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Breathtaking 50 mile view in walking distance to the grotto . Three finished levels. 3 bedroom 2 bath with additional full bath rough in on upper level. An adorable Cape Cod on 12.15 acres next to Mt. St. Mary's University and the Grotto of Lourdes. Three finished levels for over 2500 finished sq...
12/10/2008
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I keep hearing about a credit freeze on the news. I watch several different financial shows on cable and I often hear that no one can get credit. I'm not a real complicated guy so I asked some of the lenders I deal with. They looked at me like I'm crazy. I look at our office's sale board and...
12/09/2008
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Ok, I don't mean to offend anyone who lists REO's but I have been hearing more and more stories about the behavior of banks and, sad to say, their listing agents. Granted I'm speaking from a point of view of Maryland law but I bet it's pretty close in many other states. First issue, and I know it...
11/26/2008
Want an adorable storybook setting? This is it! An spacious Cape Cod situated on over 12 acres. Situated close to Mount St. Mary's University and within walking distance of the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes the property has unlimited potential. Features include a full wrap around porch leading to...
11/26/2008
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It seems I've been having the same discussion with a number of people during this current economic crisis. Over and over again I hear how someones 401K tanked or their stocks are way down. I often wonder if we in the real estate industry are not educating our clients properly about the benefits o...
10/18/2008
I was just on a local Frederick County site and came across an article by a reporter who is also a friend of mine. It was on the phenomenal number if foreclosures and short sales in the Frederick County real estate market. In the article he cited an interview with a well known and well respected ...
08/18/2008
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One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood besid...
08/07/2008
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As president of our association I get to (have to) attend certain meetings. One was with the group that provides MLS services to our area, MRIS. One of the points of discussion was short sales and banks countering offers and altering the commission. MRIS has stated their policy is to require memb...
08/06/2008
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I haven't been with AR that long but I've read some really great stories and ideas. I've also read some really heart breaking stories. Every morning I get a motivational email from a group called "TQ" One quote in this morning's email was a really great start for me. Things have been tough for a ...
08/05/2008