Even people over 30 know what it means when we see RSVP or BYOB.  The language of text messaging is really not much different from that.  Entire phrases are reduced to a few letters so people can type quickly with their thumbs on cell phones and other electronic devices, using minimal text to communicate.  I highly recommend A Guide to Understanding Online Chat if you need help reading text messages or if you want to start sending them.  In fact, you may want to print out the entire guide for reference.  There are 100 or more phrases, plus a guide for abbreviations used in online auctions and emoticons.Text messages are a great way to keep in touch with your children (and won't they be blown away that you know the lingo?).  I'm also finding more and more home buyers and sellers prefer ... 11/12/2007

BOWIE REAL ESTATE, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLANDABOUT HOMES IN BOWIE MARYLAND, A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE IN MARYLAND.  HOMES IN ALL PRICES AND TYPES.  GREAT PRICES, ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND POPULAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.  Active Listings homes for sale in Bowie, Maryland as of October 31, 2007.There are 657 active listings of Single Family Homes for sale in BowieThe highest price listed is $2,200,000.The lowest price listed is $245,000.The Average price for Single Family homes for sale in Bowie is $532,571.There are 47 Single Family Homes UNDER CONTRACT in Bowie.The highest price UNDER CONTRACT is $848,000.The lowest price UNDER CONTRACT is $24,000.The Average price for Single Family Homes UNDER CONTRACT is $443,762.FORECLOSURES FOR SALE IN BOWIEThere are 10 Active Listings of FORECL... 10/31/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland There are currently 381 detached homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $447,260. An additional 43 detached homes are under contract, with an average list price of $421,895. There are currently 144 non-detached homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $326,727. An additional 24 non-detached homes are under contract for an average list price of $297,707. In September, 29 detached homes were sold for an average sales price of $405,517. They were on the market an average of 94 days. In September, 15 non-detached homes were sold for an average sales price of $316,507. They were on the market an average of 79 days. Tune in next week for an updated report, or call or eMail Gregory for a personalized report. Click Here to Search the Entir... 10/15/2007

Boost your curb appeal  Does the front of your home look appealing? I strongly recommend you to consider these tips to help you spruce up the appearance of your home or listing to help increase the home's value. Maintain your landscaping. Mow and water the lawn regularly to keep it green. Trim trees and prune shrubs. Remove debris and keep the sideways clean. Give your weatherworn front door a fresh coat of paint or replace it with a new one. Adding new hardware such as a door knocker,numbers, and a latch can give your entrance an updated look. Make yoru entry inviting at night by installing a decorative light fixture outside your door. Using accent lighting to illuminate walkaways, trees and shrubs will lend a dramatic effect to your home. Inspect doors,windows, and fences for peeling ... 09/07/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland There are currently 397 detached homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $460,877. An additional 53 detached homes are under contract, with an average list price of $435,253. There are currently 127 non-detached homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $321,848. An additional 36 non-detached homes are under contract for an average list price of $305,082. In July, 49 detached homes were sold for an average sales price of $400,588. They were on the market an average of 65 days. In July, 9 non-detached homes were sold for an average sales price of $314,200. They were on the market an average of 63 days. Tune in next week for an updated report, or call or eMail Gregory for a personalized report. Click Here to Search the Entire Multiple ... 08/22/2007

As we all know,it is very hard for some of us real estate professionals these days to close a deal even though it is still a buyers market in most areas. Analysts have even strike fear into the hearts of some ready willing and able home-buyers who can afford to buy a house but just don't want to due to what they are hearing on the television,radio or reading in magazines and newspaper. And the foreclosure rate is not helping either. It is said that 1.8 million homes might end up being foreclosured by the end of this year -That is very scary!   And with 117 subprime lenders out of business along with some 14 subprime lenders significantly scaling back or recently have been in financial,legal or operational distress is not helping the real estate market either. What is happening in this ... 08/13/2007

Homes in Prince George's County, Maryland There are currently 472 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $428,931. An additional 101 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $406,077. Last week there were 454 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $435,999. An additional 95 homes were under contract, with an average list price of $398,852. In June, 78 homes were sold for an average sales price of $384,777. They were on the market an average of 82 days. In May, 67 homes were sold for an average sales price of $388,304. They were on the market an average of 68 days. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days. Tune in next week for an updated report, or call or eMail Greg... 07/24/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland Buyers and sellers were celebrating the holiday last week. There are fewer homes both active and under contract this week for a little less money. There are currently 454 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $435,999. An additional 95 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $398,852. Last week there were 461 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $438,420. An additional 102 homes were under contract, with an average list price of $398,523. In June, 78 homes were sold for an average sales price of $384,777. They were on the market an average of 82 days. In May, 67 homes were sold for an average sales price of $388,304. They were on the market an average of 68 days. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sale... 07/10/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland Home sales in Bowie were pretty steady this past week. The average "under contract" price is still trailing behind the average "list price". There are currently 461 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $438,420. An additional 102 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $398,523. Last week there were 457 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $441,451. An additional 107 homes were under contract, with an average list price of $392,702. In May, 67 homes were sold for an average sales price of $388,304. They were on the market an average of 68 days. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days. Tune in next week for an updated report, or call or ... 06/25/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland This week saw a slight increase in both homes on the market and homes under contract. Both average asking prices the average price of homes under contract decreased slightly. There are currently 457 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $441,451. An additional 107 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $392,702. Last week there were 443 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $446,357. An additional 104 homes were under contract, with an average list price of $385,738. In May, 67 homes were sold for an average sales price of $388,304. They were on the market an average of 68 days. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days. Tune in next week ... 06/20/2007

Last Updated: 6/12/2007 All Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed.Reported by Gregory Maley of Keller Williams Preferred Properties Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 Email: Gregory@GregoryMaley.com (c)2004 Hobbs/Herder (kml) 06/12/2007

Last Updated: 6/12/2007 All Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed.Reported by Gregory Maley of Keller Williams Preferred Properties Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 Email: Gregory@GregoryMaley.com (c)2004 Hobbs/Herder (kml) 06/12/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland This week saw an increase in both homes on the market and homes under contract. Average asking prices increased, while the average price of homes under contract decreased slightly. There are currently 443 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $446,357. An additional 104 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $385,738. Last week there were 439 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $443,197. An additional 98 homes were under contract, with an average list price of $387,252. In May, 67 homes were sold for an average sales price of $388,304. They were on the market an average of 68 days In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days. Tune in next M... 06/11/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland There are currently 439 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $$443,197. An additional 98 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $387,252. Last week there were 420 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $445,783. An additional 113 homes were under contract, with an average list price of $392,459. In May, 67 homes were sold for an average sales price of $388,304. They were on the market an average of 68 days. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days. Tune in next Monday for an updated report. Last Updated: 6/4/2007All Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed.Reported by Gregory Maley of Keller Williams Preferred Properties Home | Mee... 06/04/2007

BOWIE MD 20715, 20716, 20720 As you consider whether to buy or sell a home in the Bowie area, you might want to take a look at recent sales statistics so that you will have realistic expectations.  These figures were published by the Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc., the multiple listing service used in the Bowie area of Prince George's County.Bowie (20715)     2007    2006 Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 15,459,349   $ 15,766,529 - 1.95 % Average Sold Price: $ 386,484 $ 384,549        0.50 % Median Sold Price: $ 358,950 $ 350,000 2.56 % Total Units Sold: 40 41 - 2.44 % Average Days on Market: 92 47 95.74 % Average List Price for Solds: $ 395,042 $ 393,348 0.43 % Avg Sale Price as a percentage of Avg List Price: 97.83 % 97.76 % There were 74 new listings in April, and only 27... 06/01/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland There are currently 420 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $445,783. An additional 113 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $392,459. Last week, there were 413 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $438,249. An additional 109 homes were under contract, with an average list price of $402,496. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days. Tune in next Monday for an updated report. Last Updated: 5/21/2007All Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed.Reported by Gregory Maley of Keller Williams Preferred Properties Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Prefe... 05/28/2007

Homes in Bowie, Maryland There are currently 413 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $438,249. An additional 109 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $402,496. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days.Tune in next Monday for an updated report.   Last Updated: 5/21/2007All Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed.Reported by Gregory Maley of Keller Williams Preferred Properties Home | Meet Gregory | Listings | Relocating | Special Reports | Community Info | Email Gregory Maley Keller Williams Preferred Properties 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 102 • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Direct: 202.528.0495 • Office: 240.737.8119 Fax: 202.478.1735 • Toll Free: 877.217.2153 Email: Gregory@... 05/21/2007

There are currently 403 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $439,956. An additional 100 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $395,464. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days.  Tune in next Friday for updated statistics.  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gregory's Monthly Real Estate Newsletter: Newsletter.GregoryMaley.INFO Stay Up-To-Date on Real Estate News & Advice: DailyNews.GregoryMaley.INFOChat with Gregory Online       (AOL, Yahoo, MSN, Google Instant Messengers):  RealtorGregory * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *GREGORY D. MALEY, REALTOR(r), GRI, CBR, SHS, e... 05/14/2007

There are currently 371 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $443,819. An additional 94 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $404,391. In April, 73 homes were sold for an average sales price of $379,001. They were on the market an average of 71 days. Tune in next Friday for updated statistics. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gregory's Monthly Real Estate Newsletter: Newsletter.GregoryMaley.INFOStay Up-To-Date on Real Estate News & Advice: DailyNews.GregoryMaley.INFOChat with Gregory Online     (AOL, Yahoo, MSN, Google Instant Messengers):  RealtorGregory* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *GREGORY D. MALEY, REALTOR(r), GRI, CBR, SHS, e-PROLic... 05/04/2007

There are currently 344 homes for sale in Bowie, with an average list price of $441,139. An additional 109 homes are under contract, with an average list price of $400,714. In March, 74 homes were sold for an average sales price of $368,362. They were on the market an average of 68 days.Tune in next Friday for updated statistics. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gregory's Monthly Real Estate Newsletter: Newsletter.GregoryMaley.INFOStay Up-To-Date on Real Estate News & Advice: DailyNews.GregoryMaley.INFOChat with Gregory Online     (AOL, Yahoo, MSN, Google Instant Messengers):  RealtorGregory* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *GREGORY D. MALEY, REALTOR(r), GRI, CBR, SHS, e-PROLic... 04/27/2007