Lower Appraisals Hurting Sellers

January 20, 2010 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

With the influx of foreclosed and distressed properties crowding the market, it’s no wonder that sellers are up in arms about their home’s appraisal coming in thousands of dollars short of the listed price of the home.  In their eyes, and the eyes of many Realtors, it is simply not fair to compare a standard [...]

Custom New Construction in Southern Maryland is Affordable!

December 21, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Wanted:
Home buyer searching for a great deal a new custom home on over an acre of land!

Low Prices and interest rates make this a perfect time to build your dream home!
For many people, the idea of having their own custom home built sounds like a dream.
Fact is, having a home custom built has never [...]

Unbelieveable Price for a HUGE Home in Indian Head, MD!

December 12, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

For all of you deal hunters out there, this is a can’t miss property that won’t last long!  It’s a 5 bed, 3.5 bath single family home in Indian Head, MD, located on 9 Riverwatch Ln for only $218,207!!!  In addition to being a huge home, it also has a full, unfinished basement, brick front, [...]

Close to DC and Andrews Air Force Base, A gorgeous home for only $275,000!

October 7, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Looking for a Gorgeous, move-in ready home in Waldorf that isn’t a foreclosure dog or an impossible-to-close short sale?  This is it!
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This Beautiful home with loads of upgrades is located right in
Waldorf! Large kitchen, and gorgeous family room! It’s Located in White Oak Village subdivision and move in ready! The
Open floor plan makes this home [...]

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 [...]

Million Dollar Monday- 12 Luxury Homes in Charles County, MD

July 27, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Curious about what $1,000,000+ will get you in Charles County?  With the declining housing market, your dollar goes a lot further when it comes to buying a house!  Whether you’re looking to purchase a sprawling home with privacy in the area, or just curious to see what’s hot on the market right now, here’s a [...]

Charles County's June 2009 Real Estate Outlook

June 22, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

There’s good news in the Southern Maryland real estate market!  While we’re not out of the downturn just yet, recent changes in the market are positively affecting home sales!  Here’s what the Charles County real estate market looks like:
May 2009

2009

2008

Total Sold Dollar Volume:

$ 33,466,939

$ 33,607,138

- 0.42 %

Average Sold Price:

$ 281,235

$ 317,048

- 11.30 %

Median Sold Price:

$ [...]

Southern Maryland Foreclosures: What You Should Know!

May 20, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Foreclosures are a great opportunity to get a home at a bargain price in Southern Maryland.  Home buyers need to be wary, however, because there are several easy to miss pitfalls and risks associated with buying a foreclosure.
1.    Condition Dictates Value
This means that the condition of the home will affect what the home actually [...]

How Not to Take Real Estate Photos

May 7, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

A common complaint among home sellers is that photos that are taken to market their home look less than stellar.  I know how to take a good photo, but my brother knows how to take a GREAT photo.  I know my limitations, and I leave the photo taking up to him.
I saw a wonderfully terrible [...]

Shed Some Light on Selling Your Home!

April 23, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Upgrade Your Lighting to Sell Your Home
When you’re putting your house on the market, there’s obviously a lot that needs to be done in preparation, such as rearranging, cleaning, and landscaping in order to maximize your house’s interior and curb appeal. But in today’s market, perhaps touching up the paint and making the minor repairs [...]

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