Laurel Real Estate Blog

I just read an email from Remax.  The information was about extending the tax credit.  As many of you who are considering buying Laurel real estate know, the tax credit ends at the end of November. There is currently a big rush of buyers trying to purchase a home before the end of November. Most ...

Beautiful Updated Large Brick Home In Silver Spring Maryland        Four Bedrooms, two and half baths offered at $350,000 Immaculate four bedroom, two and half bath brick home in Silver Spring. This home has over $100,000 in recent upgrades. Updated, kitchen, bathroom, roof and much more. This ho...

Like many children in West Laurel, my daughter started the seventh grade at Martin Luther King Middle School in Beltsville Maryland. Last night was back to school night for the parents.  I was amazed at how many cars were in the parking lot and in the over flow on the grass fields.  The class roo...

As I have mentioned before in this Blog, there are many great down payment assistance (DPA) programs available to buyers. Programs like the Prince Georges County Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).  Many first time home buyers are eligible for the NSP's Down Payment On Your Dream loan.  In ...

Every day several times a day I get email from the West Laurellist serv.  Throughout the day I get constant updates on things going in and around West Laurel. I learn about parking issues on Riding Stable Road in front of the Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital.   I am able to give feedback on the pros a...

First time buyers of Laurel Md real estate, need to hurry.  The $8000 federal tax credit for first time home buyers is about to expire.  If you are interested in taking advantage of the tax credit you probably need to be under contract within the next 30 days. If you have been reading the paper, ...

Laurel High School on Cherry Lane in Laurel Marylandwas the scene of much excitement on the first day of school last week.  Laurel High School was visited by Prince Georges County School William Hite on Monday.  Hite had good reason to be at Laurel.  The school's new wing will be opening this wee...

I have a buyer who is looking for a home in Prince Georges County Maryland.  Ideally, he would love to be in either Laurel Maryland or Upper Marlboro Maryland. This past weekend we went out and visited properties in both Laurel and Upper Marlboro.  My buyer liked a property he saw in the Ketterin...

According to a recent report released by the National Association of Realtors, home sales in July increased just over seven percent over July of last year.  The report added this was the largest month to month gain since 1999. In addition, the data pointed towards first time home buyers as the ke...

Ok, last time I discussed the Neighborhood Stabilization Program's (NSP) Down Payment On Your Dream.  As you recall the NSP could give a buyer of a foreclosure in Prince Georges County Maryland up to $20,000 towards the purchase of a home. In Anne Arundel Country Maryland, there is the Mortgage A...