silver spring md real estate: Things to do in Silver Spring, Maryland - November 1 - 7, 2013
- 11/01/13 06:43 AM
Looking for some things to do this weekend and next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland? Check out some of these events! Friday, November 1, 2013 Benefits of Laughter Comedy Show Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Cost: $30 Benefits of Laughter is a local non-profit organization that produces all in one fundraising for various local and global charities. Benefits of Laughter will be having a fundraiser to benefit Ethiopia Reads, a nonprofit planting children's libraries, building schools and spreading the love of reading in every region in Ethiopia. It will be an evening of good, clean, fun comedy with professional comedians! Where: Christ Congregational Church, … (0 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Home Staging Tips for Silver Spring, MD Homes
- 10/28/12 10:49 PM
If you're planning to sell a home in Silver Spring, MD then you'll want to apply these valuable home staging tips: 1. The first part of any home staging process should be to remove from your home any and all clutter. You should also use this opportunity to depersonalize your living spaces, as this can make buyers feel uncomfortable when they walk through the home. 2. Once you have cleared out the nonessentials, begin...Continue Reading Home Staging Tips for Silver Spring, MD Homes … (1 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Net Worth and Home Values Rise in Silver Spring, MD
- 10/23/12 02:56 AM
Homeowners in Silver Spring, MD are beginning to experience relief thanks to improving home values in a stabilizing housing market. Consumer confidence is up while household debt decreases. Home affordability is at historical highs while mortgage rates are at historical lows. According to data from the Federal Reserve, household debt (as a share of disposable income)...Continue Reading … (0 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Pros and Cons of HOA’s
- 10/17/12 11:11 AM
When you search homes in Silver Spring, MD, you’ll want to take note of properties that are part of a homeowners association (HOA). An HOA collects dues from owners on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. These dues are put towards a variety of different amenities, depending on the specific association. Some HOA’s will cover...Continue Reading … (3 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Common Problems Found During Home Inspections
- 10/03/12 01:06 AM
Buying a home is the largest investment most people will make in their lifetime, so it only makes sense to exercise due diligence to the fullest extent possible before making such a large commitment. This includes having the home properly inspected for various issues. Here’s a list of the most common issues found during home inspections: · Electrical Homeowners will “fix” an electrical problem in the home by altering the wiring, but the work is very rarely to code – meaning a professional will have to come in and redo the work completed by the DIY homeowner. · Plumbing Outdated plumbing … (2 comments)
silver spring md real estate: How to Make a Competitive Offer
- 09/25/12 10:01 PM
If you would like to buy a home in Silver Spring, MD this year then you’re not alone. 2012 has brought some fierce demand the metropolitan area’s housing supply. Depending on your targeted price range, desired neighborhood and amenities, you could find yourself bidding against other buyers. If this happens, here are some strategies that will make your offer more competitive: Fair Price After you and your Silver Spring, MD Realtor sit down together and compare similar properties to the one you’d like to buy, establish a fair offer price. This amount should be based on what has sold within the past 90 days, at … (3 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Buyers’ Most Common Questions Answered
- 09/19/12 11:21 AM
Buyers are receiving many conflicting messages about the current state of the real estate market. Have prices bottomed out, or will they continue to go down more? Will interest rates continue going down? Is real estate really a good investment right now? While no one can say with absolute certainty what the future holds, I can speak confidently about present trends for real estate in Silver Spring, MD. Because Silver Spring is located within the DC metro area, home prices will never be as depressed as home prices around the country. Therefore, when you hear reports about the nation’s median home values, … (2 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Remove Stress from the Home Buying Process
- 09/12/12 12:54 AM
Buying a home is an exciting time – especially for first-time home buyers – but it’s also easy to become overwhelmed and anxious during the process. The best method that I’ve found to diffuse nervous tension (besides a spa massage) is to adhere to the following principals: Perspective The biggest mistake I see buyers make is focusing too much on the small details and not enough on the big picture. This is usually most evident during the home search process. In real estate, we have a saying: You can change anything on the inside, but you can’t change the location. In … (2 comments)
silver spring md real estate: How to Get a Quality Home Inspection
- 09/04/12 08:40 PM
When conducting a search for homes in Silver Spring, MD, it’s easy to get caught up in the experience. Walking into each home feels like a brand new adventure, some more positive than others. But once the glimmer from granite countertops and stainless steel appliances fades, buyers are faced with the less fun task of a home inspection. A home inspection is one of the most important parts of the home buying process. It goes beyond the beige walls and into the bones of the home. For this reason, hiring a reputable and knowledgeable home inspector is extremely important. If you’re not sure how … (2 comments)
silver spring md real estate: New Loan Guidelines present New Challenges to Home Buyers
- 08/28/12 09:52 PM
Mortgage rates have remained at historic lows for most of 2012, and while they are not showing signs of a significant increase in the near future, one thing is going to change soon – qualifications. According to a recent statement released by Fannie Mae, new lending restrictions will make it more difficult for applicants to qualify for a home loan or refinance. Examples? Currently, the maximum loan-to-value ratio accepted is 97 percent, but this number will soon reduce to 90 percent. In addition, the currently accepted minimum credit score will rise from 620 to 640. If the applicant is self-employed, they may … (0 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Good News for Homeowners in Silver Spring, MD
- 06/19/12 12:48 AM
The worst of the housing crisis may very well behind us. Real estate market data, analysts, economists…and even Warren Buffet are all saying the same thing – we are on the road to recovery. Needless to say, this is great news for underwater homeowners around the country. According to DataQuick, the national median home sales price is up 6.8 percent from one year ago, and 5.3 percent from three years ago. The number of home sales is also up 8.2 percent from one year ago, and 12.6 percent from three years ago. While home values and sale activity are increasing, shadow … (0 comments)
silver spring md real estate: The Best Home Improvements for your Silver Spring Home
- 06/12/12 01:40 AM
According to the 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report, conducted in cooperation with REALTOR® Magazine and NAR’s HouseLogic.com, certain remodels and home additions can really add to the value of your Silver Spring, MD home when it comes time to sell. Here are some examples: · An Entry Door Replacement (steel) will cost you about $1,207 to install, but about 98% of that cost will be recouped. · A wood deck addition averages between $10,000 and $11,000, but 91.3% of this cost will be recouped. · An attic bedroom addition could cost up to $50,000, but 89% of this cost will be … (1 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Real Estate Market Report for Silver Spring, MD
- 06/05/12 01:18 AM
If you have been thinking about listing your Silver Spring home for sale, then now might be a great time for you to do it. The local and national markets are heating up, offering sellers an advantage they haven’t had in several years. The median sales price in Silver Spring, MD for April, 2012 increased 16 percent since April, 2011 from $270,000 to $313,500. The median sales price also saw a 10 percent increase since March, 2012. Mortgage interest rates had another drop last month, falling below 4 percent for a 30-year fixed. This trend continues into June, sparking a … (0 comments)
silver spring md real estate: How Investors Can Benefit from Lease Options
- 04/29/12 11:15 PM
Investors in Silver Spring, MD have many options when it comes to their investment properties. They could lease the property out, creating monthly income for themselves. They could flip the home for a profit. Or they could do a little bit of both by leasing with an option to buy, also known simply as a lease option. With a lease option, the buyer-to-be pays the seller-to-be “option money” to purchase the property later. Buyer and seller can agree on a purchase price at the time of arrangement, or the buyer can pay market value for the home at the end … (0 comments)
silver spring md real estate: It's Time for a New – and POSITIVE – Perspective on the Real Estate Market
- 09/16/11 06:19 AM
As a savvy real estate investor, you know that YOU are at the heart of the housing market's recovery. It can be a little disheartening when you hear the media using words like “stagnant” or – as industry expert Alex Charfen recently noted in reference to an article in The Economist - “moribund.” He aptly notes that a lot of people are more than happy to describe the US real estate market as “dying or near extinction.” Charfen also makes a key observation, and one on which I'd like to focus this week: the total lack of healthy perspective in a … (1 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Things To Do In Silver Spring, MD - 8/19-8/25
- 08/22/11 03:45 PM
Looking for some things to do next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland? Check out some of these events! Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Is Government Contracting for You? Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5.00 per person Has your best customer been in your backyard the whole time? Every year the federal government buys millions of dollars of goods and services from small businesses in our community. Could your business be one of them? Join our workshop for an overview of the federal government contracting process and what you need to do to sell to the government. Where: Rockville … (0 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Things To Do In Silver Spring, Maryland - 8/12-8/18
- 08/12/11 08:12 AM
Looking for some things to do next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland? Check out some of these events! Tuesday, August 16, 2011 The ORIGINAL Third Tuesdays Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: FREE Event Great Opportunity for lots of 'B2B' Networking and tons of fun. Stop by, bring your friends and co-workers. Start some GREAT Relationships. Build your contacts and your business. Where: Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, 2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville Contact: Angie Segal at (301) 879-7873 ~~ Business Meetup Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: FREE Event This monthly group brings together current and future business owners who … (2 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Things To Do In Silver Spring, Maryland - 8/5 - 8/11
- 08/05/11 11:15 AM
Looking for some things to do this weekend and next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland? Check out some of these events! Saturday, August 6, 2011 Social Enterprise Symposium Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: FREE Event The Daniel Leadership Institute’s Leadership Seminar on Social Entrepreneurship attracts aspiring social entrepreneurs, key thought leaders, and strategic partners to an exciting forum for learning and new collaborations. Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring Contact: Ena Kah at (202) 642-9760 ~~ Monday, August 8, 2011 Sandy Spring Civic Association Monthly Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Sandy … (2 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Things To Do In Silver Spring, Maryland - 7/28 - 8/4
- 07/29/11 11:19 AM
Looking for some things to do this weekend and next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland? Check out some of these events! Saturday, July 30, 2011 Basic Money Management Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Spending wisely, budgeting, planning your income & expenses…whatever you call it, spending wisely is about making the most of your income, expenses, and savings. In this money management class, you will learn: how to better manage utility and other bills, spending on what your family needs, not what they want, how you can have a budget when you have no money, how to eliminate, postpone … (2 comments)
silver spring md real estate: Things To Do In Silver Spring, MD - 7/21 - 7/28
- 07/22/11 04:50 AM
Looking for some things to do this weekend and next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland? Check out some of these events! Friday, July 22, 2011 CEO Accelerator: Business Financing Panel Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $75.00 This seminar panel on Business Financing will help you to identify financial opportunities that may be available to you. A panel of financial experts will discuss and answer your questions related to banking, capital & equity investments, federal loan programs, asset lending, contract financing, and more. Where: 11 W. Mt. Royal Ave, Room 233, Baltimore Contact: (410) 837-4928 ~~ Tuesday, July … (2 comments)
Looking for some things to do this weekend and next week in and around Silver Spring, Maryland? Check out some of these events!
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