What is Radon? Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. Radon can be found all over the U.S. Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It can … [Read more...]
New Energy Efficiency Disclosure Law
October 31, 2009
Montgomery County has added another requirement for home sellers... After January 1, 2009, Home Sellers must supply prospective Buyers with copies of the past 12 months of their electric, gas and heating bills OR they must complete a usage history form for the past 12 months. Sellers must also supply buyers with additional information on energy efficiency and audits. So, if you are planning on selling your home in the next year or so, you may want to keep this in mind and … [Read more...]
Home Buyer's Credit Extension
October 31, 2009
UPDATED NEWS HERE! The First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit appears likely to be extended into the first quarter of next year. An article in the Washington Post notes that: The Senate has reached a broad bipartisan consensus on extending a lucrative tax credit for first-time home buyers beyond the Nov. 30 deadline and expanding it to include some current homeowners, according to the Senate's Democratic leader. Under the plan, people buying their first home would receive an $8,000 tax credit … [Read more...]
Frederick County Yearly Stats
October 31, 2009
Updated September 2009. View real estate yearly statistics for the past 6 years in Frederick County MD. Includes average sale prices, median sale prices and days on market. [salbumphotos=3,160,3,y,y,title desc] … [Read more...]
Montgomery Co Yearly Stats
October 31, 2009
Updated September 2009. View real estate yearly statistics for the past 6 years in Montgomery County MD. Includes average sale prices, median sale prices and days on market. [salbumphotos=2,160,3,y,y,title desc] … [Read more...]
Market Update: Frederick Co
October 31, 2009
Single Family Homes September 2009 report. According to the FCAR Residential Market Report: during the month of September 2009 there were : 362 NEW LISTINGS this month for Single Family Homes (-6.9% drop compared to September 08) 1172 TOTAL ACTIVE SFH Listings ( down - 36.4% compared to September 08) 264 UNDER CONTRACT SFH (up 15.8% compared to September - year to date up 26.4%) 198 SETTLEMENTS SFH (up 6.5% compared to September 08 - year-to-date up 14.9%) . . Condos According to … [Read more...]
Market Update: Montgomery Co
October 31, 2009
Single Family Homes September 2009 report. According to the GCAAR Residential Market Report: during the month of September 2009 there were : 1118 NEW LISTINGS this month for Single Family Homes (-6.3% drop compared to September 08) 2276 TOTAL ACTIVE SFH Listings ( down - 45.5% compared to September 08) 896 UNDER CONTRACT SFH (up 37.8% compared to September - year to date up 27.4%) 635 SETTLEMENTS SFH (up 6.9% compared to September 08 - year-to-date up … [Read more...]
Frederick Co Quarterly Report
October 31, 2009
View the Frederick County Real Estate Quarterly Report. This report includes the third quarter forecast and real estate data by zip code. … [Read more...]
Montgomery Co Quarterly Report
October 31, 2009
View the Montgomery County Real Estate Quarterly Report. This report includes the third quarter forecast and real estate data by zip code. window. … [Read more...]
Mid Atlantic Real Estate Market Update
October 31, 2009
Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic real estate market with this video commentary created especially for consumers. This video discusses highlights from the 3rd Quarter Trend in Housing Report: The State of the Region's Housing Market. … [Read more...]
