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FHA to Raise Mortgage Insurance Premium

Published on 2012-03-05 08:30:33

As of April 1st, 2012 FHA will be increasing its annual mortgage insurance premium from the current 1.15% fee to 1.25% as well as increasing the upfront mortgage premium from 1% to 1.75%. There is also an annual insurance premium, which will also be increased by 0.1 percentage points for loan amounts under $625,000 and 0.25 percentage points [...] > read more

National Mortgage Settlement: Details Please

Published on 2012-03-02 08:26:45

Last week, the Federal government and 49 state governments (except Oklahoma) agreed to a $25 billion settlement regarding robo-signing and the challenges it created in the foreclosure process. Here is a synopsis of the settlement and some perspective on what effect it will have on the housing market in 2012. The Basics of the Mortgage [...] > read more

City of Frederick First Saturday in March

Published on 2012-02-27 09:22:43

March in Frederick Maryland. In like a lion… out like a lamb. Well… sometimes. It’s really like the lion and lamb have been taking turns appearing on the weather scene the entire month of February. March is even more difficult to predict. But one thing is certain, there are plenty of activities to be part [...] > read more

15-Year-Fixed-Rate Mortgages for Frederick Buyers

Published on 2012-02-22 08:05:42

2011 was the year of historic lows in mortgage rates. 30-year-fixed rates dipped below 4% in the Fall, and now hover around 4%. Many buyers and homeowners thinking of refinancing may not be aware that the 15-year-fixed rate mortgage has also seen historic lows. Today that rate is 3.125%. 15-Year-Fixed Rate Mortgage Between October and [...] > read more

Refacing Kitchen Cabinets: Options and Costs

Published on 2012-02-19 08:20:53

Want to reface your kitchen cabinets? Smart decision. It’s more cost-effective and takes less time than a full remodel. Here are options and costs. This Post Re-posted with permission from RIS Media. Kitchen cabinet refacing pros It’s about half the cost of a total cabinet replacement. You’ll also save the time, cost, and hassle of [...] > read more

Montgomery County Md Real Estate Statistics January 2012

Published on 2012-02-16 08:05:24

Montgomery County Md Real Estate Market Report  Presented by The Highland Group Real estate sales statistics for January 2012 have been published by MRIS*, here are the highlights: County-wide       2012       2011   % Change Avg. Price    $415,900    $436,400     -5% Median Price    $325,000    $338,000     -4% DOM    87 [...] > read more

City of Frederick Real Estate Market Statistics January 2011

Published on 2012-02-13 08:18:25

Frederick Md Real Estate Statistics provided by The Highland Group Statistics for January 2012 have been published by MRIS*. Here are the highlights for the three zip codes in the City of Frederick: 21701 2012 2011 % Change Avg. Price $167,600 $205,200 -18% Median Price $150,000 $195,000 -23% DaysOnMarket 154 117 +32% # homes sold 23 [...] > read more

The Cost of Getting A Mortgage Will Rise in 2012 – QRM

Published on 2012-02-10 08:40:09

The cost of getting a mortgage will most likely rise in the future.  Some time this year, the Obama Administration will make a decision on QRM, Quality Residential Mortgage. This is already causing lending to tighten as banks have started to drift towards tighter standards already. It is true that the lending industry got a [...] > read more

First Saturdays in Downtown Frederick MD

Published on 2012-02-07 08:56:47

First Saturday is a monthly event sponsored by the Downtown Frederick Partnership, and various other local businesses. Each Saturday, the more than 80 specialty stores and restaurants stay open late and shoppers can enjoy many fun events, live music, gallery openings, children’s activities and samples of food and services. The Downtown Frederick celebration First Saturday [...] > read more

Green Home Staging Tips

Published on 2012-02-03 13:50:59

Green Home Staging Tips & DIY Green Design Projects One of the biggest reasons people take advantage of the benefits of rental furniture these days is for home staging purposes. We are often asked by home sellers for our tips on home staging and what they can do to entice buyers more than the usual [...] > read more

Mortgage Interest Deduction At Risk in Maryland

Published on 2012-01-30 11:05:06

Once again, the homeowners mortgage interest deduction, MID, is under fire, except this time it is the target of the Maryland governor, Governor O-Malley. In his budget proposal, the Mortgage Interest Deduction is subject to a graduated decrease. According to the Washington Post: “Under O’Malley’s plan, a single Maryland taxpayer whose federal adjusted gross income [...] > read more

Tips From the Home Inspector ~ Tankless Water Heaters

Published on 2011-07-05 15:53:49

Reading time: 4 – 7 minutes Tank or Tankless? Tankless water heaters (or on-demand water heaters) provide hot water when and where it’s needed without the need for a storage tank. Tankless systems can be powered by electricity, gas, or pr > read more

Frederick Md First Saturday in July ~ Stars & Stripes

Published on 2011-06-28 13:37:47

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes This coming weekend is full of fantastic celebrations and events in Frederick Md.   July 4th falls on a Monday, so this 3-day holiday weekend will be full of fun. First Saturday ~ Stars & Stripes This is a new > read more

The Real Estate Market is a Local Business

Published on 2011-06-25 15:28:04

Reading time: 4 – 7 minutes With all the news of the dreaded “double-dip” in real estate values, the “sluggish” home sales, and the lack of builder and consumer confidence, one would think we are headed for another great > read more

Virtual Remodeling and Decorating

Published on 2011-06-23 16:46:43

Reading time: 5 – 8 minutes What better way to prepare your Frederick home for sale or redesign a home than by trying out every possible combination of paint, flooring materials, countertops, fixtures, appliances and furniture?  It is now poss > read more

4 Common Mistakes in Staging ~ Guest Post

Published on 2011-06-21 16:25:36

Reading time: 7 – 11 minutes The Most Common Staging Mistakes I See in People’s Homes – (A Guest Post From Minneapolis Stager ~ Shar Sitter) As a Designer and a Home Stager I see a lot of things in peoples homes. I see homes in all price le > read more

Montgomery County Md Real Estate Market Report for May 2011

Published on 2011-06-18 15:36:01

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes Montgomery County Md Real Estate Market Report Presented by The Highland Group Real estate sales statistics for for May 2011 have been  published by MRIS County-wide 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price $467,300 $421,100 + > read more

Nine Ways To Improve Your Home’s Appeal

Published on 2011-06-18 10:00:05

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes Frederick Home Sellers are always looking for tips to make their home more appealing.  Here are a few tips I’ve jotted down as we spend time with buyers looking at homes. Make people feel at home. Choose a few > read more

Frederick’s Smaller Communities’ Real Estate Report for May 2011

Published on 2011-06-16 15:06:18

Reading time: 5 – 8 minutes Frederick County real estate market statistics for Smaller Communities provided by the Highland Group. MRIS* has published May 2011 real estate statistics.  Listed by community: Ijamsville 21754 2011 2010 % Change A > read more

Frederick Communities Real Estate Statistics ~ May 2011

Published on 2011-06-15 14:21:25

Reading time: 5 – 8 minutes Frederick County Communities’ Real Estate market statistics* for the month of May 2011.  Provided by the Highland Group. Listed by community: Urbana 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price 357,500 $351,000 +2% Median Price > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Statistics for May 2011

Published on 2011-06-13 14:10:27

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for May 2011 provided by the Highland Group, Statistics have been published by MRIS* for May 2011 Here are the highlights: County-wide 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price $244,250 > read more

City of Frederick Real Estate Statistics for May 2011

Published on 2011-06-12 15:04:44

Reading time: 3 – 5 minutes Frederick Md Real Estate Market Reports provided by The Highland Group – Real Estate Teams Statistics for May 2011 have been published by MRIS*. Here are the highlights for the three zip codes in the city of Frede > read more

Pictures of Frederick Festival of the Arts

Published on 2011-06-09 15:55:43

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes Saturday June 4th was the Festival of the Arts on Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick.  There were over 105 artists from around the country, it seemed like a very large crowd. I saw some interesting and innovative w > read more

Interest Update for Frederick Buyers ~ June 6, 2011

Published on 2011-06-06 16:04:51

Reading time: 2 – 2 minutes Interest rates are surprising lately.  The dipped below 4.5% this week, sometimes I’ve seen 4.3%.  Analysts are predicting another refi boom.  If you missed last years rates in the low 4′s, now’s > read more

First Saturday in June ’11 Will Be Full of Activities

Published on 2011-06-01 12:25:19

Reading time: 3 – 5 minutes This coming Saturday is First Saturday in Frederick Maryland, and there are a host of activities planned all over the City.  I’ll try to list as many as I can: In the Historic District, downtown Frederick, it& > read more

Real Estate Technology in 2011

Published on 2011-05-31 17:23:48

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes Remember when cell phones were the size of bricks?  Chris bought his first mobile phone the first year we were married… 25 years ago. (yes, that’s right, it’s our silver:) It cost $1500 and we fina > read more

Tips From the Home Inspector: HVAC Servicing

Published on 2011-05-26 08:36:23

Reading time: 3 – 4 minutes Question: Do you recommend having the HVAC unit serviced every year?  I’ve lived in my home now for a few years and I don’t know if changing the air filter is enough to keep the system running efficientl > read more

What is The Meaning of a Housing Recovery?

Published on 2011-05-23 17:07:37

Reading time: 3 – 5 minutes Economists disagree on meaning of ‘recovery’ Real Estate Recovery. You know that scene in The Princess Bride when Indigo Montoya finally has enough of the word “inconceivable”, and states:  & > read more

Is There a Real Estate Recovery In Sight?

Published on 2011-05-20 13:15:37

Reading time: 3 – 5 minutes Most U.S. adults don’t expect real estate recovery until 2014, or later, according to a survey from the market research firm Harris Interactive.  The firm conducted an online survey from April 15-19, 2011. The > read more

Montgomery County Real Estate Market Report for April 2011

Published on 2011-05-16 17:00:47

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes Montgomery County Md Real Estate Market Report Presented by The Highland Group Real estate sales statistics for for April 2011 have been  published by MRIS* County-wide 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price $436,500 $425,25 > read more

Frederick County Smaller Communities Real Estate Market Report for April 2011

Published on 2011-05-15 14:35:05

Reading time: 5 – 8 minutes Frederick County real estate market statistics for Smaller Communities provided by the Highland Group. MRIS* has published April 2011 real estate statistics.  Listed by community: Ijamsville 21754 2011 2010 % Change > read more

Frederick County Communities Real Estate Market Report for April 2011

Published on 2011-05-13 15:43:46

Reading time: 5 – 8 minutes Frederick County Communities’ Real Estate market statistics* for the month of April 2011.  Provided by the Highland Group. Listed by community: Urbana 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price 366,200 $372,300 -2% Median Pric > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for April 2011

Published on 2011-05-12 10:30:27

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for April 2011 provided by the Highland Group, Statistics have been published by MRIS* for April 2011 Here are the highlights: County-wide 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price $239 > read more

City of Frederick Real Estate Market Statistics for April 2011

Published on 2011-05-11 11:53:50

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes Frederick Md Real Estate Market Reports provided by The Highland Group – Real Estate Teams Statistics for April 2011 have been published by MRIS*. Here are the highlights for the three zip codes in the city of Fre > read more

Tips for Frederick Homeowners: Get the Most Out of Fresh Flowers

Published on 2011-05-10 16:52:35

Frederick Home Sellers would do well to follow these tips to keep fresh flowers fresher longer. Having fresh flowers in the home is a great way to bring the outdoors in, making that extra friendly touch that helps home buyers feel at home. > read more

Negotiating With Your Home Buyer: Don’t Let Emotions Rule

Published on 2011-05-07 17:00:16

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes Buying or selling a home is not an event it’s a process, Chris likes to say.  It’s a process that’s full of negotiations… negotiating an offer to turn it into a contract both parties find to > read more

Frederick Md First Saturday Events

Published on 2011-05-04 15:00:48

Reading time: 3 – 5 minutes First Saturday in May is full of events around Frederick County as well as in downtown Frederick.  In the Historic District, for Mayfest, over 40 downtown shops are passing out single flowers; you can build a bouque > read more

How to Sabotage Your Frederick Home Sale

Published on 2011-05-02 09:28:51

Selling your Frederick home is not an event, it's a process. Sometimes it can seem like a marathon, especially in a transitioning market. If you ever thought the process was scientific, think again. There are humans involved at every turn, usuall > read more

Mortgage Rate Update for Frederick Home Buyers

Published on 2011-04-29 12:45:34

Frederick home buyers continue to get good news, mortgage rates eased this week for the first time in a month. Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.8 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending April 21, down from 4.91 percent > read more

Tax Tips for Frederick’s “Accidental Landlords”

Published on 2011-04-25 12:56:58

Due to the precipitous decline in the housing market over the past few years, many Frederick homeowners who would otherwise sell their homes are renting them out. This may be because prices are too low, or because they have to move before they can se > read more

Whittier Neighborhood Real Estate Spring Market Update

Published on 2011-04-22 09:02:37

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes Whittier Neighborhood Real Estate Spring 2011 Snapshot-   provided by the Highland Group – Real Estate Teams: Spring 2011 there are 23 homes for sale in the Whittier Neighborhood.  There are 10 single-family > read more

Montgomery County Real Estate Report for March 2011

Published on 2011-04-19 14:29:42

Montgomery County is experiencing a stable real estate market. The inventory remains at a 3 month absorption rate. > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Report for Smaller Communities – March 2011

Published on 2011-04-18 11:25:55

Sales in Frederick’s smaller communities are still at the point where most of the statistics don't really tell us much, except the number of new contracts, or pending sales, have doubled and in a few communities tripled, like the rest of Frederick > read more

Frederick Communities Real Estate Market Report for March 2011

Published on 2011-04-14 10:16:13

Reading time: 5 – 8 minutes Frederick County Communities’ Real Estate market statistics* for the month of March 2011.  Provided by the Highland Group. Listed by community: Urbana 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price 359,100 $452,900 -21% Median Pri > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for March 2011

Published on 2011-04-13 14:05:05

Reading time: 2 – 4 minutes Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for March 2011 provided by the Highland Group, Statistics have been published by MRIS* for March 2011 Here are the highlights: County-wide 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price $238 > read more

Historic Home for Sale in Frederick

Published on 2011-04-12 15:18:46

Reading time: 4 – 7 minutes This historic Frederick home is for sale in downtown Frederick; it is so unique, I thought readers would enjoy learning about it and seeing the stunning photos. This home was originally built in C. 1860′s.  It > read more

City of Frederick Real Estate Market Report for March 2011

Published on 2011-04-12 13:53:47

The inventory in the City of Frederick has been decreasing, attributing to a low absorption rate. Pending numbers are up even higher this month. Cash buyers are a still a significant part of the sales. Foreclosures and short sales are making up abo > read more

Boomers Look for Smaller Homes to Do More

Published on 2011-04-07 09:09:55

Reading time: 5 – 8 minutes Smaller, Better Homes are the Trend Guest post from our favorite Frederick Home Inspector, David Goldberg of Reliable Home Services: With economic and political events, and even natural disasters, occupying the headl > read more

Home Staging Tips: Don’t Be Afraid of Color

Published on 2011-04-05 09:00:28

Reading time: 3 – 4 minutes Staging Tips from a friend in real estate,  Shar Sitter, of Home Staging and Redesign in Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN enjoy these tips, whether you’re selling your Frederick home or planning to enjoy it yourself: > read more

Real Estate Terminology 101 for Frederick Buyers and Sellers

Published on 2011-04-02 09:00:08

Reading time: 3 – 4 minutes What does DOM Stand for? When you see Frederick Md Homes for sale advertised on various websites and in print form, you’ll more than likely see some real estate terms that sometimes we in the real estate industry f > read more

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Historic Frederick Garden Tour

Published on 2011-03-31 09:00:52

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes The annual Behind the Garden Gates Tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd, from 1 to 5 pm.  There will be 11 gardens to tour, 3 public and 8 private, throughout the City of Frederick. The cost is $ > read more

Will Interest Rates Rise in 2011?

Published on 2011-03-28 18:58:49

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes Will mortgage interests be on the rise this year? The Fed is planning to raise the Fund rate from the current zero to o.25%, to 2.5% within a year, according to Charles Plosser, the president of the Philadelphia Fede > read more

Financing Your Frederick Home

Published on 2011-03-24 13:37:58

FHA loans are making up more than half of the financing in today’s Frederick real estate market. With tightening lending standards and increasing down payment stipulations, FHA is a great resource for many buyers. Here are the details on FHA > read more

Frederick Mortgage Interest Rate Update

Published on 2011-03-21 14:02:48

Today’s mortgage interest rates from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage: 30-Year Fixed 4.875% 5.065% 30-Year Fixed FHA 4.750% 5.624% 15-Year Fixed 4.125% 4.447% 5-Year ARM 3.375% 3.303% 5-Year ARM FHA 3.750% 3.411% FHA Changes: After April 18, 2011, the Mor > read more

Worman’s Mill Real Estate Update – 2010

Published on 2011-03-18 10:47:16

Worman's Mill has seen a slight slowdown in home sales in 2010. 19 homes sold last year, compared to 29 in 2009, and 19 in 2008. > read more

Montgomery County Md Real Estate Market Report for February 2011

Published on 2011-03-16 12:11:41

Montgomery County Real Estate is a stable market. > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for Smaller Communities – February 2010

Published on 2011-03-15 14:21:11

These are the months when the sales numbers are so low that statistics don't mean much. > read more

Frederick County Communities’ Real Estate Market Report for February 2011

Published on 2011-03-14 13:36:23

The Frederick real estate market is picking up. Prices are stabilizing. > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for February 2010

Published on 2011-03-13 09:00:52

Average and Median prices are still slightly lower than last year, but only in the single digits. We're seeing a leveling off of prices, and an increase in sales and pending sales. Inventory keeps decreasing, making for an absorption rate of 4-5 mon > read more

City of Frederick Real Estate Market Report for February 2010

Published on 2011-03-12 08:00:19

The Frederick real estate market seems to be leveling off. The absorption rate is indicating a balanced market. Investors are still paying cash for a significant percentage of the homes sold. > read more

Community Development Mortgage Program

Published on 2011-03-10 08:00:02

Wells Fargo has its own Community Development Mortgage Program for buyers who are cash-strapped but qualify for a mortgage. > read more

Frederick Real Estate Steals: Clover Ridge Neighborhood

Published on 2011-03-08 08:00:43

Clover Ridge Neighborhood, built primarily before 2006, is a neighborhood with a lot of deals in the way of short sales and foreclosures. > read more

Frederick Real Estate Steals: Urbana Real Estate

Published on 2011-03-06 08:00:12

Urbana Maryland is experiencing a stable market now, but still has some good deals in short sales and foreclosures > read more

Frederick Homeowners: Your Mortgage Interest Deduction Is At Risk

Published on 2011-03-03 19:50:00

The mortgage interest deduction is under scrutiny again by Congress and the Administration. > read more

Frederick Homeowners: Your Mortgage Deduction Is At Risk

Published on 2011-03-03 19:50:00

The mortgage interest deduction is under scrutiny again by Congress and the Administration. > read more

Baker Park Frederick Real Estate Report – 2010

Published on 2011-03-01 07:00:33

Baker Park in Frederick has had a healthy year of real estate sales. > read more

Frederick First Saturday: Fire In Ice

Published on 2011-02-25 16:41:06

First Saturday in February was "Fire In Ice". Enjoy the video. > read more

Montgomery County Md Real Estate Market Report for January 2011

Published on 2011-02-24 13:01:28

Montgomery County Md Real Estate Market Report Presented by The Highland Group Montgomery County real estate sales statistics for for January 2011 have been  published by MRIS* County-wide 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price $439,600 $406,200 +8% Median P > read more

Frederick County Smaller Communities Real Estate Market Report for January 2011

Published on 2011-02-23 11:07:41

The sales are typically too slow in winter to make statistics meaningful. > read more

Frederick County Surrounding Communities Real Estate Market Report For January 2011

Published on 2011-02-17 08:59:59

Frederick County real estate market statistics for Smaller Communities provided by the Highland Group. MRIS* has published January 2011 real estate statistics.  Listed by community: Ijamsville 2011 2010 % Change Avg. Price $295,000 $401,700 -27% Med > read more

Frederick County Communities Real Estate Market Report for January 2011

Published on 2011-02-15 13:26:07

Most of the communities surrounding Frederick are experiencing stable markets, with healthy pending sales numbers. Prices seem to be stabilizing, the average and median numbers are hovering plus or minus 5% from month to month. As interest rates ri > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for January 2011

Published on 2011-02-14 14:31:27

The typical winter slowdown is natural, but the number of pending sales is still healthy for winter. > read more

City of Frederick Real Estate Market Report for January 2011

Published on 2011-02-13 12:48:52

Frederick Md Real Estate Market Reports provided by The Highland Group – Real Estate Teams Statistics for January 2011 have been published by MRIS*. Here are the highlights for the three zip codes in the city of Frederick: 21701 2011 2010 % Change > read more

FHA’s Temporary Anti-Flipping Rule Waiver Gets Extended

Published on 2011-02-07 13:57:30

FHA temporarily extended it's waiver on a previous anti-flipping rule in an effort to stabilize home values. The extension of the waiver on January 28, 2011 is intended to help resale of foreclosed homes and ease the blight on neighborhoods that hav > read more

Financing News For Your Frederick Condominium

Published on 2011-02-04 15:21:33

Condominium rules have changed drastically since the "housing meltdown". FHA recently (Oct. 1) drafted newer, stricter rules for approval of Condominium Developments seeking FHA financing. > read more

What is “Home Builder Confidence”, HMI?

Published on 2011-02-02 11:26:16

“Homebuilder confidence held firm for the third straight month this January, according to the National Association of Home Builders.” We hear this term in lots of financial reports, but what does it mean? (Forget the image of Bob the Builder gr > read more

Exploring Frederick Maryland

Published on 2011-01-31 12:53:27

First Saturdays are a great way to explore Frederick Maryland. Each first Saturday of the month is themed, downtown stores are open late, and live music is enjoyed on several corners of the streets. > read more

More Statistics About Realtors

Published on 2011-01-28 12:42:27

More interesting stats about Realtors... > read more

Statistics About Realtors

Published on 2011-01-27 17:51:18

Interesting facts about Real Estate Agents > read more

Buying a Home Can Be Cheaper Than Renting

Published on 2011-01-26 12:10:52

You won't be surprised to hear that the top 10 cities where it's more affordable to buy are in the top 5 foreclosure states, with the exception of Texas. > read more

The Foreclosure Process in Maryland

Published on 2011-01-25 15:20:08

In Maryland, the law gives 270 days after delinquency notice from the lender before the home can be foreclosed. In real life, it's taking an average of 358 days to foreclose on a home. > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Year-End Market Report 2010

Published on 2011-01-24 14:24:23

This year of real estate sales in Frederick County has proven to be a year of stabilization. > read more

National Association of Home Builders Forecasts A Recovery For Housing

Published on 2011-01-18 13:16:33

Optimism for the Spring real estate market is the prevailing opinion. > read more

Montgomery County Real Estate Market Report for December 2010

Published on 2011-01-14 11:13:50

Montgomery County is a stable real estate market in most areas. > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for Smaller Communities – December 2010

Published on 2011-01-13 16:06:20

This is the time of year when sales numbers are really too small to use percentages with any credibility. But, since they are already on the form that I cut and paste... I'll humor myself. > read more

Frederick County Communities Real Estate Market Report for December 2010

Published on 2011-01-12 14:56:11

Urbana is seeing a healthy market with an increase in Number of Sales and in Average price. New Market is showing level prices and a higher number of sales. > read more

Frederick County Real Estate Market Report for December 2010

Published on 2011-01-11 11:16:52

December sales were up 7% over last year, and 25% higher than November. The average sale price was only 1% less than this time last year. Still more evidence of the bottom of the market. > read more

City of Frederick Real Estate Market Report for December 2010

Published on 2011-01-10 16:08:29

Frederick Real Estate Statistics for the last time in 2010... > read more

Exploring Frederick Maryland

Published on 2011-01-09 12:05:42

Frederick County is a great place to live, work, and play. Enjoy exploring our beautiful Frederick in 2011! > read more

Frederick Real Estate Predictions 2011

Published on 2011-01-03 15:59:08

Welcome to the new normal. You actually have to qualify to get a loan these days. You have to have 3.5% for a downpayment with an FHA loan.... > read more