Category Archives: real estate

Living in Your Dream Vacation Home

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Thanks to low interest rates and good prices, these couples took the plunge and bought the vacation homes they’d always wanted. By Kathleen Bridges http://www.washingtonian.comPublished Friday, February 17, 2012 ….Although prices in many popular resort areas are still falling, agents … Continue reading →

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January 2012 Real Estate Sales – Residential

Posted on February 14, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

27 properties sold in January 2011. Sales were up considerably from January 2011 (18) and up from last month’s 20 sales. Let’s take a look at the rest of the stats: There are 46 homes under contract right now (46 … Continue reading →

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>Harvard: Real estate recovery hinges on return of demand

Posted on June 8, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

>Household formation has plummeted and credit remains tight By Inman News Inman News™ Share ThisA pickup in household formation and access to mortgage credit are critical factors in spurring a lasting recovery in housing, researchers with the Joint Center for … Continue reading →

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>Just Sold – 199 Upper Highline Dr – GA6808486

Posted on March 11, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

>We just closed on this short sale/REO property yesterday evening for $630,500 ($650,000 with 3% buyer credit). Overall, an incredible buy – indoor swimming pool, 5 master suites & BIG views of the lake & mountains. The property is available … Continue reading →

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>The Realities of Real Estate: Is your agent an expert?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

>Jay’s note: GREAT article about representing the best interest of your clients. I would never think of going to Baltimore to try and sell a commercial property; the opposite applies here with agents who want to work the market at … Continue reading →

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Declines in pending home sales — and some increases

Posted on September 10, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Jay’s note: Garrett County is one of the few exceptions in Maryland: Posted by Jamie Smith Hopkins at 7:00 AM – The Real Estate Wonk …The number of contracts signed that month, deals that will turn into settlements if all … Continue reading →

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International Interest in U.S. Homeownership Increases – Reuters

Posted on July 9, 2010 by admin

Reuters – US Edition (NY,NY) via World Wide Web 07/07/2010 Source Website: www.reuters.com International Interest in U.S. Homeownership Increases, Realtors(R) Report Wed Jul 7, 2010 2:24pm EDT WASHINGTON, DC, Jul 07 (MARKET WIRE) — International home buyers are increasingly attracted … Continue reading →

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Most properties sold, for now, at tax auction

Posted on June 14, 2010 by admin

Most properties sold, for now, at tax auctionBy ANDREW SCHOTZJune 8, 2010andrews@herald-mail.com WASHINGTON COUNTY — Nearly 200 Washington County properties were sold at a tax-debt auction Tuesday, although owners still can reclaim them. The properties include the Red Byrd Restaurant … Continue reading →

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No “Sales Tax” on Home Sales in Recently Enacted Health Reform Bill

Posted on May 26, 2010 by admin

From MDRealtor.org: Contrary to reports and newspaper articles circulating widely on the Internet, there is not a “sales tax” or “transfer tax” on the sale of a home included in the recently signed health care reform bill. The analysis underlying … Continue reading →

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Government Affairs News – Maryland Realtor

Posted on May 26, 2010 by admin

From MDRealtor.org: Governor Signs Short Sale Tax Prohibition LegislationOn May 20th, Governor Martin O’Malley signed hundreds of bills into law. Summaries of several real estate bills he signed are listed below, including three MAR priorities: legislation prohibiting the taxation of … Continue reading →

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