12668 Piedmont Trail Clarksburg, MD 20871
June 16, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
LEASED- Meticulously cared for 3 br + 2.5 ba 3-level luxury townhome with detached 2-car garage in Clarksburg Town Center. 2600+ sq ft of living. Gourmet kitchen, office, living area, and gas FP on main lvl + private yard w/ large deck. 2 bdrooms and large living area on 2nd lvl. Super lux master suite [...]
817 Woodside Parkway Silver Spring, MD 20910
June 16, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
SOLD (Buyer Side)- Seldom available Keats Model with four finished levels! Absolutely stunning with every possible amenity and located just a short walk to metro. Delights to treat include 10ft ceilings on the 1st floor, sumptous owners retreat with sitting room, fabulous gourmet kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, banquet size dining room with butlers pantry, truly [...]
Decipher your home loan’s Good-faith Estimate
June 3, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
5 Tips for Deciphering Your Home Loan’s Good-faith Estimate By: G. M. Filisko A good-faith estimate is an approximation of the fees and interest rate you’ll pay on a home loan. When you’re shopping for a mortgage loan, it’s sometimes hard to understand the jargon lenders use in the good-faith estimate explaining the costs and [...]
10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership
April 14, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. 3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to [...]
FHA: New Rules and Limits
March 24, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
A Price Worth Paying Buyers will be pinched by FHA’s new rules. By Robert Freedman | March 2010 | Realtor Magazine No one likes it when changes to mortgage underwriting make it harder for working households to secure safe and affordable home financing. But in the case of the FHA’s tightened lending requirements announced in [...]
12803 Golden Oak Rd. Laurel, MD 20708
March 16, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
SOLD- Step into this meticulously cared for colonial and experience a wonderful blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. Large country kitchen opens to dining area and large living room which features a cozy fireplace set in beautiful stone. Spacious screened deck overlooks large fenced yard perfect for entertaining. Newer appliances, high-efficiency HVAC, professional waterproofing, [...]
722 Oser Drive Crownsville, MD 21032
February 28, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
LEASED- 4bd / 3ba recently updated 2 level home with hardwood floors, large fenced yard, pet friendly, water privelaged community. Home boasts fireplace, 2 master bedrooms, deck, patio, hot tub, & large storage shed on large open lot. Very short and easy commute to Fort Meade, NSA, Baltimore or Annapolis. Share on Facebook
Winter Tips: Driving in Snow and Ice
February 11, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
Driving in Snow and Ice Sources: National Safety Council, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Washington State Government Information & Services The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don’t go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a [...]
Essential Maintenance
February 5, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
Essential Heating System Maintenance Getting your home’s heating system professionally serviced every year will keep it running smoothly and help keep heating costs under control. Read Save Money With an Insulation Upgrade Beefing up inadequate insulation is one of the quickest energy-payback projects you can do, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills and increased [...]
Curtain closing on Old Blair Auditorium project
January 26, 2010 by dspahr · Leave a Comment
Silver Spring, Maryland Curtain closing on Old Blair Auditorium project County jeopardizes renovation by deciding not to fund facility by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer Gazette.com | Wed Jan 20, 2010 Click here for to go to the Old Blair Auditorium Project website Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett did not fund the renovation of the [...]
