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By Roberto Gonzalez, Hagerstown Commercial Real Estate
(RG Realty Inc)
  Here Are the Pros and Cons to Consider at Becoming a Landlord Thinking About Becoming a Landlord? When you think of a landlord, what comes to mind? A woman or man with a lot of disposable income who also has a lot of claim to the land of their city? A person who has little to worry about other than collecting checks? The truth is far from it. While being a landlord has many benefits, you also have to be prepared to do the work and take the risks associated with such a career. If you are considering getting into the real estate business and becoming a landlord, here are a few pros and cons you need to take into account. Continue Reading
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By Roberto Gonzalez, Hagerstown Commercial Real Estate
(RG Realty Inc)
A world through Google Glass The first picks taken with my google glasses yesterday, very cool, where taken by blinking my eye,  It's surprisingly simple, also voice activated, GPS, messaging, social media, ask whatever's on your mind and get an answer, share what you see hands free,google  etc, still learning the glasses and downloading apps, very exiting, so far I love it!!! I want to find more ways to use in my everyday real estate business and take advantage of all the features like pictures and video for virtual tours, schedule appointments, reminders, calendar etc    
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By Roberto Gonzalez, Hagerstown Commercial Real Estate
(RG Realty Inc)
  The City of Hagerstown will host Maymart from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Hagerstown’s Public Square. The rain date for this event is Friday, May 10, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Maymart is an annual event in Hagerstown’s City Center that kicks off the Spring season. Maymart is sponsored by Antietam Cable Television, Home and Garden Television (HGTV) and the City of Hagerstown. For more information on this event individuals may call 301.739.8577, extension 183 or 116.
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By Roberto Gonzalez, Hagerstown Commercial Real Estate
(RG Realty Inc)
  Taste of the Arts City Center Hagerstown Net proceeds assist The Maryland Theatre, Washington County Arts Council and The Barbara Ingram School of the Arts Participating Restaurants 28 South Applause Caterers Bulls & Bears pub & Restaurant ElPaso Leiters Fine Catering The Rhubarb Restaurant Vince's Pizza Express www.VincesPizza.Net www.rgrealtycorp.com
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By Roberto Gonzalez, Hagerstown Commercial Real Estate
(RG Realty Inc)
The concept of “starter homes” cropped up after the end of the Second World War, when millions of young families took advantage of low-cost new developments to gain a foothold in home ownership: the emblematic first step in fulfilling the American Dream. Today’s first-time Hagerstown home buyers are a lot less predictable—just as the market itself is altogether different. As we recover from the previous years’ economic declines, which temporarily suppressed the number of Washington County home buyers, the combination of low interest rates and historically affordable home prices allows many to aim for bigger and more accommodating housing— skipping the starter home altogether. For sure, the market hasn’t completely abandoned the starter home idea—especially if you include local REO and f...
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By Roberto Gonzalez, Hagerstown Commercial Real Estate
(RG Realty Inc)
Features That Set Hagerstown Luxury Homes Above the Crowd, Some Hagerstown luxury homes are so distinctive that they stubbornly resist fitting into any simple category. Whether due to unusual architecture or unique geographical features, such properties remain in a class of their own. But for most other homeowners preparing to sell their luxury homes in Hagerstown this spring, some baseline features are close to must-haves. According to Morgan Brennan of Forbes.com, “It is almost a given,” that listed multimillion dollar properties will claim certain features. Top-of-class luxury homes almost always include a pool. In fact, many traditional homes now offer this feature as well (sometimes labeled a “luxury” addition). That being the case, the pools that appear in luxury home listings oft...
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By Roberto Gonzalez, Hagerstown Commercial Real Estate
(RG Realty Inc)
Never mind what those TV get-rich-quick infomercials would have us believe: building long-term wealth requires focus and patience. Patience, because a steady growth is a more reliable strategy than flashier single investment ‘wins’ — and focus, because opportunities slip past when daily demands soak up all our attention. For financially secure individuals, current real estate trends deserve some attention. Right now we have an environment that may be unique in our lifetimes — one that calls for seriously considering the long-term potential investment properties offer. If you agree that investment properties in Washington County are worth investigating further, you will discover multiple financing alternatives: • Finding a mortgage for Hagerstown investment properties is the choice most ...
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