If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.
During 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement. This is a $350 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.
June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.
Way too often we are scared of asking for referrals. Is it the fear of rejection, or are you concerned about annoying your prized clients? If you're providing truly exemplary service, you shouldn't be ashamed to ask for the opportunity to provide that same service to other people your clients may know! In fact, it should be the next natural step after asking a client how your service was.
When you give someone your business card, be sure to give them two cards. If they ask you why you are giving them two, say, one is for your wallet and one is to give a friend who may need my services. 
One of the best referral generators I've heard of is simply a fresh fruit basket. A lender I have used, sends a lunch tray or fruit basket to the clients place of employment after the sale has closed. The basket also has a supply of the agents and his business cards. Unlike candy, which tends to get hoarded by the recipient, fruit has a built-in expiration date, so people keep it on display to share. He sends this fruit basket to his client's place of employment, which makes them feel special. When co-workers ask where it came from, the client simply says, "My realtor and loan officer gave it to me." This opens the door to many subsequent referrals.
The market has been seeing a welcome increase in sales and settlements however this week the sales are only slightly higher than last weeks marked decrease despite record low interest rates and improvements in the stock market it isn't as swift as we would like to see. The welcome news this week for many sellers (and agents) was the increase in prices in many areas of Maryland. People are preparing for the kids to return to school and take in the last great events of summer. The number of new listings has remained stable we are seeing a slight increase in the number of homes going under contract and settling. I'm surprised I'm not seeing more individuals making the decision to buy with so many great deals available. Summer moves along too quickly and people will be on the move before the kids go back to school. Now with the economic stimulus changes (up to $8000 in tax credits) and low interest rates it will be interesting to see how this all changes. Overall, there has never been a better time to buy, than right now.
Glen Burnie offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis. Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade. It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too, as well as being commutable to DC whether you ride the MARC from Odenton or drive.
The 11 best days of summer are about to begin on August 28, 2009. I don't know about you, but I've love the fair since I was a little kid. The rides, the exhibits, the competition of local farmers and crafts people and so much more. Not to mention the funnel cake and grilled sausage with peppers and onions. Then to top it off Turkey Hill has an ice cream concession selling their delicious ice cream. Then there are the animals, the equestrian competitions and the horse races. And, through out the fair there are live performances by some great bands. This year Boyz II Men, Gary Allen and Gavin McGraw are giving great performances. The fair runs every day until September 7, 2009. 
RIDES: Tickets may be purchased at the Midway Ride Ticket Booths. Tickets are $1.25 each and each ride uses approximately 1-6 rides tickets. RIDE DISCOUNT TICKET SHEETS are also available at ride ticket booths: 50 ride tickets for $45. Each year there are ride specials available on different days.
WRISTBANDS: Ride Wristbands, for $20, will be available Friday, August 28, 2009 and Monday, August 31, 2009 through Thursday, September 3, 2009 (sold only from Noon to 6PM). Ride wristbands can be purchased at the midway ride ticket booths.
LABOR DAY RIDE SPECIAL: Monday, September 7, 2009 from 10AM to 10PM. Fairgoers pay $20 for a ride wristband, to ride an unlimited number of rides from 10AM to 10PM on Labor Day. Fair admission is not included.
PARKING: Limited parking is available on the Fairgrounds for $3. Free parking is available at the Park and Ride location on Deereco Road west of the Fairgrounds. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Handicapped parking is available. Please see the fairgrounds parkers, and they will direct you to the appropriate and closest handicapped parking area. Because convenient parking is limited, fairgoers are encouraged to ride the Light Rail.
The latest Standard and Poor's Home Price Index indicates that the housing market has made it's first gain in three years and the 2nd quarter shows close to 3% increase in home prices. However, home prices are still well below where they were a year ago, but prices did increase in both May and June of this year. This is all good news and hopefully it will continue. 
Many buyers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the market to stabilize and home prices to stop their free fall. For two straight months we have seen an increase in home prices in the Maryland market. Interest rates dropping slightly this week as well, giving further indication that buyers should perhaps get off that fence and start looking for that home. Home buyers should really think seriously about jumping in before that $8000 tax credit goes away December 1. 
Five Guys Burgers and Fries Opens a New Store in Towson, MD
Five Guys hasn't messed with their menu either. They offer their signature burger, cheese burger and bacon cheeseburger and the same range of mini burgers, fresh french fried potatoes and hot dogs along with soda. All are very reasonably priced. When we go as a family, we get one large order of fries and share it between the three of us. 
If you haven't experienced a Five Guy's burger you are really missing out. Their toppings are always free and you can have any choice of mayo, relish, onions, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, ketchup, jalapeno, green peppers, A-1 Sauce, BBQ Sauce and Hot Sauce. 
Five guys french fries are fried in fresh peanut oil and served in a cup and in a brown paper bag. Shake some salt, pepper and malt vinegar over them and shake them up and you are good to go. My Dad used to cook french fries like this and put them in a brown paper bag. It reminds me of home. The fries are amazing too. 
We went at 3:00 pm and there were a lot of people there enjoying the burgers and fries. 
The market has been seeing a welcome increase in sales and settlements however this week the sales are only slightly higher than last weeks marked decrease despite record low interest rates and improvements in the stock market it isn't as swift as we would like to see. People are preparing for the kids to return to school and take in the last great events of summer. The number of new listings has remained stable we are seeing a slight increase in the number of homes going under contract and settling. I'm surprised I'm not seeing more individuals making the decision to buy with so many great deals available. Summer moves along too quickly and people will be on the move before the kids go back to school. Now with the economic stimulus changes (up to $8000 in tax credits) and low interest rates it will be interesting to see how this all changes. Overall, there has never been a better time to buy, than right now.