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Damascus Md. Rental Market Report - November 2009

Bob Force (REALTOR®) Gaithersburg, Md.: Real Estate Agent in Leisure World, MD

Damascus Md. Rental Market Report - November 2009

This is a market report on the homes for rent in the town of Damascus, Md. The information is taken from the Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS) on November 24, 2009.

There are a total of 12 rentals currently active in the MRIS system listed in Damascus. The least expensive is a one-bedroom one bath on the market for $800. The most expensive is a three bedroom two bath townhouse with a two car garage for $1,990 per month. While some are new to the market within the last two week the longest has only been on the market for just about five months (152 days), with the average being less than two months (54 days).

There is currently one application registered to rent a home in Damascus Md, a three bed-room two bath Rambler on near a half acre (.47 ac) which was last listed for $1,900. Since October 1, the only home that has rented in Damascus has been a three bedroom two bath townhouse that rented for $1,650.

One Bedroom

There is currently only one one-bedroom apartment listed in the MRIS database for Damascus Md. This apartment is listed for $800 per month and has been on the market for approaching five months (142 days).

Two Bedrooms

There are currently six two-bedroom homes on the market for rent in Damascus, Md. based on data found in the MRIS database The rents are listed at $995 and $1,300 per month, and the days on market average less than two months (46 days) between them.

Three Bedrooms

Current there are five three-bedroom rentals on the market in Damascus Md. These homes are listed in the range of $1,250 to $1,990; with the average being $1,637. The days on market for the set of homes range from two weeks (15 days) to just over two months (66 days); the average being close to a one month and a half (47 days).

Four Bedrooms

There are at this time no four-bedroom homes on the market for rent in Damascus, Md.

Five Bedrooms

There are at this time no five-bedroom homes on the market for rent in Damascus, Md.

Damascus Md. Market Report - Nov 24, 2009

Bob Force (REALTOR®) Gaithersburg, Md.: Real Estate Agent in Leisure World, MD

Damascus Md. Market Report - Nov 24, 2009

This is a market report on the homes for sale in the town of Damascus, Md. The information is taken from the Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS) on November 24, 2009.

While there is a shell on the market, the cheapest home for sale is a two bedroom one bath condo listed at $115,000. While there are six and seven bedroom homes on the market, the most expensive home on the market at this time is a five bedroom four bath detached home with a three car garage for $869,000. While some are new to the market within the last week and two have been on the market for near two years, the average days on market since initially listed for sale is just over five months (152 days).

There is currently a total of 26 homes in Damascus Md, where an offer to purchase has been accept by the owner. The last know list prices of these homes ranged from a low of $150,000 for a two-bedroom home to a high of $550,000 for a four bedroom home.

In the last month 16 homes in Damascus Md have been successfully sold. The closing prices on these homes ranged from a low of $170,000 to a high of $525,000. The days on market with the last Realtor ranged from less than a week (3 days) to just over four months (131 days), with the average being slightly over one month (44 days).

Shells

There are currently two shells on the market for sale at this time. One structure is located on 6.5 acres and listed for $320,900, while the other a brick exterior on home on over a half acre is listed at $210,000 There are no shells currently under contact nor has any gone to the closing table during the period covered by this report.

Two Bedrooms

There are currently 11 two-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The list prices of this homes range from $115,000 to $425,000; with the average being $208,163. The days on market for the set range from as little as a week (4 days), to just over seven months(226 days) with the current Realtor; the average approaching three months (73 days).

There is currently four two-bedroom homes under contract in Damascus, Md. The last known list price of this homes ranges from $150,000 to a high of $199,900. The time on market with the current Realtor ranges from near three weeks (19 days) to nearly four months (126 days) before the offer was accepted.

Since October 24 no two-bedroom home has gone to the closing table in Damascus, Md.

Three Bedrooms

There are currently 22 three-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The list prices of these homes range from $125,000 to $415,900; with the average being $298,292. The days on market for the set range from less than a week (5 days) to approaching seven months (203 days) with the current Realtor; the average being a little over two months (72 days).

There are ten three-bedroom homes currently under contact in Damascus, Md. The last known list prices of these homes ranged from a low of $155,000 to a high of $349,814, with the average being $251,850. The days on market with the current Realtor before the offers were accepted ranged from just under a week (4 days) to just over four months (132 days), with the average being nearly two months (49 days).

Since October 24, ten three-bedroom homes have successfully sold in Damascus Md. The closing price of these homes ranged from a low of $170,000 to a high of $349,000. The days on market with the last Realtor ranged from less than a week (3 days) to over four months (131 days); with the average being a slightly over one month (43 days).

Four Bedrooms

There are at this time 15 four-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The list prices of these homes range from a low of $289,900 to $749,990. The days on market for the set range from less than a week (1 days) to approaching two years (690) days with the current Realtor, with the average being near five months (143 days).

Currently there are six four-bedroom homes under contract in Damascus, Md. The last known list prices of these homes ranged from a low of $200,000 to a high of $499,900, with the average being $332,316. The days on market for these homes went from a soon as 40 days to nearly 10 months (312 days), with the average being near five months (157 days).

Since October 24, three four-bedroom Damascus, Md. homes have successfully reached the closing table. The closing prices have ranged from $355,000 to $450,000. The days on market with the last Realtor ranged from less than two weeks (12 days) to slightly over two months (73 days), with the average being less than two months (47 days).

Five Bedrooms

There are at this time a total of five five-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The list prices of these homes range from a low of $239,900 to $869,000; with the average being $549,580, The days on market for the set range from less than a week (3 days) to just short of four months (132 days) with the current Realtor, with the average for the set being two months (58 days).

There is currently only one five-bedroom home under contact in Damascus, Md. This homes last known list price was $529,000 and had been on the market for just over two week (16 days).

Since October 24, two five-bedroom Damascus, Md. homes have successfully reached the closing table. The closing prices have ranged from $452,250 to $525,000. The days on market with the last Realtor ranged from less than a week (4 days) to nearly three months (88 days), with the average being just over a month and a half (46 days).

Six Bedrooms

There is only one six-bedroom home on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. The home is currently listed for $675,000 and has been on the market for a little over three months (117 days) with the current Realtor. There are currently no six-bedroom homes under contract in Damascus, Md., nor has there been a six-bedroom home going to closing since October 24, 2009

Seven Bedrooms

There are two seven-bedroom homes on the market for sale in Damascus, Md. at this time. The list prices of the homes are $599,9 and $675,000. Both have been on the market for over a year with the average being close to 18 months (553 days).

There are no seven-bedroom homes under contract in Damascus, Md., nor has there been a seven-bedroom going to the closing table since October 24, 2009.

DAMASCUS HOMES FOR SALE - MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

11-19-09
Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley: Real Estate Agent in Gaithersburg, MD

DAMASCUS HOMES FOR SALE - MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

Home owners and prospective home owners are closely watching the local residential real estate market. We email monthly statistics, but sometimes you need to have a detailed look at what is actually on the market for sale.

The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers.

The first report shows the 37 active listings excluding the lender owned (REO) homes and the short sale listings.

Click the following URL to see the listings:
http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-95068181-488

The second report shows the 9 short sale listings that are available. Short sales are transactions where the proceeds of the sale will not cover the outstanding mortgages. These are sometimes called pre-foreclosures.

Click the following URL to see the listings:
http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-95068203-272

The third report shows the 4 lender owned foreclosures (REO) properties that are for sale. The lender owned properties are vacant and prices are reduced until they are sold by the highly motivated sellers.

Click the following URL to see the listings:
http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-95068154-855

Do you qualify for the new tax credit? The Home Buyer Tax Credit now includes current home owners as well as first time buyers. This link provides the highlights of the program: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/glance.php

New Home Buyer Tax Credit Video from RE/MAX. Please share with family and friends:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1leN8E8BKTo

Real Estate Investors Zero In on Short Sale Homes. RE/MAX Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMUZSPSrtuI&feature=related

Please contact us with your questions. We always appreciate your referrals.

DAMASCUS MD 20872 REAL ESTATE TREND INDICATOR

11-13-09
Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley: Real Estate Agent in Gaithersburg, MD

DAMASCUS MD 20872 REAL ESTATE TREND INDICATOR

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in zip code 20872, you should take a close look at the following report that compares the statistics for the past month with the same month last year. During the month, there were 70 active listings of homes for sale in 20872. There were 18 new listings in the area and 16 listings went to pending new contracts. There were 11actual settlements as compared to 9 homes sold last year. The total sold dollar volume was down 7.59%. The average number of days on the market was 77 from 139 days last year. The average sale price was 94.87% of the average list price. The average sold price was $314,186 and median sold price was $295,000. It is still a market which favors buyers. Many buyers are using FHA financing for the low 3.5% minimum cash requirement. The FHA Streamlined 203(k) program allows borrowers to include up to $35,000 of home improvements in the initial mortgage loan.

There are 48 homes for sale in Zip Code 20872. Click the following URL to see the listings:
http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-94580621-862

Do you qualify for a tax credit? The rules have changed. The Home Buyer Tax Credit now includes current home owners as well as first time buyers. This link provides the highlights of the program: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/glance.php

FHA loan limits for Montgomery County and Frederick County: $729,750. Limit for FHA reverse mortgages: $625,000.

Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. ZIP Code Statistics - <$100K to >$5M Format

ZIP Code: 20872 Damascus, MD
From: 10/01/2009 to 10/31/2009 Statistics generated on: 11/09/2009

Residential
Unit Sales
Number of Bedrooms
Active Listings Time on Market
Price Class 2
Or Less

3
4
or More
Condo
Coop
Ground
Rent
Residential
Condo
Coop
Ground
Rent
of Units Sold
(No. of Units)
Under $100,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -30 Days 4
$100,000 - 149,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 31-60 Days 1
$150,000 - 199,999 0 1 0 0 0 5 4 0 61 - 90 Days 2
$200,000 - 249,999 0 2 0 1 0 7 1 0 91-120 Days 1
$250,000 - 299,999 0 1 1 0 0 14 0 0 Over 120 Days 3
$300,000 - 349,999 0 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 Total 11
$350,000 - 399,999 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0
$400,000 - 449,999 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 Type of Financing
of Units Sold
(No. of Units)
$450,000 - 499,999 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0
$500,000 - 599,999 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Conventional 3
$600,000 - 699,999 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 FHA 7
$700,000 - 799,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 VA 1
$800,000 - 899,999 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Assumption 0
$900,000 - 999,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cash 0
$1,000,000 - 2,499,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Owner Finance 0
$2,500,000 - 4,999,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 All Other 0
$5,000,000 & Over 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unreported 0
Totals 0 6 4 1 0 62 8 0 Total 11
Grand Totals 11 70
2009 2008 % Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 3,456,050 $ 3,739,800 - 7.59 %
Average Sold Price: $ 314,186 $ 415,533 - 24.39 %
Median Sold Price: $ 295,000 $ 320,400 - 7.93 %
Total Units Sold: 11 9 22.22 %
Average Days on Market: 77 139 - 44.60 %
Average List Price for Solds: $ 331,191 $ 449,811 - 26.37 %
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price:
94.87 % 92.38 %
Total NEW listings: 18
Total Properties Marked Contract: 8
Total Properties Marked Contingent Contract: 8
Total NEW pendings (Contracts + Contingents): 16

Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. - MLS Resale Data
Copyright 2009 - Information deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.

Please contact us with your questions on the residential real estate market.

DAMASCUS, MARYLAND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET - MONTGOMERY COUNTY

10-21-09
Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley: Real Estate Agent in Gaithersburg, MD

DAMASCUS, MARYLAND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET - MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Home owners and prospective home owners are closely watching the local residential real estate market. We email monthly statistics, but sometimes you need to have a detailed look at what is actually on the market for sale.

The following three reports show the properties that are active listings of homes for sale in the area. The properties are sorted by subdivisions. You may sort differently by clicking on the column headers.

The first report shows the 40 active listings excluding the lender owned (REO) homes and the short sale listings. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-92526082-22

The second report shows the 13 short sale listings that are available. Short sales are transactions where the proceeds of the sale will not cover the outstanding mortgages. These are sometimes called pre-foreclosures. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-92526103-955

The third report shows the 3 lender owned foreclosures (REO) properties that are for sale. The lender owned properties are vacant and prices are reduced until they are sold by the highly motivated sellers. Click the following URL to see the listings:

http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=1135923XDLVP&p=DE-92526119-384

Please contact us with your questions. We always appreciate your referrals.

If you have prospective first time home buyers among your family and friends, please tell them that time is running out for the opportunity to receive the currently available $8,000 tax credit. Settlement must take place by 11/30/09. This cash incentive is too good to miss by those that have not owned a home during the past three years.