maryland: I Took The Plunge - Unflattering Photos - 02/15/10 01:22 AM
A couple of Blog posts ago I put the question out there:Since home buyers love to look at photos on the Internet and many buyers eliminate homes without photos is it appropriate to put photos of homes that need lots and lots of TLC?
The trend of the comments was:  Yes, it was a good idea to put photos of the house as it exists in the marketing materials.  The concept is to keep from wasting the time of both the potential buyer and the Realtor.  Who wants to go to a house that needs a lot of work when the … (11 comments)

maryland: 5104 Clavel Terrace, Rockville, MD 20853 - 02/15/10 12:59 AM
Great Investment Opportunity in Rockville, MD … (3 comments)

maryland: 13412 Parkland Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 - 08/11/09 11:23 PM
Here is a nice, single family home ideally located within minutes of parks, great shopping, schools and two METRO stops (Glenmont and Wheaton). It is nestled along a quiet, tree-lined street with an attached one-car garage and a spectacular back yard perfect for playing around or entertaining guests. … (0 comments)

maryland: "Just Say No"...to a Soccer Stadium In Prince George's County - 02/19/09 01:31 AM
In the ever more desperate search for someone, somewhere to build a brand new, shiny stadium for his personal, professional soccer team, DC Unitied, mult-millionaire Victor MacFarlane has come to Prince George's County.
Although both Washington, DC (the DC in DC United) and Virgina have turned down the deal, Vicotr MacFarlane knew where to turn when the chips were down -  good ol' Prince George's and the Maryland Stadium Authority.
Let's set aside, for the moment that we are currently in an economy that has alternately been called a "disaster" or a "catastrophe".  Let's leave aside, for the moment, that FedEx … (2 comments)

maryland: 5709 Butterfield Road, Clinton, MD 20735 - 01/12/09 07:33 AM
This home is located within minutes of Andrews AFB in a quiet, tree-lined community called Chirs-Mar. It'll only take one look to fall in love with both this house and the neighborhood of Colonial style homes with perfectly manicured lawns.
-- Minutes to Andrews AFB
--New Roof in 2008
--New Carpet and Flooring throughout the house
--largest lot in the neighborhood with spacious, fenced back yard
--Attached one-car garage with extra long driveway
--Seller says "Sell this house!"
--$7,500 Tax credit for first-time homebuyers
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maryland: Housing Trends in Prince George's County -- Up or Down? - 01/18/08 08:14 AM
Our local Multiple Listing Service (known as MRIS) provides a ton more in services than just listing your home. It also provides accurate data regarding housing sales. Below is a general overview of the situation in Prince George's County. It ain't pretty.
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maryland: Free sites and a good VA - 10/09/07 09:41 AM
I need to admit that I am not the most tech savvy, internet surfin' Realtor out there so when I heard about Postlets and how they syndicate to lots of sites I was impressed. 
However, because of Active Rain and a wonderful VA my listings have been posted to no fewer than 10 additional free sites.  My guess is that some of the sites are pretty obscure but, hey, anyway to get the listing posted to one more site and my URL out in one more place is OK in my book especially if someone else is doing it for me.
Barbara … (1 comments)

maryland: 14613 Peach Orchard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905 - 10/06/07 08:51 AM
You can see ALL the photos and a Virtual Tour of this beautiful custom Rambler/Ranch at www.14613PeachOrchard.com.
Completely renovated and expanded in 1995one acre lot15' x 22' Family Room and a Master Bedroom almost the same size4 bedrooms, 3 full baths Gourmet kitchenIdeal commuting to DC or Columbia/Baltimore Two-zoned heating and A/CIn-wall sound system throughout with separate controls in all roomsFinished basement           Exterior Front                                                      Back Yard
 
          Family Room                                                      Kitchen
 
This is just a … (3 comments)

maryland: Yours, Trulia - 10/05/07 04:29 AM
I recently became aware of Trulia -- a real estate website geared mostly to consumers -- and was amazed at some of the postings by my fellow real estate professionals.
Trulia allows consumers to ask questions of one sort or another and this one question posted in a zip code I have a listing in wondered if this was a good time to sell.  Imagine my surprise when 4 out of the 5 responses by "Real Estate Pros" (as defined by Trulia) to the consumers quesitons were not to sell if he [the Seller] didin't have to.
There is no question that it … (2 comments)

maryland: Affordable Single Family Home in Historic Bladensburg, MD - 10/03/07 12:52 PM
Life doesn't get any better than this -- a single family home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It has an unfinished basement that has tons of potential and lots of storage space. There's a big back yard for those back yard cook-outs or plenty of play area. Click on the link below for more information and a Virtual Tour of the house..... … (1 comments)

maryland: Montgomery County, MD -- Custom Rambler with all the Bells and Whistles! - 10/03/07 12:45 PM
According to Jim Cramer of Mad Money fame, Montgomery County, MD is one of the three areas in the United States where it is still safe to buy a house (money-wise). This custom Rambler was completely renovated in 1995 and sits on one acre along a quiet, tree-lined street in the north part of Silver Spring, MD. Check out more information and the Virtual Tour of the entire house by clicking on the link - … (7 comments)