Fredericks Friday Foto
October 12, 2007 by Bob Carney
Filed under Fun
Howdy neighbors!!! Welcome…The coffee is always on, come on in and let’s chat.
I think an alarm system sign would have worked just as well!
Some past Friday Fun Post:
Fredericks Friday Foto
October 5, 2007 by Bob Carney
Filed under Fun
Just too early for this., originally uploaded by gotbob.
I have a few topics that I would like to bring up today…but it’s FRIDAY. Save them for another day.
It seems that Frederick Retailers get earlier and earlier every year with their “seasonal” items…pretty soon they’ll just leave it up never take it down. “Clean up in the Easter Candy isle” Kinda like some of my neighbors and their Christmas lights.
What are your thoughts? When will the madness end?
Have a Great Weekend.
Here are some Friday Post from my blogging Friends across the US;
- Miamism Fridays
- Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
- An Au-So-Naturale prospective client for Larry Cragun?
- What Frightens You?
An Open letter to the Sellers in Frederick County
October 3, 2007 by Bob Carney
Filed under Market Condition, Real Estate Topics, seller
Dear Home Sellers,
Don’t hate me for my honesty. I am here to help you sell your house. That is what you hired me to do. I have sold plenty of Real Estate and I truly want to sell yours, but I need your help. You see, the real estate market is not quite the way is was a few years back when you bought it. I know you fell in love with it the moment you laid your eyes on it….you had to…the couple standing behind you were thinking the same thing (if not this house, what other house can I buy?) Inventory was low and the demand was high. It really seems like the price you paid in 2005 is about same price you can sell it for now…
Today, buyers aren’t standing in line outside your house the moment the sign goes up. The houses are lining up on the internet. With more that 2300 homes listed in Frederick County, how are you going to stand out from the rest? The main reasons a house do not sell; Price, Presentation and Location…You control 2 out of 3.
Your dated cabinets don’t compare to the newly updated kitchen that your neighbor has. I know that bright blue and yellow paint in the game room matches your alma mater, but the buyers are not impressed since they went to Penn State. You love your family and it shows and shows and shows…with all of your personal stuff displaying all through the house, it is hard for the buyers to see their family in this house. Your rooms look small with all that furniture in there….It’s time to declutter the house. Have a yard sale before you put it on the market. Give it away to Goodwill or other charities. (People are experiencing hardship all the time)
Speaking of hardship, I am sure you have been watching TV, plenty of home owners are experiencing financial hardships. Of course the media is not going to report all the home owners that are making their house payments…they love selling tickets to a train wreck. What happens when one of your neighbors experience a foreclosure? They have to sell their house quick. The price is lowered and lowered. But you’re thinking that’s a foreclosure…that won’t affect me!!! Unfortunately it does… That becomes your next comparable in an appraisal. RealtyTrac says we have 270 homes in Frederick right now going throught the Auction Process and 99 in preforeclosure. Combined, that is more than 15% of the homes that are currently on the market now. Not all of these homes are listed for sale right now… the owners are trying to save it themselves or the bank is already taking over the property. But they will be soon…priced lower than yours. Will yours show better?
I offer this advice, if you have to sell right now, be smart. The market is what the market is… You can’t sell a $100 bill for $125. Price is a key part of getting it sold quickly. The average days on the market is around 110 days. (30 days in 2005) If you don’t have to sell right now, wait it out…we will make it through these tough times. But in the mean time, prepare your house for when the market turns in your favor.
- Declutter
- Update your much needed appliances
- Fix up everything that has been on your list
- Nuetralize your paint colors
- Landscape – curb appeal
- Seek the advice of a REALTOR®
Sometimes the truth hurts…I am here to help you understand the market so you can make informed decisions.
Best Regards,
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55+ Active Adult Community Open House Sept 22nd
September 19, 2007 by Bob Carney
Filed under frederick real estate, Real Estate Topics
Agents in my office are sponsoring an open house in Mill Crossing at Tasker’s Chance on September 22nd 11AM – 4PM. You are invited to view the gorgeous model and sign up for prizes drawings. If you are looking to downsize in to a maintenance free community, this is a definite must for you.
This Active Adult Condominiums community is convienent to shopping, restaruants and public transporation. Located just off Route 40 and Route 15, this community is nestled in the village of Tasker’s Chance in Frederick, MD.
Each Mill Crossing condo offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 9 foot ceilings, and a private balcony or patio. As part of this Active Adults lifestyle, you will enjoy the use of the fitness center, community room, bistro and outdoor putting green.
Click here to take a Virtual Tour of Mill Crossings at Tasker’s Chance
To see more of this Active Adult community, contact Ron Alexander or Sandra Cook at 301-663-1552. You can email Ron directly by clicking here.
- Open House September 22nd 11AM-4PM
- 120 Burgess Hill Way, Frederick MD 21702
- Normal Business hours are
- Wednesday and Friday 11AM-3PM
- Saturday and Sunday 10AM-4PM
- Sales Manager Ron Alexander (301) 663-1552
Bob Carney
