ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2008
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MORE CARS HAVE BEEN EGGED IN KENTLANDS SO WE ARE PROVIDING THESE TIPS AGAIN Cleaning An Egged Car Ted Blitgen provided these tips for his Kentlands neighbors A solution for removing the egg:If you've ever been victimized by neighborhood pranksters or vandalism, you've likely had your car egged. W...
08/05/2008
FLOWER HILL REO RETURNS TO THE MARKET Be sure to watch the inventory of lender owned foreclosures for August home purchase bargains. This home was under contract but the buyer failed to go to settlement. It is back on the market for $363,900. The previous owner paid $462,000 for this property in...
08/04/2008
WACHOVIA REO IN OLNEY BACK ON MARKET WITH MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION Are you watching the inventory of lender owned foreclosures in Montgomery County? That is where the real estate bargains are found. This Wachovia REO was under contract but the buyer failed to go to settlement. The lender has ret...
08/04/2008
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FREDDIE MAC REO BACK ON MARKET This lender owned foreclosure was under contract but the buyer failed to go to settlement. This is your opportunity to submit a contract on this home. The previous owner paid $296,000 in the Fall of 2005. It is now available at $165,900. Prospective buyers need to...
08/04/2008
ANCIENT OAK REO BACK ON MARKET This lender owned foreclosure was under contract but the buyer failed to go to settlement. This is your opportunity to submit a contract on this home. The previous owner paid $721,000 in the spring of 2006. It is now available at $545,000. Prospective buyers need...
08/04/2008
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MARLOW FARM REO BACK ON MARKET WITH A PRICE REDUCTION This Countrywide Home Loans REO was under contract but the buyer failed to go to settlement. It is a good time to submit your offer if this home meets the needs of your family. The previous owner paid $949,000 in early 2006. You can buy it...
08/04/2008
WEEKLY TIP FROM A HOME INSPECTOR Walkways, Driveways and GroundsThe areas surrounding a house are an important part of the home inspection. Aside from contributing to a home's curb appeal, from an inspection perspective, the things that are of concern are functionality and safety. With respect ...
08/04/2008
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance The tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only. The maximum credit amount is $7,500. The credit is available for homes purchased on or after April 9, 2008 and beforeJuly 1, 2009. Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married coup...
08/04/2008
NEW REO LISTING FROM COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS Are you watching the inventory of lender owned foreclosures for your August home purchase bargain? This is a preview of a new listing that will be offered this weekend. We just received notice from Countywide Home Loans to offer this home for immedia...
08/02/2008
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THE NATION'S HOUSING New Tax Credit Amounts To a Free Loan for $7,500 By Kenneth R. Harney Saturday, August 2, 2008; Page F01 THE WASHINGTON POST Anyone who has been hesitant about jumping into real estate until conditions settle down should keep in mind these dates: April 9, 2008, through June 3...
08/01/2008
