March 2009 - Posts
One of the unfortunate things that happened in the last housing bubble was that people began to view real estate as an investment akin to stock market investments . Historically, real estate has always had the expectation of a long-term equity builder.
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This is not the usual post for me...the spammy "now is the best time to buy..." But I feel compelled to make 2 simple points. If you are trying to decide whether to make that big purchase, whether a house, a boat, a car, whatever; there are
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The new initiative from the administration's Making Home Affordable program will help homeowners refinance who couldn't qualify under other programs. The Making Home Affordable applies to homeowners with mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae. The
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North Creek Place, Rockville - Announcing a price reduction on 5-14425 Parkvale Rd, a 1,080 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $195,000 - Reduced! Again!. Property information
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Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) is program that was enacted in 1966 to provide assistance to eligible federal personnel, who were stationed at or near a base which was scheduled for closure or realignment. Through no fault of their own they were not
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In Honor of Saint Patrick's Day: May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. ~Irish Blessing The Highland Group – Real Estate Teams
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Today's Rates : 30 Year Fixed Conforming FHA & VA USDA 0 Points 5.125% 5.00% 5.50% 1 Point 4.75% 4.75% 5.00% Market Comment Mortgage bond prices rose last week applying downward pressure on mortgage interest rates. The bond market as a whole absorbed
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Mount Airy Real Estate Market Statistics for February 2009 Frederick County Real Estate Statistics are out for the month of February 2009. The Mount Airy market continues to level off. 2009 2008 % Change Mount Airy Real Estate Market Average Sold Price
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New Market Real Estate Market Statistics for February 2009 Frederick County Real Estate Statistics are out for the month of February 2009. New Market continues to have a slow market. 2009 2008 % Change New Market Real Estate Market Statistics Total Sold
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Walkersville Real Estate Market Statistics for February 2009 Frederick County Real Estate Statistics are out for the month of February 2009. Walkersville continues to have a slow market. 2009 2008 % Change Walkersville Real Estate Market Statistics Total
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Frederick County Real Estate Statistics are out for the month of February 2009. Middletown continues to have a slow market. 2009 2008 % Change Middletown Real Estate Market Statistics Total Sold $ Volume 2,670,076 3,763,900 -29% Average Sold Price 381,439
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Frederick County Real Estate Statistics are out for the month of February 2009. Urbana continues to have a slow market. 2009 2008 % Change Urbana Real Estate Market Statistics Total Sold $ Volume 4,238,520 7,721,240 -45% Average Sold Price 385,320 482,578
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Braddock Heights, Middletown - Announcing a price reduction on 7411 Ridge Road, a 3,300 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 3 story "Front to back 3-level contemporary split". Now MLS® $399,000 - Dramatically Reduced!. Property information
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Downtown, Frederick - Announcing a price reduction on 126 W. All Saints Street, a 2,200 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $319,000 - New Low Price!. Enjoy living a block from the Historic District's crowning jewel, Carroll Creek Linear
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North Creek Place, Rockville - Announcing a price reduction on 14425 Parkvale Rd, #5, a 1,080 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $205,000 - Reduced!. Property information
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Current Mortgage Rates for Frederick Real Estate Buyers Conventional 30 year fixed: 4.875 % 1 point Conventional 30 year fixed: 5.125 % 0 points FHA /VA 30 year fixed 5% ½ point Lots of activity in the markets this week. We have seen an improvement
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The Frederick County Real Estate Market statistics for the 4th quarter of 2008 are out. I usually post monthly statistics, but its a good idea to get a larger view as well, and see how the 4th quarter 2008 stacked up compared to the 4th quarter 2007.
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