ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2010 

How Well-Meaning Friends Can Railroad Your Home Purchase provides very good information for home buyers. There is nothing wrong with seeking the opinions of others. However, the advice received may not be good advice and sometimes it is very bad. Address concerns to your real estate professional ...
09/20/2010
"Bad guys will use every possible mechanism to accomplish their goals. Do your best to increase your security intelligence. Regardless of your job description, security is everyone's responsibility." Robert Siciliano is a McAfee consultant and identity theft expert.  Blooming for Maryland home bu...
09/20/2010
Good information on Wells Fargo short sales. And, more good reasons to avoid those transactions. Every week, we see short sale listings going to trustee sales. Most see the short sales offering as what will later be available in the inventory of lender owned homes.  Blooming for Maryland home buy...
09/20/2010
MRIS and its affiliates provide excellent reports on the residential markets in Maryland counties. Statistics are also available by zip codes. Your buyer agent can provide this information. Market Report Monday - Howard County Market Update, Month, Year. Click on Full Screen to view this report. ...
09/20/2010
If you plan to visit Florida this fall, be sure to take in the fall festivals. The Melbourne Mainstreet Fall festival looks like a lot of fun. Some Maryland buyers are heading south and are determined to retire their snow shovels.  Blooming for home buyers.      Cynthia White is a Realtor with EX...
09/20/2010
I always enjoy Russel Ray's blog posts. When he talks about flowers, he has my close attention. I like to take pictures of water lilies. Take you camera with you when you make your rounds to capture the beauty of nature.  Blooming for Maryland home buyers. My Flower Fiesta series shows flowers th...
09/20/2010
Good advice on the outstanding FHA 203(k) program. This mortgage loan product allows inclusion of the cost of renovation in the first mortgage. Buyers can fix up the home before moving in. Yes, not all contractors are able to do work without an advance. You will find the best contractors among th...
09/20/2010
Washington County, MD HUD Homes For Sale This is the current inventory of available FHA foreclosures. Home buyers need to work with an approved agent. The owner occupant status indicates that the property is not yet available to investors. FHA financing works the best for most owner occupant purc...
09/20/2010
Prince George's County, MD HUD Homes For Sale  This is the current inventory of available FHA foreclosures. Home buyers need to work with an approved agent. The owner occupant status indicates that the property is not yet available to investors. FHA financing works the best for most owner occupan...
09/20/2010
Frederick County, MD HUD Homes For Sale This is the current inventory of available FHA foreclosures. Home buyers need to work with an approved agent. The owner occupant status indicates that the property is not yet available to investors. FHA financing works the best for most owner occupant purch...
09/20/2010