Southern Maryland Devloper Going Green

January 15, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Southern Maryland, (and more specifically, Waldorf) developer American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) recently announced plans for a community of green, energy-saving homes right here in St. Charles.  Their vision entails a 12,000 home community, complete with offices, stores, and industrial parks.  ACPT is also banking on plans for a large solar energy facility and natural [...]

Cross County Connector Delayed Again

December 31, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Once Again, the decision on the fate of the Cross County Connector has been put on hold.  I’ve been following the progress (or lack thereof) on this project since July, 2008, and it’s no big surprise that the decision of the road has been pushed back once again. Essentially the dispute is between the County [...]

Think of this as Waldorf's "Crown Jewel" for Development!

September 2, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

It’s official!  Century 21 New Millennium and Team Benya is proud to offer this unique parcel of land for sale!  Situated on Middletown Road, just off of Smallwood Drive, this 153 acre parcel is the PERFECT location for future development. Charles County is Hot! Waldorf is Southern Maryland’s ultimate shopping and living destination, and this [...]

ReCap of the Cross County Connector Meeting July 31st, 2008

August 2, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    What a show!  The Charles County Cross County Connector (CCC) Meeting and Presentation with the Army Core of Engineers was this evening, and I just got home from the meeting. Sensitive Subject     Supporters claim it is a necessary project to support the growing region, mentioning concerns about safety on Billingsley Road [...]

Rosewick Road Project Blows It's Budget Again

July 22, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    When Charles County started the Rosewick Road project, the budget for Phase 2 was supposed to total $5.7 million dollars.  Add an extra $432,000 to that, and don’t forget that the project was due for completion in April of LAST YEAR.  They are estimating that April of 2009 will be the targeted completion [...]

Another One Bites the Dust: Caruso Homes Files for Bankruptcy

June 29, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    As you may already know, KB Homes has pulled out of the region, Shuttering the Middletown Woods sub-division and putting the land they hold up for sale.  It was a blow to local builder confidence, and now it looks like there’s more evidence of how much some builders are struggling in this tough [...]

Rosewick Crossing is growing in La Plata, MD

June 16, 2008 by Admin · 1 Comment 

    It’s amazing how much commercial growth is happening in La Plata, MD, and Charles County in general.  Rosewick Crossing is the latest addition to La Plata’s shopping choices.  As you may or may not know, Lowe’s hardware store has already opened, and construction on the Giant grocery store is wrapping up as I [...]

Swan Point Project Gains Board of Public Works Approval

May 23, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Swan Point’s proposed development project won approval this week at the Maryland State Board of Public Works hearing in Annapolis, MD this past Wednesday.     I attended the meeting to view first hand what Governor Martin O’Malley had to say about the project, and to voice my support for the project.  I was impressed [...]

Team Benya in the news again!

April 10, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

     We’ve been quoted for another news article, this time from the Maryland Independent!  Their article yesterday, "Home Builder Pulling Out Of Region", Has a brief quote from us, and interestingly enough this article is an expanded version of my brief blog post last month about KB leaving the region!  Thanks to Kayleigh Kulp [...]

Here's a Shocker- People Can't Afford McMansions!

April 4, 2008 by Admin · 2 Comments 

        Incredible- it’s taken years for developers to see that the concept of "build it bigger!" simply doesn’t cut it.  Here in Charles County there is a minimum home size for new construction- 1,650 square feet.  That number has been inconsequential during the past real estate boom because people were eagerly buying [...]

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