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    Buyers Prefer One-Stop Shopping   According to the National Association of Realtors’ One-Stop Shopping Consumer Preferences survey.  The survey determined that a large majority of recent and future buyers would consider using one-stop shopping, like that offered by some of the larger brokerages, in the homebuying process. Results also showed that of the majority of buyers who were happy with their latest real estate transaction; the most satisfied buyers were those that used one-stop shopping.   Statistics from the survey include:   93 percent of homebuyers would consider using one-stop shopping. The number of recent buyers who used a one-stop shopping service increased 45 percent from 2002 to 2008. Nearly twice as many recent buyers in 2008 report using a Sales Associate whose offi... 10/12/2008

    October is National Fire Prevention Month, which makes it an opportune time to review fire safety and prevention in your home. According to Meri-K Appy, president of the Home Safety Council, the time it takes to prevent fires is time well spent. In fact, Appy points out that purchasing only a few items can make all the difference in keeping every household safe.     Every household should have a fire escape plan, proper fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors on every floor. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), different types of fires require different types of extinguishers, so do your research. (Click here to review the different types, as well as other information on fire extinguisher safety.) Other tips to keep your home safe fro... 10/12/2008

The 20876 section of Germantown is smaller than 20874 so the volume numbers are typically smaller.  There were a total of 18 sales in Septmeber. The dollar volume is down from last year at this time about 10%.  The average sales price is down by 25%.  The interesting part is that the percentage of contract price is almost the same.  It is 94% this year and was 95% last year.  Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.   ZIP Code Statistics - <$100K to >$5M Format ZIP Code: 20876 Germantown, MD From: 09/01/2008 to 09/30/2008                Statistics generated on: 10/08/2008   ResidentialUnit SalesNumber of Bedrooms Active Listings   Time on Market Price Class 2 Or Less   3 4  or More   CondoCoop GroundRent Residential   CondoCoop GroundRent of Units Sold(No. of Units) Under $100,00... 10/11/2008

These are the statistics from the sales information the agents provide to MRIS.  As you can see 76 homes sold during September.  The good news is those numbers are up over 53% in dollar volume from the  same time last year.  The average sold price is down from $329,000 to $306,000. The average days on the market is higher for 2008, it went from 67 days on average to 97. One of the most important numbers I think the consumer should pay attention to is what percentage of the asking price is to contract price.  In 2007 sellers got 95.57% of their asking price as their contract price.  Now in 2008, sellers are getting 91.91% in zip code 20874. If you have any questions about this information, please do not hesitate to contact me at Audrey@audreyjune.com. Metropolitan Regional Information Sy... 10/11/2008

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 MLS LISTINGS IN GERMANTOWN ,MDYou can elect to register or notIT'S YOUR CHOICEFREE ACCESS TO ALL MLS LISTINGS IN GERMANTOWN MARYLANDFinding homes for sale in Germantown Maryland has never been easier. You can find all houses, condos, lofts and homes for sale from the same MLS all Realtors use.The NEW MLS SEARCH SAVER feature allows you to keep track of your favorites, and receive automatic updates of new listings! When you are ready to see a MLS lising, simply click to set an appt. or request more information and you will be contacted the way you prefer, by email or phone. You can elect to register or not. . it's your choice !"START HERE NOW"Need immediate help? Call 240.426.5754 right now!Fernando@ReallyNiceHomes.comFor Sale | Frederick Condos For Sale | Urbana Homes For Sale | Freder... 09/29/2008

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REO BARGAIN - GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND September home buyers need to watch the inventory of lender owned homes.  The lenders have a surplus inventory of foreclosed homes and are highly motivated to sell them before the winter season.  Prices are reduced until the homes are under contract.  It is a good time to make offers.  Let us show you how to be the successful purchaser of a REO property. Many families are using FHA financing for the low cash requirement and easier underwriting requirements.  Recent changes by the White House made FHA even more attractive for use when purchasing lender owned homes.  Buyers need to be pre-qualified for financing. Ask us for the name of a loan officer.  We represent buyers as their exclusive agents.  Let us know if you would like to receive our client rep... 09/23/2008

FANNIE REO PRICE REDUCTION- GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND Fall home buyers need to watch the inventory of lender owned homes.  The lenders have a surplus inventory of foreclosed homes and are highly motivated to sell them before the winter season.  Prices are reduced until the homes are under contract.  It is a good time to make offers.  Let us show you how to be the successful purchaser of a REO property. Many families are using FHA financing for the low cash requirement and easier underwriting requirements.  Recent changes by the White House made FHA even more attractive for use when purchasing lender owned homes.  Buyers need to be pre-qualified for financing. Ask us for the name of a loan officer.  We represent buyers as their exclusive agents.  Let us know if you would like to receive our c... 09/19/2008

COUNTRYWIDE REO PRICE REDUCTION- SENECA CROSSING, GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND Fall home buyers need to watch the inventory of lender owned homes.  The lenders have a surplus inventory of foreclosed homes and are highly motivated to sell them before the winter season.  Prices are reduced until the homes are under contract.  It is a good time to make offers.  Let us show you how to be the successful purchaser of a REO property. Many families are using FHA financing for the low cash requirement and easier underwriting requirements.  Recent changes by the White House made FHA even more attractive for use when purchasing lender owned homes.  Buyers need to be pre-qualified for financing. Ask us for the name of a loan officer.  We represent buyers as their exclusive agents.  Let us know if you would... 09/19/2008

 REO PRICE REDUCED - GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND If you called on this home and were told that it was under contract, please call us again. Settlement did not take place and the property is back on the market with a price reduction. We will be happy to email the full listing to you if you would like to see more details. Prospective buyers need to have a pre-qualification letter in hand since it must be submitted with your offer.  Check with us if you need a referral to a loan officer. We provide client reports on lender owned homes in Montgomery County and Frederick County, MD. roykelley@mris.com   20409 FOXWOOD TER, GERMANTOWN, MD 20876     NEELSVILLE ESTATES - 5 BEDROOMS/4.5 BATHS - $570,0000   PREVIOUS TRANSFER DATE AND PRICE:  03-Aug-2006   $759,900 09/17/2008

GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND 20876 REAL ESTATE TREND INDICATOR     If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in zip code 20876, you should take a close look at the following report that compares the statistics for August with the same month last year. There were 51 new listings in the zip code and 29 listings went to contract. There were 26 actual settlements as compared to 22 homes sold last August. The total sold dollar volume was down 8.65%. The average number of days on the market was 87 which as compared to 92 days last August.  The average sale price was 92.26% of the average list price.  What does this mean?  It is still a soft market which favors buyers. The good news is that most of us in the real estate business have noticed an increase in activity and the number of contracts... 09/15/2008

GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND 20874 REAL ESTATE TREND INDICATOR     If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in zip code 20874, you should take a close look at the following report that compares the statistics for August with the same month last year. There were 100 new listings in the zip code and 76 listings went to contract. There were 56 actual settlements as compared to 82 homes sold last August. The total sold dollar volume was down 43.5%. The average number of days on the market was 78 which was the same as last August.  The average sale price was 90.77% of the average list price.  What does this mean?  It is still a soft market which favors buyers. The good news is that most of us in the real estate business have noticed an increase in activity and the number of contracts being... 09/15/2008

COUNTRYWIDE REO PRICE REDUCTION -  GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND Are you looking for real estate bargains?  September home buyers need to watch the inventory of lender owned homes in Montgomery County, MD.  The lenders have a surplus inventory of foreclosed homes and are highly motivated to sell them before the winter season.  Prices are reduced until the homes are under contract.  It is a good time to make offers.  Let us show you how to be the successful purchaser of a REO property. Many families are using FHA financing for the low cash requirement and easier underwriting requirements.  Recent changes by the White House made FHA even more attractive for use when purchasing lender owned homes.  Buyers need to be pre-qualified for financing. Ask us for the name of a loan officer.  We represent b... 09/02/2008

Germantown Maryland Real Estate A Reason to move to Germantown MD Germantown is a great place to live because :On a sunny weekday,  the other day. I had to meet a client at the Starbucks by the Library. I was early for my appointment and it's rare the ocassion that I have the time to enjoy my surroundings, after all I was in Germantown Maryland  .  this  town is truly alive: The economy doesn't seem to affect anyone here, I saw people shopping, enjoying themeselves and just being alive. I noticed an elderly couple walking to the cinema, perhaps to catch a movie in the middle of the afternoon. . how I wish I could do that. .maybe one day I silently promised myself. Germantown has grown from farming pastures in just a few short years ago to what it is today. .The population DOUBLED in jus... 08/29/2008

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