The Benefits of FHA Loans - 10/28/09 11:51 AM
You may have heard of FHA loans or FHA Mortgages - but do you know what it's about?  An FHA Loan is a loan that is guaranteed by the Federal Government.  It allows a buyer to put down as little as 3.5% on a property, which is very helpful in our market where home prices can be high.  FHA Loans are very common in our area, especially since the zero-down lending market has disappeared, and since the Government raised the limit to as high as $625,000 in some areas.
Other benefits of FHA loans are that they offer relaxed credit score … (0 comments)

Market Report Monday - Carroll County Real Estate Market Update, September 2009 - 10/26/09 02:17 PM
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For Rent: Private 1 Bedroom with Den/Possible 2nd BR and private entrance. Laundry facility. Close to UMBC, CCBC, bus routes, beltway, DC commuter routes. Rent Includes Heat. - 10/23/09 11:47 AM
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Large 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath Apartment For Rent. Private Porch. Rent includes heat. Close to UMBC, CCBC, beltway and Bus Routes. - 10/23/09 11:45 AM
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Well Maintained Home in Catonsville Heights - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Lots of Recent Updates - Gorgeous Kitchen and Master Suite with Sitting Area - 10/23/09 10:53 AM
Just Listed - Single Family Home in Quiet Neighborhood$255,000Well maintained home with updates throughout!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Renovated Kitchen with Corian Counters, Ceramic Floor, Maple Cabinets Freshly Painted Interior Large Master Suite with Walk in Closet, Sitting Area, Skylights Hardwood Floors on First Level with Chair Rail in Dining Room Recently Painted Exterior and Other Exterior Updates Nice Deck for Outdoor Entertaining! Click here to request more information
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The Real Estate Market: Local vs. National - 10/21/09 02:42 PM
You may have heard lately on the national news that the Real Estate Market is flat.  Or you may have heard that the Real Estate Market is down, or not doing well.  But since Real Estate is sold on the local level, what's happening in other areas just doesn't apply here.
I've been working with a family the past few weeks - they are looking to purchase a single family home with an in-law suite.  They want what the area has to offer - good schools, good location, and a nice community.
We have place bids on three different homes in … (3 comments)

Market Report Monday: Baltimore County Real Estate Market Update, September 2009 - 10/19/09 08:48 AM
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Featured Listing Friday - Just Listed: Classic 4 Bedroom Colonial in Dunloggin and Centennial High School District - 10/16/09 09:37 AM
Very Large Home on a Quiet Street in a Neighborhood Popular for Gracious Family Life$565,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 Bedrooms 2 ½ Bathrooms Stunning Living Room with Fireplace Sunroom and Patio Big Well-Landscaped Yard Hardwood throughout First Level Huge Basement and Rec Room Click here to request more information
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October is Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness Month - but don't believe everything you read. - 10/14/09 10:07 AM

Recently I got an email from a friend that told the sad story of a couple whose home had burned down.  The fire investigator, according to the email, was able to determine that the fire had been caused by a Glade plug in air freshener.
 
Since October is National Fire Prevention Month, I thought this would be good information to share with you.  My first step, though, was to check to make sure that the story was true.  There is a great website for that, www.snopes.com.
 
As I suspected, according to snopes, plug in air fresheners pose no … (0 comments)

Howard County Real Estate Market Update, September 2009 - 10/12/09 08:55 AM
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Featured Listing Friday – Waterfront Condo Overlooking The Narrows – 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Breathtaking Views - 10/09/09 09:54 AM
Vacation Living Year Round in this Impeccably Maintained Condo$430,000 Take a break and enjoy the easy life in this amenity rich community.
Buy this condo and discover that your gorgeous new home features a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and wine cooler, as well as a separate dining room – perfect for entertaining.






Enjoy a glass of wine by the fireplace, and panoramic sunset views in your living room with an inviting wood burning fireplace and floor to ceiling windows.





A getaway right in your own home, your Master Suite is complete with its … (0 comments)

The Writing on the Wall - Short Sales and Foreclosures - 10/07/09 10:21 AM
Lately I have been helping a family purchase a home.  Their current home is already sold, and we found the perfect house for them - it's in a great neighborhood that they want to be in, and it has a large in law suite.  Just before we wrote our offer, the Listing Agent told me the home could go into foreclosure.  When I asked what that meant, she said the Sellers were just a payment behind.
After receiving our offer, the Listing Agent called me to tell me that the Sellers couldn't come up with a counter offer, because they didn't … (1 comments)

Market Report Monday: Maryland Real Estate Market Activity, October 5, 2009, New Listings, Pending Sales, Days on Market - 10/05/09 12:20 PM
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Featured Listing Friday Mt Airy Home 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath on Private Wooded Lot close to Commuter Routes - 10/02/09 04:56 PM
Now just $549,900




Come home for the holidays to this charming, custom-built Southern Style Colonial.  The best of both worlds are combined in this home - nestled on a private 2 acre wooded lot, yet just minutes from major commuter routes.  For the ultimate in weekend living, you'll find local public golf courses and the famous Black Ankle Vineyards nearby.
Step into the grand two story foyer for a view of the well designed first floor layout that is perfect for both everyday family living as well as large and cheerful gatherings.  From the foyer, enter the spacious living room … (0 comments)

The Signs of Fall - 10/01/09 12:36 PM
It's Fall...

The weather is nice...The leaves are changing...It's football season...The Ravens are winning...And...
The pests are out.
Here is a tale of my very pesty week:
Bed Bugs:  Literally, a pain in the (fill in the blank).  I thought this was just a saying, or a made up term.  But they're for real, and they really do bite.  Getting rid of them is a major deal.  It's not something I could do on my own - I had to call an exterminator.  My tenant had to discard his mattress and pillow, bag up all of his clothes and move … (2 comments)

 
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