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 [...]

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

November 7, 2009 by Jonbenya · 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 [...]

Close to DC and Andrews Air Force Base, A gorgeous home for only $275,000!

October 7, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Looking for a Gorgeous, move-in ready home in Waldorf that isn’t a foreclosure dog or an impossible-to-close short sale?  This is it!
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This Beautiful home with loads of upgrades is located right in
Waldorf! Large kitchen, and gorgeous family room! It’s Located in White Oak Village subdivision and move in ready! The
Open floor plan makes this home [...]

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

August 11, 2009 by Jonbenya · 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 [...]

Charles County's June 2009 Real Estate Outlook

June 22, 2009 by Jonbenya · 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 Sold Price:

$ 281,235

$ 317,048

- 11.30 %

Median Sold Price:

$ [...]

DoD Releases Guidelines for Military Homeowners trying to sell

June 1, 2009 by Jonbenya · 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 the [...]

Southern Maryland Foreclosures: What You Should Know!

May 20, 2009 by Jonbenya · 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 actually [...]

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

May 15, 2009 by Jonbenya · 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 [...]

Shed Some Light on Selling Your Home!

April 23, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Upgrade Your Lighting to Sell Your Home
When you’re putting your house on the market, there’s obviously a lot that needs to be done in preparation, such as rearranging, cleaning, and landscaping in order to maximize your house’s interior and curb appeal. But in today’s market, perhaps touching up the paint and making the minor repairs [...]

HAP Military Housing Assistance Program Expands

April 21, 2009 by Jonbenya · Leave a Comment 

Several years ago the Department of Defense rolled out the Housing Assistance Program (HAP) for service personnel the were relocated due to Base Realignment and Closures (BRAC).  Due to the overwhelming mortgage crisis, that program is being expanded, and you may be eligible to receive financial relief if you’re moving due to permanent reassignment!
The guidelines [...]

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