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Hagerstown Maryland Homes for Sale under $200,000

First time home buyers might consider taking another look at Hagerstown, MD. When one weighs the small amount of extra commuting time against how much house one can purchase at an affordable price, Hagerstown is a very attractive option.
Hagerstown is located in Washington County MD about 30 minutes northwest of Frederick, MD. The Maryland Department of Transportation runs the 991 commuter bus to Frederick and the Shady Grove Metro. Yes, it will take a bit longer to get to Washington, DC of Baltimore, but the trade-off comes with the lifestyle offered in Hagerstown.
First time buyers that feel priced out of the market, need only look a little bit further up the road. There are many single family detached homes for sale under $200,000. If a buyer chooses to work with us, we have access to over $2,000,000 in grant money to offset down payment or closing costs.
Home for Sale under $200,000
If you are interested in viewing homes in Hagerstown, MD, we would welcome the chance to assist you. We are very familiar with the area and homes for sale there. If you would like to see what is available now, click HERE
Lourdes Tudela and John MacArthur
We are Lourdes Tudela and John MacArthur, ReMax Realty Centre. We are buyer's agents. We offer education about the buying process, representation through the buying process and a home buyer's warranty to cover you after the purchase. You can reach us at 301-509-5111. Our website is located at www.241agents.com
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Hagerstown, Maryland: 125 New Jobs
Many people are looking for jobs, so as we see them we post them.
V-T Industries, Inc., which manufactures laminate countertops, architectural wood doors, and Stone Surfaces, is expanding production to Hagerstown. V-T will invest approximately $11M, of which approximately $6.5M will be in capital improvements.
Initially, the company will create 75 jobs, with the potential to expand within three years generating an additional 50 jobs.
V-T Industries, Inc. will be in position to start-up production by January 2011 with full production expected by the second quarter of 2011.
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) will provide a $150,000 conditional loan, and has also offered a $10 million private activity bond to assist V-T Industries with the purchase and renovations of their new Hagerstown facility and equipment costs. To complement the State's funding, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners has approved a $112,500 conditional loan for the project. In addition, the project has been approved to participate in the County's "Fast Track Construction Program," which will expedite the review and approval process for any upgrades needed to the facility.
The company has seven production facilities throughout the United States, and sales yield over $300 million. Major customers include Home Depot and Lowes, both of which have a distribution presence in the area. The company is headquartered in Holstein, Iowa.
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Short sales in Hagerstown still represent a good portion of the real estate market. Having an experienced Realtor is crucial whether you plan to buy or sell a short sale property. Many agents still do not have a sufficient track record for closing short sale transactions and thus many of these tranasctions are doomed from the beginning. A number of issues need to be addressed when dealing with these types of distressed properties.v
Hagerstown Real Estate Market- Statistics 2nd Quarter 2010 (Washington County)
Currently:
1137 Active Residential properties in Washington County Maryland: 108 of these are Short sale listings
215 Under contract: 57 of these are short sales
Sold:
April- Total:115 Short Sales:10
May- Total:142 Short Sales:13
June- Total:151 Short Sales:17
July- Total:88 Short Sales:7
Contact me to discuss if a short sale may be right for you.
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