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Real Estate Agent - O'Brien Realty
RECENT BLOG POSTS
ADVICE FOR HOME BUYRS:  ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS - ASBESTOS - Proof Is In The Packaging The Ancient Greeks named the mineral asbestos, meaning inextinguishable. Apparently even the Greeks were aware of the harmful properties in asbestos and the effects of breathing asbestos dust. The Greek geograp...
12/24/2009
ATTENTION HOME SELLERS:  Home Staging Has A 586% Return On Investment According to Home Gain's latest survey of 1,000 Realtors (November 2009), home staging has a 586% return on investment.  Home staging was listed as the second home improvement item that Realtors recommend for home sellers.In o...
12/18/2009
HOLIDAY SPIRIT:  Tribute to The Star of Bethlehem  Yesterday I saw one of the tallest Star of Bethlehem plants that I had ever seen, so I thought that I might take a moment to pay tribute to the Star of Bethlehem (Euphorbia pulcherrima) since it has been part of the Christmas spirit since the si...
12/18/2009
Advice For Home Sellers:  7 Warning Signs That Your Home's Presentation Could Be Killing Your Sale  Selling your home in today's market is not for the faint of heart. You need to do your homework, set a realistic price for your area, and then make sure your property's presentation and condition ...
12/18/2009
HOME SELLING ADVICE & TIPS:  Updating - Where should you invest your time & money.   You have decided to sell your home. You have set your budget and now ..... WHERE DO YOU START?   WHAT WILL MEAN THE MOST TO BUYERS? Updating Lighting: New light fixtures fall under Lightening and Brightening. A ...
12/16/2009
TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT IN SOLOMONS - $1,375 Per Month - Small pets allowed.  Great community amenities!  Convenient to Patuxent River Naval Air Station!    Location:  Solomons County:  Calvert List Price:  $1,375 Date Available:  January 1 Small Pets Allowed This spacious townhouse features 3 bedroo...
12/16/2009
DUPLEX FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA, MARYLAND IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY - Convenient to Patuxent River Naval Air Station, shopping, restaraunts and the resort town of Solomons.  Great community amenities!  Built in 2008 and with loads of upgrades - $279,000!   DUPLEX W/$25,000 IN UPGRADES Location: Califor...
12/16/2009
Location:  Port Republic County:  Calvert Lot Size:  .75 Acres Year Built:  1991 List Price:  $499,000 Rare opportunity!  Well kept "Rambler" style home with expansive front deck with view of the Chesapeake Bay. Home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths with a 90% finished basement ready for an in-la...
12/13/2009
Paranormal Investigation Night Location:  Lighthouse in Point Lookout State Park Cost: $50 per person Maximum: 10 people Reservations: Required Time: 9 pm until 2 am Date: February 27, 2010 Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society (PLLPS) hosts Paranormal Nights to allow participants a chan...
12/13/2009
Location:  Prince Frederick, MD County:  Calvert Lot Size:  1.68 Acres Year Built:  2002 List Price:  $524,900 This wonderful brick home was built in 2002 and remains in mint condition!  Home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 3 car garage detached garage and improved basement. A few of the many fe...
12/12/2009