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Featured Properties: Beltsville, Laurel, MD

7708 Brooklyn Bridge Road $1,999,000

7708 Brooklyn Bridge Road Laurel, Maryland

2 Beds 3 Baths 2,106 SqFt 1.310 Acres

Listing courtesy of Fairfax Realty Premier

6619, 6703 & 6709 Brooklyn Bridge Rd $1,300,000

6619, 6703 & 6709 Brooklyn Bridge Rd Laurel, Maryland

11 Beds 9 Baths 3,250 SqFt 1.950 Acres

Listing courtesy of Real Estate Teams, LLC

9141 Old Scaggsville Road $1,049,900

9141 Old Scaggsville Road Laurel, Maryland

5 Beds 3 Baths 6,564 SqFt 0.530 Acres

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

8414 Leishear Road $995,000

8414 Leishear Road Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,604 SqFt 3.990 Acres

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

8485 Leishear Road $899,900

8485 Leishear Road Laurel, Maryland

7 Beds 5 Baths 6,604 SqFt 0.580 Acres

Listing courtesy of Monument Sotheby's International Realty

8604 Saddleback Place $875,000

8604 Saddleback Place Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 5 Baths 5,343 SqFt 0.190 Acres

Listing courtesy of Smart Realty, LLC

7803 Kilcroney Court $849,999

7803 Kilcroney Court Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 5 Baths 5,944 SqFt 0.210 Acres

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

11409 Edmonston Road $799,024

11409 Edmonston Road Beltsville, Maryland

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,180 SqFt 0.650 Acres

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

12215 Castle Pines Drive $795,000

12215 Castle Pines Drive Beltsville, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,964 SqFt 0.180 Acres

Listing courtesy of Excel Realty Corp.

7403 Olive Branch Way $795,000

7403 Olive Branch Way Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,416 SqFt 0.310 Acres

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

10304 Pimlico Place $784,900

10304 Pimlico Place Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,105 SqFt 0.420 Acres

Listing courtesy of Houwzer, LLC

1191 Patuxent Greens Drive $769,990

1191 Patuxent Greens Drive Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,039 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Listing courtesy of RLAH @properties

4200 Somerville Court $750,000

4200 Somerville Court Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,500 SqFt 0.310 Acres

Listing courtesy of Redfin Corp

14505 Highbury Lane $735,000

14505 Highbury Lane Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,662 SqFt 0.150 Acres

Listing courtesy of Weichert, REALTORS

9928 Cypress Way $699,000

9928 Cypress Way Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,160 SqFt 0.060 Acres

Listing courtesy of Cummings & Co. Realtors

15900 Sherwood Avenue $699,000

15900 Sherwood Avenue Laurel, Maryland

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,050 SqFt 0.230 Acres

Listing courtesy of Best Value Realty, Inc.

9144 Bryant Avenue $695,900

9144 Bryant Avenue Laurel, Maryland

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,975 SqFt 0.170 Acres

Listing courtesy of Maryland Real Estate Network

4717 Greencastle Road $695,000

4717 Greencastle Road Laurel, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,470 SqFt 2.750 Acres

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

1001 Highpoint Trail $669,990

1001 Highpoint Trail Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,414 SqFt 0.100 Acres

Listing courtesy of Dan Ryan Builders Realty, LLC

13916 Chadsworth Terrace $669,900

13916 Chadsworth Terrace Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,966 SqFt 0.200 Acres

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Centre

4715 Powder Mill Road $630,000

4715 Powder Mill Road Beltsville, Maryland

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,287 SqFt 0.560 Acres

Listing courtesy of Blufin Realty, LLC.

8549 Pineway Drive $619,000

8549 Pineway Drive Laurel, Maryland

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,991 SqFt 0.830 Acres

Listing courtesy of Maryland Pro Realty

14713 Exbury Lane $614,900

14713 Exbury Lane Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,288 SqFt 0.250 Acres

Listing courtesy of Evergreen Properties

14703 Exbury Lane $600,000

14703 Exbury Lane Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,344 SqFt 0.240 Acres

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Realty

1052 Overlook Way $599,990

1052 Overlook Way Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,550 SqFt 0.080 Acres

Listing courtesy of Dan Ryan Builders Realty, LLC

8749 Cardinal Forest Circle $599,900

8749 Cardinal Forest Circle Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,316 SqFt 0.330 Acres

Listing courtesy of Cummings & Co. Realtors

11036 Harding Road $595,000

11036 Harding Road Laurel, Maryland

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,212 SqFt 0.720 Acres

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

1035 Flester Lane $577,460

1035 Flester Lane Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,203 SqFt 0.050 Acres

Listing courtesy of Dan Ryan Builders Realty, LLC

1727 Mill Branch Drive $571,925

1727 Mill Branch Drive Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 4 Baths 0.040 Acres

Listing courtesy of RLAH @properties

13409 Birkhall Drive $569,900

13409 Birkhall Drive Laurel, Maryland

5 Beds 4 Baths 1,977 SqFt 0.450 Acres

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC

14226 Westside Ridge Drive $564,900

14226 Westside Ridge Drive Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 4 Baths 1,848 SqFt 0.050 Acres

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

1031 Overlook Way $549,990

1031 Overlook Way Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 1,943 SqFt 0.050 Acres

Listing courtesy of Dan Ryan Builders Realty, LLC

9354 Northgate Road $549,900

9354 Northgate Road Laurel, Maryland

5 Beds 4 Baths 1,744 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Listing courtesy of Smart Realty, LLC

11714 Balsamwood Terrace $549,500

11714 Balsamwood Terrace Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,675 SqFt 0.230 Acres

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland

1021 Flester Lane $544,665

1021 Flester Lane Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,203 SqFt 0.050 Acres

Listing courtesy of Dan Ryan Builders Realty, LLC

8441 Ice Crystal Drive 78 $529,900

8441 Ice Crystal Drive 78 Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,332 SqFt 0.460 Acres

Listing courtesy of Dream Realty, Inc.

6619 Brooklyn Bridge Road $525,000

6619 Brooklyn Bridge Road Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,700 SqFt 1 Acres

Listing courtesy of Real Estate Teams, LLC

9523 Kings Grant Road $525,000

9523 Kings Grant Road Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,775 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

124 Green Branch Road $510,195

124 Green Branch Road Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,030 SqFt

Listing courtesy of NVR Services, Inc.

10041 Superior Avenue $499,900

10041 Superior Avenue Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,100 SqFt 0.410 Acres

Listing courtesy of Rosselle Realty Services

201 Main Street $499,000

201 Main Street Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,400 SqFt 0.150 Acres

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

10107 Madronawood Drive $498,000

10107 Madronawood Drive Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,016 SqFt 0.240 Acres

Listing courtesy of SaGar Real Estate Group, Inc.

6902 Fitzpatrick Drive $495,000

6902 Fitzpatrick Drive Laurel, Maryland

5 Beds 3 Baths 1,974 SqFt 0.270 Acres

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Centre

1015 Turney Avenue $489,000

1015 Turney Avenue Laurel, Maryland

6 Beds 3 Baths 1,404 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Listing courtesy of Smart Realty, LLC

12710 Rustic Rock Lane $489,000

12710 Rustic Rock Lane Beltsville, Maryland

4 Beds 5 Baths 1,660 SqFt 0.020 Acres

Listing courtesy of XRealty.NET LLC

12228 Valerie Lane $487,500

12228 Valerie Lane Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,228 SqFt 0.310 Acres

Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 Envision

13107 Wellford Drive $485,900

13107 Wellford Drive Beltsville, Maryland

5 Beds 3 Baths 1,232 SqFt 0.190 Acres

Listing courtesy of Cummings & Co. Realtors

8717 Granite Lane $485,000

8717 Granite Lane Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,228 SqFt 0.290 Acres

Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 Envision

9081 Dumhart Road $480,000

9081 Dumhart Road Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 2 Baths 936 SqFt 0.260 Acres

Listing courtesy of Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.

4602 Barbara Drive $475,000

4602 Barbara Drive Beltsville, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,078 SqFt 0.230 Acres

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Specialists

8705 Crestmont Lane $474,900

8705 Crestmont Lane Laurel, Maryland

6 Beds 3 Baths 2,414 SqFt 0.460 Acres

Listing courtesy of Taylor Properties

12707 Brickyard Boulevard $469,000

12707 Brickyard Boulevard Beltsville, Maryland

3 Beds 5 Baths 1,728 SqFt 0.020 Acres

Listing courtesy of Douglas Realty, LLC

5309 Brewer Road $444,900

5309 Brewer Road Beltsville, Maryland

5 Beds 2 Baths 2,082 SqFt 0.300 Acres

Listing courtesy of Fairfax Realty of Tysons

10028 American Pharoh Way A $439,990

10028 American Pharoh Way A Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,628 SqFt

Listing courtesy of NVR Services, Inc.

8704 Chestnut Ridge Drive $438,000

8704 Chestnut Ridge Drive Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,022 SqFt 0.170 Acres

Listing courtesy of Bennett Realty Solutions

14026 Briarwood Drive $425,000

14026 Briarwood Drive Laurel, Maryland

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,752 SqFt 0.260 Acres

Listing courtesy of Realty Executives Premier

9205 Burley Lane $425,000

9205 Burley Lane Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,024 SqFt 0.060 Acres

Listing courtesy of Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Company

10010 Ruffian K $399,990

10010 Ruffian K Laurel, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,489 SqFt

Listing courtesy of NVR Services, Inc.

8729 Cresthill Court $389,995

8729 Cresthill Court Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,560 SqFt 0.020 Acres

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

14319 Oxford Drive $380,000

14319 Oxford Drive Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,224 SqFt 0.030 Acres

Listing courtesy of Cummings & Co. Realtors

14222 Oxford Drive $375,000

14222 Oxford Drive Laurel, Maryland

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,400 SqFt 0.040 Acres

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Realty Group

3443 Cherry Hill Court $375,000

3443 Cherry Hill Court Beltsville, Maryland

3 Beds 4 Baths 1,280 SqFt 0.030 Acres

Listing courtesy of Exit Flagship Realty

9107 Tymat Court $369,000

9107 Tymat Court Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,360 SqFt 0.060 Acres

Listing courtesy of Redfin Corp

14314 Bonnett Lane $340,000

14314 Bonnett Lane Laurel, Maryland

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,280 SqFt 0.040 Acres

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

13501 Belle Chasse Boulevard 112 $326,000

13501 Belle Chasse Boulevard 112 Laurel, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,553 SqFt

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

14236 Oxford Drive $325,000

14236 Oxford Drive Laurel, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,088 SqFt 0.050 Acres

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC

6709 Brooklyn Bridge Road $325,000

6709 Brooklyn Bridge Road Laurel, Maryland

2 Beds 1 Baths 980 SqFt 0.480 Acres

Listing courtesy of Real Estate Teams, LLC

12004 Beltsville Drive $299,000

12004 Beltsville Drive Beltsville, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 SqFt 0.040 Acres

Listing courtesy of Fairfax Realty Premier

7904 Bayshore Drive 4332 $291,000

7904 Bayshore Drive 4332 Laurel, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,090 SqFt

Listing courtesy of Redfin Corp

14022 Vista Drive 72 $199,999

14022 Vista Drive 72 Laurel, Maryland

1 Beds 1 Baths 662 SqFt

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Solutions

14111 Yardarm Way 1209 $199,500

14111 Yardarm Way 1209 Laurel, Maryland

1 Beds 1 Baths 616 SqFt

Listing courtesy of Cook Real Estate Brokerage

4409 Romlon Street 202 $185,000

4409 Romlon Street 202 Beltsville, Maryland

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,172 SqFt

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

11408 Cherry Hill Road 304 $165,000

11408 Cherry Hill Road 304 Beltsville, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 989 SqFt

Listing courtesy of JDS Real Estate Services, Inc

4417 Romlon Street 204 $159,900

4417 Romlon Street 204 Beltsville, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 888 SqFt

Listing courtesy of V.I.P. Realtors, LLC

11350 Cherry Hill Road 201 $159,900

11350 Cherry Hill Road 201 Beltsville, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths 989 SqFt

Listing courtesy of Smart Realty, LLC

4427 Romlon Street 202 $153,000

4427 Romlon Street 202 Beltsville, Maryland

2 Beds 2 Baths

Listing courtesy of Smart Realty, LLC

11238 Cherry Hill Road 102 $150,000

11238 Cherry Hill Road 102 Beltsville, Maryland

1 Beds 1 Baths 1,052 SqFt

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

11408 Cherry Hill MC-301 $142,000

11408 Cherry Hill MC-301 Beltsville, Maryland

1 Beds 1 Baths 759 SqFt

Listing courtesy of Weichert, REALTORS

Featured Properties: Washington D.C., MD

7015 5Th Street NW $995,000

7015 5Th Street NW Washington, District Of Columbia

5 Beds 3 Baths 1,706 SqFt 0.160 Acres

Listing courtesy of Compass

1386 Nicholson Street NW $980,000

1386 Nicholson Street NW Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 4 Baths 1,704 SqFt 0.090 Acres

Listing courtesy of Smart Realty, LLC

2530 Elvans Road SE $950,000

2530 Elvans Road SE Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Beds 2 Baths 872 SqFt 0.190 Acres

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

1027 Hamlin Street NE $950,000

1027 Hamlin Street NE Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Beds 4 Baths 1,528 SqFt 0.030 Acres

Listing courtesy of Compass

1202 Franklin Street NE $950,000

1202 Franklin Street NE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,130 SqFt 0.050 Acres

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

6712 4Th Street NW $950,000

6712 4Th Street NW Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,619 SqFt 0.180 Acres

Listing courtesy of Murray Real Estate Corp.

4449 South Dakota Avenue NE $939,999

4449 South Dakota Avenue NE Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,131 SqFt 0.100 Acres

Listing courtesy of Cottage Street Realty LLC

2651 Rhode Island Avenue NE $925,000

2651 Rhode Island Avenue NE Washington, District Of Columbia

5 Beds 5 Baths 1,361 SqFt 0.080 Acres

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Capital Properties

3016 Thayer Street NE $899,999

3016 Thayer Street NE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 5 Baths 2,716 SqFt 0.130 Acres

Listing courtesy of RLAH @properties

2904 16Th Street NE $899,000

2904 16Th Street NE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,150 SqFt 0.170 Acres

Listing courtesy of Smart Realty, LLC

1922 Capitol Avenue NE $875,000

1922 Capitol Avenue NE Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 SqFt 0.080 Acres

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

1520 Montana Avenue NE $874,900

1520 Montana Avenue NE Washington, District Of Columbia

7 Beds 4 Baths 2,923 SqFt 0.100 Acres

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Excellence Realty

1620 17Th Place SE $850,000

1620 17Th Place SE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,360 SqFt 0.060 Acres

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX United Real Estate

4100 18Th Place NE $849,990

4100 18Th Place NE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,065 SqFt 0.110 Acres

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty

6005 New Hampshire Avenue NE $825,000

6005 New Hampshire Avenue NE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 4 Baths 1,983 SqFt 0.060 Acres

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

35 Milmarson Place NW $825,000

35 Milmarson Place NW Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,205 SqFt 0.090 Acres

Listing courtesy of Fairfax Realty Elite

2423 34Th Street SE $824,999

2423 34Th Street SE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,628 SqFt 0.180 Acres

Listing courtesy of Redfin Corp

1938 NE Bunker Hill Road NE $815,000

1938 NE Bunker Hill Road NE Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,639 SqFt 0.170 Acres

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC

2329 Park Place SE $799,500

2329 Park Place SE Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Beds 4 Baths 1,584 SqFt 0.080 Acres

Listing courtesy of Matthew Spicer Real Estate, LLC

2906 25Th Street NE $799,000

2906 25Th Street NE Washington, District Of Columbia

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,200 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Listing courtesy of Highpoint Real Estate

2910 Clinton Street NE $795,000

2910 Clinton Street NE Washington, District Of Columbia

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,298 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Listing courtesy of Redfin Corp

5415 8Th Street NE $785,000

5415 8Th Street NE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,190 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Preferred Properties

5932 3Rd Street NW $784,900

5932 3Rd Street NW Washington, District Of Columbia

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,844 SqFt 0.140 Acres

Listing courtesy of D.S.A. Properties & Investments LLC

4316 19Th Place NE $765,000

4316 19Th Place NE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,848 SqFt 0.100 Acres

Listing courtesy of Pareto

2841 Mills Avenue NE $759,000

2841 Mills Avenue NE Washington, District Of Columbia

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,988 SqFt 0.050 Acres

Listing courtesy of NRD REALTY LLC

How to Get an Offer on Your Home

    PRICE IT RIGHT – Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range.   PREPARE FOR VISITORS – Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it.   BE FLEXIBLE ABOUT SHOWINGS – It’s often disruptive to have a house ready to show at the spur of the moment. But the more amenable you can be about letting people see your home – the sooner you’ll find a buyer,   ANTICIPATE THE OFFERS – Decide in advance what price and terms you’ll find acceptable.   DON’T REFUSE TO DROP THE PRICE – If your home has been on the market for more than 30 days without an offer you should be prepared to at least consider lowering your asking price. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts - Adolphus Hawkes Realtors, Sellers Information, Selling home, Selling your home, Selling your home Tagged With: How to get an Offer, Looking to sell short, selling home in Laurel MD, selling your home, Tips for selling home

Help for More Home Buyers

      Help for more home buyers to achieve their home ownership dreams have been initiated by First Home Mortgage by loosening the credit guidelines. The decision was made after a review of borrowers that may have been held out from buying due to higher ratios or lower credit scores. Most of these buyers do not necessarily represent a substantial increased lending risk.  First Home Mortgage made these changes to help more buyers achieve the goal of home ownership. First Home Mortgage is lowering the minimum credit score to 581 for FHA and VA loans.  The loan will have to receive an automated underwriting approval and follow investor guidelines.  A credit score of 581-599 does require two compensating factors.   USDA loans can now go to 581 with an automated approval from Rural Housing Authority.  A credit score between 581 - 599 does require two compensating factors.    First Home Mortgage have expanded ratio guidelines on FHA, … [Read more...]

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Senior Living

Senior living can be a rewarding and fascinating time in the life of an older individual . We know because we have found the senior living experience very rewarding and engaging to say the least. Over the years we have helped a number of seniors relocate to senior living communities in the State of Maryland and beyond.  We decided to share some interesting facts and resources from the July/August Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) newsletter that maybe helpful to you and inspire you to enjoy senior living. We hope you will enjoy the facts and articles included in this blog.   EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE The Senior Community Service Employment Program helps 55+ low-income, unemployed individuals find part-time jobs with community service organizations. www.ncoa.org/economic-security/matureworkers/scsep/   SENIORS GIVING BACK   ENCORE – The encore movement aims to solve social problems by harnessing the experience of people in midlife and beyond. … [Read more...]

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A True Grant of $1,500 to Help Buyers

      A true grant of $1,500 to help buyers with their closing costs is now available from the State of Maryland. This grant adds a little more sizzle to your loan options and purchasing power. The grant assistance runs from June 28th to September 30th 2017 in EVERY county throughout the State of Maryland. A buyer wishing to use the grant must have their loan registered during this time period. The grant funds can only be used for closing costs and cannot be used for the down payment. It can be combined with the other State of Maryland down payment programs.  It also must be used in conjunction with conventional loans only which require a minimum 640 credit score. Scenario #1:  A buyer wants to purchase a home for $200,000. The minimum the buyer has to contribute is 3% for the down payment.  The Grant Assist program will cover the BALANCE of down payment.  Let's say the closing costs is approximately $9,000 and the seller has agreed to give 2.5% or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: First Time Home Buyers, For Sale By Owner Tagged With: Buyers Assistance, Buyers closing cost, Buyers Credit to buy home, Buying a home with bad credit, down payment assistance, First Time Home Buyers, Maryland down payment assistance

Ask the Expert – Is this a good time to list my home?

Ask the Experts - Is this a good time to list my home? Real estate is very cyclical and studies have shown that the current housing market is well below last year’s inventory level.  Some studies even show that the current market inventory is well below a six month average. This low inventory creates a seller’s market because there are more buyers in the market than sellers. Therefore, I would say Yes - this is a definitely a perfect time to list your home for sale! When you are ready to list your home make sure your home shows like a model home with curb appeal and price it correctly. You want buyers to be excited about the home! Pricing your home correctly will generate the most traffic and may produce multiple offers during the first 30 days.  After 30 days, most brokers will usually ask for a price reduction to stimulate interest.  As the seller you do not want your home to sit for long period without a contract. Now, sellers have the option to present your home to the world … [Read more...]

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The State of Maryland Supersized their Grant Assist Program

    The State of Maryland supersized their Grant Assist Program - This new program will help many buyers throughout the State of Maryland.  Initially the program was rolled out to help with ONLY the closing costs. But,  they have just changed it so that the 4% can be used towards down payment and/or closing costs.  This is HUGE news -  if you are a buyer with a minimum 640 credit score. You could have your entire down payment covered by using this program, instead of the flat $5,000 the State offers through the CDA program. Example:  If you are a buyer who wants to purchase a home for $300,000.  The minimum you as a buyer have to contribute is 3% for the down payment.  The Grant Assist  program will cover that ENTIRE down payment.  The seller agrees to give 3% for closing costs. The program will also cover another 1% towards closing costs for a total contribution of $12,000.  And viola, you are in with no money out of your pocket! Grant Assist Funds -  The Grant … [Read more...]

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First time home buyers purchasing in Montgomery County

First time homebuyers purchasing in Montgomery County could be eligible for a new home ownership program. Here are the details of the Montgomery County Homeownership Program: Down payment assistance will be 40% of the total household income with a maximum total of $40,000 per home.  These funds can be used toward down payment and/or closing costs.  Example:  A buyer has total household income of $85,000 so they would be eligible to receive $34,000 in assistance. The down payment assistance is in the form of a loan at zero percent and will appear as a 2nd lien on title.  Funds will have to be repaid back if the buyer ever sells their home. First time homebuyers program is available to all first time homebuyers in Montgomery County.  First time home buyer is defined as someone who has not owned a home in the last 3 years or more.  First time home buyer requirement will be waived if property is in a targeted area or if buyer is an honorably discharged veteran who has not used … [Read more...]

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Is Staging Worth the Investment?

Is staging worth the Investment?  Many home sellers are told they should stage their home before having it shown to potential buyers.  But, professional staging can get expensive, and recent research found that it may not have a significant impact on sale price. So, is it worth the cost? Industry experts say yes – it probably is. The cost of hiring a stager varies considerably, based on the level of staging you want, the furniture you use, and where you live.  Services range anywhere from $300 for a consultation to thousands of dollars for staging and monthly furniture rental. The goal of staging is: Allowing buyers to imagine themselves living in your home; Showing off your home’s best features, while drawing attention away from its flaws; Creating  a mood; and Making the home look better in listing photos. All of the above gives buyers a more favorable impression of your home’s livability, which can help the home to sell faster.  And, the faster it … [Read more...]

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Buy HUD Home for $100 Down Payment

    Buy HUD Home for $100 Down Payment The HUD incentive program is designed to attract home buyers in the buying market to move excess housing inventory.  Do not wait - this incentive program will only run for a short time!  If you are looking to purchase a home with minimum cash requirements this program could be the answer! To find a list of the available homes for this program, go to hudhomestore.com, select the State of Maryland and Buyer Type as All. Buy HUD Home for $100 Down payment Requirements:  Home buyer must offer the full asking price for the home Home buyer must live in the property for a minimum of 1 year (investors are not qualified for this HUD incentive program)  Home buyer should use a FHA loan for the purchase of the home, e.g. (FHA 203b, 203k loans are acceptable) The home must be a HUD owned home The home buyer must use a HUD registered real estate agent or broker to qualify for this incentive … [Read more...]

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First Time Home Buyers

First Time Home Buyers can now take advantage of the MY HOME II and Maryland Preferred Rate Loan - effective immediately. This is a special partnership with Prince George’s County. The collaboration pairs the Maryland Preferred Rate loan which offers the lowest rate available through the Maryland Mortgage program (MMP). Now, you take advantage of a generous down payment assistance provided by the Prince George’s County MY HOME II program. The two programs require separate applications. Maryland Preferred: A Maryland Mortgage loan at a very attractive interest rate (shown on our website and effective as of time of reservation). Application is made through an approved MMP lender. For more information, please see the fact sheet available on mmp.maryland.gov/PrinceGeorges.   MY HOME II: A home buyer assistance program administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County. Only lenders approved by both MMP and MY HOME II can offer both programs. MY HOME II … [Read more...]

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