maryland real estate: Northern VA and MD great places to own a home in 2009
- 01/29/09 10:45 AM
Greater Washington Economic Conference Dr. Steve Fuller, Economist at George Mason University says “The payroll job loss as likely to go deeper and longer – perhaps 18-20 months. There are currently 13 million unemployed, and many of these people will stay unemployed because the new jobs will have different qualifications than those for the people getting laid off. He predicted oil will still be below $80 per bbl in 2011. Normally there are 5 million house sales per year (it got up to 7 million a few years ago), and we are currently around 4.5 million now. Consumer spending will be … (1 comments)
Our local association hosts an annual poster contest to promote Fair Housing. I think this is a great opportunity to open discussion about discrimination and its effects. While many will say there no longer exists discrimination, I would disagree, but certainly educating each new generation on how to avoid being discriminatory is key to eliminating it all together in the real estate field.
Here is a brief summary of what is prohibited in the real estate transaction:
In the Sale and Rental of Housing: No one may take any of the … (3 comments)
Having just returned from another trip into a third world country I am again amazed at what poverty exists, still, in the United States. Not a poverty of financial wealth, but a poverty of spirit. A poverty of relationships and a poverty of charity. Let me explain....
When you first enter the world of the poorest of the poor you are overcome with a sense of lacking. They lack the "essentials" of life we take for granted. They live without clean water, they live without toilets and showers and plumbing. They live without jobs and education. They … (11 comments)
maryland real estate: Save MONEY on Energy Bills
- 11/04/08 01:34 AM
I found a website (sponsored by the EPA and the DOE) that shows how to save money on energy bills by incorporating their energy efficiency suggestions. It's http://hes.lbl.gov/. This great site will walk you through step by step on how to save money on your specific home.
If you are looking to purchase real estate in Maryland and want to know how much the utility bills will cost, you can call BGE at 1-800-685-0123 and they will tell you what the bills have been for the past 12 months.
I don't know what this plant is called but in this season of things dying off and fading this one is growing brighter, stronger and more colorful. This is an inspiration to me to be brighter, stronger and more colorful in this decling real estate season. SEARCH HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND REAL ESTATE
I have lived in Maryland all my life and been an active real estate professional for … (5 comments)
maryland real estate: October November Marketing Ideas
- 10/22/08 12:00 PM
This is a great time of year full of many opportunities to get your name in front of past clients and potential new ones. Here are some of the things I have done: Mums: Fall is a transition time and a great time to plant some mums to brighten up the flower bed. Take your clients a mum with a tag that says "don't be mum, call me with your referrals"
Pumpkins: Who doesn't love a pumpkin. You can take a small one to each of your clients with your card attached.
Apples: This is the time … (11 comments)
maryland real estate: Maryland Real Estate Foreclosure Search Site...REO's, Short Sales
- 10/12/08 06:06 AM
Maryland Real Estate Foreclosure Search Site...REO's, Short Sales Search for foreclosed real estate in Maryland by county, price or zip on this handy site. REO: Real Estate Owned, when a bank has taken back a property and now is owner of the home Short Sale: Selling your home when you owe more than the proceeds will net. Foreclosure: The process by which the mortgage holder acquires title to the property when the debt is not paid.
If you have a home to sell but owe more than you believe it is worth, contact me and I will assist you … (1 comments)
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