FOUNTAIN HILLS SUBDIVISION in GERMANTOWN * MARYLANDFor all the information you need on living in Germantown and probably one of the most prestigious subdivisions for the whole State of MarylandFOUNTAIN HILLS, Germantown MDTo Search for all active listings IN Fountain Hills SubdivisionGO HERE Herboso & Associates with a driven focus on customer service and an unmatched desire to best understand your needs we  will always be available to answer any question you may have on the home buying or home selling experience here in Fountain Hills in Germantown Maryland.To Search for all active listings IN GERMANTOWN, MDGO HERE This friendly neighborhood called Fountain Hills located in the heart of Germantown Maryland  combine the charm of old times  with modern living, making it a great place ... 06/19/2008

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS PROGRAM FOR GERMANTOWN.   REAL ESTATE BUYERS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND CAN RECEIVE A $10,000.00 GRANT that may be used for DOWN PAYMENT and/or CLOSING COSTS. HOMEFINDERS.COM has partnered with a local bank to provide our First Time Home Buyers for GERMANTOWN real estate with a GRANT of up to $10,000.00.   Loan limits are up to $350,000.  Home buyers in GAITHERSBURG can get this $10,000 GRANT to help purchase the home of their choice. CALL Lenn Harley to make application, 800-711-7988.                  *Grant money of up to $10,000 is available NOW to be used for Down Payment and/orClosing Costs for the buyer to purchase the home of your choice.*You may select a Single Family Home, a Town Home or a Condo Home.*There are no fees to the Seller.  Seller contribut... 06/13/2008

Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.   ZIP Code Statistics - <$100K to >$5M Format ZIP Code: 20874 Germantown, MD From: 05/01/2008 to 05/31/2008                Statistics generated on: 06/06/2008   ResidentialUnit SalesNumber of Bedrooms Active Listings   Time on Market Price Class 2 Or Less   3 4  or More   CondoCoop GroundRent Residential   CondoCoop GroundRent of Units Sold(No. of Units) Under $100,000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 -30 Days 17 $100,000 - 149,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 31-60 Days 8 $150,000 - 199,999 1 3 0 2 0 22 28 0 61 - 90 Days 10 $200,000 - 249,999 2 7 0 4 0 67 59 0 91-120 Days 7 $250,000 - 299,999 0 10 2 5 0 91 30 0 Over 120 Days 24 $300,000 - 349,999 0 12 1 3 0 61 5 0 Total 66 $350,000 - 399,999 0 6 1 0 0 49 5 0   $400,000 - 449,999 0 3 2 0 0 25 0 0 Type of Financingof ... 06/12/2008

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Please make sure your pets are properly secured when having workers out to your home. This morning after my husband, Mike, left for work the phone rang.  It was him and he says, Guess what I have in the backseat of the truck? He sounded just like a little kid that found a great treasure, you know the voice?  I am thinking, oh, boy this ought to be good?  He says a soaking wet,- I immediately think raccoon, fox, deer, some wild animal- Golden Retriever!  He said he found her wandering down the middle of RT 118, a fairly large, heavily traveled road in Germantown, Maryland.  I asked if she had tags and he didn't see them, but that she had a collar.  He said she hopped right up in his truck and he brought her home.  Once she got here, she was not so sure about where she was but we coaxed h... 05/21/2008

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Serenity NOW! On Waters Edge...This townhouse could be the seclusion you've been hoping for. Situated on a the lakeside of Black Hills State Park, this recently updated townhouse has a new kitchen, new carpet, new windows, hard woods, and a wonderful opportunity for those willing to make this their home. There is some owner financing available, and the house is priced under market value for quick settlement. The last house on the market went under contract in a day just a few weeks ago, and that was priced 1,500 more!The point? Come soon or you will miss out. MLS MC6733211Estimated Taxes Available.Photo GalleryInformationContact InformationCynthia Mariz(301) 787-2255PricingAsking Price: $397,450.00Additional Pricing Information: Owner Financing available.FeaturesBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2 ... 04/18/2008

As of 1/31/2008 there were 41 condo/coop listings and 151 townhomes and single family homes for sale in the Germantown zip code of 20876, which includes the Brandermill, Fox Chapel, Middlebrook and Seneca Park communities.  There were only 4 condo/coops that sold and 9 townhomes or single families.  Compared to last year, total dollar volume in sales has decreased by 50%, but the average sold price has gone down just 4%.  There has been an increase in the number of days a home is on the market before it is sold - from 96 in January 2007 to 147 in January 2008.Across Germantown, there is a large proportion of short sales - where the home is being sold for less than what the owner owes on the property.  Out of 687 properties for sale or under contract in all Germantown zip codes as of Feb... 02/12/2008

For the month ending 1/31/2008 there were 106 condo/coop active listings and 352 residential properties active in zip code 20874, including properties in the Germantown Town Center, Germantown Estates, Gunners Lake and Waters Edge neighborhoods.  (Please note, zip code 20874 also includes parts of Darnestown).There were 10 condo/coops sold in January and 18 residential homes.  The total dollar volume sold has gone down by almost 60% compared to January of last year, with the average sold price down 14%.  The average number of days on market is 99 - the same as this time last year.  Across Germantown, there is a large proportion of ‘short sales' - where the owner is selling for less than they owe on the property.  Out of 687 properties for sale or under contract in all Germantown zip cod... 02/11/2008

"Germantown MD is too far, and there is no transportation!" As a real estate agent, I get a lot of these comments that aren't accurate to say the list. Transportation in Germantown is available from all angles. Germantown sits a short distance from Interstate 270 and is a stop on the MARC train commuter service's Brunswick Line, which operates over CSX's Metropolitan Subdivision. The railroad station is located  at the corner of Liberty Mill Road and Mateny Hill Road. The Montgomery County public bus system Ride On, serves Germantown with approximately 20 bus routes, and operates a major transit hub at Germantown Transit Center. Also, the  Washington Metro Red Line at Shady Grove Station in Gaithersburg is a few minutes away. What is it about Germantown that people love? Well, for start... 11/26/2007

Here's a report on real estate happenings for our neighbors in Milestone in Montgomery County, MD.Currently there are nineteen homes for sale in the Milestone neighborhood, ranging in price from $315,000 to $590,000.  They've been on the market an average of 89 days.Three homes in Milestone have gone under contract so far in October, and there were eleven under contract in September. 10/22/2007

The Milestone community now has 21 homes for sale, ranging in price from $320,000 to $619,900.  These homes have been on the market an average of 82 days.The big news is that eight properties are now under contract, awaiting settlement.Two homes sold and went to closing in September, as did two in August. 10/02/2007

The ‘24th Annual National Night Out', a unique crime/drug prevention event, has been scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, August 7, 2007!  The communities within the Germantown 5th Police District will celebrate "National Night Out" at the High Point Farm, 23730 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, Maryland, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.  ‘National Night Out' is designed to:  heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support and participation in crime suppression efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations; and send the message that your neighborhood is a safe place to live.  Please note that this event will take place rain or shine. There is no fee and all participants will need to provide their own tables, chairs, tents or tarps.  Please come out and enjoy the vario... 08/07/2007

Germantown InformationThank you for visiting my blog.  Below you will find information on Germantown, Maryland. If you would like to know more, please feel free to give me a call.  I can also share with you which neighborhoods tend to be more "family" oriented, discuss the real estate market in general, and assist you in finding your dream home. I can be reached at 888.321.4556 or via email at timon@ehomesearch.us.  Please visit my website at http://www.ehomesearch.us/.                                                    Germantown, Montgomery County, MarylandGermantown is an unincorporated but urbanized census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland in the USA. It is the sixth most populous CDP in Maryland. If it were to incorporate, it would be the second largest incorporated c... 07/31/2007

Please Visit my Web site to get your complete City Report CLICK HERE The city profile report will help you to find a place to live where you will fit in and feel at home. This city profile report provides a detailed look at the people, places, and conditions in an area: useful information on demographics, finances and economics, real estate, and other factors which may impact the quality of life. The city profile report data is drawn from an array of sources, and is updated at least once a year:  U.S. Census Bureau estimates and projections, including latest monthly estimates for population at the city level. Bureau of Labor for employment data by industry and occupation. Internal Revenue Service statistics on tax filers and year-to-year migration. Federal Bureau of Investigation and lo... 04/20/2007

LOOK AT THIS ! ! !   A wonderful place to buy a home and a place for the young ones.                                                                Many home buyers would like to buy a home in Montgomery County, Maryland, but believe that homes are out of their price range.  The average price for Single Family Homes in Montgomery County, Maryland built during the 1985-2000 time frame, which is similar to Gunners Lake Village homes is $1,011,000.     There are opportunities for Single Family homes and Town Homes in Germantown, Maryland.   Town Homes in Montgomery County built from 1985 to 2000 average $425,900 in price.                   Single Family Homes in Gunners Lake Village           Town Homes on the lake in GermantownSingle Family Homes in Gunners Lake Village are priced from $4... 03/01/2007

General market conditions for November, 2006 for Real Estate Germantown, Maryland.Germantown is a quiet community in the northern part of Montgomery County.  Germantownis popular location for families looking for real estate in Montgomery County but don't wantto pay the price for locations close to D.C.  The extra 10 minutes out Route 270 to Germantownwill save the average Montgomery County home buyer approximately The average price of a detached single family home in Germantown is $537,121The average price of a detached single family home in Rockville is $806,865The average price of a detached single family home in Bethesda is $1,339,659Commuting from Germantown to Washington, D.C. is 31 milesCommuting from Rockville to Washington, D.C. is 22 milesCommuting from Bethesda to Washington,... 11/22/2006