6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® … [Read more...]
Homes Sell Faster When Marketed as ‘Coming Soon’ First”
"Homes Sell Faster When Marketed as 'Coming Soon' First" - Research indicates that properties marketed as "coming soon" before being listed on the MLS generally sell faster. Amanda McMillan of Chicago-based @properties says the strategy "creates excitement so that when we do list [on the MLS], we hit with a bigger bang. People are reaching out to us, trying to get in earlier." According to off MLS CEO Bob Safranski, 173 Chicago homes posted first on off MLS and then later on the local MLS spent 28 days on average as "active" in the local MLS before going under contract, compared to an average of 42 days for homes in the same ZIP codes that were not posted on off MLS first. He says the analysis offers "compelling ... evidence of the value of pre-MLS marketing on off MLS." However, agents in Chicago and other markets must obtain written permission from sellers to withhold listings from the local MLS for longer than a certain amount of time after a listing contract is … [Read more...]
Update – Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch
Update - Victoria Falls Third Quarter Market Watch – Single Family/Villa Styled Homes (SFH) summer issue summarizes the SFH and Villa styled homes market activity within the VF Resort Community through the quarter. This summer have shown a growing demand for SFH, villa styled homes and condos with an increase in sales prices during this same period. There were five Active listings and now there are only two active listing. This shows the improving market for this type of homes in VF. We’ve noticed a steady increase in the SFH close prices since our last blog in July. The recent sale of 7401 Forests Edge Ct.a SFH took over the top spot for the highest sales price at $490,000. Now, to the latest data regarding Single Family/Villa Styled Homes…… New to Market - 13202 Rabbit Chase Rd. - List Price: $359,900. This villa townhouse features three bedrooms, three full baths and attached garage. Tax living area: 1,464. Days on market - 13. New to Market - 7211 … [Read more...]
Down Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers
Down payment assistance for first time home buyers are available to purchase a home…… Why rent? Now is the time to plan to purchase that dream home in Laurel, MD, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel or Howard, or Montgomery counties...... If you are a first time home buyer or returning buyer and thinking about purchasing a home this spring take some time to ask a Realtor for a referral to a veteran loan officer who is knowledgeable about the many county grant programs available to assist you with your down payment. There are many grant programs available to assist buyers with their down payment assistance for first time home buyers and/or offer closing cost assistance. The grants are funded by the federal government and ready for immediate use by buyers. For instance, the Federal Home Loan Bank offers $5,000 to buyers for down payment assistance for first time home buyers based on certain income limits. The income limits are not that low and the funds are available for … [Read more...]
Marketing Vision at Adolphus Hawkes Realtors
Marketing Vision The marketing vision at Adolphus Hawkes Realtors keting is unique in that we are committed to our buyers and sellers needs and objectives. Our marketing vision is built around how can we make our home buyers and sellers feel comfortable, calm, and worry-free throughout the entire buying and selling process. Our client’s satisfaction is extremely important to us, therefore we work hard to provide top-notch customer service and superior marketing of all properties we market and advertise. Our marketing vision at Adolphus Hawkes Realtors includes an ideal balance between aggressive and innovative in our marketing strategy to make Adolphus Hawkes Realtors one the premier real estate companies in the Laurel, MD and the District of Columbia. We work to provide insights and information into the current real estate market so you will never have to search among our competition. We are always here to answer your questions and concerns. This marketing plan … [Read more...]
Tax Credits for Laurel Home Buyers
TAX CREDITS FOR LAUREL HOME BUYERS - LOOKING TO PURCHASE A FORECLOSED HOMES IN LAUREL MD......if you are interested in purchasing a foreclosed homes in Laurel,MD. The City of Laurel recently passed legislation adopting a tax credit program for purchasers of foreclosed homes within the City of Laurel, Maryland. Tax credits for Laurel home buyers are now in effect, the legislation offers a five-year descending City tax credit of up to $3500 for buyers purchasing their primary residence within Laurel City limits. Under the program, eligible buyers will receive credit for 100% of their City property taxes up to $3500 for two years following purchase. In subsequent years, three to five, the credit will decrease to 75%, 50%, and 25% respectively. If the property is deemed to be a "distressed property" the purchaser may be eligible for an extended credit. As with similar programs, the tax credit for Laurel home buyers terminates when the initial purchaser ceases to occupy the home as their … [Read more...]
Living in Laurel MD
Living in Laurel MD has been a true joy and provide us with a feeling of home! My wife and I relocated to Laurel after raising our daughters in the nearby Adelphi, MD community. Since moving to Laurel,MD we have truly enjoyed the Victoria Falls community where we live, but also its great location to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, Columbia, MD, and Northern Virginia. Living in Laurel, MD is like living in a small town with city amenities. Especially, town that the new Laurel Town Center is under construction. I can see all types of commercial develop underway. Laurel is conveniently located within a short commute to Columbia and Annapolis Shopping malls, many restaurants, entertainment venues, parks, and bike trails. As one would say in the real estate business, Laurel typifies a typical slogan..... location....location……location! Living in Laurel, MD offers a variety of housing choices with neighborly communities consisting of detached or townhouse style home with varied price … [Read more...]