Laura Gray

This is the perfect oppurtunity to get more involved in the community.

We will be collecting cans around the office, and at every OPEN HOUSE that one of our agents conducts through November 20th ,2009.

All cans & non-perishables will be donated to Gaithersburg HELP

Last years goal was 500 lbs. and we tripled it !

Can we bring in a TON this year ?

Cans and Non-Perishables can be donated in the following ways

• Drop off cans at one of our two local offices *
• Visit any one of our OPEN HOUSES during November
• Contact your favorite REALTOR in our office and he or she will gladly arrange for a pick-up of collected food

* RE/MAX Realty Group

6 Montgomery Village Avenue #200

Gaithersburg , Md 20879

301-258-7757

or

RE/MAX Realty Group

205 E Ridgeville Blvd.

Mount Airy, Md 21771

301-831-5600

In today's fast paced market Buyers face many frustrations to obtaining the house of their dreams. This NEW Automated System can save you time and enable you to purchase the home of your dreams FASTER.

Some of the hurdles "Home Buyers" face are listed below:

1. Is the home they just drove past a Foreclosure/REO , a Short Sale , an Estate Sale , or a regular resale ?
2. How many Bedrooms and Bathrooms does it have ?
3. Is it in our price range ?
4. Does it have the features that are a "Must Have" on my list ?
5. They don't have a "Buyers" agent and don't know who to call.

As many "Buyers" know , they can not always reach an agent at the exact moment they are sitting in front of the driveway. By the time they do reach an agent that particular house may be "Under Contract , or offers are being presented that night creating even more frustration for the home buyer.

In an effort to remove as many obstacles as possible I am offering to all "Buyers" the ability to access information without speaking to anyone through a service called VoicePad. By dialing the number listed below . and then entering only the house number and automated system will then tell you all of the houses that are currently "Active" listings that match the house number that you have input.

You can then select which house ( by street) you want to hear about from the menu and all of the information regarding that house is given to you directly from the data that was input in the MRIS system when the property was listed.This includes price changes and any other updates that may be pertinent. If you want to speak to me directly you can leave a message via your cell phone number or e-mail ,as the system will send me your contact information directly via my Blackberry.

Feel free to access this number as many times as you like to learn about the home that you are interested in. When you are ready to start the "Purchase Process" feel free to contact me directly.

Enjoy Jazz in October............

2009 VINTAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL - Join us at the vineyard in October for two great bands, an assortment of artisans, delicious wine tastings and a lot of fun! This festival is the last festival of the 2009 season - outstanding music, great wines and fun times - you will want to mark this one on your calendar

2009 VINTAGE JAZZ
October 17-18, 2009 (Rain or Shine)
$15.00 (21 and older)
$10.00 (18-20 years old)
Under 18 free with adult.
Photo I.D. Required for Wine Tastings
GATES OPEN AT 11:00am.

SATURDAY:
12-3pm.
The Greg Hatza ORGANization
Want a preview?
http://www.greghatza.com

3:30 - 6pm.
The David Bach Consort
Want a preview?
http://www.davidbachmusic.com

SUNDAY:
12-3pm.-
The Greg Hatza ORGANization
3:30 - 6pm. -
The David Back Consort

· Multiple artisans

· Food vendors

· Tour

• WineTastings

Enjoy good music , great wine and tasty edibles from the local region. Take advantage of our Indian Summer and the begining of the fall colors as they start to change the moutain landscape.

I hope to see you there !

The State of Maryland as instituted a few programs to help reach their new found appreciation of Mother Earth. Our fair state is known as "Little America" , we have the Atlantic ocean on our Eastern Shore , many Agricultural areas in the middle and of course , the Applachain Trail toward the West.

With this in mind , the Governor , Martin O'Malley , along with the guidance of many committees has developed a few unique oppurtunities to help Maryland citizens to Go GREEN. The NEW logo says. "MAryland- Smart, Green & Growing"

I found the following program of interest as I my little part of the world is not near the shoreline:

"Plant and be counted !"

Today the State of Maryland is partnering with businesses, communities and citizens like you to help fund and plant new tree cover. Our State agencies are working to plant 1 million new trees by 2011, and we're asking private citizens to join us by planting 50,000 trees by 2010.

Well , I have printed my coupon and will be scouring the local nurseries for a great Tree to plant that will fit into the natural landscape of the yard. After I started thinking about it , this also would make a great "Housewarming Gift" for many of our clients ! To find the right tree : LIST of ACCEPTABLE TREES

Maryland State has a goal of 50,000 trees to be planted by 2010 and I am sure that if the Realtors of this fine state help with this program it would speak volumes toward our dedication to going green in our own backyard first !

Here is the that is updated weekly as of September 16, 2009 only 16,930 trees have been planted. My fellow Marylanders we have a long way to go !

P.S. Don't forget to join your fellow citizens in achieving our 50,000 tree goal by registering every tree you plant.