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There are many wonderful places in Montgomery County Maryland to watch July 4th fireworks. At most of these, festivites get under way at 7 or 7:30pm. Have a safe and fun 4th of July weekend!
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OLNEY, MARYLAND 20832 - REAL ESTATE TREND INDICATOR
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in zip code 20832, 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 100 active listings of homes for sale in Olney. There were 39 new listings in the area and 26 properties went to pending new contracts. There were 27 settlements as compared to 28 homes sold last year. The total sold dollar volume was down 14.99%. The median sales price was $399,000. The average sales price was 92.48% of the average list price. The average days on the market was 98 as compared to 92 days last year. What does this mean? It is still a soft market which favors buyers. Buyers have the largest selection and the lowest prices that have been available for several years. First time buyers have the benefit of the currently available $8,000 tax credit for settlements that take place before the end of November, 2009. Many buyers are using FHA financing to take advantage of the low 3.5% minimum cash requirement. The FHA Streamlined 203(k) program allows borrowers to include the cost of home improvements up to $35,000 in the mortgage amount. The Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission is providing 100% financing for qualified first time buyers.
Roy Kelley, Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group
Home Search Website: www.roykelley.com
Email: roykelley@mris.com; Client Assistance: 301-670-8996
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. ZIP Code Statistics - <$100K to >$5M Format
ZIP Code: 20832 Olney, MD
From: 05/01/2009 to 05/31/2009 Statistics generated on: 06/08/2009
| 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) |
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| Under $100,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 -30 Days | 9 |
| $100,000 - 149,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31-60 Days | 7 |
| $150,000 - 199,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 61 - 90 Days | 3 |
| $200,000 - 249,999 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 91-120 Days | 1 |
| $250,000 - 299,999 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 0 | Over 120 Days | 7 |
| $300,000 - 349,999 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | Total | 27 |
| $350,000 - 399,999 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||
| $400,000 - 449,999 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Type of Financing of Units Sold (No. of Units) |
|
| $450,000 - 499,999 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | ||
| $500,000 - 599,999 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | Conventional | 13 |
| $600,000 - 699,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | FHA | 10 |
| $700,000 - 799,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | VA | 1 |
| $800,000 - 899,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Assumption | 1 |
| $900,000 - 999,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Cash | 1 |
| $1,000,000 - 2,499,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Owner Finance | 1 |
| $2,500,000 - 4,999,999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | All Other | 0 |
| $5,000,000 & Over | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Unreported | 0 |
| Totals | 0 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 87 | 13 | 0 | Total | 27 |
| Grand Totals | 27 | 100 |
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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.
Your Real Estate Professional,
Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group
6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 200 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA
Direct: 301-921-4569 Client Assistance: 301-670-8996
Email: roykelley@mris.com Main Office: 301-258-7757 x 569
Home Search Website: www.roykelley.com Click on Homes Prospector for access to all of the available homes listed on MRIS.
Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/roykelley
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FIRST TIME HOME BUYER $8,000 TAX CREDIT: www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com
FHA loan limits for Montgomery County and Frederick County: $729,750. Limit for FHA reverse mortgages: $625,000.
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The below listed Olney foreclosures / short sales / reo / bank owned listings in Montgomery County Maryland are all the active listings for sale in the MRIS as of today. This is a keyword search, and sometimes you will also see homes listed from other areas.
Whenever you check back you will be updated with the latest listings, as the below link is updated daily.
20832 Olney foreclosure, short sale listings
To do your own searches for listings by county, town, and sales price.. Go to the home page of choicerealestate.net first, then click on the county you are interested in.
Norbrook Village - Anscroft - Red Door Store - Cashell Manor - Norbeck Sandy Spring - Ashton - Fair Hill Farm - Camelback Village condos - Norbeck Grove - Hallowell - Oatland Farm - Brooke Manor Farms - Barnsley Manor Estates - Cherrywood - James Creek - Olney Mill - Ashley Hollow - Briars Acres - Brook Road - Williamsburg Village - - Bowie Mill Rd - Old Baltimore Rd - Georgia Avenue - Montgomery General Hospital - Olney Theatre - Greenwood Park - Hines Rd. - Brooke Grove - Greenwood
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That feeling of "love at first sight" is becoming more and more important in today's real estate market. Currently, over 80% of all home purchasers will get their first look at a home from internet photos. If they don't like what they see in the photos, they will cross the home off their list. Small changes will enhance a home's curb appeal without spending a huge sum of money. We often recommend to home sellers that they start their sale preparation by photographing the exterior of their home. The photos will show areas that need attention and give a clear picture of what a purchaser will see in their online search for a new home. Some cost-effective curb appeal ideas include:
Clean the driveway and sidewalk with a pressure washer.
Look at your front door and entryway. Does your door need a fresh coat of paint? How about the trim? Check for burned-out lightbulbs.
Add some new mulch and spring plants. Use plants of the same color to add more visual impact.
Create a focal point. Add an interesting, welcoming element such as a garden bench or large urn to invite visitors into the home.
Trim the bushes surrounding the house. Trim hanging tree limbs.
Patch and seal any cracks or holes in the driveway.
Don't forget the rear view. Is the patio clean and organized? Can a purchaser imagine having a barbeque?
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Here is the Olney Area (Olney, Brookeville, Brinklow, Ashton, and Sandy Spring) supply and demand chart for April 2009. The Red lines are the active homes, blue under contract, and green are sold. The absorption rate is determined by the number of homes on the market and the number of homes selling that month.
Our office has added several CDPEs. These are Certified Distressed Property Experts. They are great agents who can help their clients navigate short sales and foreclosures.
Absorption Rates:
April 2009 9.4% absorption rate
April 2008 16.1.4% absorption rate
April 2007 17% absorption rate

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