Looking for some things to do in Silver Spring, Maryland this week?  Check out some of these events!Monday, December 20, 2010Cathedral Choral Society presents the Joy of christmasThe Maret School Concert Choir joins The Cathedral Choral Society in performing a variety of holiday favorites.www.strathmore.orgStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda8:00 p.m. ($25-80)~~Lower Your Pain Level Using Biofeedback TechniquesBiofeedback Class sponsored by Pain Connection: ‘Learning how to lower your pain level using various Biofeedback techniques”. anyone with chronic pain, family members and interested community residents. Feel free to bring your ice/heat packs, pillows and mats to make yourself comfortable.Visit the Website 7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 1309, Bethesda1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (Free)~~... 12/20/2010

Silver Spring Md. Leisure World CO-OP Market Report December 2010 This market report is to cover the CO-OPs in the senior citizen community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Maryland 20906.  At the time of this report (12/18/10) there are 25 Co-Ops on the market FOR SALE or FOR RENT in this community.  The configurations of these units range from a studio apartment with 635 sq ft of living space to townhouse with 1600 sq ft.  Two of these are on the market FOR SALE or FOR RENT whichever comes first. FOR RENT Both of the CO-OP FOR RENT at this time are two bedroom one bath configurations. There sizes are 1035 and 1200 square feet with the rents list are $1000 and $1050. The days on market with current realtor are 63 and 8. At the time of this report there are no applications FOR RENT tha... 12/18/2010

This is a market report covering detached homes in the 20906 zip code of Silver Spring Md., not including the Senior Citizens community of Leisure World.   At the time of this report December 14, 2010 there are a total of 103 such homes on the market.  Additionally 65 detached homes are under some form of contract in the report area too.  Since November 1st 2010, just 27 detached homes have successfully changed ownership in this report area A majority of these homes are four bedroom configurations, 54 of the 103.  There are three four-bedroom one bath detached homes in this report area on the market for sale.  The list price of these homes ranges from $250,000 to $265,000, with the average being $259,967.  The average days on market with the current realtor are just over two months (62 ... 12/16/2010

Looking for some things to do in Silver Spring, Maryland this week?  Check out some of these events!Tuesday, December 14, 2010Silver Spring Network Referral GroupOpportunity for businesses to network in an exclusive environment. Plenty of leads generated! Free 1st visit.RSVP by calling John Ross at 202-679-4608Intellectual Transition Facility, 1100 Wayne Ave, #802, Silver Spring10:00 - 11:00 a.m.~~Free Legal Advice ClinicFree legal advice for low income residents. Every  1st &  2nd Tuesday of every month.Call 301-424-7651 or visit www.montbar.org 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 208746:00 - 8:00 p.m.~~FREE Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Open Enrollment WorkshopA free open enrollment workshop for residents that currently are or may be eligible for Maryland Med... 12/14/2010

Don't Miss Our December First-Time Home Buyer Webinar and Seminar! Some of the subjects that will be discussed at our monthly home buyer's webinar include: How can I creatively come up with a down payment? How much money is required for a down payment? What exactly are closing costs? What is an ernest money deposit? Are there any other buying programs available to me that are like the Federal Tax credit program?Join us from the comfort of your home or office for an informative home buyer's webinar! (Call-in details will be e-mailed to you upon registration.) Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pmTo register: E-mail Here or Call: 800-666-3705 ext. 208 or 301-431-6138 If you prefer a face-to-face meeting, join us for our local home buyer's seminar! (The address will be e-ma... 12/03/2010

Looking for some things to do in Silver Spring, Maryland next week?  Check out some of these events!Sunday, December 5, 2010Holiday Photos with Santa at the Big Bad WolfYour furry family members can get their pictures taken with Santa! Proceeds benefit the Washington Humane Society. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society.117 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012 (The Big Bad Woof)7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Price is $20)~~ Monday, December 6, 2010Confidence Building for WomenFind out how to build your confidence. Learn what you need to change to trust yourself and become more self-reliant at this day-long workshop. Make sure to bring lunch for yourself!Website for More Information401 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850 (First Floor, Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Cen... 12/03/2010

An open house is a perfect opportunity for the listing agent to ask prospective buyers lots of questions, such as "have you been pre-qualified for a mortgage?" or "how long have you been looking?"  Instead of being on the receiving end of all the questions, why not ask a few of your own?  Questions that will help you decide if this is the perfect house for you or if you should walk away.  Here is Question #7 of "7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House." 7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House Question #7:  Are You Familiar With Other Homes on the Street and, if so, How Does This One Compare? It is unusual to see a house that is the only one on a street or in a neighborhood that is for sale.  That means, there should be comparable information available in the MLS about the other ... 12/03/2010

Looking for some things to do in Silver Spring, Maryland this week?  Check out some of these events! Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Li-Ly Chang, Classical Pianist Classical pianist, Li-Ly Chang, will be performing on this night of the Brookside Gardens Garden of Lights. www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring 6:30 - 8:00 pm ~~ Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Intro to Salsa/Mambo During this progressive course students will learn the fundamentals of salsa. http://dancewithluz.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f6ce97e92924735991282ab18&id=3fb7f40178&e=0bf50f5b21 925 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring or info@dancewithluz.com 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ~~ The King's Singers: Joy to the World The Grammy Award winning ensemble returns to Strathmore to perform a varie... 11/29/2010

An open house is a perfect opportunity for the listing agent to ask prospective buyers lots of questions, such as "have you been pre-qualified for a mortgage?" or "how long have you been looking?"  Instead of being on the receiving end of all the questions, why not ask a few of your own?  Questions that will help you decide if this is the perfect house for you or if you should walk away.  Here is Question #6 of "7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House." 7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House Question #6:  Are Any Special Costs of Ownership Attached to the Property? Sometimes, a home isn't just a home and what you see isn't always what you get.  This is true even in real estate unfortunately. So, the sixth question you should ask at an open house is are there any special costs o... 11/28/2010

How HERBOSO.com  Uses Technology to Bring you the Latest Foreclosures Lists  for Silver Spring Maryland ! We started using technology  in our effort to become the #1 Real Estate Foreclosures List website in Maryland, DC and Virginia We invest several thousands of dollars to get the latest lists for you. . If you are a serious buyer looking to buy in Silver Spring Maryland? All you have to do is drop us a line and you will get what you are looking for. ww.Herboso.com has one purpose. . Foreclosures and Deals. .  Nothing else . .at no charge to our clients. All we ask you is to be serious and ready and able to buy a home. Leave the rest to us. . .I promise you, we will take you to a direct path for the bargain you arel looking for. Foreclosures, Wholesale deals, Short Sales . . it doesn'... 11/23/2010

After hundreds of calls,  months of dead ends, faxing, re-faxing, rejections and runarounds from bank representatives, (Mr. X) one of my future clients  is still in a loan modification. . hell. . or limbo .. I guess that depends on your own perspective. After a phone consultation, I learned that Mr. X lost his job , he and his wife have spent all their savings trying to accommodate their lenders requests. . .these people do not want to lose their home. The lack of respect from  the lender in giving them a fair and clear answer, only contributes to their stress and anguish. Conflicting responses, losing faxes, added rules, new regulations, new negotiators. . . When are lenders going to learn? “It is those times of despair where the feelings of isolation gets engraved deep inside you . . ... 11/23/2010

  Montgomery County MD and Prince George's County MD Real Estate Market Watch Video.  This is a great video for home buyers who are talking about buying a house for sale in either Montgomery County MD and Prince George's County MD. It is still a buyer's market. Interest rates are still historically low. Also home buyers in  Montgomery County MD and PG County MD Home buyers can still get a home buyer grant for up to $7,500 11/21/2010

Downtown Silver Springs was the destination for many yesterday, Saturday November 20th 2010, for the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. If you follow my blog you will probably notice that I always enjoy a good parade, whether it be the St Patrick's Day Parade in Baltimore, or the 4th of July Parade in Catonsville, MD. Take a seat and enjoying the entertainment just appeals to me!. In anticipation for a chilly morning in Montgomery County, we all wore many layers of clothing. With chairs and blankets we headed to the business district of Silver Springs to find the best location available. We decided to find a spot near the start of the parade. The Parade Route  When we arrived it was not too crowded so we set up camp. The parade started a little later than anticipated, but it was worth the ... 11/21/2010

An open house is a perfect opportunity for the listing agent to ask prospective buyers lots of questions, such as "have you been pre-qualified for a mortgage?" or "how long have you been looking?"  Instead of being on the receiving end of all the questions, why not ask a few of your own?  Questions that will help you decide if this is the perfect house for you or if you should walk away.  Here is Question #5 of "7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House." 7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House Question #5:  What Furniture and Fixtures Are Being Sold With The Home? If you're thinking of buying the home, there's no time like the present to ask whether the dining room chandelier, fancy window coverings and double oven are included! So, the fifth question you should ask at an open ho... 11/19/2010

Looking for some things to do in Silver Spring, Maryland this week?  Check out some of these events!Tuesday, November 16, 2010Free Memory ScreeningRenaissance Gardens at Riderwood to conduct FREE Memory Screening for the public in honor of National Memory Screening Day. Renaissance Gardens at Riderwood, 3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring9:00 am - 11:00 am  (410) 241-7614~~Locus Grove Cider DaysMake your own cider! Sign up to rent the cider press for one hour. Learn how to press your own cider. Bring your own apples and containers. Press will be open for one hour sessions.7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda5:00 pm - 8:00 pm  (301) 765-8660~~All Mixed Up: A Juried Exhibition of Mixed Media WorkThe 2010 Prince George's County Annual Juried Exhibition, All Mixed Up, is a prominent showcase for a... 11/17/2010

It has come to my attention that low income indivdiduals who receive government assistance can not use these to purchase cleaning supplies.  We all know how essential cleaning supplies are to our day to day lives.   I am partnering with the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, Adult Homeless Mental Health Services to provide laundry baskets filled with cleaning supplies to some of their clients.   Examples of what we need:   Laundry detergent Fabric Softener sheets Dishwashing Liquid Cleaning wipes Sponges Bathroom cleaner Toliet bowl cleaner Floor cleaner Furniture polish Garbage bags We will also accept cash or gift card donations so that we can purchase whatever we are unable to get donated.  Donations made by check can be mailed to Stacey Baugh, EOP Real Estate 12053B Tec... 11/15/2010

An open house is a perfect opportunity for the listing agent to ask prospective buyers lots of questions, such as "have you been pre-qualified for a mortgage?" or "how long have you been looking?"  Instead of being on the receiving end of all the questions, why not ask a few of your own?  Questions that will help you decide if this is the perfect house for you or if you should walk away.  Here is Question #4 of "7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House." 7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House Question #4:  Why Are The Owners Selling? This seems like a personal question, doesn't it?  Similar to asking someone what made them decide to buy a foreign car as opposed to a domestic one.  This question, however, is vital to helping you place the right offer on the table - and knowing wh... 11/15/2010

If you like that sound of  big drums and a marching band, (like this man) come see a local competition of high school drum lines! Held at the football stadium at Northwood High School - 919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20902 (near the intersection with Arcola Ave.) this Saturday, November 13th, 2010. This competetion has school bands from around Montgomery County and surrounding counties. Featured performances this year by The Bowie State University "Symphony of Soul" Marching Band and DC Pan Jammers Steel Drum Band. Sponsered by:Roland, Yamaha Percussion and Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center. The Competition begins at 4:30 pm!  BBQ, Hot Dogs, Pizza, and Popcorn will be sold.Cost of Admittance: $10 for Adults, $6 for Students, Kids 5 and under are admitted FREE. *IF I... 11/12/2010

What is a Loan Modification? A loan modification is one of the best options available for homeowners and lenders alike. Loan modification is a long-term solution that will help the borrower make their loan payments and stay in their home. A loan modification can  be accomplished by decreasing the interest rate, or if an adjustable rate, changing it to a fixed rate. Your loan can also be   extended  in the period of time the borrower has to pay the loan back,  and in some cases your loan can be switch to a different type of loan all together. How Can a  Loan Modification benefit the Homeowner? A loan modification is beneficial to the borrower because simply  it allows the individual or family to remain in their home and grants them loan terms that work better with their particular life ... 11/10/2010

Silver Spring, MD  Homes For Sale For $250,000 Or Less - 391 Properties   Active Listings, Short Sales, REO Listings Of Lender Owned Foreclosures   Investor Alert - Please contact us if you need a report like this for another zip code.    Blooming for you! Life is good in Maryland. What is available in homes for sale for $250,000 or less?   This is a question that is being asked by real estate investors as they seek to build their rental portfolios. Homes in the area make good rental properties because of the convenience to employment centers, shopping and public transportation. And, the schools have an outstanding reputation. Many are pleased to find that there is a very good selection of homes for sale below the $250,000 price level.   This is what is available today:   If you exclude... 11/05/2010