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2008
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BECOMING A REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT We received the following email from our associate agent Jane Taylor: My client, Lois Inglessis, is looking for a part time position as an assistant. Lois is retired (from real estate in NJ) and has settled here in Montgomery Village. She's technologically savv...
09/23/2008
FIRST TIME BUYER QUESTIONS - MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND This morning, we received an email from a first time buyer and we thought that others might have the same questions. Comment: I have been looking at several websites where they charge you for the foreclosure listings, and didn't want to p...
09/23/2008
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION - HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM An investor asked us about how to use the voucher program for rental properties in Montgomery County. The following website provides details on available assistance from the Housing Opportunities Commission. http://www.hocmc.org/H...
09/23/2008
WEST VIRGINIA'S MOUNTAIN HERITAGE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL If you are looking for a fall event to attend this weekend, you should consider this festival. See the website for full details. Dolores and I have attended previous festivals and have enjoyed them. http://www.jeffersoncounty.com/festival/...
09/23/2008
HOME BUYERS NEED TO WATCH CHANGES IN UNDERWRITING REQUIREMENTS Fannie Mae recently announced several new and revised policies in regards to eligibility requirements, refinance transactions and pending sales on primary residence. Fannie Mae has imposed a December 1st cutoff date for deliveries o...
09/23/2008
REO BARGAIN - GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND September home buyers need to watch the inventory of lender owned homes. The lenders have a surplus inventory of foreclosed homes and are highly motivated to sell them before the winter season. Prices are reduced until the homes are under contract. It is a go...
09/23/2008
REO BARGAIN - BOYDS, MARYLAND September home buyers need to watch the inventory of lender owned homes. The lenders have a surplus inventory of foreclosed homes and are highly motivated to sell them before the winter season. Prices are reduced until the homes are under contract. It is a good ti...
09/23/2008
DAMASCUS REO BARGAIN This Sandy Spring Bank foreclosure may be your fall purchase opportunity. This home has large rooms and space for a studio or office as well as a finished lower level. And, lots of parking. Contact us for more details on this home or other lender owned homes in Montgomery C...
09/23/2008
REO BARGAIN - MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND Now is the time for home buyers to be alert. The inventory of lender owned homes is high due to the surge in foreclosures. Bargains are to be found by smart purchasers. This home is a good example. The previous owner paid $700,000 in 2005. It can be purc...
09/22/2008
SHADOW GLEN FORECLOSURE - GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND Fall buyers need to watch the inventory of lender owned homes when seeking the best available housing deals. The lenders have an excessive inventory of homes due to the serge in foreclosures. This is the time to be a purchaser. Buyers need to be p...
09/22/2008
