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2011
This is a great video from This Month in Real Estate that gives an opinion and analysis of trends in real estate for the new year 2011.Is now a good time to buy? What trends are affecting the value of my home? What new economic policies will be shaping my real estate decisions in the coming month...
01/12/2011
Withholding Rate on Sales of Maryland Real Estate by Non-Resident Sellers Was Reduced as of January 1, 2011 The rate of withholding taxes to be withheld and paid to the Clerk on the sale of real estate by non-residents in Maryland has been lowered, effective January 1, 2011 from 7.5% to 6.75%. Ho...
01/12/2011
Buyers often ask me for an estimate of Utility Costs for a home for which they are considering a purchase. Active Rain CHALLENGE: Never Answer the Same Questions Twice! ENERGY EFFICIENCY DISCLOSURE NOTICE: Before signing a contract for the sale of a single-family home, Sellers of Montgomery Co...
01/12/2011
Come Discover the 7 Wonders of Leisure World of Maryland - Wonder #4 Leisure World of Maryland is an active adult, age-restricted community. One resident must be at least 55 years of age and the other resident of the unit at least 50 years of age. LEISURE WORLD OF MARYLAND - TRANSPORTATION BU...
01/12/2011
First Time Home Buyers Often Ask Me The Following Questions ... Should I Rent or Buy a Home? Can You Give Me Some Advice as a Realtor, Which Way Should I Go? Part of a Active Rain CHALLENGE: Never Answer the Same Questions Twice! When trying to determine when is the right time to purchase a hom...
01/12/2011
Montgomery County Maryland CONDO Market Report - DECEMBER 2010 ACTIVE LISTINGS of CONDOS for month of DECEMBER 2010 in Montgomery County Maryland have slightly INREASED by .5% compared to DECEMBER 2009.Total Active Listings Year-to-Date 2010 of CONDOS in Montgomery County Maryland are 7.5% MORE t...
01/10/2011
Montgomery County Maryland SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Market Report - DECEMBER 2010 ACTIVE LISTINGS of SINGLE FAMILY HOMES for month of DECEMBER 2010 in Montgomery County Maryland have DECREASED by -19.7% compared to DECEMBER 2009.Total Active Listings Year-to-Date 2010 of SINGLE FAMILY HOMES in Montgom...
01/10/2011
This is a great post on considering when it's appropriate for a seller to be present at a home inspection. I recently had another agent recommend to me that I should be present as the listing agent for a home inspection with the buyer and buyer's agent present. I did not think it was appropriat...
01/08/2011
Leisure World of Maryland Patio Homes For Sale (Rambler Style) in 55+ Senior Community Patio Homes for Sale in 55+ Senior Community in Maryland - JANUARY 2011 Update There are Several Different Style Patio Homes for Sale in this 55+ Senior Community of Leisure World located in Montgomery County, ...
01/08/2011
Open Houses of Detached Homes for Sale in Montgomery County, Maryland Open to the Public on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 Here is a handy list of all Detached Homes holding an Open House this Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 in Montgomery County, Maryland. Click Here For Open Houses In Montgomery County Contact B...
01/08/2011
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Barbara Michaluk
Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR
