Saturday, December 21, 2013

New Homes for 2014 in Clarksburg Maryland 20871

New Homes in Clarksburg

 Maryland 20871

Did you know?. .That the Clarksburg Master Plan (which governs the growth of the city) directly targets Clarksburg to become the single most northern population center along the I-270 corridor. 

Because of this, development within city limits is entirely focused on creating a residential community of public transportation surrounded by open space. 

This is what makes the Clarksburg community such an attractive place to live; the entire area is dedicated to becoming a better and better place for residents over time.

There is even a proposed Outlet Center to be constructed at the I-270 - 121 Intersection right off exit #18 

Clarksburg future will be a city surrounded by anything your family will require for work and play. . within a 5 minute drive!

To see the absolutely latest real estate listings in the Clarksburg  Maryland go here

Below are the market stats for Montgomery County Maryland as we end the year 2013


Closed sales in and around Gaithersburg reflected an uptrend for the year in 2013. .promising a good start for 2014
Chart above depicts the Average Days On Market Before Sale for all closed sales in Montgomery County  reflecting  good news for sellers in Montgomery County Maryland. For November 2013 shows the lowest average days on market for the last 5 years!

The Average SOLD PRICE for Montgomery County shows and up trend as we end the year on a high note.

Finally, the November 2013 Contracts Snapshots reflects a invigorating market fro closed sales and contracts.
Contingents contracts in my opinion do not reflect current market conditions because past data was full of short sales waiting for approvals....in some cases for several months at that time.



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Clarksburg MD Latest Listings

13310 CATAWBA MANOR WAY, Clarksburg MD 20871
$549,900

13310 CATAWBA MANOR WAY, Clarksburg

Fabulous Brick Colonial, Shows Like A Model! Immaculate!!
  • Beds 4
  • Baths 4.0
  • MLS MC8242153
COUNTRY SQUIRE WAY, Clarksburg MD 20871
$604,900

COUNTRY SQUIRE WAY, Clarksburg

To-be-built. The new windsor at clarksburg village. New lots released! Come see our new model home! Walk-out lots available. Some lots backing to woods. Clarksburg villa...
  • Beds 4
  • Baths 4.0
  • MLS MC8239699
22804 GLACIER LILY DRIVE, Clarksburg MD 20871
$492,990

22804 GLACIER LILY DRIVE, Clarksburg

STUNNING John Steinbeck to be built to your specifications for an estimated Spring 2014 delivery in the amenity rich Clarksburg Village featuring 2,200 sq ft, 4 BR, 2.5, ...
  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS MC8238880
22616 SHINING HARNESS STREET, Clarksburg MD 20871
$512,990

22616 SHINING HARNESS STREET, Clarksburg

STUNNING James Michener to be built for estimated Spring 2014 delivery featuring 2,550 sq. ft. with 4 BR, 2.5 BA, and a 2nd level laundry in the amenity rich community o...
  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS MC8238878
22817 GLACIER LILY DRIVE, Clarksburg MD 20871
$519,990

22817 GLACIER LILY DRIVE, Clarksburg

STUNNING AGATHA CHRISTIE to be built to your specifications in the amenity-rich community of Clarksburg Village for an estimated Spring 2014 delivery featuring spacious, ...
  • Beds 6
  • Baths 1.0
  • MLS MC8238870

Active listings vs. New Listings in and around Clarksburg Maryland, including new homes reflected also an uptrend for the year of 2013 


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Homes in Clarksburg  Maryland 20871

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Homes in Kentlands Gaithersburg Maryland | 20878

Homes in Kentlands Gaithersburg  Maryland 20878

The latest listings and market watch for Kentlands Gaithersburg MD Real Estate as of December 2013
Kentlands truly is the neighborhood of the future. Rather than waste untold amounts of space making room for parking lots and spread out shopping centers everywhere., the Kentlands community  instead focuses on creating a space where residents can live, work, and play all in the same pedestrian-traffic area. Within walking distance of any residence in the city, you will find pocket parks, a downtown commercial district, schools, churches, an impressively large arts center, lakes, jogging trails, swimming pools, playgrounds, performance theaters, a movie cinema, cafes, grocery stores, banks, offices, stores, dozens of restaurants, and even a clubhouse. Kentlands is the largest and most successful pedestrian-oriented live/work community of its kind in the United States, alongside its sister community, Lakelands.

To see the absolutely latest real estate listings in the Kentlands Maryland go here


Closed sales in and around Gaithersburg reflected an uptrend for the year in 2013. .promising a good start for 2014
Chart above depicts the Average Days On Market Before Sale for all closed sales in Montgomery County  reflecting  good news for sellers in Montgomery County Maryland. For November 2013 shows the lowest average days on market for the last 5 years!

The Average SOLD PRICE for Montgomery County shows and up trend as we end the year on a high note.

Finally, the November 2013 Contracts Snapshots reflects a invigorating market fro closed sales and contracts.
Contingents contracts in my opinion do not reflect current market conditions because past data was full of short sales waiting for approvals....in some cases for several months at that time.

                                                                  

 

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Latest Listings in The Kentlands Gaithersburg

405 TSCHIFFELY SQUARE ROAD, Gaithersburg MD 20878
$1,149,000 

405 TSCHIFFELY SQUARE ROAD, Gaithersburg

All brick Kentland's beauty - 3 car attached garage with 2 bedroom, 1 full bath guest suite over garage - 5 bedrms - 4 full baths - 9 ft ceilings thruout - marble floor ...
  • Beds 5
  • Baths 4.0
  • MLS MC8191551
115 CHESTERTOWN STREET, Gaithersburg MD 20878
$1,050,000

115 CHESTERTOWN STREET, Gaithersburg

Exceptional Kentlands home! Wonderfully spacious w/4 BR's, 3 FB's up plus lwr lv5th BR w/sep entrance. Move-in ready w/decorator touches throughout plus fully renovated ...
  • Beds 5
  • Baths 5.0
  • MLS MC8224129
138 LAKE STREET, Gaithersburg MD 20878
$649,900 

138 LAKE STREET, Gaithersburg

Back on the market after a kitchen update...Gorgeous courtyard cottage living at its best! Charming 4 bdrm/2 full & 1 half bath Mitchell & Best home on Lake Street - the ...
  • Beds 4
  • Baths 3.0
  • MLS MC8092593
250 BECKWITH STREET, Gaithersburg MD 20878
$545,000

250 BECKWITH STREET, Gaithersburg

Comfortable 3 bedroom 2 full baths and 2 half bath kentlands home with relaxing front porch, large rear deck, sun filled kitchen with island and granite counters, 2 wood...
  • Beds 3
  • Baths 4.0
  • MLS MC8241116

Active listings vs. New Listings in and around Gaithersburg   Maryland, including new homes reflected also an uptrend for the year of 2013 


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Homes in Kentlands Gaithersburg  Maryland 20878

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Let the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Expire on December 31st 2013?

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act  set to expire in December 31st 2013

As soon as January 1st hits the calendars, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act is set to expire. 

Homeowners seeking the help of a short sale to alleviate their "upside down" status on their properties, will lose the ability to be exempt on taxes imposed by the IRS  on the amount forgiving by their lenders.

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation was signed into law in December 2007 and last year was extended until December 31st 2013.
When you owe a debt to someone and they cancel or forgive that debt, the canceled amount may be taxable according to IRS rules.
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 was enacted to allow taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence. 

Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in connection with a foreclosure, qualifies for this relief that  is set to expire in a few days now. Its expiration could help prolong the misery for so many (still) struggling homeowners to remain in homes worth less than their mortgages and in turn. . slowing the housing market's recovery going into 2014.

The housing market in my opinion is relatively in its infancy of complete recovery, not extending this law could possible be the worst time for homeowners that risk losing this exemption..that could potentially cost them tens of thousands of dollars.

I recently did a radio interview with NPR (National Public Radio) where I stressed on behalf of distressed homeowners across our nation, to extend this law with a direct appeal to Congress to act now.
As I expected it. .there was an opposite view during the same program to allow Congress to let it expire because "enough is enough".  David Stevens, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Mortgage Bankers Association assessed from a different angle, calling it to be a "potential impediment" for our market place. 

You can hear the interview by clicking "play" below:


The process of a short sale is extremely stressing and emotionally straining. Before attempting this road many homeowners weight the consequences of their actions. Before 2007 when this law was not in effect; a lot of short sales were completed having the homeowners assume thousands of dollars in NEW" taxes. 

Considering this was the result of having to (essentially) lose their home as well. .it was the worst of times for them

My question now is:  
What the difference now?
Families still need help in many areas of the country. Many have signed up on loan modifications that only benefited the lender as homeowners were obligated to sign them . .if they wanted to keep their homes.
A lot of homeowners are slowly realizing that their loan modifications have committed them to purchase their home one more time, paying exorbitant amounts so they can just remain in their homes and reduce their monthly mortgage payments by a few hundreds of dollars. . temporarily!

Those homeowners are going to be the last of the short sales we will see inside our markets in my opinion. They will succumb to the pressure of rationalization. .and ask themselves the real question: 
Am I a homeowner or just a mortgage owner? 

What happens to my existing clients doing a short sale now?
As per Bryan Tutas a member and founder for Short Sale Superstars in Florida: "a short sale has to be "CLOSED" by 2013 as the closing becomes the taxable event" 

 if the short seller is to be exempt from taxes, you need to close it by the end of 2013.

The possible good news is that this law can be extended in 2014 and be retroactive to 2013 if Congress  approves it. 

So we are here, entering a new year in real estate and we see the light at the end of the tunnel for a strong recovery in our futures. Let's hope our leaders help to preserve the hope for the remainder distressed homeowners  that are going to still need help.

About the Author:  Fernando Herboso  is a licensed real estate broker 
with the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. He is also licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and registered with the Real Estate Board. 
Fernando is a member in good standing with the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors GCAAR. 
and has helped hundreds of homeowners avoid foreclosure trough private and group consultations and performing individual Short Sales Help  throughout  the Washington DC Metropolitan that includes Maryland and Virginia.


Thursday, December 5, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Clarksburg MD Miller & Smith Homebuilder Introducing Grapevine Ridge at Clarksburg Town Center

New Homes For Sale in Clarksburg MD 

Miller & Smith Homebuilder 

Introducing 

Grapevine Ridge at Clarksburg Town Center


Why would you choose to move to Grapevine Ridge at Clarksburg Town Center?

The secret is out already in Montgomery County. Clarksburg Maryland has one of the hottest Real Estate Markets in the area and for good reason.  Rolling hills of beautiful neighborhoods that look like it has been painted in canvas . . ..
featuring beautiful homes. .
picturesque streets. .
and 
happiness abound. .

 Clarksburg is a beautiful family-friendly established community hidden in the northern end of Montgomery County. 

Residents particularly in the area of Clarksburg Town Center enjoy many  amenities. . including an incredible community pool where residents make the hub center of the neighborhood during the Summer

New Construction in Clarksburg Maryland 

Where is Grapevine Ridge in Clarksburg?

Grapevine Ridge is inside Clarksburg Town Center
Is directly across the street from Little Bennett Elementary School in  Clarksburg Maryland. 

Who is the builder in Grapevine Ridge?

Miller & Smith is a privately owned builder and developer who is active in both residential and commercial real estate in the Washington, DC Metropolitan region, Miller & Smith has built more than 5,400 single family homes, 8,800 townhomes, and 2,125 condominiums and developed 12,700 home sites in 92 communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.


They have taken Grapevine Ridge and made it their own. .
You need to see the Gramercy Park model before building your new home in Clarksburg.  One of teh favorites for new home buyers in Clarksburg.

The Gramercy Park features, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, powder room, 3 feet extension in all 3 levels and if you call us directly to represent you, we can help you obtain a:
 FREE 14'x23" Recreation Room AT NO CHARGE!

What are the steps when buying a new home in Clarksburg?

To get started and to have access to all the builders models including all the SPEC homes currently available for sale, 
give us a call 301-246-0001 and let us prove that our experience and knowledge can save you a lot of money and comfort when buying a new home in Clarksburg Maryland 

Congratulations to the new homeowners for their newly purchased new home and congratulations to Carlos Herboso as the agent that introduced our happy clients to Miller & Smith. 
Carlos is monitoring his clients construction site and giving the new happy owners updated  about the progress. .

Another service we provide to all our clients when they purchase a new home with us.

We invite you to connect with us if you are looking for a new home in Clarksburg Maryland. .. just call 301-246-0001





Looking for a New Home in Clarksburg? 

If you are ready to explore all the homes for sale in Clarksburg Maryland right now. .all you have to do is click on the link
Or go here for New Homes For Sale in Clarksburg MD



What Schools will the Kids Attend in Clarksburg Town Center? 


"One of the best things for Clarksburg Town Center residents is that Elementary School Children can literally walk to the award winning Little Bennett Elementary School "
To see all the Clarksburg MD School Boundaries click on the link or the picture on the right.



What is my first step to get started? 

To get started and to have access to all the builders models including all the SPEC homes currently available for sale, with Miller & Smith or any other builder in Clarksburg Maryland 
give us a call 301-246-0001 and let us prove that our experience and knowledge can save you a lot of money and comfort
Our clients NEVER get "stuck" with unappealing lots, rejected models and overpriced high pressure builder tactics. . .
"We are the "insiders" to new builders in Clarksburg Maryland

Lets Ride Clarksburg MD. .
Climb Aboard!

Disclaimer: Maxus Realty Group does not work or represent Miller & Smith, we represent the buyers and we are only featuring Miller & Smith because of the value they represent for our clients in the quality of their construction. .. we want the best for them and we know Clarksburg Maryland very well


New Home Construction with Miller & Smith in Grapevine Ridge at Clarksburg MD Town Center