Choosing a Realtor in Southern Maryland: What's The Difference?

September 3, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

When it comes to marketing for home sellers in Southern Maryland, there are as many options as there are real estate agents.  By contract, the only marketing an agent is REQUIRED to do is list the home on MLS and wait for a buyer to show up.
Unfortunately, that sort of approach makes it difficult for [...]

The Real Estate Market in Waldorf, Maryland is turning around!

August 31, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Is the Real Estate Market in Charles County and Waldorf finally turning around?
It’s been a long time since we saw good news in the real estate market.  In the last few years we’ve seen that home values have dropped, sales slowed to a near standstill, and foreclosure rates skyrocketed.  The good news is that [...]

$8,000 Tax Credit Can Be Used for Down Payment!

May 15, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

If you’re looking to buy your first home but can’t afford the down payment, there may be help out there!
Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit as a [...]

Can Waldorf, MD be re-designed?

March 23, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

There was a good news segment on NBC last week discussing the possible re-design of Waldorf, and the concept of putting in a Rt. 301 bypass.
The concept has been around for quite some time, but nothing final has been decided.  What do you guys think of the idea?  Personally, I’d love to see anything that [...]

Patience Pays Off: New Constuction for less than $250,000!

January 30, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Patience pays off! I have a client and very dear personal friend that I have been working with for roughly 2 years to help her buy her first home in Waldorf, MD. Other agents have been ribbing me for
awhile now about not convincing her to write a contract on the 78 or [...]

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 [...]

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

August 21, 2008 by Jonbenya · 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 should [...]

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

July 28, 2008 by Jonbenya · 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.
    In [...]

Waldorf vs. Upper Marlboro: Which is Cheaper Living?

July 14, 2008 by Jonbenya · 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 from [...]

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

July 5, 2008 by Jonbenya · 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 Plata, MD [...]

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