Germantown, MD

Butler's Orchard in Germantown, MD

Pick Your Own Vegetables, Pumpkins, Flowers and Hayrides For The Kids Too!

One of my favorite places to go and buy apples at this time of year is Butler's Orchard in Germantown, MD. A tradition in my family that goes back to when I was little boy, my mother used to buy apples by the bushel and bring them home for canning and baking.

With nearly a dozen varieties of apples to choose from, if you're an apple lover like me, this is the place to go. One of my fondest memories of my childhood, Butler's Orchard remains today as an outstanding farmer's market serving the community.

It's tucked away in the woods in Germantown, MD and makes for a wonderful morning or afternoon for the entire family. They have hayrides for the kids and plenty there to capture a child's imagination.

If you don't want to pick your own fruits and vegetables, you can always purchase them at their well stocked store. With their incredible homemade pies, jellies and ciders to name a few, I always load up my shopping cart with goodies.

The Halloween decorations this year were outstanding. Everything was a feast for the eyes!

My grandson searched for the perfect size pumpkin and he found it!

You can even pick flowers for your sweetie!

A wonderful place to relax and just stroll through the fields.

Everybody loves a good scarecrow!

Wishing everyone the best this season!

If you need apples or apple pie go to Butler's...If you need help buying or selling a home in the Gaithersburg or Germantown area...call me and I will be delighted to help you achieve your goals.

GERMANTOWN MD TRUSTEE SALES - HARVEY WEST AUCTIONEERS

Harvey West Auctioneers has scheduled Maryland trustee sales.

Trustee sales auctions are open to the public and all qualified bidders. These sales are foreclosures by the secured mortgage lenders. Buyers should carefully read the newspaper advertisements that appear for three weeks before the sale date. The required deposits must be in the form of cash or certified funds. Most of the bidders use cashier's checks that are payable to themselves and endorse the checks when they are successful. Always check for cancellations before attending trustee sales. Seek professional advice if you do not have full knowledge of the risks. Since these transactions are not conditioned on the availability of mortgage financing, buyers should always have written pre-approval for financing with disclosure to the lender that the property is being purchased in 'as-is" condition. Normally, the properties are not offered for inspection.

The secured mortgage lenders are buying in most of the properties that are sold at the court house auctions. The lenders then offer the homes for sale to the public when they become part of the REO inventory. Contact us for client reports on lender owned homes that are available for purchase. We represent home buyers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. roykelley@mris.com

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Sale Time	Deposit	Address	City	Location	Ad Start
10:29 AM	$25K	19909 KNOLLCROSS DRIVE	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/16/2009
11:06 AM	$23.4K	20238 TIDEWINDS WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/19/2009

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Monday, November 9th, 2009
Sale Time	Deposit	Address	City	Location	Ad Start
01:31 PM	$30K	11104 YELLOW LEAF WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/22/2009
01:36 PM	$10K	19 BIRDSEYE COURT	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/22/2009

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Sale Time	Deposit	Address	City	Location	Ad Start
10:40 AM	$24.4K	13437 DEMETRIAS WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/26/2009
11:30 AM	$25K	13750 PALMETTO CIRCLE UNIT 137 50	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/26/2009
11:52 AM	$25K	5 STONEY POINT COURT	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/26/2009
11:54 AM	$19.8K	29 PINE RIDGE COURT UNIT 12-1	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/26/2009
01:02 PM	$19.2K	20019 CHOCTAW COURT	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/26/2009
01:04 PM	$22K	19607 GALWAY BAY CIRCLE no.404	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/26/2009
01:08 PM	$25K	13940 SCHAEFFER ROAD	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/26/2009
01:10 PM	$25K	11518 ALDBURG WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/26/2009

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Sale Time	Deposit	Address	City	Location	Ad Start
10:08 AM	$25K	13201 SCARLET MIST WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
10:34 AM	$22.4K	11724 ASHWORTH COURT	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
10:44 AM	$25K	13383 RUSHING WATER WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
10:52 AM	$25K	13420 ACCENT WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
11:04 AM	$25K	18615 GLEN WILLOW WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
11:06 AM	$25K	12 CHERRY BLEND COURT	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
11:20 AM	$25K	16037 BONNIEBANK TERRACE	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
11:34 AM	$25K	13014 WELL HOUSE COURT	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
11:46 AM	$22.150K	18365 TIMKO LANE UNIT 93	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
11:54 AM	$25K	19005 LARK SONG TERRACE	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
12:14 PM	$24K	6 APPLDOWRE COURT UNIT 67	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009
12:16 PM	$20.7K	18622 BAY LEAF WAY	GERMANTOWN	MONT CHS	10/30/2009

There's nothing worse than having a major appliance break, especially since most people depend heavily on their dish washer and laundry machines. Then, there is the inevitable choice that must be made: whether to repair it or just get a new one.

Of course, the primary factor to consider when making a decision is the cost of the repair versus the cost of replacing the appliance, factoring in such things as tax, installation, and removal and disposal of the broken unit. According to Angie's List, a national consumer ratings company, these things should also be considered:

Age/History - Older appliances may require ongoing service, which could cost more over time than simply buying something new. On the other hand, if you have not had trouble with the appliance in the past, it might be worth fixing it.

Energy Efficiency - New appliances could save you considerably when it comes to energy costs. Determine if the energy savings will offset the cost of a new appliance. In addition, tax credits may be available on energy-efficient units.

Features/Performance - As technology advances, appliances have more and more features and can do more things. Putting cost aside, purchasing a new appliance might be the right choice simply because it improves your quality of life.

If the decision is to purchase a new appliance, remember that quality products tend to last longer, and that proper care will help prevent problems and reduce the need for repairs.

GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND RESIDENTIAL 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 102 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-93135565-20

The second report shows the 75 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-93135541-345

The third report shows the 27 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-93135513-171

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.