Did Your Offer Get Rejected By the Bank?

January 7, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

I’ve had several clients recently who have come up against a common challenge in buying a home right now, and I’m not talking about tough lending standards!  It’s hard enough to be a first time home buyer in Southern Maryland;  Trying to understand the loan process can be stressful, understanding all of the moving parts [...]

Charles County, MD Property Tax Assessments Fall 28.2%

January 6, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

If you live in Waldorf or St. Charles, odds are good that you should have just gotten some good news in the mail!  New tax assessments were just released for roughly one-third of the county, mostly in Waldorf and Saint Charles, and over 99% of those assessments FELL from the previous years! What Is a [...]

Cross County Connector Delayed Again

December 31, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Once Again, the decision on the fate of the Cross County Connector has been put on hold.  I’ve been following the progress (or lack thereof) on this project since July, 2008, and it’s no big surprise that the decision of the road has been pushed back once again. Essentially the dispute is between the County [...]

Custom New Construction in Southern Maryland is Affordable!

December 21, 2009 by Admin · 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 [...]

Why don't banks disclose the mold problem?

October 26, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Are Realtors obligated to disclose mold problems in a foreclosure? The short answer is yes, but unfortunately things aren’t always done as they “should” be. Why Should It Be Disclosed? A mold problem in a home falls into the category of “Material Defect”.  In the state of Maryland, any Material Defects that are known by [...]

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

August 31, 2009 by Admin · 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 [...]

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

July 27, 2009 by Admin · 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 Admin · 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 [...]

DoD Releases Guidelines for Military Homeowners trying to sell

June 1, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

The Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) has released the DoD guidelines for Wounded Warriors, Warriors in Transition, and PCS moves.  The government has established a $555 million fund to aid military personnel who are unable to sell their home due to economic constraints. This program, which covers up to 90% of the original purchase price of [...]

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 [...]

Next Page »