Did Your Offer Get Rejected By the Bank?

January 7, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

I’ve had several clients recently who have come up against a common challenge in buying a home right now, and I’m not talking about tough lending standards!  It’s hard enough to be a first time home buyer in Southern Maryland;  Trying to understand the loan process can be stressful, understanding all of the moving parts [...]

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! [...]

Charles County's Foreclosure Real Estate Market- January 2009 update

January 5, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Here’s a quick look at the local Charles County Foreclosure real estate market. From Waldorf to Newburg, if you’re looking for a foreclosure in Charles County, MD, you need to talk to Team Benya! How many foreclosures are available for sale in Charles County right now? 71 (See a free list of them here!) This [...]

Charles County Realty has arrived!

December 20, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

This blog, formerly known as teambenya.wordpress.com, has finally gotten it’s own identity! The new domain name, http://www.charlescountyrealty.com , is officially up and running. There will be more cosmetic changes within the month, and all for good reason! As you may have noticed, this site is very similar in content to http://www.teambenya.com.  I’d like to fine [...]

Buying A Charles County MD Real Estate Foreclosure?: Get It Inspected!

August 21, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

There seems to be a common misconception about buying a real estate foreclosure in Charles County.  Banks are trying to get as much money as possible for the real estate they own, but they typically demand that their homes are sold “as-is” (What Does “as-is” mean in real estate?). This does NOT mean that you [...]

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 [...]

Waldorf, MD Foreclosure Update for August, 2008

August 11, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

What’s Happening The Waldorf, Maryland housing market may be slow, but there seems to be a ton of buzz being generated by the local foreclosure real estate sales market!  A quick check of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) shows that there are currently 31 vacant, bank owned (REO, or Real Estate Owned) homes for sale [...]

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 [...]

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