Charles County’s Newest Foreclosures, February 2010

February 26, 2010 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Want to know what the newest foreclosures to hit the market in Charles County? Look no further! Each week I send out foreclosure lists to clients that are looking to take advantage of some really great deals! Here’s the list of foreclosures that have hit the Charles County Market. If you’d [...]

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 [...]

Southern Maryland Devloper Going Green

January 15, 2010 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Southern Maryland, (and more specifically, Waldorf) developer American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) recently announced plans for a community of green, energy-saving homes right here in St. Charles.  Their vision entails a 12,000 home community, complete with offices, stores, and industrial parks.  ACPT is also banking on plans for a large solar energy facility and natural [...]

Waldorf Developer Sold to Private Equity Firm

January 14, 2010 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

 News was recently announced that Washington D.C.’s Federal Capital Partners Completed the purchase of American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) for $43.6 Million Dollars.  This is big news for the Waldorf real estate market, as ACPT is a big developer here in Southern Maryland

Who is ACPT?
In short ACPT is the developer responsible for developing the Saint [...]

Did Your Offer Get Rejected By the Bank?

January 7, 2010 by Jonbenya · 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 Jonbenya · 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 Property [...]

Cross County Connector Delayed Again

December 31, 2009 by Jonbenya · 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 Commissioners, [...]

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 [...]

Brilliant Thinking Trumps Brilliant Lighting

December 15, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

I have an admission to make:  I haven’t put any lights up on my home for the holidays.  I’ve brushed it off this year, telling myself that my holiday decorations were probably stolen by a furry green dude with a suspicious resemblance to Jim Carrey.  I don’t know that it’s true (I’d probably need to [...]

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, [...]

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