68 degrees. My two agent friends laughed and said that maybe the house was going through menopause and we all laughed for minutes. I still felt like … (49 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Making Ugly Land Beautiful Again! - 12/30/07 02:57 PM
Well it's about time! Everyone who lives on the western side of Charles County knows that there is a distinct lack of public parks and resources in the area. The Pisgah, Maryland Park announcement, means that the Bryans Road/Indian Head area will be seeing lots of improvements!
The … (2 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Swan Point TIF Meeting Update - 12/12/07 01:17 PM
I attended the county hearing on the Swan Point Tax Proposal on Tuesday 12/11/2007, and the commissioners did not make a decision on the application just yet, but the response both positive and negative, was outstanding. It's wonderful to see county residents wanting to take an active part in … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Commuter Rail to Hughesville and Beyond - 12/04/07 05:56 PM
Craig W. Barrett, Hughesville, REALTOR (r)
Hughesville, MD Real Estate
www.hughesvillehomes.com
I've been following an interesting subject that affects the quality of life for residents of Hughesville and Southern Maryland. The subject is the addition of Commuter rail cars on existing CSX rail lines. This is an excellent opportunity to provide a valuable service … (4 comments)
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southern maryland: Baseball Swings into Waldorf, Maryland - 12/03/07 11:58 PM
Further proof that Waldorf is not as remote as some people seem to think it is: We're getting our own Atlantic League Baseball Team (*insert cheering here*)! I know, it's not THAT exciting, but I am pretty happy that it's happening, nonetheless. I've known it was in … (3 comments)
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southern maryland: DOES YOUR BUSINESS PLAN NEED A TUNE-UP? OR A COMPLETE OVERHAUL?!? - 12/01/07 10:49 AM
Your Real Estate Business is very much like the vehicle you drive. Constant care and maintanence is required to keep it running in tip top shape. At times an extended shop visit is need and serious adjustments must be made, and with the changes the market has seen this year, … (5 comments)
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southern maryland: The Perfect 10 - But Priced to Sell Fast - 11/11/07 09:24 PM
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southern maryland: Waterfront Property offers Beautiful Views and Tranquility - 11/11/07 09:03 PM
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southern maryland: Swan Point Development *Finally* Moving Forward - 10/31/07 04:10 PM
I've got some news for all you Charles County residents out there... The development project in Issue, MD at Swan Point may finally been moving forward! For you golfers out there, you know how challenging the par 72 course there can be, and now it looks like they're getting … (0 comments)
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southern maryland: Charles County Market Report - 10/30/07 08:13 PM
I've had a couple of people ask me recently what the current market out look is in the region, so I'm putting up a quick portion of my market report to let everybody see exactly what we're facing here in Charles County. If anybody has any questions about the charts, I'd … (2 comments)
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southern maryland: Builder comes to the rescue! - 10/30/07 09:15 AM
I can't tell you how much I love hearing news like this! It seems that a woman named Delores Smith in Accokeek, MD, who has worked as a foster mother to over 125 children, is on the right path to getting her home re-built. She was evicted in 2003 after … (6 comments)
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southern maryland: Dog Show and Fun Match for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Southern Maryland - 10/28/07 01:49 PM
Mandy Mulligan, a Cavalier Breeder and member of Cavaliers of the Northeast hosted a Fun Match at her home in Leonardtown Maryland last Weekend. It's not too often that this Dog Club has events this close to my home in Maryland, so I was very anxious to go.I've only seen 4 Cavalier … (8 comments)
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southern maryland: 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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southern maryland: Where are we going, and why are we in this Handbasket? - 10/19/07 02:17 AM
I really wish there was some sort of easy solution to the deteriorating market that we're seeing, but I seriously doubt we've hit the bottom just yet. I have a couple of points to make in this post, and they are very closely related, so I'd like to apologize … (7 comments)
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southern maryland: Southern Maryland Real Estate.... - 05/07/07 11:40 AM
Welcome to my new blog! Wow - what do I write all the many questions and thoughts rolling thru my head at one time!
There is so much going on locally in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's counties, that it is hard to pin point a thought or one solid topic. Sales are … (3 comments)
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southern maryland: Good Clients and Bad Clients - 02/16/07 04:17 PM
I would say 95% of my clients are on the ball and know what they are looking for. Together we achieve that goal and all is well. They refer other clients to me and I love my job. BUT... There is that one that can put you in a sour mood … (1 comments)
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southern maryland: The Southern Maryland Real Estate Blog - 09/16/06 08:31 PM
To view my blog please go to http://kwmdrealestate.blogspot.com Thanks for visiting. … (4 comments)
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