Francie Whitlock's (franciew) Blog

The Stats for Feb are showing that the inventory is decreasing and in our offices the short sale transactions are finally settling.  I listed a home in Montgomery Village--- not short sale or foreclosure and it had a full price contract within a day.   Montgomery Village is a Kettler Brothers com...

Looking to put your investment money to work??  Maryland, Virginia & DC are prime investment areas.  Housing prices have dropped by $100,000 and the selection is outstanding.  Due to the foreclosures, many families need to rent.  Now is the time to find!!  This is an opportunity of a life time.  ...

We are reading and hearing how the banks, the car manufactures and credit card companies need financial help.  Maybe the reason for them requesting financial aid from the government is due to the fact that Main Street has no money, and without money who is going to buy.  Why do we not have money?...

I was glad to see FHA raise the loan limits but I feel they need to go a step futher and reduce the down payment from 3% to 1.5%.  This will enable first time home buyers in our area to afford the down payment and thus  create more home ownership.   These loans however, must be based on the purch...

We are seeing our share of foreclosures, however, we also see the market picking up.  What an opportunity for first time buyers, for families looking to move up and for investors.   I am seeing homes in great condition, updated etc. at foreclosure prices but not foreclosures.  In Bethesda, Maryla...