b 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 #3 of "7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House." 7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House Question #3:  Have the Owners Received Any Offers and, If So, Why Weren't They Accepted? If the owners rejected numerous offers that were too low or had contingencies or conditions they just weren't comfortable with, you should know sooner rather than later.  Submitting an offer on a prop... 11/05/2010

  Buying a Foreclosed Home: Tips To Protect Yourself There are many factors to take into consideration when you are in the market to purchase a foreclosed property. You need to be clear about the risks involved and take every step only after careful consideration. This is where a professional buyers agent comes in handy. . specially if they are experienced in foreclosures.  Here are some tips on how we advice our clients . . .how to buy a foreclosed home.Searching For Foreclosed Property On SaleFirst thing to do of course, is search for as many foreclosed property sale options as possible. Our company subscribes to lists that gives us the notice of future foreclosures.  A real estate agent who specialize in dealing with foreclosed home sales should be equipped with this list to give the... 11/04/2010

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 #2 of "7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House." 7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House Question #2:  How Long Has This Home Been On The Market? Well-priced homes in good condition generally don't last long.  Good homes, priced correctly, will be scooped up within a few weeks.  Great homes, priced correctly, will be scooped up within a few days! So, the second question you sho... 10/29/2010

  Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles  NFL Monday Night Football: Monday  November 15, 2010  Donovan McNabb leads the Redskins to host the  Philadelphia Eagles and a possible face to face confrontation with Michael Vick It doesn't get any better than this. . The game will be televised by ESPN On radio, the game will be broadcast locally on ESPN 980 and the Redskins Radio Network. Larry Michael calls the play-by-play with former Redskins and Hall of Famers Sonny Jurgensen and Sam Huff adding color commentary. Former Redskin Rick ’Doc’ Walker reports from the sidelines. FREE REDSKINS T-SHIRT  to new clients that are relocating to the Washington DC area Receive our informative  RELOCATION PACKAGE plus your  t-shirt at our first meeting to discuss how we can help you find your next h... 10/26/2010

There is a great Pumpkin Patch with a good selection of Pumpkins and some pretty chrysanthmums at Woodside Methodist Chruch in the Woodside area at the edge of Downtown Silver Spring.  Boy Scout Troop 209 is Silver Sprng's Oldest Boy Scout Troop.  Boy Scout Troop 209 has been in existence since the 1930's at this same Silver Spring Location.Buy a pumpkin or some mums and Support Boy your Local Silver Spring Scout Troop 209.   All proceeds go to the troop's financial aid fund to make sure that all scouts can participate in the troops many activities. Woodside United Methodist Church8900 Georgia AvenueSilver Spring, MD 20910 Located at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Ballard Street,1 block north of Spring Street. Google Map 10/23/2010

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 #1 of "7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House." 7 Questions You Should Ask at an Open House Question #1:  Are You The Listing Agent for this House? If the listing agent is busy, they will sometimes ask a partner, colleague, or assistant to stand in for them at an open house.  That can mean that the person on duty may not know about the property or the sellers.  That means they may... 10/22/2010

Fernando Herboso is focused on assisting homeowners exclusively in Montgomery County Maryland  with over 20 years as a service dedicated professional. Fernando Herboso can help you with your Silver Spring Property Fernando  is extremely skilled at assisting with the negotiation with your lender and create solutions that will rid you finally of such a burden. He knows how to present the bank your side. . to make them see that helping you will help themselves. Fernando’s job doesn't just stop there. We also take responsibility for your family and assist you in finding a suitable home for you and your family. .   Please read Fernando’s  eBook about short sales below. .It will answer many more questions about short sales in general. The Short Sale Option An important question: How much a s... 10/21/2010

Deep-Discounted Foreclosure Wholesale Deals -Foreclosure Deals offered by real estate wholesalers in Maryland DC and Virginia . . .those are the best deals out there.Sometimes an investor needs cash quick to fund another great deal. . . .where to look for that cash?  On their inventory of course!They will wholesale a cheap property to raise the cash. How cheap?Depends, but if you analyze it and compare, the investor knows that the price has to be the LOWEST POSSIBLE for  other investors to be interested  in.That's where we come in. . we have the connections with these people that we can bring these deals as part of our FREE services to you.You do not have to be an investor to get these deals.. .you just have to be prepared to take advantage of them . .we do that for you!A wholesaler doe... 10/19/2010

Last week, I was previewing homes in Silver Spring in Forest Glen.  And I came across a beautiful church that looked like it had stood in some a little village in rural France for a few centuries.  There were no signs or indications of what demonitation it might be, although there was a Knights of Columbus Hall just across the street - a hint that it was Catholic.  When I got home, I googled the address and learned that it was indeed a Catholic church - a Polish Catholic Church.  There are Masses in English, Polish and Latin.  I couldn't figure out when it was built, and the web site was all in Polish except for the part about "Polish Language Classes", which was in English.  Oh!  And Lech Walesa visited the church when he visited Washington in 2005. St Mary's parish was founded someti... 10/17/2010

A Pumpkin Patch recently opened on a vacant lot in East Silver Spring on Fenton Street near Thayer Avenue. It looks like it might be an urban kid's heaven at this time of year.  Usually you would have to drive outside the Silver Spring CBD to find a pumpkin patch and farm stand like this one and it sure helps with the scenery on Fenton Street right now.Besides pumpkins, there are ciders, some pretty impressive gourds, squash, apples, potatoes and onions  Opens around 10am and closes at dusk.  10/15/2010

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Step back in time behind the cases and coolers of beer, wine, snack displays and the cramped cash register to one of Silver Spring's best kept secrets.  A little "lunch counter"/restaurant and bar that's been in business as a deli since 1937.  The business has been located in the Flower Avenue Shopping Center since 1950 in the same strip of shops that surround the old historic Flower Avenue Theatre Building.  The current proprietor "Hadi" took over the Flower Delicatessen from the original owner in 1979 and "redecorated" the deli bar/restaurant.  Nothing fancy here, just good food, friendly staff and what anyone can aprreciate, prices from another era!One regular named "Jim" has been coming to the Flower Deli since 1975.  Jim Lives in nearby Takoma Park and was in the "music business". ... 10/11/2010

Two bedroom one bath Condo - Leisure World - Market report Oct 2010 This is a market report for two bedroom one full bath Condos in the senior citizens community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Md. 20906.  It covers those currently on the market, as of October 11, 2010; FOR SALE, those under some form of contract, and those sold since September 1, 2010.   The living space of these homes is in the range of 850 sq. ft. to 1300 sq. ft.  Some are patio homes that include garage space. For information on these or other configurations please either call me or send me an email. There are at the time of the report just six such places on the market FOR SALE.  Current list price for these homes ranges from $67,900 to $170,000, with the average being $134,400.  The days on market with the curre... 10/11/2010

One bedroom Condos - Leisure World of Maryland - Market Report - Oct 2010 This is a market report for 1 bedroom Condos in the senior citizens community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Md. 20906.  It covers those currently on the market, as of October 11, 2010; FOR SALE, those under some form of contract, and those sold since September 1, 2010.   The living space of these homes ranges from 666 sq. ft. to 946 sq. ft.   In some case the monthly condo fee which ranges from $385 to $618 includes the electric.  For information on these or other configurations please either call me or send me an email. There are at the time of the report 22 places FOR SALE.  Current list price for these homes ranges from $76,900 to $180,000, with the average being $99,791.  The days on market with the curren... 10/11/2010

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One Bedroom Condo - Leisure World - Market Report Oct 2010 This is a market report for 1 bedroom Condos in the senior citizens community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Md. 20906.  It covers those currently on the market, as of October 9, 2010; FOR SALE, those under some form of contract, and those sold since September 1, 2010.   The living space of these homes ranges from 666 sqft. to 946 sqft.   For information on these or other configurations please either call me or send me an email. There are at the time of the report there were 22 such places on the market FOR SALE.  Current list price for these homes ranges from $69,900 to $180,000, with the average being $99,791.  The days on market with the current Realtor range from this week (3 days) to over three years (1119 days), with th... 10/09/2010

Two bedroom two bath COOP Leisure World Maryland - Market Report - Oct 2010 This is a market report for two bedroom two full bath Coops in the senior citizens community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Md. 20906.  It covers those currently on the market, as of October 7, 2010; FOR SALE, those under some form of contract, and those sold since September 1, 2010.   The living space of these homes are 1600 sq. ft. townhouses.    For information on these or other configurations please either call me or send me an email. There are at the time of the report just three such places on the market FOR SALE.  Current list price for these homes ranges from $97,500 to $115,000, with the average being $108,333.  The days on market with the current Realtor range from short of two months (55 days) to s... 10/07/2010

Two bedroom one bath Coop - Leisure World Maryland - Market Report - Oct 2010 This is a market report for 2 bedroom one bath Coops in the senior citizens community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Md. 20906.  It covers those currently on the market, as of October 7, 2010; FOR SALE, those under some form of contract, and those sold since September 1, 2010.   The living space of these homes ranges from 1035sq. ft. to 1600 sq. ft.  Most of these in garden apartment style buildings, but several are townhouses even a patio home.  For information on these or other configurations please either call me or send me an email. There are at the time of the report just twenty two such places on the market FOR SALE.  Current list price for these homes ranges from $62,000 to $189,000, with the average... 10/07/2010

One Bedroom Coop - Leisure World - Market Report October 2010 This is a market report for 1 bedroom Coops in the senior citizens community of Leisure World in Silver Spring Md. 20906.  It covers those currently on the market, as of October,7, 2010; FOR SALE, those under some form of contract, and those sold since August 1,, 2010.   The living space of these homes ranges from 635sq. ft. to very near 1000. For information on these or other configurations please either call me or send me an email. There are at the time of the report just three such places on the market FOR SALE.  Current list price for these homes ranges from $46,500 to $69,900, with the average being $55,433.  The days on market with the current Realtor range from near three weeks (19 days) to near five months (146 days),... 10/07/2010

Located Just inside the Beltway adjacent to the Indian Spring Neighborhood. The boundaries are roughly, Sligo Creek Park to the south, University Blvd to the north, Piney Branch Road and Takoma Park to the east and Franklin Ave to the west.  Flower Avenue is the Main drag through Highland View with the old Flower Ave Shopping Center positioned at the edge of the neighborhood on the corner of Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue.  The main citizens association for residents of Highland View is called the Sligo Branview Citizens Association.  Subdivisions included in this area are named Highland View of Sligo Park, Branwell Park, Long Branch Village and Brookside Forest.Highland view is an established mature neighborhood with a "woodsy vibe".  You will find ample wooded lots with an eclect... 10/05/2010