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

July 30, 2008 by · 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 [...]

Waldorf vs. Upper Marlboro: Which is Cheaper Living?

July 14, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

    I’m writing this as a response to a debate on a web forum regarding housing costs in Waldorf and Upper Marlboro.     The question seems to be which location is more affordable, among other things.  My instinct has always been the Waldorf is a little more affordable, but I’ve always assumed that [...]

Great Foreclosure Deal in Hyattsville, MD! $199,017 for a Single Family Home!

July 5, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

    The bank has decided that this property has GOT TO GO!  Here’s you’re chance to buy a single family home in Hyattsville, MD for less that $200,000!!!     If you’re looking for a foreclosure deal in Hyattsville, THIS IS IT!!! 5017 54th Pl. Hyattsville, MD ~Jonathan BenyaCentury 21 New Millennium9405-A Chesapeake StLa [...]

Feds Press Charges in Metropolitan Money Store Scheme

June 13, 2008 by · 3 Comments 

    It looks like things are moving forward with the case against Joy Jenise Jackson (formerly known as a stripper named Night Rider), Kurt Fordham, and The Metropolitan Money Store.     Remember them?  They’re the one’s accused of "saving" people from foreclosure, while stripping their equity out from under them, and leaving the [...]

Adventures in New Home Buying

May 6, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

    I got a call this week from a woman who had read my blog post "Are New Construction Prices Negotiable?", and she was curious about how to deal with builders in Prince George’s County who seem to be playing some sort of "Shell Game" when it comes to dropping the price, charging more [...]

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

April 18, 2008 by · 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 [...]

Your Next Home Will Be Bought or Sold Online! ~Part 1 of the Savvy Seller Series~

April 16, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

    It’s true!  I’m not talking about a few clicks of the mouse to sign the settlement papers (not yet, anyways), but the home buying process has become less about flipping through the newspaper and driving around to open houses, and more about surfing the net to see what’s available instead. Even as a [...]

Hot New Listing In Upper Marlboro, MD~ $270,000!

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KB Homes Pulls out of Charles County

March 19, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

    Actually, KB Homes has pulled out of Charles County and the entire Mid-Atlantic Region, it seems.  In addition to MD, DC, and Virginia, they have also shuttered operations in Chicago, IL, and Albuquerque as well.  This is in addition to a previous announcement that they have decided to cease operations in California.   [...]

Are New Construction Prices Negotiable?

March 12, 2008 by · 2 Comments 

     I try to spend at least part of my weekends visiting open houses and new construction developments.  I like to see what the available stock is, and knowing what the models look like first hand allows me to be able to  discuss them pros and cons of a development with my clients. I’ll [...]

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