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Maryland Orchids

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Maryland Orchids

Horticulture Hall at the Timonium Fairgrounds was the location of the Maryland Orchid Society Show and Sale. The event was part of the large Maryland home and Garden Show.  Dolores and I were there on a cold day and it was very nice to be surrounded by orchids of every type and color.

Yesterday was an unusually warm day in Maryland and many of us got in a little yard and garden work as we prepare for the spring season. The warm weather also created activity among many prospective home buyers. They will be looking at open houses this weekend as they take advantage of the very attractive home prices and the extremely low interest rates. Those that plan to use FHA financing have the additional incentive to have their case numbers assigned before the April 18th increase in the mortgage insurance premium.

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, MD is offering special financing for first time home buyers. Buyers can use 96.5% FHA financing plus a 5% second mortgage to help cover the cash requirements of a home purchase. Both are at a 5% interest rate.

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Please contact us for information on homes for sale in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Roy, I love these first beautiful warm days each year as they provide a new energy for each of us.  I love driving through my neighborhoods and seeing people out working in their yards...also nice to see these buyers out again.

Mar 19, 2011 12:04 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Today's flora shots are beautiful and odd at the same time Roy.  ;-)

It looks like the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, MD is rolling out the red carpet for first time buyers...I hope you get lots of new owners into homes Roy.

 

Mar 19, 2011 12:05 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, Roy. Nice photos. Indoor lighting can be tricky and wash out vibrant colors. White balance corrections can be your best friend...

Mar 19, 2011 12:11 AM
Keith Gilkey
Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD
410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Roy, So many great pictures. I love everyone of them. Keep them coming I look foward to them. I really like the third one. Thanks

Mar 19, 2011 12:59 AM
Clark Cook
1st Choice Realty of Fayetteville, LLC - Fayetteville, NC
Marketing Homes For Sale In Fayetteville NC Area

In addition to the beautiful orchids Roy, the special financing arrangement should boost sales... Go Get them!!

Mar 19, 2011 01:52 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

What would a sunny Saturday morning be without the opportunity to view some of your wonderful photos? Simply not the same! Enjoy the day!

Mar 19, 2011 02:17 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good morning to all! We have a beautiful sunny Saturday morning in Maryland. Buyer agents will be out with their clients. Home buyers are taking advantage of the very attractive home prices and the very low interest rates.

Yes, Michael, indoor lighting can be very tricky. The colors in the photos can be somewhat different from the subjects. Most of the indoor pictures will require some adjustments. I need to learn some of your techniques for improved results.

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Mar 19, 2011 02:52 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy,

I enjoy seeing your photos as much as you enjoy taking them. Keep up the good work!!!

Patricia

 

Mar 19, 2011 03:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good morning, Patricia. Have an outstanding weekend.

Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, March 11, 2011. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Mar 19, 2011 03:55 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Hi Roy, you have some very beautiful photos there....and do I spy a Lady Slipper in that group?

Mar 20, 2011 07:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good to hear from you Cynthia. Have a wonderful week!

Saturday morning, June 19, 2010, walk through Kentlands. Another beautiful day in Maryland. Canon G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Mar 20, 2011 12:57 PM