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

May 15, 2009 by Admin · 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 [...]

Charles County Realty has arrived!

December 20, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

This blog, formerly known as teambenya.wordpress.com, has finally gotten it’s own identity! The new domain name, http://www.charlescountyrealty.com , is officially up and running. There will be more cosmetic changes within the month, and all for good reason! As you may have noticed, this site is very similar in content to http://www.teambenya.com.  I’d like to fine [...]

Southern Maryland interest rates drop!

December 6, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Wow, if you’re looking to buy a home in southern Maryland, P.G. County, waldorf, etc, rates are sitting as low as 5.375% right now! It’s possible that they may go even lower! This should encourage more people to consider locking in a loan if they’ve been on the fence about the home market. I’m curious [...]

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

July 30, 2008 by Admin · 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 [...]

Are Granite Countertops Killing You?!?

July 24, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    Yes, I know that they’re expensive, but killing your wallet is one thing.  I’m talking about your health on this one! The NY Times posted an article today about granite countertops.  In an era where everything we do and eat is potentially hazardous to our health, what’s one more household risk, right?   [...]

Is Good News Afoot? Charles County Maryland Real Estate Market Report, July 2008

July 24, 2008 by Admin · 1 Comment 

    Could it be?  Is the real estate market in Charles County Maryland actually looking up?  It’s to early to tell right now, and the pressure caused by recent interest rate increases has pushed loan applications down 6% over the last week, and pending sales are down right now as well.     I [...]

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 [...]

Charles County Foreclosures List Updated (May 8th, 2008)

May 8, 2008 by Admin · 1 Comment 

    Foreclosures are up slightly in Charles County, and here is the latest list of properties available on the market that are bank-owned.  It includes foreclosures in Waldorf, La Plata, White Plains, Newburg, Hughesville, and all of Charles County! Bank Owned Homes For Sale in Charles County     If you have any questions, [...]

The first step to selling your home: Finding A Price ~Part 2 of the Savvy Seller Series~

April 24, 2008 by Admin · 1 Comment 

    The Real Estate Market in Charles County is tough right now, period.  Even experienced tried and true agents are seeing less sales, less showings, less of everything but listings!  It underscores how hard it is for people who are in the process of selling their home, or getting ready to put their home [...]

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! [...]

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