Yearly Archives: 2008

Home Values Soar!

A recent study release by the Federal Housing Finance Agency shows that home values for the Baltimore Metropolitan region rose over 60% in the past five years! According to the third-quarter survey released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, out of 292 metropolitan … Continue reading

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Housing & Recovery Act: Tax Credit For First-Time Homebuyers

First time homebuyers purchasing a new or pre-existing home may be eligible for a tax credit up to $7,500* for a married couple filing jointly or a single individual, or $3,750* for a married couple filing separately. To Qualify: Loan … Continue reading

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Housing & Recovery Act: Tax Credit For First-Time Homebuyers

First time homebuyers purchasing a new or pre-existing home may be eligible for a tax credit up to $7,500* for a married couple filing jointly or a single individual, or $3,750* for a married couple filing separately. To Qualify: Loan … Continue reading

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Loan Limits Set to Adjust – ACT NOW!

The best time to purchase your new home is before the end of 2008 while the temporarily increased loan limits are still in effect. What does this mean to you? A lower interest rate! Conforming loans commonly have rates as … Continue reading

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Thank You

The eagerly anticipated Real Estate Top 200 rankings were announced November 7, 2008 at the National Association of REALTORS®’ Annual Convention in Orlando, FL. The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc took home top honors ranking … Continue reading

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The Nine Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar!

Selling your home is one of the most important steps in your life. This nine step system will give you the tools you need to maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes with the home-selling process: … Continue reading

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Carroll County Real Estate Market is Booming!

Carroll County is doing its’ part jumpstarting the housing market. In the last 30 days 167 homes went under contract. With an amazing 152 average days on market they are selling! This is up from the same period last year only producing … Continue reading

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Maryland Home Prices Hold Steady in 2007!

According to recently released data from MRIS, the Maryland MLS database, home prices held steady across the state for the 2007 year. In fact, across all counties in Maryland, the average home selling price increased by 1.1%! County Average Selling … Continue reading

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Maryland Homestead Tax Credit

Maryland real estate property owners will receive an assessment notice containing a Homestead Tax Credit Application for the first time this year beginning January 1, 2008. This one-time application must be submitted in order to insure that the credit is … Continue reading

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Real Estate Seminars Coming Soon!

Recent Fed rate cuts have once again energized the housing market. The Creig Northrop Team would like to invite you to attend one of our FREE seminars. Each seminar is a convenient and interactive way to learn more about the … Continue reading

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