How to Buy a House With a Rehab or Renovation Loan | eHow.com

There are a lot of great deals in the real estate market right now. There are many foreclosures and short sales listed at below market prices. The problem with most of these bargain priced homes is that they are usually in very bad condition and cannot be bought with a regular conventional or FHA loan. How do you buy a home with mold or water damage? How do you buy a home that has a missing kitchen? How do you buy a home with missing HVAC system? One way is to buy this home for cash. Not too many people can afford to buy a house in cash, so here is another way. The other way to buy a house that needs lots of repairs is with a renovation loan. A renovation loan, loans you the money to buy the property and the money to make the repairs. Click here to continue reading...How to Buy a House With a Rehab or Renovation Loan

How to Buy a House With Mold or Water Damage | eHow.com

I’m sure you have heard that it is a buyer’s market. There are a lot of great deals in the real estate market these days. There are a lot of foreclosures and short sales at great prices. So, you have found the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood. The house is practically perfect except for water damage or mold problem. If the property has water damage then there is the possibility that mold is present. Mold can be toxic and cause many health issues. How do you proceed if you still want to buy this house? ,,,, Click here to continue reading. How to Buy a House With Mold or Water Damage | eHow.com

How to Select a Mold Removal or Remediation Company/professional | eHow.com

Are you buying a house that has mold? Have you just discovered mold in your basement or closet? Mold is not just ugly and a nuisance, but it can also be toxic. It is important to hire the right professional to remove the mold. You will need to act quickly since mold can spread quickly. It is difficult to choose the right contractor when there are no industry wide standards or certifications. So here are a few questions to ask and a few tips to consider when choosing a mold removal professional. How to Select a Mold Removal or Remediation Company/professional | eHow.com

National home prices up 3.1% in third quarter - Nov. 24, 2009

The S&P/Case-Shiller index tracks U.S housing prices by tracking the prices of 20 major metropolitan areas in the United States.
National home prices up 3.1% in third quarter - Nov. 24, 2009

Housing Market | Existing-Home Sales Record Another Big Gain, Inventories Continue to Shrink | HouseLogic

It looks like the general housing market is improving. The inventory is shrinking and buyers are coming out.
Housing Market | Existing-Home Sales Record Another Big Gain, Inventories Continue to Shrink | HouseLogic

How to Select the Right Home Inspector | eHow.com

When you are buying a property, the home inspector can be your best friend. You should never buy a property without doing a home inspection, even if the property is being sold in “as-is” condition. You need to know exactly what condition the property is in. A home inspector will not only tell you the condition of the property but will also educate you on how to perform maintenance tasks in your new property. They will tell you where to the emergency shut off valve for the water is located and how to change the furnace filter, etc. Most real estate agents know some basics of the condition of the property, but you should not rely on their knowledge. Here are some questions to ask to help you choose the right home inspector for you. How to Select the Right Home Inspector | eHow.com

Silver Spring Home Prices and Home Values in MD - Zillow Local Info

Zillow graph showing values in Silver Spring, Maryland. Very cool to see the trend going back up.

Silver Spring Home Prices and Home Values in MD - Zillow Local Info

Best Christmas Tree Farms in Montgomery County Maryland - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com

Christmas is right around the corner. Have you thought about your Christmas tree yet? Are you getting a real tree or a real fake tree? Just in case you are getting a real tree here is a list of the best Christmas tree farms in Montgomery County, Maryland. Best Christmas Tree Farms in Montgomery County Maryland - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com

How to Rent a House Without Using a Real Estate Agent | eHow.com

Renting a property can be a daunting task. There are so many questions to be answered. How do you pick the right tenant? How do you know if this person will pay the rent and on time? Do you hire a Realtor to market and help you screen a tenant? Hiring a Realtor is the easy way to rent a property. However, if you do not have the money to pay the Realtor, you will have to do it yourself. Here are a few tips to help you market your property and choose a good tenant. How to Rent a House Without Using a Real Estate Agent | eHow.com

Montgomery County, Maryland Modified Trash Collection Schedule

Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services
*** Holiday Recycling and Trash Reminder ***

In this announcement:

• Holiday news for Thanksgiving Day
• America Recycles Day wrap-up

Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving Day - is a recycling and trash collection holiday. After the holiday, all County-provided recycling and trash collections will slide, and be one day later than normal.

If your normal collection day is:	Your collection day for the week of November 26, 2009, is:
Monday	Monday
Tuesday	Tuesday
Wednesday	Wednesday
Thursday	Friday
Friday	Saturday

If you have any questions or concerns about your County-provided collection, please contact our Customer Service staff online or call 240-777-6410.
Note: if you (or your community) have a private contract for your trash collection, or if you live in a municipality, our schedule announcements may not apply to your trash service -- check with your hauler or community manager.

Shady Grove Solid Waste Transfer Station

• Wednesday, November 25, 2009: Site and administrative offices close at 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 26, 2009: Site and administrative offices closed.

Poolesville Beauty Spot

• no changes to hours of operation

America Recycles Day wrap-up

In our last holiday email, we announced the four paper shredding and donation events we held on November 14 and 15, 2009, in celebration of America Recycles Day.
The statistics from those events are:

• 1,188 vehicles serviced through the four event sites (Eastern Montgomery and Upcounty Regional Service Centers and John F. Kennedy and Walt Whitman High Schools). 
• 40,900 pounds (or 20.45 tons) of paper shredded and recycled
• 7 donation trucks filled with a wide variety of household goods

How to understand the Federal Housing Tax Credit Extension | eHow.com

All those potential first time home buyers who were afraid that they were not going to make the deadline for the first time home buyer tax credit can rejoice. The first time home buyer credit has been extended and expanded. President Obama signed the legislation November 6, 2009 as a part to stimulate the U.S. Housing market. Here are the details. How to understand the Federal Housing Tax Credit Extension | eHow.com 

Foreclosure Listings Just Listed 11/19/2009

The following Properties were listed November 19, 2009-- Montgomery County & Prince George's County Maryland:

$164.900 -- Montgomery Village, MD 20886 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully finished basement contemporary townhouse in the Overlea neighborhood.
$415,000 -- Gaithersburg, MD 20886 -- 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, fully finished basement, 2 car garage colonial townhouse in the Candle Ridge MV neighborhood.
$875,000 -- Bethesda, MD 20817 -- 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath detached split level with carport in the Kenwood Park neighborhood.
$195,000 -- Rockville, MD 20850-- 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, detached rambler in the Maryvale neighborhood.
$299.900 -- Gaithersburg, MD 20879 -- 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, detached colonial with 2 car garage in the  Charlene neighborhood.
$989,000 -- Potomac, MD 20854 -- 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, partially finished basement with 2 car garage and circular driveway in the McAuley Park neighborhood.
$365,000 -- Silver Spring, MD 20904 -- 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath fully finished basement colonial townhouse in the Nottingham Woods neighborhood.
$139,900 -- Hyattsville, MD 20783 -- 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully finished basement with 1 car garage detached rambler in the Adelphi Knolls neighborhood.
$425,000 -- Kensington, MD 20895 -- 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, full unfinished basement detached cape cod in the North Kensington neighborhood.
$1,340,000 -- North Potomac, MD 20878 -- 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, walkout basement, detached colonial in the Darnestown Outside neighborhood.
$639,000 -- Brookeville, MD 20833 -- 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath unfinished basement, 2 car garage detached colonial in the Manor Oaks neighborhood.
$183,150 -- Silver Spring, MD 20904 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, back to back colonial townhouse in the Stockbridge/Tanglewood neighborhood.
$349,997 -- Rockville, MD 20852 -- 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath colonial townhouse condo in the Cherington neighborhood.  Condo fee is $180.00
$469,500 -- Potomac, MD 20854 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, walkout level basement, contemporary townhouse in the Inverness Forest neighborhood.
$3,698,000 -- Potomac, MD 20854 -- 8 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 3 half baths fully finished basement detached colonial with 10 car garage in the Palatine neighborhood.
$279,999 -- Laurel, MD 20707 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, townhouse .
$249,000 -- Rockville, MD 20853 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, full basement detached rambler in the Stoneybrook Estates neighborhood.
$258,000 -- Derwood, MD 20855 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, fully finished basement colonial townhouse in the Mill Creek South neighborhood.
$379,990 -- Adelphi, MD 20783 -- 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath fully finished basement 2 car garage detached colonial in the Cherry Mill neighborhood.
$229,700 -- Beltsville, MD 20705 -- 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths detached split level in the Calverton neighborhood. 
$185,200 -- Gaithersburg, MD 20879 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully finished basement colonial townhouse in the Montgomery Meadows neighborhood.
$184,900 -- Germantown, MD 20874 -- 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath fully finished basement colonial townhouse in the Pleasant Fields neighborhood.

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