Maryland Short Sale Negotiation- The Art of the Hardship Letter

November 5, 2008 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

There’s been a huge increase in Southern Maryland Short Sales over the last year thanks to the ongoing housing crisis. More often than not, they end up as foreclosures, many times because the path to negotiating is at best, murky.
When working with a lender to get a short sale agreement, there are several things [...]

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

October 21, 2008 by Jonbenya · 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 [...]

Prince George's County real estate market update for August, 2008

September 5, 2008 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

The volume of foreclosures in P.G. County is still roiling the local real estate market.  Inventory (Active Listings) continues to rise (over 8,000 homes available, there were less than 1,000 listings at the peak of the market), and home sales continue to slope downwards.
It’s interesting to note that there was a spike in average sales [...]

Waldorf Open House on Saturday, May 10th~ 10am-4pm!

May 8, 2008 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

For those of you who are interested, I’m going to be holding an open house this weekend!  The Open House will be at 10662 Sourwood Avenue, in Waldorf, MD and this is a gorgeous house!Listing Information Link
Doors will be open from 10am-4pm, so don’t miss your chance to see a gorgeous home for a price [...]

111 Quailwood in La Plata, MD is SOLD!

May 2, 2008 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

    Anybody who says that nothing sells in this market is wrong, plain and simple!  We had a gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath rambler in the Quailwood subdivision on the market for less than 75 days, and it’s now officially sold!  A little bit of smart, aggressive marketing along with an intelligent price ($385,000) [...]

Huge 6 Bedroom Home For Sale in Waldorf, MD at $650,000!!!

April 30, 2008 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

10662 Sourwood Avenue Waldorf, MD 20603
Autumn Hills Subdivision
$650,000

This is a deal you don’t want to
miss! This home has it all, just
look at the list of amenities you’ll find here!

6 Full Bedrooms
6 1/2 Bathrooms
2 Fireplaces
2 Car Garage
Hardwood Floors
Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops!
Huge, Gorgeous Windows!
Built in 2006 (only 2 years [...]

Darling Rambler in Newburg on over half an acre! Only $163,000!!

April 29, 2008 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

    Here’s your chance to own an outstanding starter home or investment property!  Team Benya has just listed an adorable 1 bed, 1 bath rambler situated on just over a half acre of land!  Priced at just $163,000, this home in Newburg, MD has tons of potential!
    There is a possibility to turn [...]

The first step to selling your home: Finding A Price ~Part 2 of the Savvy Seller Series~

April 24, 2008 by Jonbenya · 1 Comment 

    The Real Estate Market in Charles County is tough right now, period.  Even experienced tried and true agents are seeing less sales, less showings, less of everything but listings!  It underscores how hard it is for people who are in the process of selling their home, or getting ready to put their home [...]

Charles County MD Home Sales Report, April 2008

April 21, 2008 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Team Benya’s Monthly Market Report-  Charles County, Maryland
What’s Happened:

    For the first time in 7 months, home sales in Charles County, MD have actually seen some growth!  Earlier this year we were looking at home sales in the range of 50-60 units per month, and now that number is closer to 100!
    [...]

Prince George's County, MD, Real Estate Market Report, April 2008

April 18, 2008 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Team Benya’s Monthly Market Report-  P.G. County, Maryland
What’s Happened:
    The Prince George’s County Market is without a doubt slanting more and more heavily towards buyers.  Sellers are finding it increasingly difficult to sell and inventory of available homes is steadily growing.  March 2008 saw roughly 400 homes sold in P.G., and more than 7,000 [...]

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