Creative Investing A creative way to purchase a property when a traditional loan or a non-conforming loan is not available to the buyer is the land contract. A Land contract structure basically allows the buyer to make periodic or monthly payments to the seller with-out transferring tittle to the property, transfer only occurs when buyer has fulfill all the obligations established under the Land Contract. Another advantage to a land contract is that there are minimal closing costs and will help buyer to establish a good payment record and improve the credit score and rating, normally this is done with the intention to refinance at a later time to a traditional or non-conforming loan. There are some risk associated with land contracts since is no way to make sure that seller will be abl... 09/07/2012

Since 1989 Hagerstown City park has been designated Preservation Design District and has been called the Americas 2nd most beautiful City Park, The City Park is composed by 50 acres of nature wooded trails around the lake with fish, swans, ducks & geese. For your comfort and convenience the park offer many amenities like playground, picnic tables with grill as well as a bathroom with many sitting areas surrounding the lake, There seems to be something for everyone at Hagerstown City park   09/06/2012

For Sale by Owner’ Marketing Tips   The For Sale by Owner (FSBO) method of selling a home has remained at pretty much the same level of popularity. According the NAR’s most recent survey, just 10% of sales came directly from a previous owner. Since I bet that includes a bunch of transactions between family members, it looks as if the population of Hagerstown For Sale by Owner signs continues to be in something of a slump (down from the cyclical peak of 18% back in 1997). Still, if you are a Hagerstown homeowner who wants to buck the trend and head down the FSBO route, you will need to do more than just stick a For Sale by Owner sign in the lawn. Of key importance is the newspaper and Internet advertising you will need to create. Here are some ‘how to’ elements that can help in that eff... 09/06/2012

  According to latest research the National apartment occupancy average over 93.0 % by the end of 2011, also rents increase by 5% in many areas and expect to keep rising, Multifamily buildings are becoming the first choice for many investors since renters demand is opening new opportunities in the  secondary markets increasing value by renovating a distress o poor managed properties 09/05/2012

                                                         Hagerstown Rental Property Owners Remember to register your rental units if your property was built before 1950 with the MDE Maryland Department of the Environment, learn what property owners need to do to comply with the Lead Risk Reduction Act, please find all the related information on the MDE website here is the link to the Online Registration and Forms 09/05/2012

 HAGERSTOWN CITY PARK There seems to be something for everyone at Hagerstown City park Since 1989 City park has been designated Preservation Design District and has been called the Americas 2nd most beautiful Park, The City Park is composed by 50 acres of nature wooded trails around the lake with fish, swans, ducks & geese. For your comfort and convenience the park offer many amenities like playground, picnic tables with grill as well as a bathroom with many sitting areas surrounding the lake. 09/05/2012

Hagerstown for Labor Day Weekend The Hager House Museum located in the heart of Hagerstown City Park this is the original house of Jonathan Hager  a German immigrant who traveled to Maryland in search of fortune. The Hager House is open on Saturdays (10am-4pm) Hagerstown City Park house to the Jonathan Hager House & Museum, City Park is considered by many one of the most beautiful parks in USA with man-made lakes, walking trails and  recreation facilities is clearly a great place to enjoy with family and friends Discovery Station the Discovery Station at Hagerstown is great place to experience hands-on learning that will create curiosity for discovery and exploration with interactive exhibits on science, technology and history that offers a unique way for learning Hagerstown Roundhouse... 09/05/2012

New Hagerstown Library to Open in March 2013   According to he Washington County public work director the work for  the new library will take longer than previously anticipated Because poor soil conditions and the discovery of an underground tank the work has been delayed another six months since tank has to be removed to comply with environmental guidelines read more 09/05/2012

                                                                          Downtown Hagerstown                                                                                      Maryland Thatre                                                            Barbara  Ingram School For TheFine Arts                                                                   New University Of Maryland                                                                                      University Plaza 09/05/2012

Looking Out For Common First Time Buyer Missteps in Hagerstown No matter how broad your previous life experiences may have been, buying a home is a very big deal. For a first time buyer, whether here in Hagerstown or anywhere else, the impact of that life-changing purchase is doubly impactful. It affects different people in different ways, but after the dust clears, there is one emotion I never want my Hagerstown first-time buyer clients to feel: remorse. You might think that the size of the transaction makes it wildly unlikely that even a first time buyer would overlook any major missteps. After all, when you are new to such an important purchase, you are bound to be extra cautious. Yet when you consider the challenging distractions along the way (going through your first mortgage app... 09/05/2012

Increase in renters   As part of the fallout from the financial crisis and maddeningly slow recovery we are still experiencing, a continuing stream of those forced to default on their mortgage payments have joined the ranks of renters – many of them high quality tenants. That’s an added incentive to Hagerstown rental homes investors, allowing them to feel more comfortable spending on the repairs often needed to turn foreclosures into a desirable rental homes. All of which brings us up to date. If you have thought about investigating the investment property arena, contacting me for a Hagerstown rental homes market consultation will be a great place to start! 09/05/2012

Hagerstown is a business oriented community with new and renovated efforts Hagerstown is attracting new business throughout the city,Hagerstown has undergone an amazing transformation in the past few years, the Arts & Entertainment District offers a great place to do business, close to shops, restaurants and attractions   Hagerstown Advance from City of Hagerstown, MD on Vimeo. 09/05/2012

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Foreclosures in Hagerstown Maryland 21740 www.HERBOSO.com Your Foreclosure Connection for For Maryland, DC and Virginia Please click on the links for more pictures and virtual tours 635 OAK HILL AVE,  HAGERSTOWN,  MARYLAND 21740 Price: $299,900 Beautiful stately home, previously used as a Bed and Breakfast. Lots of old world charm with origina ... View Details View Photo Gallery (10) Virtual Tour MLS#: WA7460265 MLS: MRIS Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Partial Baths: 1 Square Ft: 3829 Acres: 0.517677 18318 BERWICK TER,  HAGERSTOWN,  MARYLAND 21740 Price: $251,900 Large Brick Front Colonial, with 4 bd, 3.5 bth with hardwood floors and other upgrades. Home has upd ... View Details View Photo Gallery (7) Virtual Tour MLS#: WA7481426 MLS: MRIS Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Partial Baths: 1 Square Ft:... 12/29/2010

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Hagerstown Maryland Homes for Sale under $200,000  First time home buyers might consider taking another look at Hagerstown, MD.  When one weighs the small amount of extra commuting time against how much house one can purchase at an affordable price, Hagerstown is a very attractive option. Hagerstown is located in Washington County MD about 30 minutes northwest of Frederick, MD.  The Maryland Department of Transportation runs the 991 commuter bus to Frederick and the Shady Grove Metro. Yes, it will take a bit longer to get to Washington, DC of Baltimore, but the trade-off comes with the lifestyle offered in Hagerstown. First time buyers that feel priced out of the market, need only look a little bit further up the road.  There are many single family detached homes for sale under $200,000... 10/21/2010

Hagerstown, Maryland: 125 New Jobs Many people are looking for jobs, so as we see them we post them. V-T Industries, Inc., which manufactures laminate countertops, architectural wood doors, and Stone Surfaces, is expanding production to Hagerstown.  V-T will invest approximately $11M, of which approximately $6.5M will be in capital improvements. Initially, the company will create 75 jobs, with the potential to expand within three years generating an additional 50 jobs. V-T Industries, Inc. will be in position to start-up production by January 2011 with full production expected by the second quarter of 2011. The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) will provide a $150,000 conditional loan, and has also offered a $10 million private activity bond to assist V-T I... 09/25/2010

Short sales in Hagerstown still represent a good portion of the real estate market. Having an experienced Realtor is crucial whether you plan to buy or sell a short sale property. Many agents still do not have a sufficient track record for closing short sale transactions and thus many of these tranasctions are doomed from the beginning.  A number of issues need to be addressed when dealing with these types of distressed properties.v Hagerstown Real Estate Market- Statistics 2nd Quarter 2010 (Washington County) Currently: 1137 Active Residential properties in Washington County Maryland: 108 of these are Short sale listings 215 Under contract: 57 of these are short sales Sold: April- Total:115  Short Sales:10 May- Total:142  Short Sales:13 June- Total:151  Short Sales:17 July-  Total:88  ... 08/02/2010

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