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Meet Bob, a husband, father, and small business owner. See how Bob deals with buying a foreclosure. http://www.BrunoLuxuryForeclosures.com

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If you have a rental property in MD built before 1978 you maybe liable for lead poisoning to the tune of $500k-1m. They changed the law and thrown out any risk reduction from the past law. Should you keep your properties, remediate the lead or just walk away? I definitely recommend you contact an attorney for legal advice. For more information visit http://bsun.md/sSE5fH

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Washington Post personal finace columnist Michelle Singletary invites you to budget right by curbing the need to consume. She lays out a 21 day financial fast to curb debt and stress in her book, The Power to Prosper. Michelle Singletary writes a personal finaice column thats carried by over 100 newspapers across the country and she's an other of two best-selling books on personal finance.

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Paulette came to one of our homebuyer workshops that we hosted last summer. We later sat down and put a game plan in place. She wanted a new start a place where she had control and freedom. We sound something she really liked.

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Understanding Foreclosures, Short Sales and REOs Foreclosures and short sales and real-estate-owned (REOs) are distressed sales but different from each other. While most short sales are foreclosures, not all foreclosures are short sales. To further complicate matters, REOs are not short sales either, but some intended short sales can end up as an REO. What is a Foreclosure Property? A

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Attend our next first time buyer workshop CLICK HERE Maryland First Time Home Buyer Money For Rehabs, Foreclosures and Short Sales New! The Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) offered through the state's Community Development Administration (CDA) has announced 2 loan products for distressed properties. All MMP products have low, fixed interest rates and some offer matching funds. These 2 new

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This is the last of our 4 part series on selling your home in 30 days. For a complete homeowner evaluation please don't hesitate to contact us. (5) Promote. Help your agent. Remove all the obstacles to getting your home sold. Be willing to post a sign and allow showings 7 days a week. Most buyers will give short notice; be ready for that. Allow a lockbox to be placed on the door. Don't

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In order to sell your home in 30 days or less, it is paramount that you remain laser-focused on what is important to you about selling it. In the old days you could just put your home on the market and then simply go look for a bigger house. Today you have to be very clear about why you are moving and where you are moving to. In Part III of this series I am going to write about preparing your

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If you can't qualify for a home even if it's in your price range because the property taxes are too much, not to worry there's good news. Turns out that Maryland property taxes can be limited based on the homeowner's income. Whether you are in the process of buying a home or you already own a home, the State of Maryland will lower your real estate taxes and send a you a refund for any

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In order to sell your home in 30 days or less, it is paramount that you remain laser-focused on what is important to you about selling it. In the old days you could just put your home on the market and then simply go look for a bigger house. Today you have to be very clear about why you are moving and where you are moving to. In Part II of this series I am going to stress the importance of

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In order to sell your home in 30 days or less, it is paramount that you remain laser-focused on what is important to you about selling it. In the old days you could just put your home on the market and then simply go look for a bigger house. Today you have to be very clear about why you are moving and where you are moving to. Some sellers are selling their homes in 30 days even in this

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Tweet So what does the imminent demise of Freddie and Fannie mean to you the homebuyer? While the smoke clears,FHA—which guarantees 90% of the home loans in this market—will continue to guarantee mortgages. You will still be able to purchase a home with little down, and have the ability to receive seller-paid contributions to your closings costs, although there are some rumors going around

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I met with the County this morning and learned the details about this year’s NSP program…it’s called “My Home”  and here are the facts:   Cool Fact #1:  Available for any home in Prince George’s County…it is not limited to foreclosures or short sales…any house in the County is eligible.   Cool Fact #2:  That also means, of course, that there are none of those annoying zip code restrictions, like

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At Bruno Real Estate Group, we define as luxury homes those priced at $500,000 and above, which is the standard set by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM). While 27 cities are represented in Prince George’s County, the data is skewed towards the more popular communities. The top 3 cities (Bowie, Upper Marlboro, and Fort Washington) account for over 60% of luxury home market sales.

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I was reminded by my mentor Joe Stumpf that I can achieve anything I want when I get my core values and message in alignment with the highest version of myself, then pick up the tools and create Bankable Results. Our values: I founded this company in 2010 on the concept of being a servant not being served. A servant puts the relationship ahead of the commission, is committed to what's

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New data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau reveal a wide gap in income and education levels among Prince George's County residents as well as insight into the commuting patterns of residents. The wealthiest households were in Woodmore, according to the new data collected between 2005 and 2009, where the median household income was about $154,000. By contrast, residents in Cottage City

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Craftmark Homes is building more than 70 single-family homes on 17,945-square-foot sites at Oak Creek in Upper Marlboro, a gated country-club community with a golf course, a swimming pool, a clubhouse, tennis courts, a lake and walking trails. Parks and shopping centers are nearby. Read more... For a free list of luxury Foreclosures in Upper Marlboro click here.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq6dyrOvjyg Luxury condo located on Rockville Pike near the soon-to-be Rockville Towncenter. Priced at $470,000 includes hardwoods, granite, balcony,location, location, location. Building amenities include, 24 hr concierge security, gargage, meeting room, skybox party room w/outside grill, pool, theatre room, biliards, fitness center, guest rooms. Walkable

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Addicts are posing as home buyers and cleaning out medicine cabinets in homes for sale, according to recent police reports. "It's commonplace – more common than you think," Detective Dennis Luken, vice president for the Ohio chapter of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "It's everywhere."  Read more... http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/

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Photo by krossbow At Bruno Real Estate Group, we define as luxury homes those priced at $500,000 and above, which is the standard set by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM). While 27 cities are represented in Prince George’s County, the data is skewed towards the more popular communities. The top 3 cities (Bowie, Upper Marlboro, and Fort Washington) account for over 60% of luxury

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhayvjZNWdk 1008 Colleen Crt. Fort Washington, MD. Priced at $431,900 the previous owner paid $478,000 in 1991. A walk away from the Potomac and minutes from the new Harbor. Located in Riverside, Fort Washington. Needs to be updated - kitchen, bathrooms, paint, ruggs. Basement needs to be finished. Free list of luxury foreclosures http://

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...“walkable urban” real estate has experienced less than half the average decline in price from the housing peak. Ten years ago, the highest property values per square foot in the Washington, D.C., metro area were in car-dependent suburbs like Great Falls, Virginia. Today, walkable city neighborhoods like Dupont Circle command the highest per-square-foot prices, followed by dense suburban

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Photo by Waytru According to the EPA, radon is the second leading cause of cancer.  Twenty-one thousand people die of exposure every year.  Radon is an odorless colorless radioactive gas that is produced when uranium breaks down.  Such a process can occur in water, rocks and soil.  Radon often seeps into homes through foundations or wells.  One in 15 homes may have a radon problem, and I have

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Custom built in 2007 and sold for 2 million. Priced today at 1.1 million. Sits on 2.39 acres includes 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, theater room, elevator, 11,000 square feet of living space, multiple bedrooms with walk-in closets and bathrooms. http://www.youtube.com/embed/qnFzXWizKZM

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Colonial home built in 2004.  Bank to it back in 09 for $635,000 on the market for $535,000 Great condition just needs some cabinet work in the kitchen.  Call for me for showing 240.460.6318 a2a_linkname="Bruno ePost";a2a_linkurl="http://brunopost.blogspot.com/";

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