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The Arts Barn Theatre presents Paul Morella in "Underneath the Lintel," a one-man show by Glen Berger. The play runs March 2 through 18, 2012, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is $24, $22 for City residents. This show contains adult language and is appropriate for those 12 and older, with parental guidance suggested.

Morella stars as the "Librarian," the sole character in Berger's "Underneath the Lintel," who finds a guidebook 113 years overdue anonymously deposited in the overnight return box. It is this discovery, along with a string of clues, which sets the main character off on an around-the-world journey to find the book’s tardy borrower. Through his travels, the Librarian unravels a mystery that brings him to the realization of a world much larger than he ever expected.

The Los Angeles Times says, "Berger has shown a penchant for men obsessively investigating truths that blind them to more ordinary pursuits of happiness. This one-man show is no exception. It's a satisfying mix of intelligent writing and quirky humor in a package that isn't neatly wrapped up with pat answers."

The one man in this one-man performance is area actor Paul Morella, a multiple Helen Hayes award nominee whose 30 year career has included professional appearances in regional theatre, film, television, and radio. His local credits include leading roles at Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Studio Theatre, Olney, Woolly Mammoth, Theatre J, Folger, and many others. He has presented two other one-person shows at the Arts Barn - A Passion For Justice and A Christmas Carol - both of which subsequently enjoyed extended runs at Olney Theatre. His film and television credits include The Pelican Brief, The Replacements, That Night, The Hunley and Diner, among others, and he has had recurring roles in The Wire, Homicide, The Corner, and The District. He has starred opposite Julie Harris and James Farentino in All My Sons, and Marsha Mason and Fred Thompson in The Best Man, both for LA Theatre Works.

The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg's premier cultural arts facility, is located at 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. For more information and tickets call 301-258-6394 or visit online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn.

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25 Foreclosures For Sale in Frederick County, Maryland

There are 860 homes for sale in Frederick County, Maryland based on the active listings in the Multiple Listing Service (MRIS). 25 (2.9%) are lender owned foreclosures (REO). 149 (17.3%) are short sale pre-foreclosures.

So, when looking at the overall market for Frederick County, the foreclosures for sale represent a very small fraction of the available inventory. The short sale pre-foreclosures offerings tend to distort the listing inventory because many of them will never go to settlement. Unrealistically low prices on short sales will usually attract offers that are below the amounts that the secured lenders will approve and many short sale sellers fail to provide the documentation that is required by the lenders for the needed third party approvals.

Home buyers and home sellers should study the statistics for specific neighborhoods when setting home prices or making offers on listed properties. As exclusive agents for our clients, we provide the information that is needed for good decisions.

Home buyers need to be aware of the physical condition of properties they are considering. Many of the lender owned foreclosures and short sale pre-foreclosures have deferred maintenance or repair requirements. Frequently, renovation financing such as the excellent FHA 203(k) program is needed to allow purchasers include the fix up costs in the amount of the mortgage loan.

Home buyers, including investors, that plan to use mortgage financing should have a pre-approval letter from their lender in hand before looking at properties. Your buyer agent is the best source for a referral to a mortgage lender. The mortgage interest rates are still at record low levels.

The current list of lender owned foreclosures has a price range from $310,000 down to $85,000. The REO list is a good place to start when seeking well prices properties and highly motivated sellers.

25 Foreclosures For Sale in Frederick County, Maryland

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Frederick County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics for Frederick County, Maryland:

During January, 2012, there were 120 closed sales, down 13.04% from last year. The average sold price was $227,646, down 8.85% from last year, with an average of 135 days on the market. The median sold price was $196,450, down 10.48% from last year. The average sold price was 88.27% of the average original list price.

There are many things to see and much to do in Frederick County. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments when you are out and about in your community or during your travels.

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