sell home silver spring md: Why Silver Spring, MD Homes Retain Value - 11/26/12 07:34 AM
Silver Spring, MD homes are located in the sought-after Washington DC Metropolitan Area.  Homes in this area retain value better than most regions in the nation, and experience higher demand due to a vast number of job opportunities. 
Here are just a few benefits that living "inside the beltway" offers:
·         Access to a broad array of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
·         Easy commute to government, technology, and sports-related jobs.
·         An extensive network of public transportation via Metrorail and metro bus that will take you into MD, DC and northern VA.
·         Some of the best-ranked public schools in the … (1 comments)

sell home silver spring md: Why You Should Sell Your Silver Spring, MD Home Before December 31 - 11/19/12 01:42 AM
If you’ve been thinking about selling a home in Silver Spring, MD you may want to seriously consider doing so before December 31, and here’s why:
The “fiscal cliff” is fast approaching and with it the possible elimination or modification of many tax credits and deductions.  One such modification would be to the capital gains tax.  Currently, capital gains – the amount profited from the sale of a home – is 15 percent.  However, that rate increases to 20 percent if this particular provision is allowed to expire on the 31st.
Fortunately, there is still time to list your home and have it … (0 comments)

sell home silver spring md: Profits for Freddie Mac indicate Improving Housing Economy - 11/11/12 09:51 PM
Freddie Mac posted a $2.9 billion profit for the third quarter of 2012, a huge improvement from the $4.4 billion loss posted one year ago.  This is the second consecutive quarter that Freddie has not required any extra bailout money from the US government.
As foreclosures drop, home prices stabilize.  As prices stabilize, loans perform better making them less likely to default.   "Driven by favorable market conditions, including the continued improvement in the housing market, as well as our ongoing efforts to minimize losses on our legacy book..." Donald Layton - Freddie Mac’s chief executive - is optimistic about the future of … (0 comments)

sell home silver spring md: Filing an Insurance Claim - 11/04/12 11:32 PM
On October 29, Silver Spring, MD homes were struck by Superstorm Sandy – previously a category 1 hurricane.  Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history, with a wind span stretching over 1,000 miles.  It is expected that $5 billion to $10 billion in insurance claims will be filed as a result of this storm.
If you were one of the many homeowners in Silver Spring, MD who were affected by this storm, then it’s important you contact your insurance company immediately.  Insurance companies operate on a...Continue Reading Filing an Insurance Claim
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sell home silver spring md: Prepare Your Home for the Spring Market in Silver Spring, MD - 03/27/12 02:06 AM

There are many things that come to mind when I think of Spring, such as Spring flowers, Spring cleaning, and my personal favorite, the Spring real estate market.  This is the time of year when buyers begin canvassing the Silver Spring, MD community in hopes of finding their next home.  As a seller, this is THE time to begin preparing your home to list with a Realtor.
The first (and possibly most important) thing you can do as a seller is remember what is was like to be a buyer.  If you thought like most, chances are that house hunting … (0 comments)

sell home silver spring md: Why NOW is a Great Time to Sell Your Home - 03/20/12 12:06 AM

It might still be a “buyer’s market,” but that doesn’t mean now isn’t a great time to sell.  In fact, it means quite the opposite.  Right NOW might be the perfect time for certain homeowners to sell.  Inventory is very low, and properties are receiving multiple offers.  So how do you know if selling is the right move for you?  You can start by contacting Montgomery County’s Real Estate Specialist, Emcee Arah, and discussing a few important points:
Do you have equity in your home?  If not, what would you need to bring to the table in order to at … (2 comments)

 
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Silver Spring, MD

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