People do read my blogs on Active Rain-THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD BLOG ON ACTIVE RAIN. Happy Friday to you all. Hope everybody is having a good day so far in spite of the news of Hurricane Irene pushing relentently towards the East Coast. But pray that we survive this. But the main reason why I am writing this blog today to inform the naysayers who doesn't believe in the Power of Blogging on Active Rain. After showing a client a house today,I was headed to the office when I got a call. It was this loan officer who asked me "Do I do 203k Loans?" I said I don't. However I told him that I am definitely willing to learn more about doing 203k Loans. I told him a lot of loan officers that I talk to say that they don't do them or don't know too much about them. Cut a long story short he said that ... 08/26/2011

Many of the Prince George's County Public Schools require their students to purchase and wear a uniform daily.  Each school will have specific uniform requirements. When it's time to buy the uniform parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed.  In PG County, uniforms are sold in many of the major department stores including: K-Mart Kohls JC Penney Sears Target Walmart In addition to the department stores, there are many specialty uniform stores throughout the county: Kids for Less - Hillcrest Heights Kids for Less - Hyattsville All American Wear - Lanham, MD Flynn O'Hara Uniforms - Lanham, MD Jus 4 Kidz - Laurel, MD   Though school uniforms can initially feel expensive to purchase they are usually a much more cost effective way to outfit your children for the entire school year.     08/21/2011

Bowie, MD, one of the largest cities in Prince Georges County has been affected pretty significantly by REO property sales. Last year, one third of all sales in Bowie, MD were foreclosed properties. There are great deals to be had on Bowie foreclosures in 2011. There are 62 foreclosures in Bowie, MD, ranging from $32,319 and all the way up to $995,000. Yes, million dollar houses are not immune to foreclosure. Whether you're looking to purchase a foreclosure, short sale, or just a regular resale...I can help. Call Rich at 443-995-9595. All the Bowie, MD foreclosures can be seen on the map below. 08/21/2011

    411 JORDON POND LN BOWIE, MARYLAND 20721 Price: http://reallynicehomes.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=ab9363761ed54a4f9efe4abc3&id=a78534359a 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms 1 Partial Baths Listing # PG7660040     HUD HOME SOLD AS-IS, CASE# 249-450145. PROPERTY NEEDS TOTAL REHAB. 203K OR REHAB LOAN. MISSING DRYWALL AND MISSING KITCHEN..EQ. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. UI (Uninsured) FINANCING. BUYER TO VERIFY HOA FEES/DOCS. Basic Features: Acres: 0.274725 Area: City Name: BOWIE County Name: PRINCE GEORGES Neighborhood: Schools: State: MARYLAND Sub Area: Subdivision: COLLINGTON STATION Type: Detached Zip: 20721 Bathrooms: 3 Bedrooms: 4 Partial Baths: 1 Square Ft:   Additional Features: Architectural Style: Colonial Attic: Yes Auction: No Basement Entrance: None Basement Type: Full,Unfinished Basem... 08/17/2011

Don’t miss the Bowie Baysox vs. New Britain Rock Cats game tonight, Friday, August 12. The gates open at 6 p.m., pre-game activities begin at 6:30 p.m., and the game starts at 7:05.  After the game, kids are always invited to run the bases.  But that’s not all, because it’s a night for… Video Games, a Family Campout on the field after the game, and fireworks! If you’d like to participate in the campout, reserve space by contacting Chris Rogers at (301) 464-4813 or order online at Baysoxshop.com. It seems like there’s always something special going on at the Baysox stadium.  Tomorrow night, for example, is a Rocknocerous concert before the game. For a complete schedule of special activities, click on this link to the Bowie Baysox website. 08/11/2011

Don't pass up this great opportunity to get into your own single family, detached home, in Bowie, MD. This large 4 bedroom colonial, with 2.5 baths also boasts an eat in kitchen, and a large family room addition. Close to transportation routes, and shopping, the location is just perfect. Estate sale priced at $243,000, with $5,000 towards seller closing costs. 08/07/2011

For years mainly since we entered into the 21st Century property taxes in the state of Maryland has gone up. In many areas drastically. Taxes had been going up for over a decade but had gone mainly unnoticed when the housing market prices skyrocketed between 2001-2005. As housing prices went up during that season of an unusual market so did the property taxes. Once the housing market prices came to a halt then dipped is when many home owners really took notice. Many wondered what could they do to lower such high taxes. In many cases property taxes would cause mortgage payments to be anywhere from $100 or more higher than what would be on the good faith estimate which would be the difference whether a person could buy a home or afford the one they were in. Contesting the county and state... 07/19/2011

Woodview Village-Bowie MD homes sale-P.G County MD Neighborhood SpotlightWant to live in a Bowie MD home in PG County MD that is close to the Capital Beltway? Looking for a Bowie MD townhouse for sale near the FED EX Field? Or the New Woodmore Shopping Center? Then you might want to consider buying a Woodview Village Bowie MD Townhome as your next townhome.  These townhomes were SOLD OUT by Haverford Homes in 2003.  Woodview Village is an all-brick front community that consists of elegant condominiums and townhomes. It has a lot to offer PG County MD first time homebuyers looking to buy in that area.  It has a tennis court,playground for kids to play and parks just in case you want to have either a summer barbeque or sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. And a big swimming pool to coo... 07/06/2011

The ultimate place to watch the fireworks is to head to DC to see the National Fireworks Display. However, if you would rather hang closer to home there are many wonderful places in Prince George's County Maryland to watch July 4th fireworks and celebrations. Fort Washington   National Harbor - fireworks start at 9:30pm on July 3, 2011.     College Park   University of Maryland - event starts at 7pm Mitchellville   Six Flags America - fireworks begin at dusk on both July 3 and July 4, 2011 Bowie Allen Pond Park - event starts at 5:30, fireworks at dusk Prince George's County Stadium - fireworks begin after the Bowie Baysox game Greenbelt Buddy Attick Park - entertainment begins at 4pm, fireworks at dusk Laurel Granville Gude Park - Parade & Car Show on Saturday July 2, 2011 beginning a... 06/29/2011

Bowie, MD is located just outside the Nation's capital in Prince George's County, MD.   Bowie is a vibrant city that features shopping, restaurants, great parks and recreation. Living in Bowie, MD affords the resident many conveniences such as being able to access Washington DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis easily.  It's also a short 30 minute drive to the beaches of the Chesapeake Bay. There are housing types in Bowie for every budget from condos to luxury estate homes.  There are historic homes and brand new construction. If you like golf there are several golf courses and golf course communities in Bowie, including the prestigious Woodmore community. Bowie State University is located in old town Bowie allowing residents access to high quality tertiary education. Bowie is well known for ... 06/28/2011

Fairwood has it all everything from beautiful landscaping, community shopping center with grocery and bank, condos, townhomes and single family. There is a home for everyone’s budget whether large or small. You will feel at home in Fairwood. Located off of Annapolis Road in Bowie in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Zip Code: 20720 For resale, short sale and foreclosures, email me Neighborhood New Construction:Current builders in the community are Ryan Homes, NV Homes, Steuart Kret Homes. See my tour of homes on my Youtube Channel at www.youtube.com/realtorleaven Schools Zones:Glenn Dale Elementary - Phone:(301) 805-2750Thomas Johnson Middle - Phone:(301) 918-8680DuVal High School - Phone:(301) 918-8600 School Assignment based on 2010-11 School Year, for updates click here Homeowner As... 06/13/2011

Bowie, MD, has certainly had it’s challenges as far as foreclosures go in this current market. Last year in 2010, one third of all the homes sold in Bowie were bank owned properties, commonly referred to as foreclosures.Many investors and regular buyers are interested in purchasing a foreclosed property, expecting a good deal. Sometimes that happens, and sometimes it doesn’t. Banks price their homes pretty close to market value, so, if you’re thinking of offering half the list price, that probably isn’t going to result in an acceptance.Nevertheless, there are still good housing values on the market right now, including the 61 foreclosures in Bowie, MD. Right now the least expensive foreclosure is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Old Bowie. On the very large and expensive side, you can find ... 05/29/2011

Bowie's annual Memorial Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. today at the Bowie High School Annex on Belair Drive and ends at the Market Place Shopping Center.  Other streets along the parade route include Sussex Lane, Stoneybrook Drive and Sage Lane, so those roads will be closed to normal traffic. The U.S Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps will participate in the parade, along with Bowie High School Marching Band, Eleanor Roosevelt High School Pep Band, Panquility Steel Drum Band, Prince George's County Police Bagpipe Band, the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department Company.  You'll also see a variety of floats, antique cars, dance groups, beauty queens, marching units and veterans organizations, Officials suggest watching the parade from Acorn Hill Park and Sussex Lane Park, where food and drink co... 05/28/2011

Bowie's Memorial Day Parade  will take place on Saturday, May 28th beginning at 11:00 AM.    The Bowie Memorial Day Parade is held regardless of the weather and features marching bands, antique cars, dance groups, and much more!   The parade begins at the Bowie High School Annex on Belair Drive and finishes on Sage Lane.   Sussex Lane Park & Acorn Hill Park will have available snacks, food, drink, and restrooms for the convenience of those watching the parade.   Following the parade their will be a free concert on the grass at Sussex Lane.   Bring the family to this wonderful event and join the City of Bowie in showing support for the brave men and women who serve the United States.   Don't forget to bring your American flag or wear red, white, and blue.   05/24/2011

Day 23-May 31 Day Blog Challenge. Many real estate agents will tell you that real estate referrals make up a good portion of their Real Estate Sales. Matter of fact real estate referrals make up to 80% of many real estate agents sales. So do you want to receive more Real Estate referrals? Check out these two sites and one that many of us are very familiar with. Referral Key | Your Referral Network.  Referral Key is a website that lets small business owners easily share leads with trusted business associates - via the web. And It's FREE! Steve Mattison ABR e-Pro Blog referred me to this site. Thanks Steve. Also here is another website that you might want to look at if you are looking for some Real Estate Referrals. http://www.facebook.com/RealEstateReferralGroup.  This one is FREE too. A... 05/23/2011

Bowie, MD Market Report April 2011 Bowie, MD SOLD Homes April 2011 Houses SOLD:  86 Average LIST price:  $259,595 Average SELLING price:  $252,853 Average DAYS ON MARKET: 110 LOWEST SALE price:  $98,500 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo built in 1998, located in Woodland Lake - foreclosure HIGHEST SALE price:  $585,490 - 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family located in Westwood - new construction   Bowie, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 5/17/2011) ACTIVE Houses:  539 Average LIST Price:  $298,132 LOWEST LIST Price:  $50,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo located in The Vistas at Lake Arbor built in 1989 - short sale HIGHEST LIST Price: $2,899,000 - 5 bedroom, 5 full & 2 half bath single-family home located in Mount Oak Estates - new construction Current Average Days on Market:  143   Bowie, MD UNDER CONTRACT ... 05/19/2011

My children are participating in Jump Rope for Heart at their elementary school in Bowie.  Jump Rope for Heart is a great program that allows children to raise money for the American Heart Association. I am very proud that both my children value charity and want to be involved in their community.  Of course, since there are 2 of them participating this year that means double the fund raising efforts. I hope that you will consider making a small donation to either one or both of my children.  Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Donate to my 8 year old daughter Donate to my 6 year old son       05/04/2011

Kingsford Elementary School 2011 Spring Carnival Saturday, May 21, 2011 1-5pm 1401 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721 Face Painting Moonbounces Fashion Show Arts & Crafts Carnival Games Jump Rope Show KES Chorus Magic Show Dance Performances Vendors All proceeds benefit Kingsford Elementary School, a Prince George's County Public School located in Mitchellville, MD.   05/02/2011

Bowie MD Real Estate Update20715, 20716, 20720 - October 2010-March 2011 Looking across three Bowie zipcodes, we see that Bowie home sales were up in March compared to the previous month, February 2011.  The picture was not entirely rosy, however, when we compare last month with last year:  In North Bowie, the number of sold homes remained flat from 2010 to 2011 while they plunged almost 30% south of Rt. 50; Residential real estate in the 20720 zipcode experienced an increase in units sold, from 18 last year to 23 in March 2011.  Looking at this chart from a different perspective, we see the number of units sold isn't very different for the 20715 and 20716 zipcodes from the starting point in October, while the 20715 market has improved overall since October 2010. ______________ “Much be... 04/25/2011

Sometime in June,there is going to be a Prince George's County MD Home buying seminar. Our company EXIT Advance Realty has a booth and I am one of the real estate agents who has a slot at the seminar. But my problem is that I have never done one of these home buying seminar before and I don't know what I should pass out. So I really need your help. What should I pass out to potential home buyers when they visit our booth? I want to pass out something that we make me stand out and make them remember me so when they do decide to make that decision of buying a house,they will remember me for what they received from me. Should I pass out a bag with items in it such as a pen with my name and business contact information,magnetic business cards,notebooks with my name and business contact,jumb... 04/19/2011