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I recently read a blog with some very unsavory comments and generalizations about Realtors. The commentator stated that, "Most Realtors are not prepared and have not faced the reality that markets go up and down. He stated that Realtors are essentially limited service providers, they are lead gen...

 * Newly renovated Chef-designed kitchen* Hardwood floors* Fireplace* Large level backyard* Recessed lighting* Master suite with huge walk-in closet* 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 half bathsTucked away in one of the nicest communities in MD.  This property is located close to all major thoroughfares...

Many years ago when we had an offer to present the Buyer's agent, Seller, and Sellers agent would sit down at the table and the Buyers agent would present the offer in person.  Sometimes we could come to an agreement and ratify the contract right there.  Other times the Sellers would want to thin...

Did you see the Realtor magazine for June in the Law section their is an article about Auctions.  The title is "Adversary to Ally".  The writer Tony Isbell says that even before the real estate market started to slow down, real estate auctions were gaining popularity.According to the National Auc...

Is it just me? My area in Washington, DC, MD or Virginia or is this ailment contagious and spreading everywhere?I am working with a number of Buyers who just can't make up their minds. Here's what they tell me:1. They feel like they don't want to be taken advantage of,2. They don't trust the loan...

Not anymore!  I use to have a business card that was blank and I found that I was always writing on the back of it when I couldn't find a scrap piece of paper.  Now I find that I write on other peoples business cards that are blank.  Currently, my  business card has more information about my busi...

 Lovely community located off of 295, and 95 next to Greenbelt and Mitchellville.  The median home value is $367,600.00.  63.1% of the residents own their own homes, 33.2% rent.  69.5% of the homeowners commute by automobile compared to 12.1% who commute by bus.  Their are currently 222 active li...

Enjoy tranquil waterfront living in this luxury custom-built gated estate.  Located on one of the highest elevations on Kent Island this home features three finished levels.  Well crafted with hardy board exterior, wraparound porch, deck, screened gazebo, heated kidney shaped pool.  Secluded on 3...

Stevensville is located on the western side of Kent Island, in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, there were 5,880 people, 2071 households, and 1609 families in Stevensville, Maryland. The median income for a household in Stevensville is $63, 902 and median income for a family ...

Remember in 1998 and 1999 the FHA loan was widely used.  Then in 2000 the FHA loan started to disappear.  The other Conventional loan products were more lucrative, and in the hot markets FHA started to be looked upon with disdain.  Sellers didn't want to use it because of strict appraisals and fe...