Kathy Huver's (khuver) Blog

As the AIG bailout news hit the wires, I kept hearing vague references to subprime mortgages and the housing market, and my interest was piqued.  I set out to find out how the problems of AIG, an insurance company, impacted the housing market.  Fortunately, I came across a great article by Chris ...

As the AIG bailout news hit the wires, I kept hearing vague references to subprime mortgages and the housing market, and my interest was piqued.  I set out to find out how the problems of AIG, an insurance company, impacted the housing market.  Fortunately, I came across a great article by Chris ...

According to Buffini and Company, one of the premiere real state coaching companies, these are the top 10 deadly mistakes buyers make when purchasing a home:   •1.                  Making an offer on a home without being prequalified •2.                  Not having a home inspection •3.          ...

The latest figures from foreclosure experts www.Realtytrac.com suggest that we are in for the long haul when it comes to foreclosures in the State.  Topping the list for the month of July (August figures haven't come out yet) is Prince Georges County with 1,126 properties with foreclosure filings...

With an estimated 10 plus months of unsold housing inventory on the market right now, selling your home right now could be a daunting task.  Assuming you have done all of the right things to sell your home, including pricing the home correctly, staging it and following all of your Realtor's recom...

I have read several reports now about the Fannie/Freddie takeover, but most of these accounts really didn't touch on what I really wanted to know.  How does this move by the Federal Government affect the Real Estate industry, and is it going to help with the housing crisis?   Fortunately, I have ...

If you haven't yet heard, one of the provisions contained in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, is a tax credit of up to $7,500 extended to first time homebuyers.   Here are the highlights:   The tax credit is available for homes purchased between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009 The cr...

With the real estate market's famous crash and burn, local governments, who were previously raking in the real estate fueled revenue, are now casting about for creative ways to fill their now empty coffers.  One of the ways they accomplish this is through the use of "hidden" taxes.  These are tax...

Recently, I wrote an article for www.ehow.com which outlines the steps to take for appealing your tax assessment in Maryland http://www.ehow.com/how_2340548_appeal-tax-assessment-maryland.html, I hope this step by step outline is helpful to you. Since then, I have spoke with several colleagues wh...

If you are one of the many people who have looked over your tax bill and been thoroughly confused, then be assured, you are not alone!  In fact, The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation even states just that on their website "property assessments and taxation have historically be...