You've already made your decision to buy. You've already talked or met with a lender to determine your affordability level. Now, it's time to go out and look at some Crofton MD houses.
Most people start their search for Crofton MD homes on the internet. Everything we're going to go out and look at is available on the internet or in the Multiple Listing Service.
The National Association of Realtors statistics show that 86% of home buyers begin their search on the internet. While this is great, it can never replace opening the front door and previewing homes.
This can get confusing so you better be keeping good notes on the homes we visit in Crofton MD. We can select the homes you want to preview and make appointments for a time convenient to you.
Each house we preview will have positive and negative features. It's pretty rare to find that one house that has everything you want or need in a home.
As we continue the search for Crofton MD homes, we'll be refining the criteria so we can pinpoint the home of your dreams.
Buying A Home In Crofton MD - Step 1, Making The Decision
Buying A Home In Crofton MD - Step 2, Getting Professional Assistance
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Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist
©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved
If you're familiar with the Annapolis MD area, you must have heard or read of the trials and tribulations of the Market House, on the dock in Annapolis MD. Defective or undersized HVAC, mismanagement, contract issues, vendors leaving, etc. It's been sitting with one vendor, Vaccarros, for quite some time. It looks like the Market House is finally making a comeback and residents and visitors to Annapolis MD couldn't be happier.
Without a doubt, the Market House is sitting on one of the prime pieces of Annapolis MD real estate. Right in front of the dock, right at the base of Ego Alley, in downtown Annapolis MD.
Whenever I was in Annapolis MD, I used to enjoy visiting the Market House for something to eat. Just a couple of years ago there were many vendor stalls you could visit. It wasn't the prettiest place around but the food was good, and reasonably priced. The view of the water was fantastic.
View Google Map Of The Annapolis City Dock
The Market House isn't completely back yet but it's on it's way. I stopped there today and found it pretty lively for a Monday in August.
The selection of vendors is growing and yes, you can get something to eat again. Yipee!
Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist
©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved
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Seems like the Summer doldrums hit the Crofton MD real estate market this past week. Could be lots of folks getting their last vacation days in before the kids go back to school. Whatever the reason, Crofton MD was pretty quiet this week.
No houses went to settlement, which is pretty unusual. Crofton MD usually averages one or more homes sold per day. This past week, nada.
One nice 3/2/1 townhouse in Crofton Meadows went under contract. This would have been a listing that was perfect for a first time homebuyer. It was in the first time homebuyer sweetspot between $250,000 - $300,000. While we're talking about 1st Time Homebuyers here for a moment...don't forget that the $8,000 1st Time Homebuyers Tax Credit is scheduled to terminate November 30, 2009. In order to take advantage of this tax credit, if you qualify, you have to settle on a home before December 1, 2009.
Two new Crofton MD rentals came on the market this week. Both were single family homes and both were over $2,000/month rent.
Seven new listings went Active in Crofton MD between 9/16 and 9/22. Six of the seven were below $300,000, again, in the price range of many 1st Time Crofton Home Buyers.
Crofton MD home inventory sits at 133 Active listings today. Prices range from $150,500 - $829,000. That's quite a spread for Crofton. Now is a great time to find a home of your choice in Crofton MD.
If you're already working with an agent, give them a call to look at some terrific values in Crofton MD. If you're not working with an agent, give me a call at 443.995.9595, I can help.
Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist
©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved
Information provided by MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information System, and is deemed to be accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change.
After you make your decision to buy a home in Crofton MD, I'd like to schedule a time to meet with you and discuss how we can make your plans come alive.
We'll talk about neighborhoods, schools, economic factors liable to affect the market today and tomorrow, as well as how you would like your house and neighborhood to grow with you.
At this time, I will also help you get pre-qualified for a mortgage loan. I can recommend an excellent loan officer or work with your current lender.
Pre-qualification is a written statement from a loan officer indicating his or her opinion that you will be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. The fact that you are pre-qualified will help us when we are negotiating the deal and is required when we get to the point of writing an offer.
Buying a home in Crofton MD, or any other Maryland location requires a team of professionals working on your behalf:
I can help you get started and can recommend professionals that will help in every aspect of your home purchase.
Don't forget, my services are free to help you find that perfect Crofton MD home. All you need to do to make that happen is call Rich at 443.995.9595, and we can get started.
Step 1 - Buying A Home In Crofton MD - Making the Decision
Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist
©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved
It seems obvious, but it's good to note that the first step to buying your Crofton, Maryland house, is making the decision to buy. That's right. At this point it really is still a process and there is little emotion involved, unlike later in the process. Make the right decision now and you'll rest easier. This is a house you're buying, with a large financial commitment, so the decision shouldn't be taken lightly.
Consider the reasons you want a new house, and it's always a good idea to write them down. Put together a pro and con list and share it with your REALTOR®. If you haven't made the decision which Realtor to use yet, I can help.
Determine how long you want to live in the new house - does buying still make good financial sense? Personally, I wouldn't recommend buying a home unless you plan on living in it at least three years. Investment properties are a different issue.
Can you afford a house that will meet your list of requirements? A good rule of thumb is your mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, should not exceed 1/3 of your net monthly income. Detailed financial discussions will be held with a mortgage lender a bit later in the process.
Of course, after a detailed financial analysis, if you still can't decide, just use my coin flipping iPhone App.
Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist
©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved
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Serving discriminating buyers and sellers in the Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, Howard, Calvert and Queen Anne Counties in Maryland. Call Rich at 443-995-9595 for the real estate service you deserve
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Welcome to Crofton, MD. As a sales associate working for Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. I feel priviledged to work with buyers and sellers all throughout Anne Arundel and surrounding counties.
Crofton is a destination place for buyers moving into the area. We're ideally situated about 30 minutes out of Washington, DC to the south and 30 minutes out of Baltimore to the north. Travel east about 10 minutes and you're in the Capital of Maryland, Annapolis. Each of these cities is a thriving employment area, making Crofton an ideal location.
My family and I moved to Crofton in 1991 and used the same criteria that buyers today use when looking for a home. Great location, good schools and safety. After looking at several communities in the area Crofton was our number one pick and we've never looked back. It has been a wonderful small city to raise a family.
The kids are grown and out now and living in nearby Baltimore County. My wife and I are still in Crofton and plan on remaining here for quite some time.
You're in luck...my two Schnoodles like everybody.
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Rich Iarossi
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
My main area of expertise is working with renters, buyers and sellers in the residential real estate market.
Valerie Martin
“Rich, my salesperson was excellent. Attention to my wants and method of house hunting, attention to details above and beyond expectations.”
Roger and Thuy Castillo
“We loved Rich and would recommend him to any and everyone. Rich served us above and beyond his duties. He was knowledgeable and trustworthy.”
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“Rich was the perfect realtor for us – patient, knowledgeable. He made the whole process a very pleasant one.”
Peg Hardy
"When it comes time to sell Rich is going to be my agent. I'm picky and it took some time but he was patient and we found the perfect house."
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