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Charles County’s Newest Foreclosures, February 2010

February 26, 2010 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Want to know what the newest foreclosures to hit the market in Charles County? Look no further! Each week I send out foreclosure lists to clients that are looking to take advantage of some really great deals! Here’s the list of foreclosures that have hit the Charles County Market. If you’d [...]

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Top Tips for First Time Homebuyers

February 25, 2010 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Are short sales and foreclosures tempting you into home ownership? Did you find the perfect starter home that happens to be listed at an amazingly low price due to foreclosure? It’s certainly a buyers market here in Southern Maryland! If you think that home ownership can be had for less money now [...]

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Make Sure You Get the Alarm Code to Your New Home Before Settlement!

Make Sure You Get the Alarm Code to Your New Home Before Settlement!

January 22, 2010 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

When looking to buy a house, it can be an added bonus that a potential home has a security system already installed.  The most common are the basic alarm systems that sound a noise when doors or windows are opened or compromised.  If you’ve seen the homes with “This Home Protected By [COMPANY]“ signs in [...]

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Custom New Construction in Southern Maryland is Affordable!

December 21, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Wanted:
Home buyer searching for a great deal a new custom home on over an acre of land!

Low Prices and interest rates make this a perfect time to build your dream home!
For many people, the idea of having their own custom home built sounds like a dream.
Fact is, having a home custom built has never [...]

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Bank Screws Up, Locks Owner Out of Home Anyways

December 21, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Nothing Surprises me when it comes to banks and their foreclosures anymore.  “Wall Street has failed Main Street”, right?  The latest news reports say banks are making record profits while the average American is Unemployed, Underemployed, Underpaid, and Under-Water on their mortgage. Unbelievable!
This next story should come as no surprise then, as a New [...]

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The First Time Buyer Credit is Extended and includes current owners!

November 7, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Great News!  The $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has been signed into law a few moments ago!  Instead of expiring on December 1st, 2009, it has been changed to June 30th, 2010!  You need to have a ratified contract in place by April 30th, 2010, and you have up to 60 days to [...]

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Why don't banks disclose the mold problem?

October 26, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Are Realtors obligated to disclose mold problems in a foreclosure? The short answer is yes, but unfortunately things aren’t always done as they “should” be.
Why Should It Be Disclosed?
A mold problem in a home falls into the category of “Material Defect”.  In the state of Maryland, any Material Defects that are known by the [...]

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Close to DC and Andrews Air Force Base, A gorgeous home for only $275,000!

October 7, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Looking for a Gorgeous, move-in ready home in Waldorf that isn’t a foreclosure dog or an impossible-to-close short sale?  This is it!
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This Beautiful home with loads of upgrades is located right in
Waldorf! Large kitchen, and gorgeous family room! It’s Located in White Oak Village subdivision and move in ready! The
Open floor plan makes this home [...]

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Million Dollar Monday- 12 Luxury Homes in Charles County, MD

July 27, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Curious about what $1,000,000+ will get you in Charles County?  With the declining housing market, your dollar goes a lot further when it comes to buying a house!  Whether you’re looking to purchase a sprawling home with privacy in the area, or just curious to see what’s hot on the market right now, here’s a [...]

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Charles County's June 2009 Real Estate Outlook

June 22, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

There’s good news in the Southern Maryland real estate market!  While we’re not out of the downturn just yet, recent changes in the market are positively affecting home sales!  Here’s what the Charles County real estate market looks like:
May 2009

2009

2008

Total Sold Dollar Volume:

$ 33,466,939

$ 33,607,138

- 0.42 %

Average Sold Price:

$ 281,235

$ 317,048

- 11.30 %

Median Sold Price:

$ [...]

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