remax realty group: Rockville MD 20850 Real Estate - 03/11/10 06:11 AM
Rockville MD 20850 Real Estate    
Home owners and prospective purchasers want to know the trends of the local real estate market. The following statistics are for the past month and are compared with the same month last year. There were 37 new listings and 27 went to pending new contracts. The sold dollar volume was down 22.19% from last year.  The number of homes sold was 23 from 25 last year. The average days on the market was 70 days from 91 days last year. The average sale price was 93.28% of the average list price. The median sold … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Germantown MD 20876 Real Estate - 03/11/10 05:36 AM
Germantown MD 20876 Real Estate    
Home owners and prospective purchasers want to know the trends of the local real estate market. The following statistics are for the past month and are compared with the same month last year. There were 29 new listings and 26 went to pending new contracts. The sold dollar volume was up 26.77% from last year.  The number of homes sold was 20 from 17 last year. The average days on the market was 76 days from 77 days last year. The average sale price was 94.38% of the average list price. The median sold … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Germantown MD 20874 Real Estate - 03/11/10 04:38 AM
Germantown MD 20874 Real Estate    
Home owners and prospective purchasers want to know the trends of the local real estate market. The following statistics are for the past month and are compared with the same month last year. There were 78 new listings and 81 went to pending new contracts. The sold dollar volume was up 12.64% from last year. The number of homes sold was 45 from 40 last year. The average days on the market was 41 days from 112 days last year. The average sale price was 94.26% of the average list price. The median sold … (0 comments)

remax realty group: French Niçoise Salad - 03/11/10 03:25 AM
Creative CuisineFrench Niçoise Salad
One of the great staples of French cuisine is the Niçoise salad. In some restaurants in the US, you will find that the Chef has chosen to use Ahi tuna in the Niçoise salad, but in France, for many years now, they have used simply canned tuna. Serves 2 people.Salad Ingredients:  - 1 head of red-leaf lettuce or 1 bag of mixed Baby Romaine leaves  - 6 cherry tomatoes, halved  - 15-20 French green beans, blanched  - 8-10 new potatoes (the red ones), boiled until tender and chilled in water,    then quartered  - 10-12 pitted black kalamata olives  - 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved  - 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced  - 1 can white … (1 comments)

remax realty group: Prince George's County MD Trustee Sales - Tidewater Auctions - 03/11/10 02:59 AM
Prince George's County MD Trustee Sales - Tidewater Auctions
Maryland foreclosures are in the form of trustee sales that are conducted at the county court houses. Trustee sales auctions are open to the public and all qualified bidders. Prospective buyers should carefully read the newspaper advertisements for the terms and conditions of the sales. The indicated deposits must be in cash or certified funds. Those without experience or knowledge of the risks should seek professional advice.
Most of the homes that are sold at trustee sales are acquired by the secured mortgage lenders. The lenders then offer the properties for sale when … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Prince George's County MD Trustee Sales - Cohn, Goldberg, Deutsch - 03/11/10 02:52 AM
Prince George's County MD Trustee Sales - Cohn, Goldberg, Deutsch
Maryland foreclosures are conducted at the county court houses when the secured mortgage lenders instruct the the trustees under the deeds of trust to conduct trustee sales due to the defaults by mortgage borrowers. Interested buyers should be watching the advertisements for trustee sales in the coming weeks. The list below has been posted by Cohn, Goldberg, Deutsch.
Trustee sales are open to the public and all qualified bidders. Buyers should carefully read the newspaper advertisements that appear for three weeks before the sale date.  Always check for cancellations before attending trustee sales. Seek … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Boonsboro MD 21713 Real Estate - Washington County - 03/10/10 06:07 AM
Boonsboro MD 21713 Real Estate - Washington County    
Home owners and prospective purchasers want to know the trends of the local real estate market. The following statistics are for the past month and are compared with the same month last year. There were 13 new listings and 5 went to pending new contracts. The sold dollar volume was down 53.72% from last year. The number of homes sold was 4 from 4 last year. The average days on the market was 93 days from 103 days last year. The average sale price was 94.84% of the average list price. … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Montgomery County MD Real Estate Trend Indicator - 03/10/10 04:13 AM
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remax realty group: Frederick County MD Real Estate Trend Indicator - 03/10/10 03:37 AM
Frederick County MD Real Estate Trend Indicator  
Take immediate action if you need to purchase by the end of April to qualify for the tax credit of $8,000 for first time home buyers or $6,500 for current home owners that are purchasing another primary residence.
Prospective home sellers should consider the tax credit expiration date April 30 when listing their home for sale. It might pay to list earlier than the usual Spring market.  
Save on FHA financing. For case numbers assigned beginning April 5, 2010, the front end mortgage insurance premium will increase from 1.75% to 2.25% of … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Washington County MD Real Estate Trend Indicator - 03/10/10 03:05 AM
Washington County MD Real Estate Trend Indicator  
Please let us know if you need to purchase by the end of April to qualify for the tax credit of $8,000 for first time home buyers or $6,500 for current home owners that are purchasing another primary residence.
Prospective home sellers should consider the tax credit expiration date April 30 when listing their home for sale. It might pay to list earlier than the usual Spring market.  
Save on FHA financing. For case numbers assigned beginning April 5, 2010, the front end mortgage insurance premium will increase from 1.75% to … (2 comments)

remax realty group: Prince George's County MD Real Estate Trend Indicator - 03/10/10 02:34 AM
Prince George's County MD Real Estate Trend Indicator  
Please let us know if you need to purchase by the end of April to qualify for the tax credit of $8,000 for first time home buyers or $6,500 for current home owners that are purchasing another primary residence.
Prospective home sellers should consider the tax credit expiration date April 30 when listing their home for sale. It might pay to list earlier than the usual Spring market.  
Save on FHA financing. For case numbers assigned beginning April 5, 2010, the front end mortgage insurance premium will increase from 1.75% … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Cost Increase Alert For Buyers Using FHA Financing - 03/10/10 02:22 AM
Cost Increase Alert For Buyers Using FHA Financing
Increase in Upfront Premiums for FHA Mortgage Insurance
Effective for FHA loans for which the case number is assigned on or after April 5, 2010, FHA will collect an upfront mortgage insurance premium of 2.25 percent. This policy change will increase premiums for purchase money and refinance transactions. This increase will be $2,000 on a $400,000 loan amount.
MORTGAGEE LETTER 2010-02
http://fhasecure.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/letters/mortgagee/files/10-02ml.pdf
Prospective home owners that plan to use FHA financing will have the current lower rate of 1.75% for mortgage insurance if they act before the April 5 change.
Home buyers should … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Prince George's County MD Trustee Sales - Harvey West Auctioneers - 03/10/10 01:40 AM
Prince George's County MD Trustee Sales - Harvey West Auctioneers
Harvey West, Auctioneers conducts trustee sales at the county court house entrance.
Trustee sales auctions are open to the public and all qualified bidders. These sales are foreclosures by the secured mortgage lenders. Buyers should carefully read the newspaper advertisements that appear for three weeks before the sale date.  The required deposits must be in the form of cash or certified funds. Most of the bidders use cashier's checks that are payable to themselves and endorse the checks when they are successful. Always check for cancellations before attending trustee sales. Seek professional advice if … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Prince George's County MD Trustee Sales - Alex Cooper Auctioneers - 03/10/10 01:33 AM
Prince George's County MD Trustee Sales - Alex Cooper Auctioneers 
Trustee sale auctions are held at the front of the county court houses in Maryland. Home buyers are looking for bargain prices.  Trustee sales are open to the public and all qualified bidders. These auctions are ordered by the secured mortgage lenders when borrowers default on their payment obligations. The indicated deposits must be in cash or certified funds. Most of the bidders use cashier's checks payable to themselves. Prospective bidders should carefully read the newspaper advertisements that appear for three weeks before the sales dates. If you do have experience and know the risks, seek … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Moldy Old Secrets - 03/09/10 01:41 AM
 Mold in your home?
Thanks to home inspector Steven Smith for sharing his tips.
Mold is a hot topic, probably a hotter topic than it should be. Just how big of a problem it really is and for whom has been argued by health professionals and environmental scientists. What is mold, what is mildew, what are microbial growths? Enough already!
Despite all the big talk, I will show you a place where I often find mold. In fact, I would put this right up there with under sinks where there has been a leak or right up there with leaking roofs … (3 comments)

remax realty group: Looking to Buy a "Fixer-Upper"? The FHA 203(k) Program Can Help Make It Happen - 03/09/10 01:17 AM
The FHA 203(k) mortgage financing is ideal for purchasing a property that needs updating. Put in a new kitchen or finish the basement before you move in. 

 
Looking to Buy a ‘Fixer-Upper’? The 203k Program Can Help Make It Happen Today’s real estate market presents a lot of opportunity for interested home buyers—with the growing supply of foreclosure properties and short sales, there are certainly some great deals to be had. The problem in buying a “distressed” property, however, is that these homes are often damaged due to lack of maintenance or prolonged vacancy. So while the price tag … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Know the Score: Three Steps to Better Credit - 03/08/10 08:04 AM
 
Character counts in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Know the Score: Three Steps to Better Credit If you are looking to buy, invest in, or refinance real estate now or in the coming months, your credit is going to play a more significant role in today's tight-fisted credit environment than it has in the past. It's that simple. Would-be borrowers need to address any and all credit issues now to avoid having to pay for it later. But, here's the kicker. Nearly 80% of all credit reports contain errors of some kind. Recent studies also indicate that about one-fourth of these reports contain mistakes … (2 comments)

remax realty group: What is a Short Sale...the official definition - 03/08/10 07:59 AM
 
Short Sales Explained
A short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who need to sell, and who owe more on their homes than they are worth. In the past, it was rare for a bank or lender to accept a short sale. Today, however, due to overwhelming market changes, banks and lenders have become much more negotiable when it comes to these transactions. Recent changes in corporate policy and the Obama administration have also improved the chances of getting a short sale approved.
But to be technical, here's a more official definition:
A homeowner is 'short' when the … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Montgomery County MD Board Vacancies - 03/08/10 07:43 AM
Montgomery County Board Vacancies
County Executive Isiah Leggett is committed to representation on all of the County's boards, committees, and commissions that is reflective of, and responsive to, our County's residents. Public participation contributes to the work of County government and provides an important service to the community when a variety of issues, concerns, and viewpoints are presented. Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following:  
Commission on Child Care Local Management Board (Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families) Taxicab Services Advisory Committee Workforce Investment Board The application deadline is March 12, 2010.
You may access vacancy … (0 comments)

remax realty group: Overbidding On a HUD Home In Maryland - 03/08/10 04:56 AM
Overbidding On a HUD Home In Maryland
Home buyers and their buyer agents need to understand the guidelines when bidding on HUD Homes in Maryland. Many buyers use FHA financing since that is usually the best option when purchasing a HUD home as a new primary residence. The market is competitive and many of the homes will sell for more than the asking price.
When a FHA buyer bids over the as-is value listing on the website, the buyer must pay the difference between the as-is appraisal value and their bid in cash at settlement.
The buyers must use the existing … (0 comments)

 


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