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2013 

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Camellia Society Show & Sale:  Brookside Gardens Many Maryland home owners have camellias in their yards and gardens.  If you enjoy camellias, you will not want to miss The Camellia Society Show & Sale at Brookside Gardens  in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Dolores and...
03/28/2013

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Gaithersburg Make a Difference Day, Friday, April 5, 2013  Use less!  Do more!  Gaithersburg residents are making their commitments to change some habits for the benefit of our environment as we approach Make a Difference Day on Friday, April 5, 2013.  Small actions can add up to significant savi...
03/28/2013

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Montgomery County Police Remind Pedestrians to be Careful   During March, there have been several incidents involving pedestrians in Montgomery County, Maryland.  A pedestrian was struck by an automobile on a street near our home.  When I take regular walks through the Kentlands community , I fre...
03/28/2013

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Why do I need a pre-approval letter before looking at homes?   When prospective home buyers need mortgage financing, we ask them to meet with their mortgage lender to obtain pre-approval as one of the initial steps in the home purchase process.   The housing inventory is very low in the area and ...
03/27/2013

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What information is required from the home seller for a short sale?   Home owners that owe more than the current value of their home may need to consider a short sale if they need to sell their home.  Short sale transactions require the approval of the secured mortgage lenders.  When we take a sh...
03/27/2013

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Photowalking in Kentlands:  Early Spring Flowers Seeking the Colors of the Season An important part of my regular exercise program is walking through Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  The walks are usually extended to Lakelands, the adjoining neighborhood.   The exercise b...
03/26/2013

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How will the real estate market shift affect buyer agents in Maryland?   The residential real estate market in Montgomery County, Maryland has really changed in recent months.  Home buyers and their buyer agents will definitely need to be well prepared for the market shift in order to generate su...
03/26/2013

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What should I do to give my home some good curb appeal? Redlands, California real estate professional Kristin Hamilton has provided some advice for home owners on how to create curb appeal.  Do the things that show pride of ownership and think in terms of making it look as good as a model home. P...
03/26/2013

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Care of the Caregiver Many of us have friends or neighbors that serve as caregivers for one or more family members.   This article may provide a little better understanding of the demands faced by caregivers.  Every caregiver needs help.  If you can, reach out to a caregiver and offer your assist...
03/26/2013

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Are your passwords safe or easy to be detected? This is an excellent blog by Redlands, California real estate professional Kristin Hamilton. It is a very good time for all of us to take steps to make our passwords more secure. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will...
03/26/2013
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