What Makes Someone Move from Africa to Bowie MD?
By Margaret Woda, Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
When we least expect it, sometimes we encounter an inspirational moment that touches us deeply. That happened to me a few days ago, when I inspected a potential listing in Bowie, Maryland. The home is seriously "under-water", having lost about 50% of its value since the owners purchased it in 2006, and the tenants simply wouldn't return my many calls. The home has no curb appeal and the interior is no better. It would be easy to walk away from this listing, if it weren't owned by a deployed military family who need to sell now and take advantage of the DOD Home Owner's Assistance Program (HAP). Regardless of the obstacles, I am committed to selling this property for them. When I met the tenants, I realized for the first time why they didn't return my calls. They probably didn't under...
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