The new year is upon us and I have seen an increase in the number of phone calls our office is receiving from buyers looking for homes and investment properties. Every day since New Year's Eve has provided us with at least one good solid call from a new buyer. The market remains fairly stable despite the drop in interest rates. The number of new listings has decreased but we are still seeing a similar number of homes going under contract and settling. I'm surprised I'm not seeing more individuals making the decision to buy with so many great deals available. The weather is unseasonably mild this week, with temperatures today reaching 60 degrees. Many people have put off their home buying for the seasonal activities of Christmas, Hannukah and other festivities. It will be interesting to see how this all changes with the changes in the FHA and Jumbo loan limits and adjustments in the interest rates. Overall, there has never been a better time to buy, than right now.
These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.
Glen Burnie, MD
New Listings 26 (increase 5 from last week)
Under Contract 7 (increase of 1 from last week)
Settled Sales 3 (decrease 3 from last week)
Anne Arundel County
New Listings 146 (decrease 21 from last week)
Under Contract 79 (no change over last week)
Settled Sales 20 (decrease of 22 over last week)
Glen Burnie offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis. Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade. It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too, as well as being commutable to DC whether you ride the MARC from Odenton or drive.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.
During 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement. This is a $350 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.
June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.
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