Tax Credit & FHA Loan Modifications Fueling Market
April 2, 2010 by Ben White
Ok, so we all know(or should know) the federal tax credit expires on April 30th. Just to clarify, you must have a ratified contract by April 30th and must settle by June 30th. Obviously… Read more
Germantown Town Homes & Condos Are a Hot Item!
March 19, 2010 by Ben White
With the first time home buyers tax credit expiration date coming to an end April 30th, the Germantown housing market has become very aggressive. A large number of my clients are first time home buyers and desire either TH or… Read more
Internet House Hunting? In a hot Montgomery County market, you may need an official MLS search.
March 19, 2010 by Ben White
Are you searching online for a new home? Odds show that if you have even thought about buying, you began your house hunt online. Percentage wise, more 90% of all home buyers begin the process on their computer…. Read more
What School Will Our Kids Go To Once We Move?
January 22, 2010 by Ben White
A lot of people moving to or within Montgomery County inquire about school assignments. Elementary, middle and high schools are broken down into specific clusters. On the Montgomery County Public Schools website http://gis.mcpsmd.org/gis/facilityinformation.asp you can search for schools by putting… Read more
Buying a Home and the Appraisal is Low?
January 22, 2010 by Ben White
Due to the so called “Real Estate Bubble and Market Crash” many property values have been driven down tremendously. However, with the huge influx of buyers in some particular price ranges or locations these values are slowly starting to rise…. Read more
King Farm, Falls Grove, or The Kentlands?
January 15, 2010 by Ben White
In this day and age, many buyers are looking to buy a home in a newer, planned mix use community. In Montgomery County and to be more specific, Gaithersburg & Rockville, there are three very good… Read more
Montgomery County Crime & Public Schools
January 8, 2010 by Ben White
Have you ever wondered about the crime rate in a town where you want to find a home?
Or, what the school cluster of a certain home is?
Here are the answers: http://www.crimereports.com/
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
Crime Reports allows you to search… Read more
Buying a Home With a Home Owners Association
January 8, 2010 by Ben White
When buying a property with a HOA there are a few things a buyer must know. The most important being the rules of reviewing the HOA documents. The state of Maryland allows a buyer five days to review the HOA… Read more
Foreclosure Buyer? Buying a Bank Owned Property?
January 8, 2010 by Ben White
Over the last few years the real estate market has been flooded with foreclosed properties. Also known as REO(Real Estate Owned) and bank owned properties. Depending on a buyers price range and… Read more
Buying a Home? Is cash better than a loan?
December 18, 2009 by Ben White
Ever since the real estate market took a turn for the worst(or better depending upon who you are), we have seen a huge influx in cash buyers/investors. While cash can be enticing for many reasons, it is not as powerful… Read more
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