Avoiding Bad Apples

March 3, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Unfortunately, sometimes things just don’t go according to plan.  Bad apples exist everywhere, especially in the real estate market.  You do your best to avoid them, but the problem with bad apples is that they may look great on the outside, and there’s no way to know about that worm waiting for you to bite! [...]

The Art of Lowballing a Foreclosure

August 20, 2008 by Admin · 1 Comment 

Trying to buy one of the multiple foreclosures (REO, or Real Estate Owned) for sale in Waldorf, MD or Charles County MD? Most folks who are trying to buy a foreclosure are looking for a great deal, and while there are some deals to be had, it seems like there is just as much overpriced [...]

Hope for Homeowners Act of 2008; Who does this help in Maryland?

July 30, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

It’s official: The Hope for Homeowners Act of 2008 has been signed by the president and now we shall see who this helps.  For struggling homeowners in Maryland, here’s a quick breakdown of the criteria to qualify: In order to apply for this program, you must: Have a loan originated prior to 2008 Be paying [...]

What does "as-is" really mean in real estate?

July 28, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    "As-is" seems to be a very maligned term in real estate these days.  A quick search for homes in Waldorf and Charles County shows a slew of properties being sold "as-is".  On the surface, the concept is simple; the owner is not making any claims regarding the condition of the property.     [...]

Got Mold? Know Your Options (And protect your health) When Buying a Home in Charles County!

July 4, 2008 by Admin · 2 Comments 

    You may or may not be surprised to find out there are quite a few foreclosures on the market in Charles County, Prince George’s County, and Southern Maryland that are suffering from mold problems.  I’ve found myself walking into homes on more than one occasion that had serious mold growths that were not [...]

Charles County Foreclosure Update March 2008

March 2, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    I’m seeing more and more foreclosures, and none of the government assistance programs seem to be helping stem the tide of foreclosures that we’re currently seeing. Do Foreclosures Affect My Home’s Value?     In Charles County in the last 60 days, there have been 12 foreclosures that have been sold, and a [...]

Understanding the Foreclosure Auctions

February 22, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

The Washington Post just posted an article titled: "Foreclosure Auctioneer’s Lonely Task".  It’s an interesting read, even if it’s a bit theatrical.  There was a quote in there that I found particularly striking: "Banks don’t want your house; they want your money. They want to work with you so you can keep your house. With [...]

Maryland Foreclosure Prevention Event!

February 22, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    If you’re currently at risk of foreclosure in the state of Maryland, there’s a big event that you should be at!     March 5th is the date, and the Showplace Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD is the location!  Here’s the skinny:     Prince George’s County is sponsoring the event, along with [...]

Maryland Undervalued Properties For Sale

February 14, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

This was actually one of the search terms that someone used on yahoo! search this evening.  The search led them to this blog. I had to think about this for a bit because I think everyone would love to be able to punch in a search term such as this to find fantastic real estate [...]

Calvert County Maryland Real Estate Market Report, December 2007

January 14, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    Here’s the latest on the current Calvert County real estate market! Sluggish sales trends are continuing to force prices down while making it increasingly difficult to get a home sold due to the market pressure. What’s Good:     The number of active, available homes on the market has fallen again.  As fewer [...]

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