New FHA Condo Guidelines - Update
FHA has announced new clarified guidelines (Mortgagee Letters 46A & 46B) for condominium project approval and recertification, and has provided a transition strategy that will help keep the condominium market moving for another year. Here’s what you need to know: All currently approved condo projects will remain on the FHA approved list. Projects approved prior to October 1, 2008 will require recertification by December 7, 2010. Projects approved after October 1, 2008 will require recertification 2 years from the initial approval date. HOWEVER, this life raft has a few holes: Spot loans are eliminated on ca

Are Baltimore's million-dollar homes selling?
Jay Hancock of the Baltimore Sun wrote a very informative piece on Million-dollar Homes last week that I though was worth sharing. In his blog, he stated that most clients don't realize that the toughest job in today's real estate market is selling monster luxury homes, many of which were built only because of the financing bubble and people scoring mortgages they didn't deserve to buy houses they couldn't afford. Many million-dollar homes are in bankers' inventories, having been foreclosed upon. They're big white elephants -- expensive to keep up and in saleable condition, but difficult to sell. But the latest Balti

Baltimore County Neighborhood Tour
Baltimore County, with a population of close to one million, is located in the northern portion of the state of Maryland. It does not actually include the city of Baltimore, which gained its independence in 1851. Both the county and city attract new residents to Baltimore real estate every year. There are several popular neighborhoods in Baltimore County to call home.   Baltimore County Neighborhoods    

Buyers Choosing to Live in Baltimore City
History. Convenience. Opportunity. Community. All this and so much more is what you´ll find in the region that is Baltimore, Maryland. With over 250 neighborhoods, the Baltimore City Homes and Real Estate has something to suit your lifestyle and meet all of your real estate needs. With the best of city living alongside a strong sense of community and a rich history, you will find yourself at home in Baltimore City, whether you are a young professional embarking on a new journey in life, or you're retired and ready to relax and enjoy a friendly and social atmosphere.

Living in Anne Arundel County
You may ask yourself, "Why should I move to Anne Arundel County?" Well here are a few reasons why you should consider Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Anne Arundel County is known as the “land of pleasant living.” Nearly 500,000 residents call Anne Arundel County home. Our superior quality of life on the Chesapeake Bay, our rich heritage, and proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. make the County a great place to live, work and raise a family. With more than 534 miles of coastline, the County is naturally known for boating and water sports, fishing, crabbing, water skiing, saili