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Market Update - Housing Inventory Snapshot -August 2010


I hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate inventory interesting. The table represents aggregated values based on MLS data for the specified date.

Housing Inventory Snapshot August 28, 2010
  Average List Price Median List Price Average Days On Market
Anne Arundel County, MD
Single Family under $500K $325,020 $325,000 137
Single Family over $500K $1,036,445 $768,395 192
Condo/Townhome under $300K $192,040 $213,900 130
Condo/Townhome over $300K $473,894 $375,000 148
Baltimore County, MD
Single Family under $500K $270,808 $250,000 125
Single Family over $500K $896,415 $679,000 158
Condo/Townhome under $300K $161,586 $159,900 113
Condo/Townhome over $300K $411,030 $379,000 125
Carroll County, MD
Single Family under $500K $323,593 $319,900 140
Single Family over $500K $819,407 $650,000 213
Condo/Townhome under $300K $189,489 $189,995 119
Condo/Townhome over $300K $339,742 $324,900 101
Frederick County, MD
Single Family under $500K $290,967 $289,900 139
Single Family over $500K $749,416 $625,000 179
Condo/Townhome under $300K $183,703 $184,900 103
Condo/Townhome over $300K $377,489 $349,000 142
Howard County, MD
Single Family under $500K $364,483 $374,900 114
Single Family over $500K $816,755 $695,000 164
Condo/Townhome under $300K $214,974 $225,000 95
Condo/Townhome over $300K $385,928 $349,900 70

MORTGAGE. National Averages (August 28, 2010)*
30-year fixed Rate - 4.33% APR - n/a%
15-year fixed Rate - 3.84% APR - n/a%
5/1 ARM Rate - 3.38% APR - n/a%

* Mortgage rates were collected from publicly available sources (yahoo.com) on the date stated. The accuracy of the information and the availability of these rates are not guaranteed by the publisher. Rates are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Actual market interest rates may vary.
** There are not enough listings in this category to compile comparative analysis.
*** MLS doesn't provide access to this data.

If you know someone who is considering buying or selling a home, please give me a call. I will provide professional & courteous service along with knowledgeable guidance through the process.

With very best regards,
Debbi Rivero @ Re/Max Advantage
Re/Max Advantage
Direct (410) 988-4240
Office (410) 740-1200 ext. 1029
Cell Phone (443) 386-1306
Fax (410) 740-1293
debbi.rivero@yourkeyconsultants.com
www.homesforsaleinhowardcounty.com
 

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Open House in Valley Crest on Sunday

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Valley Crest, Lutherville-Timonium  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 300 Gateswood on August 29 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Open House in Ridgewood Estates on Sunday

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Ridgewood Estates, Ridge Woods  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 7786 Kawshek Path on August 29 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Open House in Federal Hill on Sunday

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Federal Hill, Baltimore  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1700 Byrd Street on August 29 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

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Market Update - Housing Inventory Snapshot -July 2010

I hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate inventory interesting. The table represents aggregated values based on MLS data for the specified date.

Housing Inventory Snapshot July 28, 2010
  Average List Price Median List Price Average Days On Market
Anne Arundel County, MD
Single Family under $500K $327,692 $325,000 134
Single Family over $500K $1,043,257 $750,000 182
Condo/Townhome under $300K $194,696 $213,900 128
Condo/Townhome over $300K $459,629 $369,900 135
Baltimore County, MD
Single Family under $500K $275,537 $259,000 122
Single Family over $500K $906,803 $697,000 150
Condo/Townhome under $300K $165,062 $163,000 111
Condo/Townhome over $300K $415,250 $375,000 114
Carroll County, MD
Single Family under $500K $323,461 $319,900 137
Single Family over $500K $819,989 $654,000 210
Condo/Townhome under $300K $190,326 $192,500 111
Condo/Townhome over $300K $338,625 $324,900 97
Frederick County, MD
Single Family under $500K $291,746 $289,900 138
Single Family over $500K $742,560 $625,000 175
Condo/Townhome under $300K $182,578 $183,900 104
Condo/Townhome over $300K $382,701 $349,990 140
Howard County, MD
Single Family under $500K $366,403 $374,900 112
Single Family over $500K $816,034 $699,000 153
Condo/Townhome under $300K $215,136 $225,000 86
Condo/Townhome over $300K $392,273 $350,000 63

MORTGAGE. National Averages (July 28, 2010)*
30-year fixed Rate - 4.56% APR - n/a%
15-year fixed Rate - 4.04% APR - n/a%
5/1 ARM Rate - 3.62% APR - n/a%

* Mortgage rates were collected from publicly available sources (yahoo.com) on the date stated. The accuracy of the information and the availability of these rates are not guaranteed by the publisher. Rates are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Actual market interest rates may vary.
** There are not enough listings in this category to compile comparative analysis.
*** MLS doesn't provide access to this data.

If you know someone who is considering buying or selling a home, please give me a call. I will provide professional & courteous service along with knowledgeable guidance through the process.


With very best regards,
Debbi Rivero @ Re/Max Advantage
Re/Max Advantage
Direct (410) 988-4240
Office (410) 740-1200 ext. 1029
Cell Phone (443) 386-1306
Fax (410) 740-1293
debbi.rivero@yourkeyconsultants.com
www.homesforsaleinhowardcounty.com
 

Posted Wednesday, August 04, 2010 7:08 PM by Debbi Rivero | 0 Comments

August Newsletter
Your KEY News August 2010
 
 
(410) 740-1200 x1029
Why Title Insurance is Necessary
By Cheri Dohnal
With the real estate market beginning to recover in many parts of the U.S., the old standard of a 30-day closing has largely become a thing of the past. Title searches take two to four times as long as they once did, often causing lengthy delays in the closing process.

Who needs title insurance?
If you're buying a home or commercial property through a real estate agent, title... Read More
 
4 Ways to Declutter Before
a House Showing

By B. Conrad
Putting your house on the market is a huge step! Although your real estate agent will take care of the most complicated things, you can help out by keeping your home in perfect showing order.

Knick-knacks are a no-no
If you have collections of knick-knacks on display, such as glass figurines, these should be put away for house showings. People would... Read More
 
How to Light Up Your Summer Nights
Courtesy of ARAcontent
Starry evenings and backyard entertainment go hand-in-hand. When the sun goes down, the right landscape lighting can turn any backyard into a stylish outdoor living space. With so many options, it's easy to fill your nights with light to enhance security and decor.

"Lighting your landscape is like working with a canvas with you as the artist," says Jon Carloftis... Read More
 
 
 
Keep Your House Cool and Save on Air Conditioning Bills
By Victoria Grossack
The sun is shining; sweat is beading on your forehead. But air conditioning costs money, and it's not exactly good for the environment. You could leave the thermostat up and go run underneath the sprinklers—or you could use these seven ways to make your air conditioning more efficient.

Improve your home's insulation.
The leakiest spots include your attic, your windows, your doors and your ducts. The good news is that 2010 is the best time to act because of the 30% tax credits expiring at the end of the year. And if you'll need to hire a contractor, now is a good time to find reasonable... Read More
 
Buying a Foreclosure: What You Need to Know
By E. E. Kane
Buying a home in foreclosure demands that you be poised and ready for every step you would normally take to purchase a home: save for a down payment, get pre-approved for a loan, find a real estate agent you can trust, and decide where you want to live. Beyond that, you need to know what you will probably encounter before you take the plunge.

Develop Foresight and Hindsight
Buying a foreclosed home means you must not only have your eyes wide open, but an extra set in the back of your head. Accomplish that with an experienced pro—a real estate agent... Read More
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Debbi Rivero & Your Key Consultants  -  (410) 740-1200 x1029 Your KEY News  -  August 2010 

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Posted Tuesday, August 03, 2010 8:26 PM by Debbi Rivero | 0 Comments

Open House in Mayfield Manor on Sunday

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Mayfield Manor, Elkridge  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 6471 Grommet Drive on August 1 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

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Open House in Federal Hill on Sunday

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Federal Hill, Baltimore  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1700 Byrd Street on August 1 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Price Reduced on 5935 Queen Anne St in Catonsville Manor

Catonsville Manor, Catonsville  -  Announcing a price reduction on 5935 Queen Anne St, a 1,892 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story split "Split Foyer". Now MLS® $210,500 - Reduced to Sell!.

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10 Reasons to Live a Positive Life
Why should you live a positive-oriented life? Why not???!!!!

Some people think maintaining a positive-oriented life, with the belief that the world can be better, and we should help it on its way, doesn't work. To those negative-minded people, a positive lifestyle is a nothing but platitudes. I know you've heard them say it.

So, for argument's sake -- not that we need to argue -- here are 10 reasons why it makes sense to live a positive-oriented life, in no particular order. This list was never meant to be exhaustive -- there are many, many more reasons, and I bet you can think of them off the top of your head. But here are 10 to think about.

1. Here's the truth -- the negative people never really contribute much of anything to this world. Why should they? They're convinced it won't work, anyway.

2. Life is a set of challenges -- and it is meant to be such. Overcoming challenges is a part of us -- from the first baby steps you take to the challenges of old age. Everything in life is a challenge -- raising children, finding work, making a relationship work, getting an education -- but above all else, it is the challenges we face, and the way we respond to those challenges, that helps define us as a person. How high we rise in life is largely based on the mountains we seek to climb.

3. Happiness is much more likely when you look at life positively. Why? As I see it, you can go through life concentrating on the flowers, or concentrating on the fertilizer (substituting for a more earthy word). Concentrate on the flowers, you begin to see beauty all around you. Concentrate on the fertilizer, and all you see is -- fertilizer. Sure, nobody wants to ignore the fertilizer to the point where you step in it, but that doesn't mean you should go around admiring its fine bouquet, either. When we look for the positive things in life, that tends to be what we find, and happiness follows, like the dawn follows the night.

4. Positive outlook is more rational. Negative people never usually proclaim themselves as being negative. They claim to be "realistic." Funny how these "realists" never seem to see the real good things around them, but only the bad. Maintaining a positive outlook is a more rational approach to life -- because it's the outlook that brings with it ideas and possibilities. That's the "real realistic" view.

5. Being positive is more healthy. I've seen it countless times in the national media. People who have a better outlook on life tend to be healthier. I don't know if it's the positive thoughts, the positive actions, or the positive path they take to life's health challenges -- but being positive seems to bring about a longer, better life. A friend of mine lived until he was 102. When I asked him how he did it, he responded with two words: "Keep Smiling."

6. A positive outlook brings with it a better mental health. I remember listening to a recording of the psychiatrist Murray Banks. Dr. Banks made a point of noting that people who keep positive adjust better to the challenges that come their way, mentally speaking. He said that many psychological problems are the direct result of looking at things from the wrong perspective, and as a result, not adjusting to the changes that life brings. When we maintain a positive outlook, we are more equipped to deal with the inevitable setbacks that everyone faces in life, and less likely to drive those setbacks deeply within ourselves, where only a psychiatrist might be able to yank them out (at a few hundred bucks an hour).

7. A positive outlook keeps you more focused. One of the greatest challenges people have in life is staying focused. Whether it's at work, home, or on the road, people tend to let their focus become more diffused, and as a result, the power that focus brings becomes less and less strong. Like the magnifying glass that you used to concentrate the sun's rays, when we're focused, we can set our world and our jobs on fire.

8. A positive outlook allows you to make better decisions in general. People with a more positive outlook tend to see more options, have more patience, and try and work things through more clearly. Negative people tend to focus on the more negative approaches to problems, and as a result, they may limit their alternatives to a significant extent.

9. Great things tend to happen to positive people. Earl Nightingale, considered one of the fathers of the self-improvement movement, attributed this to "synergy," and said it was often the result of seeing new options when you see new opportunities. Let's look at it this way, as well: seeds tend to grow best in ground that has been well prepared.

10. Attitude is everything. I remember reading it on the wall of my high school gym dressing room (actually, it was the varsity sports dressing room, but I happened to be in there at the time): "Attitude Determines Altitude." When you have the right attitude, you go higher, do better, achieve more. Attitude really is one of the keys. As Earl noted in his famous recording, The Strangest Secret, "We become what we think about most of the time."

Posted Monday, July 26, 2010 8:23 PM by Debbi Rivero | 0 Comments

DRASTIC Price Reduction in Valley Crest

Valley Crest, Lutherville-Timonium  -  Announcing a price reduction on a 4 bdrm 4-level split. Now MLS® $449,900 - Dare to Save Thousands!.

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Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:08 PM by Debbi Rivero | 0 Comments

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Open House in Village of Longreach on Sunday

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Village of Longreach, Columbia  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8627 Hayshed Lane on July 18 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Open House in Valley Crest on Sunday

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Valley Crest, Lutherville-Timonium  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house on July 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  Call for address

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Open House in Catonsville Manor on Sunday

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Catonsville Manor, Catonsville  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 5935 Queen Anne St on July 18 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

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Open House in Village of Longreach on Sunday

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Village of Longreach, Columbia  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 8627 Hayshed Lane on July 11 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

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