Audrey's Adventures in Real Estate

What we all do here on Active Rain, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter - those are the ones I use the most - is, of course, called Social Networking. With social networking there are many different aspects of it and why we do what we do and who we interact with.  I started here on Active Rain and the...

If you are planning on shopping for a new home in today's real estate market these are the things you need to know in order to obtain financing.  Every person's situation is different, but this is a great run down of the need to know information as you are shopping for a home.  If you have more ...

The prospects were really good this last week.  I got a lot of information from the prospects.  I ended up emailing back and forth with two of the clients.  I am hoping for appointments in the next week.  One person was looking to get the value of their home for a refinance, that is okay you neve...

If have been shopping for a home in Montgomery County Maryland, then The Kentlands was surely one of the stops or considerations you made.  If you are not familiar with the Kentlands it is a Neo Traditional Neighborhood.The Neighborhood is designed where you could Live, play and work in one area....

Martha Brown, one of my AR favorites was so good to bring this to this our attention.  Short sales are very difficult and this is just adds one more piece to the puzzle.  If you are shopping for a home and the one you want is short sale, please be aware of this situation.   Do what??  Please rea...

It happened yesterday and I feel for it hook line and sinker.  I was on my office phone when my cell phone rang.  My assistant Tracey picked up my cell phone and answered it for me.  She told the caller that I was on another line and could she take a message?  The caller said no that they would h...

  When I think of the word "neighborhood" I think of West Riding.  It is an established neighborhood located in the heart of Gaithersburg.  It is part of the City of Gaithersburg.  There are different home styles in West Riding.  There are two styles of Colonial, a split colonial, split foyer, ra...

This is such an excellent analogy of why buyers and sellers should not wait to sell or purchase right now.  Bill explains this in an easy to understand logical way. Bill wrote it for his market in Massachusetts, but it applies to all buyers and sellers no matter where they live. Great job Bill. ...

This is from Lenn Harley, the smartest, plain speaking broker I know.  Our system is so lopsided.  Our elected officials are a big part of the mess we are experiencing these days.COMPARE . . . . THE GOVERNMENT BAILOUT FOR AIG - $170,000,000,000 so far.  No accountability No audit No budget No rec...

I thought this was such a cute post by Teri Ellis that I would share it with my friends.  St Patrick's day is one of my favorite Holidays.  It is fun and reminds me that Spring is right around the corner. Enjoy!Today, March 17, we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone is wishing each other ...