Ralph Rodriguez

These are tremendous times we live in. There has never been a better buyers market in recent memory. Inventory is high and interest rates are low low low. There are even talks that rates may drop even lower in the near future. The National Association of Realtors and other groups are putting pressure on the powers that be to further reduce interest rates and make other necessary changes to jump start the housing market and in turn the economy. You have never been in a better position to find the best deal on your new or used dream home. Get your credit in order and contact your bank, credit union or lender of your choice and get a free pre-approval letter telling you how much home you can afford. Contact me with your approval letter and let's get started on finding your dream home today!

Habitat for Humanity in Baltimore is using environmentally friendly and energy efficient methods when rehabbing Row Homes in the city. You too could use these ideas when renovating or rehabbing your homes. Follow the link below to read how they did it.

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/ed/pdfs/CHFH.pdf

As states and counties around the country catch on to the latest environmental building craze it seems that going green is much more than just a passing fad. Here in Maryland, Baltimore County has developed its own website to assist builders and consumers understand how the county can help:

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/community/greenbuilding/index.html

If you are still not sure what this growing movement is all about, here are a few sites that can help expain, starting with Baltimore County's page on Green Building.

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/community/greenbuilding/greenbuilding.html

The US Green Building Council certifies that builders, inspectors, architects and other professionals meet or exceed nationally recognized industry wide standards.

http://www.usgreenbuildingcouncil.org/

See the local Baltimore chapter here:

http://www.usgbcbalt.org/

One of my favorite Environmentally Friendly Websites is the Berkley School of Environmental Design. You can view their Facebook Page below:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-CA/Environmental-Design-Library-University-of-California-Berkeley/6401874913

Do your own reading and explore the information so when you are ready to remodel, build, or buy your next home you may incorporate these principles and benefit from these advances in modern technology.

Eatontown is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 14,008.

The United States Army's Fort Monmouth has been in Eatontown since 1917, and is home to the U.S. Army Materiel Command's (AMC) Communication and Electronics Command (CECOM). Fort Monmouth is also home to the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (or USMAPS), (Source: Wikipedia.org)

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Oceanport is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 5,807.

Oceanport was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1920, from portions of Eatontown Township (now Eatontown), based on the results of a referendum held on May 11, 1920."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, (Source: Wikipedia.org)

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Tinton Falls is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 15,053.

The borough was formed as New Shrewsbury by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on August 15, 1950, based on the results of a referendum held on July 18, 1950, after breaking off of Shrewsbury Township."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John ..(Source: Wikipedia.org)

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Who is relocating to APG?

TeamC4ISR • Communications-Electronic Life Cycle Management Command (Ft. Monmouth, NJ) •

Communications-Electronics Research, Development & Engineering Center (Ft. Monmouth, NJ) •

Information Systems Development and Acquisition (Redstone Arsenal, AL) •

Procurement management/support for Depot Level Reparables (Ft. Huachuca, AZ) ATC-AEC •

Army Test & Evaluation Command Headquarters (Alexandria, VA) •

Elements of the Army Evaluation Center (Alexandria, VA) Others •

Army Research Laboratory Vehicle Technology Directorate (Columbus, OH/Langley, VA) •

Army Research Institute Human Systems Research (Ft. Knox, KY) •

Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (Falls Church, VA) •

Air Force Non-Medical Chem-Bio Defense Development & Acquisition (Brooks City Base, TX) •

Chem-Bio Defense Research, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Ft. Belvoir, VA) •

Medical Chemical Defense Research from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (Forest Glen Annex, MD)

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Monmouth New Jersey is a beautiful area with historic Battlefields and vibrant bedroom communities for many that still work and commute to the Big Apple. My cousin and her family recently moved in after living in Brooklyn, NY for decades. Their home and neighborhood is lovely with spacious backyards, swimming pools and a home with the widest upstairs hallways and bedrooms I've ever seen. But don't worry, Maryland has plenty of that as well. Given a 45 minute commute radius of APG, you'll find amazing neighborhoods and options from super rural to urban and upscale communities. Contact me so we can begin your home search within your ideal neighborhood.

I can't say much for Redstone Arsenal, AL other than watching the Crimson Tide play in the Swamp at the Unversity of Florida was some of the best football I've ever seen. Welcome to Maryland. Let's find you a home.

Ft. Huachuca, AZ is famous for many things including unmanned drone surveillance/attack planes and for being a long long way off the beaten path. In my other life I worked for a global supply chain company that handled many logistical solutions in and out of Ft. Huachuca. So neighbors, come on up to Maryland and let's get you moved in.

All I have to say about Alexandria, VA is two words..."Murphy's Pub". We've got a similar charm in areas such as Mt. Washington or Annapolis and Canton/Fells Point. I've got you covered as well. Welcome to Maryland.

My younger sister and her husband live in Columbus, OH. She's finishing up her PhD in Developmental Psychology at Ohio State. I won't make any more Florida Gator references after this I promise, but I'm one Gator that would be happy to show your family some Maryland hospitality. Give me a call and we'll find your new home. Virginia has Langley and Maryland has the NSA. The two go hand in hand. Maryland has a lot to offer.

Kentucky has the Derby and Baltimore has the Preakness. If you like living near horse farms and vineyards, have I got the perfect town for you. Let's talk.

One of my first jobs in high school was working for a now defunct clothing store at the local mall with a location in Falls Church, VA. I had to make that drive every now and then to exchange inventory. If you like Falls Church you'll like Bel Air.

Texas, Texas, Texas...The nicest letter I ever got from a graduate school admissions board came from the University of Texas at Austin, "the live music capital of America". Well, I'm not sure exactly why its named the way it is but we've got a little portion of Baltimore County just north of Timonium and South of Hunt Valley named Texas. Maybe you'll like the surrounding area. We can work it out together.

Ft. Belvoir and Forrest Glenn Annex, I really think you won't mind the hop skip and jump to Baltimore, Harford, and Cecil Counties. Cecil County has waterfront and golf course communities within a short commute of APG and Harford and Baltimore Counties can put you on intersate 95 in minutes.

Please get the APG BRAC Relocation Guide below and print out a copy for yourself. Feel free to contact me at my website:

http://ralphrodriguez1.point2agent.com/Contact_Me/page_163209.html

Very best regards and welcome to Maryland.

Ralph Rodriguez

Realtor

Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.

410-227-1169

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