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By Yvette Chisholm, Associate Broker - Rockville, MD 301-758-9500
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
  A potential Lease/Purchase Agreement (anywhere, USA)         Here are the facts: Credit and references will be reviewed after we have a lease and purchase contract executed. They prefer to lease because the client is self employed.  The tax returns always show a small income. They do have money for this home. Their current home was purchased a few years ago The title is held in only one spouse’s name. They don’t need funds from the current home to purchase. They have several children and are expecting again. They live in a nearby neighborhood, and just put their house on the market Sounds fine right?  Or does it?  What could possibly be wrong? How the facts can be re-interpreted: This must be a misunderstanding, why check credit and references after executing a lease/contract to purch...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Rockville MD Homes For Sale  Please share this information with your friends that wish to purchase or sell a home in the area. Do you qualify for a tax credit?  The Home Buyer Tax Credit now includes current home owners as well as first time buyers. The deadline for contracts is 4/30/10. This link provides the highlights of the program: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/glance.php Homes for Sale, Pre-foreclosures, REO:   The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers. The first report shows the 191 active listings excluding the lender owned foreclosures (REO) and the short sale listings.   Click the following URL to see the l...
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By Yvette Chisholm, Associate Broker - Rockville, MD 301-758-9500
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
Q:  Renting to Own - why doesn’t everyone do it?  A:  There are situations where it works for both buyer and seller, but more often there are unanticipated situations that leave frustrated and disillusioned parties.  You must evaluate each situation for yourself, but here are some things to think about. Benefits to the buyer are:   Try before you buy Lock-in current pricing Find out problems with the house/neighborhood If the market declines you can get a better price, after all you don’t have to exercise the option, you can go buy another house Benefits to the seller:   Tenant vested in the property (we hope) Non-refundable earnest money deposit Contract to purchase the property Monthly income House not vacant   Things the buyer should consider: What if the owner no longer pays the mor...
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By Ken Montville, The MD Suburbs of DC
(RE/MAX United Real Estate)
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 buyer isn't really up to it?  The thinking is that if the photos tell the story, the Seller might just get the right buyer earlier rather than later. So, I took the plunge.  I took photos of the interior of a home that needs quite a bit of work.  I've seen worse and I've seen lots bette...
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By Betsy Schuman Dodek, SearchPotomacHomes.com
(Washington Fine Properties - Washington DC Area Real Estate)
To: Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase Communities Date: 2/12/10       From: Betsy Schuman Dodek, Washington Fine Properties Re: Colonial Pest Control Services of Rockville, Maryland, A Gold Star Referral I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Richard Langis of Colonial Pest Control Services, for his excellent work. Richard's company, Colonial Pest Control Services based out of Rockville, Maryland did a great job in responding in a timely manner to our call as well as completing the work. Two weeks ago, we discovered mouse droppings in our kitchen. We immediately called Colonial Pest Control Services and Richard himself came over within the hour at my panic-stricken request.  Richard took care of our problem on the spot. His rates were very reasonable and he stands by his wor...
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By Yvette Chisholm, Associate Broker - Rockville, MD 301-758-9500
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
Whether you are a listing agent; buyer agent; buyer; or seller this handy checklist may save you some time and help ensure a smooth settlement day.  There are a whole lot of work and other items that will bring you successfully to settlement or closing day, but these are some items that you should think about that day. Closing Day Checklist Confirmation of Time and Access for Walk-through Home Repair Receipts House Keys (did the agent turn over keys) Key Fobs/Cards/Building Keys Mailbox Keys Garage Remote(s)/Cards Personal Property Issues Home Inspection Issues Any New Issues Take Water Meter Reading:_________________________ Utilities Changed (for possession or after rentback) Rent Back Issues Make Sure Seller is OUT of the House (no rent back) Instructions/Manuals Warranty       Overa...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
Rockville Md. Twinbrook Metro Station - area Market Report - Feb 2010 There are 73 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Twinbrook Metro Station in Rockville Md. at the time of this report (02/10/2010).  Eighteen of this total count are FOR RENT. The least expensive is a one-bedroom one full bath garden apartment listed at $1,250/month and that includes utilities. While there are four bedroom homes on the market, the most expensive RENTAL is a two-bedroom, two full bath condo apartment listed at $2,700/month     The other 55 of the count are FOR SALE. While there are studio apartments on the market, the least expensive home on the market for sale is a two-bedroom one full bath garden apartment list for $150,000.  While there are four and five bedroom homes on the mar...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
White Flint Metro Station - area Market Report - Feb 10,2010 There are 94 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Rockville Md. White Flint Metro Station at the time of this report (02/10/2010).  Of that total count 33 are listed FOR RENT. The least expensive is a one-bedroom one full bath garden apartment listed at $1250/month, including all utilities.  The most expensive RENTAL is a three-bedroom two full bath one half bath condo apartment with fireplaces listed at $8,310/month.    There are a total of 61 places on the market FOR SALE, at the time of this report. While there are studio and 1 bedroom apartments on the market for in this area, the least expensive is a two-bedroom one full bath garden apartment list for $150,000.  The most expensive home FOR SALE is a t...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
Rockville Metro station neighborhood market report There are 46 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Rockville METRO Station at the time of this report (02/09/2010). Of that count seven are RENTALS. The least expensive rental is a studio apartment listed at $1,090/month, rent includes your electric and gas.  The most expensive RENTAL is a four-bedroom two full bath detached home listed for $2,100/month.   Of the 39 homes on the market FOR SALE, the least expensive is a two-bedroom one full bath detached home listed for $148,500.  The most expensive home FOR SALE is a five-bedroom three full bath one half bath three level new construction detached home, with a two car garage, and a fireplace listed for $1,895,000. If you or anyone you know would be interested in one ...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
Shady Grove Metro station neighborhood market report There are 37 homes on the market FOR SALE or RENT within 1 mile of the Shady Grove Metro Station at the time of this report (2/9/2010). The least expensive of the 14 Rentals is a two-bedroom garden apartment listed at $1450/month.  The most expensive RENTAL is a five-bedroom three full bath detached home with fireplace and a two car garage listed for $3300.   The least expensive of the 23 on the market FOR SALE is a two-bedroom, two bath condo listed for $225,000. While there are five bedroom homes on the market in the area, the most expensive home FOR SALE is a four-bedroom three full bath one half bath detached home, with a two car garage, a fireplace all within walking distance to the Metro Station listed for $699,000. If you or an...
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By Yvette Chisholm, Associate Broker - Rockville, MD 301-758-9500
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
In real estate, what is important about the sign? Reputation Experience Marketshare Familiarity My sign in real estate is... Long & Foster Real Estate I am proud to be associated.   Does your sign matter? Do you want to show a house/not show a house based on the sign?    
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By Yvette Chisholm, Associate Broker - Rockville, MD 301-758-9500
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
Beleive it or not, sometimes an agent isn't licensed. There are agents out there who say they cover different jurisdictions - who either don't have a license or have let their license lapse. How can consumers and agents protect themselves? In Maryland:  http://www.dllr.state.md.us/pq/ Select Real Estate Choose By Name (use last name) In the District of Columbia:  https://www.pulseportal.com/ Program is District of Columbia Board is Real Estate The pick search licensees TIP: use wildcard incase the person has a suffix or prefix on their last name In Virginia: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov select "License Lookup" Pick Real Estate and Select Individual Use the last name    
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Rockville MD Trustee Sales - Harvey West Auctioneers Harvey West Auctioneers has scheduled Maryland trustee sales. 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 you do not have full knowledge of the risks. Since these transactions are not conditioned on the availability of mortgage financing, buyers should always ha...
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
Homes and Condos For Sale in Rockville MD 20850 Rockville's KING FARM Homes For Sale Homes and Condos For Sale in Rockville MD 20850 Rockville's KING FARM Homes For Sale  Featured Neighborhood (s) Market Stats  All Homes For Sale available in King Farm Neighborhoods Rockville Maryland 20850 Market Report for all Homes For Sale in KING FARM  in  Rockville  Maryland 20850  King Farm  King Farm Bailey  King Farm Village  King Farm Watkins Pond  King Farm Irvington  King Farm ALL FORECLOSURES  King Farm ALL SHORT SALE  King Farm ALL REO's   This  market report below  was created on 1/27/2010  This includes all Active Homes  including SHORT SALES and FORECLOSURES.  I'm including all of the homes, townhouses and condos that are under contract. King Farm is an award-winning community founded ...
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Rockville MD Trustee Sales - Harvey West Auctioneers Harvey West Auctioneers has scheduled Maryland trustee sales. 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 you do not have full knowledge of the risks. Since these transactions are not conditioned on the availability of mortgage financing, buyers should always ha...
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Rockville MD Trustee Sales - Harvey West Auctioneers Harvey West Auctioneers has scheduled Maryland trustee sales. 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 you do not have full knowledge of the risks. Since these transactions are not conditioned on the availability of mortgage financing, buyers should always ha...
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
Homes and Condos For Sale in Rockville MD 20850 Rockville's KING FARM Homes For Sale Homes and Condos For Sale in Rockville MD 20850 Rockville's KING FARM Homes For Sale  Featured Neighborhood (s) Market Stats  All Homes For Sale available in King Farm Neighborhoods Rockville Maryland 20850 Market Report for all Homes For Sale in KING FARM  in  Rockville  Maryland 20850  King Farm  King Farm Bailey  King Farm Village  King Farm Watkins Pond  King Farm Irvington  King Farm ALL FORECLOSURES  King Farm ALL SHORT SALE  King Farm ALL REO's   This  market report below  was created on 1/21/2010  This includes all Active Homes  including SHORT SALES and FORECLOSURES.  I'm including all of the homes, townhouses and condos that are under contract. King Farm is an award-winning community founded ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Rockville MD 20850 Real Estate - Montgomery County   If you are planning to purchase or sell a home in the area, you will want to know the trends of the market. The following report is for the past month and the statistics are compared with the same month last year. There were 131 active listings of homes for sale in the zip code during the month. There were 20 new listings and 24 went to pending new contracts. The sold dollar volume was up 39.18% from last year.  The number of homes sold was 32 from 23 last year. The average days on the market was 52 days from 85 days last year.  The average sale price was 94.18% of the average list price. The median sold price was $424,000. Foreclosures and short sales listings still influence the local market.      Please let us know if you need to p...
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