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 [...]

Charles County MD Home Sales Report, April 2008

April 21, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Team Benya’s Monthly Market Report-  Charles County, Maryland What’s Happened:     For the first time in 7 months, home sales in Charles County, MD have actually seen some growth!  Earlier this year we were looking at home sales in the range of 50-60 units per month, and now that number is closer to 100! [...]

Swan Point TIF Bond is approved

April 4, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Looks like Swan Point will be getting it’s fancy new hotel after all!  The Charles County Commissioners voted to approve the Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) Bond recently, which will pave the way for the development infrastructure there. Under the tax incremental financing, agreement, the county will issue $26 million in public bonds to fund the [...]

Maryland Undervalued Properties For Sale

February 14, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

This was actually one of the search terms that someone used on yahoo! search this evening.  The search led them to this blog. I had to think about this for a bit because I think everyone would love to be able to punch in a search term such as this to find fantastic real estate [...]

How to get your Home SOLD in Southern Maryland!

January 8, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    If the listing on your home has recently expired, you may be sensing that nagging feeling of frustration, anxiety, or irritation because your Realtor didn’t get the job done.     Let me be the first to offer you my sincere condolences; it’s a tough market, and there’s many people like yourself who [...]

Search the MLS From Our Website! (No Registration Required!)

January 6, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

We’ve Done It!  Now you can search the Multiple Listing Service right from our website, without the hassle of having to register!  If you see something you like and want more info, just give us a call or drop us an email and we’ll be more than happy to help!Browse The MLS Just one more [...]

Swan Point TIF Proposal Meeting

December 11, 2007 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    I attended the county hearing on the Swan Point Tax Proposal on 12/11/2007, and the commissioners did not make a decision on the application just yet, but the response both positive and negative, was outstanding.  It’s wonderful to see county residents wanting to take an active part in the future of their county! [...]

Charles County Maryland Sales Statistics, November 2007

December 10, 2007 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    Charles County has been impacted heavily during the recent market downturn (although not as badly as PG County).  Sales are down roughly 33% from this time last year, average days on market is up over 85% to 132, and average sales prices have fallen as well.     Prices are down roughly 3% [...]

Swan Point Site Plan and Tax News

December 7, 2007 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    I found an aerial view of the proposed swan point site plan which should give a better idea of what exactly they are planning to build out there.  Feel free to click on the photo for a larger image.     It sounds like area residents are still concerned about the expansion (I [...]

FSBO Marketing Tips

December 1, 2007 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    I’ve heard some outrageous horror stories from people trying to FSBO in Southern Maryland.  I’ve heard rumors of real estate agents telling homeowners "There’s no way you’re going to sell your home without me" or "Selling FSBO is the stupidest thing you can do", or "*insert your own snooty Realtor comment here*"   [...]

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