Lisa Longest's Blog

A Family Event benefiting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) advocating for children in the foster care system due to neglect or abuse.  This is one way that I work for my community.  I will be at this event and I would very much like to see you there as well.  Again, it is Sunday March 16,...

I received this information from the Senior Loan Consultant from George Mason Mortgage.  I think it is very informative, but as she states, this is day one.  Anything can happen from this point on.  Please feel free to contact her with any questions you may have. Most lenders/mortgage companies b...

Yes, you read it correctly....walking dead and survivors in real estate.  You see, over the past few years, we have learned new terms when discussing real estate , which is really due to all the distressed properties on the market.  Terms such as "shadow inventory", "short sales", "underwater", a...

The Village of Chester  will be the first privately owned apartment complex for seniors aged 62 and older in Queen Anne's County. The builder, Dudley Dixon of Independence Housing said it is an important project from which the county will benefit.  His company already does retrofitting and new co...

Well I have to tell you....I attended a class today that was quite an eye opener.  I found out that there is so much more that I could be offering my clients....even past clients.  The problem is that I have heard about this product but really was not aware of how it works, not really understandi...

Okay, so all you have to do is listen to the radio, turn on the news, read a local newspaper and realize that there are alot of people in dire situations. Perhaps they have lost income due to job loss, health issues, divorce, etc. They are homeowners and are starting to feel the squeeze with keep...

Okay, I'm getting phone calls and emails requesting another update on the communities listed below. If you want me to do give you an idea of the activity in your community, just contact me and I will be glad to assist. Here we go. The communities are in the Stevensville and Chester areas of Maryl...

There is a lot of misinformation out there. I would not be surprised to find out that you have heard that a foreclosure is sometimes the best option for you. Nothing could be further from the truth. For the vast majority of homeowners out there who are in danger of losing their homes, a short sal...

A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) has a thorough understanding of complex issues in today’s turbulent real estate industry and knowledge of foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. CDPEs can provide solutions, specifically short sales, for homeowners facing market hards...

I'm going to start my blog the way I usually end the blog by saying: Hi. I'm Lisa Longest with Exit Gold Realty here on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. I specialialize in residential real estate in Stevensville Md and surrounding areas. Now the reason I'm starting this way is because I w...