The First Time Buyer Credit is Extended and includes current owners!

November 7, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Great News!  The $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has been signed into law a few moments ago!  Instead of expiring on December 1st, 2009, it has been changed to June 30th, 2010!  You need to have a ratified contract in place by April 30th, 2010, and you have up to 60 days to [...]

New real estate listing for sale in Waldorf, MD! $285,000

August 11, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Check out or newest hot listing!  This home is located in Waldorf, MD and has more than 2,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths!  The back yard is completely fenced in, and practically everything is new!  New kitchen, new baths, new doors, new siding, new flooring, and the list goes on!  There’s also [...]

Southern Maryland Foreclosures: What You Should Know!

May 20, 2009 by Admin · 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 [...]

$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 [...]

How Not to Take Real Estate Photos

May 7, 2009 by Admin · 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 [...]

January 7, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Home sellers in Waldorf Maryland should take heart, there are still sales happening in the current real estate market, despite the economy! The $200k-$300k price range seems to be the most popular price point right now. Here’s a breakdown of properties in Waldorf that are under contract right now: Properties under contract in Waldorf: 73 [...]

Maryland Short Sale Negotiation- The Art of the Hardship Letter

November 5, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

There’s been a huge increase in Southern Maryland Short Sales over the last year thanks to the ongoing housing crisis. More often than not, they end up as foreclosures, many times because the path to negotiating is at best, murky. When working with a lender to get a short sale agreement, there are several things [...]

Getting Ready To Sell Your Home? Rule #1 to Choosing an Agent

October 21, 2008 by Admin · 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 [...]

Lovely Home on 15 acres in Mechanicsville, MD

October 8, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CgKqN9dOFs] This wonderful Home sits in the Middle of 15+ Acres. It’s The Perfect place for Horses, Llamas, Alpacas or anyone looking for land and privacy!. House features a True Country Kitchen, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Room with Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Full unfinished Walkout Basement with Fireplace, and a rough-in for extra [...]

Elegant Mansion in Columbia, MD

October 2, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7MeowCA3GQ] This stately home, with over 10,000 finished square feet of living space, is available now for $1,599,000. Situated on just under 2 acres in a picturesque location, this is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a fantastic foreclosure at an outstanding price! Please contact Jonathan Benya for all inquiries/information. ~Jonathan Benya- Realtor Century 21 New [...]

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