Hang onto your Seats, Martin-Baker is coming to Charles County, MD!

October 30, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Talk about a boost to Charles County’s local economy! Martin-Baker, a staple in U.S. fighter jets and military aircraft ejection seats, has announced plans to establish a facility right here in Bryans Road, MD! This is great news for our area, for a number of reasons! The proximity of their future location to the Naval [...]

Charles County October 2008 Home Sales Report

October 29, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Real estate sales in Charles County, MD have been on a roller coaster ride recently. Unfortunately, the last year has been more of a plunge than a climb. It’s left a lot of homeowners asking “what happened?” and just as many buyers waiting for the market to bottom out. We could talk for hours about [...]

Vampire Manor opens in Charles County

October 23, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Vampire Manor has sorta become an institution in Charles County. Every year for as long as I can recall, Vampire Manor has existed at one location or the other throughout the county. This year is no exception, and although the opening date seemed a little late, they are officially open now through November 1st. It’s [...]

Getting Ready To Sell Your Home? Rule #1 to Choosing an Agent

October 21, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Choosing a Realtor is a big decision.  Every Realtor (myself included)  is trying to tell you why they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread and why it would be a mistake to even consider working with someone else.  It makes Realtors gigantic windbags, but that’s a real estate agent’s job: to market/promote themselves and their [...]

An Elementary Lesson: Avoiding New Construction Fraud

October 13, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

There was an article in yesterday’s Washington Post about a possible homebuilding scam in Upper Marlboro, MD. It’s pathetic to see yet ANOTHER real estate scam being run in Maryland, but it underscores how important it is to do your homework when buying a home. Take the time to learn a little more about your [...]

Lovely Home on 15 acres in Mechanicsville, MD

October 8, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CgKqN9dOFs] This wonderful Home sits in the Middle of 15+ Acres. It’s The Perfect place for Horses, Llamas, Alpacas or anyone looking for land and privacy!. House features a True Country Kitchen, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Room with Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Full unfinished Walkout Basement with Fireplace, and a rough-in for extra [...]

$7,500 Incentive Explained

October 8, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

    Sounds appealing right?  well, it’s sort of like that Tax Stimulus Plan from earlier this year, only it’s on steroids, and only good for folks that haven’t owned a home in the last three years.     Essentially, if you buy a home before June 30th, 2009, the government will give you up [...]

Halloween Is Going To Stink This Year

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Elegant Mansion in Columbia, MD

October 2, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7MeowCA3GQ] This stately home, with over 10,000 finished square feet of living space, is available now for $1,599,000. Situated on just under 2 acres in a picturesque location, this is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a fantastic foreclosure at an outstanding price! Please contact Jonathan Benya for all inquiries/information. ~Jonathan Benya- Realtor Century 21 New [...]

A Man's Home Is His Castle- Literally!

October 1, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Ravenstone Castle Originally uploaded by maritabeth A man’s home is his castle, or so the old saying goes.  I like to catch as much housing news as possible on the AP news before I go to the office, and this really caught my eye this morning: http://ravenstonecastle.com/ Somebody in the Chicago ‘burbs has built a [...]