DoD Releases Guidelines for Military Homeowners trying to sell

June 1, 2009 by · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 [...]

Can Waldorf, MD be re-designed?

March 23, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

There was a good news segment on NBC last week discussing the possible re-design of Waldorf, and the concept of putting in a Rt. 301 bypass. The concept has been around for quite some time, but nothing final has been decided.  What do you guys think of the idea?  Personally, I’d love to see anything [...]

Was anyone expecting this much snow!?!

March 2, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Alright, I knew it was going to snow yesterday, but I had no idea we were looking at a serious downfall!  I admit, I’ve been spoiled by the weatherman out here. Every time they call for snow, it sems to be in the regions to the north and west, but never much accumulation down here [...]

Patience Pays Off: New Constuction for less than $250,000!

January 30, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Patience pays off! I have a client and very dear personal friend that I have been working with for roughly 2 years to help her buy her first home in Waldorf, MD. Other agents have been ribbing me for awhile now about not convincing her to write a contract on the 78 or so real [...]

January 7, 2009 by · 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 [...]

Things to do in Charles County, Maryland

January 5, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

I heard someone complaining recently that there is nothing to do in Charles County, Maryland. While I agree that we are a small-ish county (population 140,000), One of the reasons I love living here is because you can still get that small-town feel and not sacrifice quality of life features. I put together a quick [...]

Foreclosure flipping in Charles County, MD

December 20, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

I’m seeing an increase recently of investors in Charles County looking to buy and flip foreclosures.  For the savvy investor there is a big opportunity to make a nice chuck of change, particularly in Waldorf, but it’s not as easy as Flip This House makes it seem.  Selling a home is still tough in this [...]

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