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Prince George’s County Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance for First Time Home Buyers.

September 30th, 2009 by admin

Prince George’s County Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance for First Time Home Buyers.

http://www.homefinders.com/library/first_time_cda.php

Complete your purchase before Nov. 30 and be eligible for an $8,000 tax credit in 2010.

We can help.

Call Lenn Harley for information.  800-711-7988.

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INTEREST RATES IN MARYLAND AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA - LOW, LOW.

September 30th, 2009 by admin

HOME MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES STILL LOW - IT’S A GOOD TIME TO MAKE THE DECISION TO BUY A HOME!

INTEREST RATES STILL LOW - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT - IT’S A GOOD TIME TO MAKE THE DECISION TO BUY A HOME!

Interest Rate Graph

Today??  Interest rates are averaging 5% or below for 30 year fixed rate mortgages.

WANTED:  Home buyers who are ready, willing and able to purchase a home.

FACT:  It’s a good time to buy a home because:

  • Home mortgage interest rates are low.
  • There are many homes offered for sale. 
  • There’s no place like home.

2009 has been a wonderful time for home buyers to take advantage of low interest rates and homes available.  The real estate market has favored buyers throughout the year.   What will interest rates be next year?  NO ONE KNOWS!

Historical Interest Rates for 30 Year Fixed Home Loans

 

The above graph was created in February 2009.  Mortgage interests rate are still, depending on loan type, about 5% or below.  SEE:  Interest Rate Chart from Chase for September 29, 2009 . . . HERE. . .

IT’S OPPORTUNITY TIME FOR HOME BUYERS.  Whether you are buying a Single Family Home, a Town Home, a Condominium Home . . .  this is the best of times for home buyers.

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Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.  Helping home buyers in Maryland and Northern Virginia.  .

To Search for Homes for Sale in Maryland or Northern Virginia, visit our HOMESDATABASE site for buyers who would like to tour the real estate listings on line with photos, prices, descriptions and features. 

WE CAN HELP!  Ask about the Homefinders.com FREE One Year Home Warranty for all Leesburg home buyers

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Homes for Sale Lovettsville VA 20180 August 2009.

September 28th, 2009 by admin

Homes for sale in Lovettsville, Sept/Oct 2009.  Contact us for a tour of homes in your price range.

We can help.  Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

Zip5 ListPrice ClosePrice BR FB HB # Gar Lot Acres YrBlt
Lovettsville 20180 $249,500 2 2 0 1 0.08 1910
Lovettsville 20180 $259,000 3 1 0 2 0.8 1964
Lovettsville 20180 $274,990 2 1 0 0.92 1930
Lovettsville 20180 $275,000 3 2 0 0.85 1972
Lovettsville 20180 $289,990 3 2 1 2 0.149 2009
Lovettsville 20180 $299,000 3 2 0 0.09 1920
Lovettsville 20180 $299,900 4 2 1 3.38 1900
Lovettsville 20180 $299,990 3 2 1 2 0.149 2009
Lovettsville 20180 $309,000 3 2 1 2 0.28 1990
Lovettsville 20180 $309,990 4 2 1 2 0.149 2009
Lovettsville 20180 $314,990 3 2 1 2 0.172 2009
Lovettsville 20180 $319,990 4 2 1 2 0.149 2009
Lovettsville 20180 $324,990 4 2 1 2 0.172 2009
Lovettsville 20180 $325,000 3 1 1 3.05 1979
Lovettsville 20180 $339,990 4 2 1 2 0.149 2009
Lovettsville 20180 $379,900 3 1 0 2 4.45 1979
Lovettsville 20180 $399,000 3 2 0 4 3.17 1915
Lovettsville 20180 $422,000 1 1 0 17.5 1700
Lovettsville 20180 $425,000 3 2 1 3.3 1988
Lovettsville 20180 $425,000 5 3 0 3 14.39 1968
Lovettsville 20180 $439,700 4 2 1 2 3 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $450,000 3 2 1 3.56 1900
Lovettsville 20180 $489,975 3 2 0 2 2.92 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $498,900 3 2 0 2 4.36 2000
Lovettsville 20180 $499,550 4 2 1 2 3 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $499,900 4 2 1 2 4.37 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $499,999 4 3 1 2 1.16 2002
Lovettsville 20180 $510,000 4 2 1 2 2.57 2002
Lovettsville 20180 $519,000 3 3 0 2 4.71 1980
Lovettsville 20180 $519,900 4 4 1 2 0.88 2004
Lovettsville 20180 $525,000 4 2 1 2 10 2000
Lovettsville 20180 $529,900 4 2 1 2 3 2010
Lovettsville 20180 $529,900 4 3 1 2 4.37 2009
Lovettsville 20180 $536,550 4 2 1 2 3 2010
Lovettsville 20180 $549,900 4 2 1 1 4.63 1988
Lovettsville 20180 $550,000 3 3 1 4 2.24 1999
Lovettsville 20180 $564,900 4 2 1 2 3.98 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $569,900 4 3 1 2 1.68 2003
Lovettsville 20180 $575,000 4 2 1 2 4.9 1994
Lovettsville 20180 $594,900 4 3 1 2 3.98 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $599,000 4 3 1 2 1.58 2002
Lovettsville 20180 $650,000 4 4 1 3 5.56 2004
Lovettsville 20180 $700,000 3 2 0 6 1820
Lovettsville 20180 $709,900 4 3 1 3 4.4 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $709,900 4 3 1 2 4.4 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $719,900 4 3 1 3 4.4 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $769,900 4 3 0 3 4.4 2010
Lovettsville 20180 $849,000 4 4 1 2 12.69 1984
Lovettsville 20180 $889,000 3 2 1 6 23.3 1800
Lovettsville 20180 $899,845 6 4 1 3 3.95 2004
Lovettsville 20180 $1,279,000 5 3 1 31.62 2008
Lovettsville 20180 $1,480,000 5 6 1 3 35.84 2008
                   

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Homes for Sale Dale City in Woodbridge, VA. 22193, Market Report August 2009.

September 28th, 2009 by admin

Homes for sale in Dale City offer bargains for home buyers.  Contact us for a tour of homes.  We can help.  Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

     2009    2008    % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 25,646,102 $ 43,761,688 - 41.40 %
Average Sold Price: $ 194,289 $ 200,742 - 3.21 %
Median Sold Price: $ 181,000 $ 174,500 3.72 %
Total Units Sold: 132 218 - 39.45 %
Average Days on Market: 50 121 - 58.68 %
Average List Price for Solds: $ 198,425 $ 221,292 - 10.33 %
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price:
97.92 % 90.71 %

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Charles County MD Real Estate Market Report August 2009

September 28th, 2009 by admin

Homes for sale in Carroll County are showing good bargains for our home buyers.  For a tour of homes in Carroll County, call Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

     2009    2008    % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 28,935,658 $ 31,519,369 - 8.20 %
Average Sold Price: $ 251,614 $ 324,942 - 22.57 %
Median Sold Price: $ 248,245 $ 310,000 - 19.92 %
Total Units Sold: 115 97 18.56 %
Average Days on Market: 126 145 - 13.10 %
Average List Price for Solds: $ 273,269 $ 353,774 - 22.76 %
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price:
92.08 % 91.85 %

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Carroll County MD Real Estate Market Report - August 2009.

September 28th, 2009 by admin

Homes for sale in Carroll County are showing real bargains for home buyers.  Contact us for a tour of homes in Carroll County.  We can help.

     2009    2008    % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 46,789,345 $ 37,251,436 25.60 %
Average Sold Price: $ 329,502 $ 351,429 - 6.24 %
Median Sold Price: $ 294,000 $ 325,000 - 9.54 %
Total Units Sold: 142 106 33.96 %
Average Days on Market: 143 173 - 17.34 %
Average List Price for Solds: $ 358,286 $ 388,566 - 7.79 %
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price:
91.97 % 90.44 %

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Baltimore MD Real Estate Market Statistics - August 2009.

September 28th, 2009 by admin

Home buyers find bargains in Baltimore County homes for sale.  To tour Baltimore County real estate, contact us, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

We can help.

     2009    2008    % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 154,365,630 $ 177,008,087 - 12.79 %
Average Sold Price: $ 273,214 $ 306,773 - 10.94 %
Median Sold Price: $ 225,000 $ 250,000 - 10.00 %
Total Units Sold: 565 577 - 2.08 %
Average Days on Market: 117 104 12.50 %
Average List Price for Solds: $ 299,279 $ 334,771 - 10.60 %
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price:
91.29 % 91.64 %

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Anne Arundel Market Report - August 2009

September 28th, 2009 by admin

MARKET REPORT FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MD AUGUST 2009.

Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.   Representing home buyers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Homes in Anne Arundel County are selling.  There are good buys for smart buyers.  Call us for a tour of homes.  We can help.

     2009    2008    % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 170,183,103 $ 162,938,402 4.45 %
Average Sold Price: $ 360,557 $ 376,301 - 4.18 %
Median Sold Price: $ 300,000 $ 325,000 - 7.69 %
Total Units Sold: 472 433 9.01 %
Average Days on Market: 132 121 9.09 %
Average List Price for Solds: $ 406,090 $ 415,341 - 2.23 %
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price:
88.79 % 90.60 %

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Cecil County, MD Sept. 2009

September 15th, 2009 by admin

Contact us for a tour of waterfront properties in Cecil County.  Lenn Harley, Realtor, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

   

 

Property Photo
MLS#: CC7090232 
Price: $8,500,000 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 3 full  1 half 
Garage: Detached 
Zip Code: 21919 
City, State: EARLEVILLE, MD 
Community: NONE 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Brandywine Fine Properties Sothebys INTL Realty
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7119856 
Price: $4,450,000 
Bedrooms: 7 
Bathrooms: 5 full  2 half 
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21901 
City, State: NORTH EAST, MD 
Community: OSPREY COVE 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Exit Realty Chesapeake Bay
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6938911 
Price: $3,690,000 
Bedrooms: 5 
Bathrooms: 3 full  1 half 
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21919 
City, State: EARLEVILLE, MD 
Community: NONE 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Harlan C. Williams Co.
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6978935 
Price: $2,950,000 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 3 full  1 half 
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21913 
City, State: CECILTON, MD 
Community: NONE AVAILABLE 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Patterson Price & Associates LLC
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7138038 
Price: $1,350,000 
Bedrooms: 6 
Bathrooms: 3 full  1 half 
Garage: Detached 
Zip Code: 21915 
City, State: CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD 
Community: PORT HERMAN 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6778992 
Price: $1,199,000 
Bedrooms: 4 
Bathrooms: 3 full  2 half 
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21919 
City, State: EARLEVILLE, MD 
Community: BATTERY POINT FARMS 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Exit Realty Chesapeake Bay
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6011661 
Price: $999,000 
Bedrooms: 1 
Bathrooms: 1 full   
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21919 
City, State: EARLEVILLE, MD 
Community: BATTERY POINT FARMS 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7076119 
Price: $950,000 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 2 full   
Garage: Attached, Side Loading Garage 
Zip Code: 21903 
City, State: PERRYVILLE, MD 
Community: GREENBANK FARMS 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7050886 
Price: $875,000 
Bedrooms: 5 
Bathrooms: 4 full  1 half 
Garage: Attached, Front Loading Garage 
Zip Code: 21901 
City, State: NORTH EAST, MD 
Community: NORTH EAST HARBORS 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Patterson Schwartz Real Estate
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6960403 
Price: $849,900 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 2 full   
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21903 
City, State: PERRYVILLE, MD 
Community: NONE 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Prudential Carruthers Realtors
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7055614 
Price: $849,000 
Bedrooms: 4 
Bathrooms: 3 full  1 half 
Garage: Attached, Front Loading Garage 
Zip Code: 21921 
City, State: ELKTON, MD 
Community: ST JOHNS MANOR EAST 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Harlan C. Williams Co.
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7152763 
Price: $785,000 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 1 full  1 half 
Garage: Detached 
Zip Code: 21921 
City, State: ELKTON, MD 
Community: BONNEY SHORES 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Exit Realty Chesapeake Bay
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7084656 
Price: $749,900 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 2 full   
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21903 
City, State: PERRYVILLE, MD 
Community: GREENBANK 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Integrity Real Estate
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6861242 
Price: $699,900 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 3 full  1 half 
Garage: Detached, Side Loading Garage 
Zip Code: 21915 
City, State: CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD 
Community: CHESAPEAKE CITY 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6797336 
Price: $699,000 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 2 full   
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21901 
City, State: NORTH EAST, MD 
Community: NORTH EAST HARBORS 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Prudential Carruthers Realtors
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6987868 
Price: $674,511 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 2 full   
Garage: N/A 
Zip Code: 21921 
City, State: ELKTON, MD 
Community: LOCUST POINT 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Exit Realty Chesapeake Bay
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6537204 
Price: $665,900 
Bedrooms: 2 
Bathrooms: 2 full   
Garage: N/A 
Zip Code: 21921 
City, State: ELKTON, MD 
Community: OLDFIELD POINT 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Mackie & Morgan Inc., Realtors
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7142061 
Price: $650,000 
Bedrooms: 5 
Bathrooms: 3 full  1 half 
Garage: Attached, Front Loading Garage 
Zip Code: 21901 
City, State: NORTH EAST, MD 
Community: THE HARBOURS 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Chesapeake
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7098776 
Price: $629,900 
Bedrooms: 5 
Bathrooms: 3 full   
Garage: Attached 
Zip Code: 21921 
City, State: ELKTON, MD 
Community: ELKMORE 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Prudential Carruthers Realtors
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC6240573 
Price: $625,000 
Bedrooms: 2 
Bathrooms: 1 full   
Garage: N/A 
Zip Code: 21915 
City, State: CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD 
Community: BOWERS 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Mason-Dixon Realty
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7037798 
Price: $599,000 
Bedrooms: 4 
Bathrooms: 2 full   
Garage: N/A 
Zip Code: 21901 
City, State: NORTH EAST, MD 
Community: ROLLING HILLS 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7117224 
Price: $530,000 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 1 full   
Garage: N/A 
Zip Code: 21903 
City, State: PERRYVILLE, MD 
Community: POPLAR POINT 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7155663 
Price: $524,900 
Bedrooms: 2 
Bathrooms: 2 full   
Garage: N/A 
Zip Code: 21921 
City, State: ELKTON, MD 
Community: ELKMORE 
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Property Photo
MLS#: CC7049822 
Price: $489,000 
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 3 full   
Garage: Detached, Front Loading Garage 
Zip Code: 21921 
City, State: ELKTON, MD 
Community: ELK FOREST RESIDENTIAL  
Status: ACTIVE ?
Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate

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Foreclosures and Short Sales in Northern Virginia

September 11th, 2009 by admin

THE FORECLOSURE MARKET HAS JUST ABOUT EVAPORATED IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA.

Rethink your home buying strategy and Homefinders.com will help you find a well priced home in Northern Virginia.  Regular listings predominate.  There are a number of Short Sale Listings.  They take patience but they can be a good buy.

    # Bank # Short
COUNTY # Listings Owned Sale Listings
Alexandria 842 7 52
Arlington 1027 8 48
Culpeper 506 6 57
Fairfax 4464 54 481
Fauquier 532 6 50
King George 222 1 16
Loudoun 1599 24 194
Prince William 1664 29 300
Spotsylvania 819 13 113
Stafford 777 13 111
Westmorland 302 0 9
TOTAL 12754 161 1431
       

Contact Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988

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