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Fixing Mortgage Issues Will Turn Economy Around 2008-10-24 10:14:32 I was watching the news this morning. A couple of economist were discussing issues very relavent to Laurel real estate, in fact all of Maryland real estate.
Surprise! Surprise! The topic was the economy. As some of you know, former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan testified before congress yesterday. Greenspan said he wash "shocked" at how the economy was reacting. He said Read more:Issues
, Mortgage
ICC On Its Way To Laurel MD 2008-10-23 12:57:16 Here is something that will affect Laurel
real estate, the ICC.
I just got an email about something called the MD 29/198 Corridor Improvement Project. The person who sent me this email feels this is the old ICC route that was headed twords Laurel MD. There is going to be an informational workshop at James Blake H.S. 300 Norwood Rd. Silver Spring MD 20905 on Tuesday November 18th
My Morning Walk In Laurel MD 2008-10-22 07:44:41 Some mornings I wake up around 5 a.m., put on my sweat suit and running shoes and head out the door for a five mile walk.
My five mile walk takes me through all the Laurel
real estate I am trying to sell. I walk down Bond Mill Rd and make a right turn on Riding Stable Rd. I walk by West Laurel pool. In the summer I can see the swim team practicing, now its just dark and col Read more:Morning
Discussion Of Slots In Laurel MD 2008-10-21 12:00:06 Well here is a pretty important topic for Laurel
real estate,........should we allow slot machines at Laurel Race Track? This topic will be on the ballot on Novermber 4th. This issue is commonly referred to as Question 2.
I was at a meeting on this topic last night at Bond Mill Elementary in Laurel MD. It was a panel discussion with two people for allowing slot machines in Read more:Discussion
, Slots
Important Meeting In West Laurel MD Tonite 2008-10-20 08:48:19 I'd like a really good turnout for this event Monday evening. This issue isHUGE for us with our proximity to Laurel
Racetrack. If Question 2 passes onNov. 4, we could be looking at a venue with 3,500 or so slot machines within afew miles of the neighborhood. Please pass this on to your neighbors andfriends throughout the Laurel area and post it on list services. The event isNOT limited to West Lau
Laurel MD Teacher Wins Treasure 2008-10-18 12:29:22 According to the Laurel
Gazette, Laurel Woods Elementary teacher Paul Carpenetti won a thousand dollars worth of supplies. The supplies were awarded to Mr. Carpenetti as part of A Day Made Better program. This program is co-sponsored by Officemax and nonprofit Adopt-A-Classroom. The goal of this event is to help teachers purchase classroom supp Read more:Teacher
, Treasure
Green School In Beltsville MD 2008-10-17 11:51:45 Last Saturday, my daughter and I went to an open house at the new Vansville Elementary School
in Beltsville MD. This school is located five minutes from Laurel MD. Anyone purchasing Laurel real estate, may have their children attend this school.
Vansville Elementary School in Beltsville MD is a brand new Green
school. As you probably know, the term Green refers to environme
Home Sales For Laurel MD 20708 2008-10-16 08:28:26
2008 2007 % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:
$ 2,264,000
$ 4,017,100
- 43.64 %
Average Sold Price:
$ 323,429
$ 365,191
- 11.44 %
Median Sold Price:
$ 309,000
$ 315,000
- 1.90 %
Total Units Sold:
7
11
- 36.36 %
Average Days on Market:
118
114
3.51 %
Average List Price for Solds:
$ 374,425
$ 380,282
- 1.54 %
Avg Sale Price as aperce Read more:Laurel
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Nationalizing Banks? What The Heck Is Going On? 2008-10-14 08:12:31 Why is the President Nationalizing the banks? This is an administration that believes in a free economy? This is "Laizey-Fair"? (probably spelled wrong). I thought Republicans believed in "hands-off" business approach. De-regulation!
What the heck are they doing? Why is government sticking their hands in this? I know times are tough, but isn't the economy its ow Read more:Going
Home Sales In Laurel MD 20707 2008-10-14 07:14:32
2008 2007 % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:
$ 9,973,800
$ 9,117,041
9.40 %
Average Sold Price:
$ 269,562
$ 325,609
- 17.21 %
Median Sold Price:
$ 250,000
$ 306,500
- 18.43 %
Total Units Sold:
37
28
32.14 %
Average Days on Market:
132
88
50.00 %
Average List Price for Solds:
$ 296,397
$ 339,786
- 12.77 %
Avg Sale Price as apercent Read more:Laurel
, Sales
A Tough Loss For The Redskins 2008-10-13 05:46:36 Well those of us who purchased Laurel real estate are a little disappointed this morning. The Washington Redskins
, after winning two tough games on the road, lost yesterday at FedEx Field. The Redskins lost to a team, the St. Louis Rams, who had not won a game all season.
The Redskins lost three fumbles in the first half. One of those fumbles was returned for a touchdown by St. L Read more:Tough
Will Bank Of America Settlement Solve The Housing Crisis? 2008-10-11 07:43:56 As some of you know, the Bank Of America
has reached a settlement regarding action taken against them in several states. This action will not only have an impact on people who purchase Laurel real estate, but anyone who buys Maryland real estate.
The settlement stems from the numerous Countrywide home loans that are headed to foreclosure. Several states filed suits against Read more:Crisis
, Housing
, Settlement
, Solve
Another Charitable Event In Laurel MD 2008-10-10 07:41:26 Boy! Those people who purchase Laurel
real estate really love to help various charities! Bethany Community Church located at 15720 Riding Stable Rd, Laurel MD will hold a Mini-Walk to benefit the Laurel Advocacy and Referral Service (LARS) on October 12. The event begins at noon in the church parking lot. Registration is at 11:30 and the cost is $15 for anyone un
Significant Help For Home Owners On The Brink Of Foreclosure In Maryland 2008-10-09 05:45:51 BankofAmerica's new plan to reduce mortgages and lower interest rates on owners facing foreclosure could have a significant impact on Laurel real estate.
Apparently, BankofAmerica has agreed to make significant efforts to help people keep their homes. BankofAmerica is the lender who bought Countrywide Home Loans. The help is for people who used Countrywide to obtain a mortgage be Read more:Brink
, Foreclosure
, Maryland
, Owners
, Significant
B of A $8.8 BILLION SETTLEMENT May Prevent Thousands of Foreclosures in IL, Other States! 2008-10-08 09:20:25
Despite not being mentioned in this post, I believe Marylanders who purchased through Countrywide are eligable for this settlement as well. I spoke with Countrywide and they said borrowers in Maryland are eligable. If you need to, make sure you call the number today, 1-800-669-6607
Via Dean Moss - Dean's Team Chicago Real Estate Team:It appears as if a good part of the old Countrywid Read more:Foreclosures
, States
One Of The Biggest Dangers When Buying Or Selling Real Estate 2008-10-08 08:18:35 One of the most dangerous things you can do when buying or selling Laurel real estate is to not have an agent. In fact, anytime you buy or sell any Maryland real estate you need an agent.
Lets' start with the buyers' side first. I can not tell you how many times I have worked with buyers who were about to end up paying thousands of extra dollars on a mortgage because of preda Read more:Buying
, Estate
Your Neighborhood Has To Have One Of These 2008-10-07 11:03:04 If you purchase Laurel real estate or any Maryland real estate, your new neighborhood has to have its own newsletter. My neighborhood in Laurel Md. has its own newsletter called HOTLINE, The Neigborhood Newsletter Of West Laurel.
Hotline has a President's Message, important dates relevant to the community, and recent home sales in West Laurel Md. In addition, there is a section welcomi Read more:Neighborhood
Redskins Make Laurel Md Happy 2008-10-06 05:00:03 How about those Washington Redskins
? They make anyone buying Laurel
real estate very happy. I think the judgement is in.....the Redskins are a good team. The Redskins go into Dallas and knock-off an undefeated team. Then, the next week, they go into Philadelphia and beat a very good divisioin rival.
The Washington Redskins are 4-1!
It is so exciting around Read more:Happy
Saved My Client $30,000! 2008-10-04 09:18:12 Recently, a woman who was interested in purchasing Laurel real estate, gave me a call. She was in the market to do buy something immediatley. She said she was already approved to buy a home in the 250K range. She admitted she backed out of a deal previously because she did not like the terms her lender gave her on the purchase.
I began to ask her questions about exactly wha Read more:Client
Private Schools In Laurel Md 2008-10-03 08:46:48 Laurel real estate is home to several private schools. St. Vincent Pallotti, located at 113 St. Mary's Place in Laurel Md, is approxiametly 87 years old. First started in 1921 as St. Mildreds' Academy, the student population has grown from 23 students to over 500 students today. The school has been renovated several times through the years with the most recent bein Read more:Laurel
, Private
, Schools
Laurel Md Roads To Get Resurfacing 2008-10-02 08:21:19 Laurel real estate keeps impoving. According to the Gazette, several Laurel Md roads will be resurfaced as part of an overall plan to improve the city roads. The article stated Alan Drive, Carissa Lane, Eighth St, Kalmia Dr., Laurel Oaks La., Laurelton Dr., and 10th St. will all be resurfaced before December of 2008.
Other roads will be resurfaced as well at a later d Read more:Laurel
, Roads
Did You See That? 2008-10-01 07:53:31 How will these tough economic times effect Laurel real estate? Well did you watch the stock market yesterday? After dropping over 700 points it went back up almost 500 points.
Did you see that?
All this gloom and doom about how bad the stock market is doing because of all these businesses going under. Now that the market shot up again, does that mean everything is ok? No ofcourse
Riverfest 5K Run/2 Mile Walk In Laurel Md 2008-09-30 07:32:18 Want a nice view of Laurel
real estate and get some exercise at the same time? The Laurel Md Riverfest 5K Run/2 Mile Walk will be held October 11 2008. The race starts and finishes at Riverfront Park in Laurel Md on Avondale St. just off of Main St. The race is also sponsored by First Generation College Bound.
What is great about this race, is they offer prizes in various catagor
Hail To The Redskins In Laurel Md 2008-09-29 07:53:13 When I purchased my first Laurel
real estate over ten years ago, I had no idea if my neighbors shared my passion for the Washington Redskins
football team. I use to live in Montgomery County Md and that was Redskin country. When I moved to Laurel Md, I knew I was a little bit closer to Baltimore Md, the home of the NFL Baltimore Ravens. In fact, I was now only thirty minutes from
Hail To The Redskins!! 2008-09-27 08:43:05 Just wanted to get that out there. I have lived in Maryland all my life and been a Washington Redskins
fan that entire time. Its true my dad influenced me at a very young age, but I am glad he did.
I have been watching the Redskins football team since Otto Graham was the coach way back in the 1960s. They were not very good back then, but still fun to watch. Things got
Important Information For First Time Home Buyers 2008-11-13 07:29:11 A deadline is fast approaching for first time home buyers of Laurel real estate. This deadline affects anyone seeking to buy Maryland real estate.
The loan limits for FHA have been announced. Any loans under the temporary limits must close by the end of December. January 1, 2009 the new loan limits will go in to effect. Anything over $417,000 will be considered "FHA JUMBO" for pr Read more:Buyers
, First
, Important Information
Home Sales In Prince Georges County Maryland 2008-11-12 06:45:09
2008 2007 % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:
$ 111,479,143
$ 149,411,291
- 25.39 %
Average Sold Price:
$ 273,233
$ 317,221
- 13.87 %
Median Sold Price:
$ 260,000
$ 302,300
- 13.99 %
Total Units Sold:
408
471
- 13.38 %
Average Days on Market:
136
104
30.77 %
Average List Price for Solds:
$ 310,501
$ 341,221
- 9.00 %
Avg Sale Price as a percentage o Read more:County
, Maryland
, Prince
, Sales
Home Sales In Laurel MD 20708 2008-11-11 08:58:16
2008 2007 % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:
$ 2,840,400
$ 4,460,000
- 36.31 %
Average Sold Price:
$ 315,600
$ 405,455
- 22.16 %
Median Sold Price:
$ 315,000
$ 399,000
- 21.05 %
Total Units Sold:
9
11
- 18.18 %
Average Days on Market:
186
142
30.99 %
Average List Price for Solds:
$ 349,633
$ 442,509
- 20.99 %
Avg Sale Price as apercentage of Read more:Laurel
, Sales
House Sales For Laurel MD 20707 2008-11-10 18:48:48
2008 2007 % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:
$ 5,093,200
$ 6,155,700
- 17.26 %
Average Sold Price:
$ 231,509
$ 279,805
- 17.26 %
Median Sold Price:
$ 220,500
$ 249,950
- 11.78 %
Total Units Sold:
22
22
0.00 %
Average Days on Market:
115
95
21.05 %
Average List Price for Solds:
$ 266,504
$ 301,585
- 11.63 %
Avg Sale Price as aperce Read more:House
, Laurel
, Sales
Something Every Bargain Hunter Needs To Know 2008-11-09 06:51:24 When shopping for Laurel real estate or any Maryland real estate, there is something every buyer needs to know. Those great prices you see out there, the ones that are real low......the lowest of the low....are not move-in ready.
Thats right! A house for sale at $200,000 in a neighborhood that normally sells for $300,000 is probably not going to be in good shape. You will probabl Read more:Bargain
, Hunter
, Needs
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