First-time home buyers have lots of hurdles to climb during the transaction that is considered the most expensive purchase you will ever make.  I'm talking about buying your first home.  The hurdles, though, can be overcome relatively easily by having a trained professional on your side and by knowing what's in store.  To that end, here is Step 3 in "Nine Steps to Buying a Home."  It is my hope that you will find valuable information in this series that will help you not only negotiate the real estate sea on which you currently find yourself but also that you will be clearer about what to expect from here.Step 3:  You'd Better Shop AroundAs in many things, not all home loans are created equally. As a result, when you are ready to get pre-qualified (which we highly recommend), it will be... 07/22/2010

Think About It...This is the start of a new series entitled, "Think About It...".  This series will hopefully provide food for thought that can be used to help each of us grow our businesses.  So off we go!Do you remember these? The hoola hoop? The pet rock? The Rubik's Cube?When each of these toys came out on the market, they were thought to be the dumbest things out.  They wouldn't catch on.  No one would buy them.  After all, who wants to try to make a plastic circle go around their waist?  Who wants a pet that can't play with you?  And all those colored squares? Forget about it! Twenty million hula hoops sold for $1.98 in the first six months.Over 5 million pet rocks sold for $3.95 in six months.Because of the Rubik's Cube, the Hungarian inventor became the first self-made millionai... 12/03/2009

Are ready to buy your first home in the Silver Spring area, but you're nervous? Not sure where to begin? You’ve got questions such as how much money is required for a down payment? What exactly are closing costs? What is an ernest money deposit? Am I qualified for the $8,000 Federal Tax credit? There is a webinar and seminar coming up where you can ask all your home-buying questions. Join us from the comfort of your home or office for an informative home buyer's webinar! (Call-in details will be e-mailed to you upon registration.) Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Time: 7 – 8:00pm To register: E-mail Here or Call: 888-625-8465 ext.4 If you prefer a face-to-face meeting, join us for this local home buyer’s seminar! (The address will be e-mailed to you upon registration.) Date: Saturday, Jun... 06/09/2009

The below listed upper Sandy Spring 20860 neighborhoods in Montgomery County, Maryland show all their active listings in the MRIS as of today.  This is a keyword search, and sometimes you will also see homes listed from other areas.  Whenever you check back you will be updated with the latest listings, as this info is updated daily. AUBURN VILLAGE BANCROFT BROOKE GROVE BROOKE MEADOW MEADOWSWEET PLAINFIELD ORCHARDS PT OLNEY OUT RES 3 SANDY SPRING SANDY SPRING VIL These Sandy Spring Maryland subdivisions list homes for sale in the mris that include Mink Hollow Road - Westlawn Drive Onion Club Drive - Ligon Lane - Crystal Spring Dr - Country Hills Road - Rollingwood Apartments - Brooke Grove Hampshire Greens Golf Course areas. 05/04/2009