Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale

Foreclosure Shortage in Montgomery County, Maryland

The national news keeps reminding us of the large number of foreclosures across the country. Many communities now have tear down programs to destroy foreclosure properties for which there is no market. However, all residential real estate is local and we have to look at the actual statistics in the local markets that are of interest.

Today, in Montgomery County, Maryland, there are 2,330 active listings of homes for sale on the multiple listing service (MRIS). There are only 37 (1.58%) lender owned foreclosures for sale (REO). 380 (16.3%) of the available properties are short sale pre-foreclosures.

Yes, that does mean that we have a current shortage of foreclosures for sale. Our strong real estate market has absorbed the inventory and agents are wishing that they had more REO listings to show to the anxious purchasers.

The large volume of short sale pre-foreclosure offering is still distorting the market in Montgomery County because a good percentage of them will never receive the needed approvals from the secured mortgage lenders.

Home sellers and home buyers should take time to become well educated on their local markets. Some home buyers are being shocked to find multiple contract competition for preferred properties.

All prospective home buyers, including real estate investors, should have a pre-approval letter from their mortgage lender if financing is going to be used. Those that do not have the needed letters are not seriously considered in the present market. Your exclusive buyer agent is normally the best source for a lender referral.

Please contact us when you have questions about the residential real estate market in Montgomery County, Maryland. We will be happy to set up free automatic searches in your price range and in your preferred locations.

37 Foreclosures For Sale in Montgomery County, Maryland

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There is much to see and do in Maryland. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments when you are out and about in your community or during your travels.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Kentlands 2012 Facilities Pass Updates

Updating facilities passes for 2012 will begin March 12. Please come by the Clubhouse to update your Facilities Passes and sign up for your Guest Pass prior to the pool opening on Saturday, May 26. Passes will not be updated on Memorial Day.

Just a few guidelines on updating passes:

• Avoid long lines when the pool opens by updating your passes after March 12 and in April and early May.
• If you cannot update your pass during regular and/or extended hours, you may drop your pass(es) off at the Clubhouse for updating the next business day.
• Do not discard your old passes. If you have discarded them or have lost your pass(es), there is a $5 replacement fee for each one.
• For your convenience, please bring passes for your whole family to the Clubhouse at one time to have them updated.
• Guest Passes can only be picked up at the Clubhouse during business hours by the Titleholder.
• Please provide contact information in case of an emergency.
• Passes will not be issued to delinquent Titleholders or households so please make sure that your KCA assessment payments are up-to-date.
• Remember that Facilities Passes are required for entrance to the Clubhouse and all recreational areas, so update yours today!

Regular Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:00 am to 4:45 pm Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:45 pm

Extended Hours

Tuesday, May 15 Thursday, May 17

Tuesday, May 22 Thursday, May 24

9:00 am to 6:45 pm

Posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moment when you are out and about in the community.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Watching For Daffodils - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Those of us that are hoping for an early spring are watching for the Daffodils to bloom. So far, I have seen just a few blooms in our Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. There is a Facebook group called First Daffodils that is also interesting to see if you enjoy Daffodils.

You can always count on Longwood Gardens to display the flowers of the season in the Conservatory and in the 1,000+ acres of gardens.

Have an outstanding week, with your camera in hand.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

“Helping Animals is a Walk in the Park”

Sunday, April 29, 2012
Noon - 4 p.m.

Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm
506 S. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Paws in the Park dog walk and festival, one of the largest dog walks in the DC area. As a signature special event of the Montgomery County Humane Society, held in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, it raises funds to help homeless and abandoned animals throughout Montgomery County.

This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 29, from noon to 4 p.m. at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Fredrick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD, next to Gaithersburg High School.

The fun-filled afternoon includes a 1-mile walk, pet games, demos, rescue groups, a “flealess” market with over 50 pet-friendly vendors, food, music and more.

Registered walkers are encouraged to invite friends to support them through online donations. Supporters can sign on individually or by forming a team that includes family and friends, favorite breed groups, rescue organizations, companies, teams to honor or remember a pet – even the family cat. Entrance fees are $20 for an individual or $35 for a family.

To register and start fund raising online, visit www.firstgiving.com/mchsmd. Register before March 1 and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Addie’s (Rockville) or Black’s (Bethesda) Restaurant. Participants can also register on-site the day of the event.

Paws in the Park supports the Montgomery County Humane Society’s efforts to protect and care for unwanted, abandoned and abused animals – everything from dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to reptiles, birds and others. Contributions make a difference in the animals’ lives as well as assist the people who love them. Programs include life-saving medical care, off-site adoption events, animal rescue, pet retention and pet bereavement workshops, foster homes, humane education, behavior advice, affordable spay/neuter, and a network of approximately 200 partnering rescue groups. For more information and to register, visit www.mchumane.org/Paws12.shtml.

For more information contact 240-401-8144 or jwillems@mchumane.org.

For vendor information contact Mark Winans at 301-258-6350 or mwinans@gaithersburgmd.gov.

• Download a Paws in the Park Vendor Application (pdf file)
  This form is provided in PDF format and can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. This format will enable you to view the document as it appears in print. If you do not already have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed follow the link above to Adobe's free download area.

Posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments when you are out and about in the community. Some are finding the first daffodils of the season.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Weekend Orchids from Longwood Gardens - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

In recent days, some comments on my blogs requested more orchid photographs. So, this post is for the orchid lovers. The current annual exhibit at Longwood Gardens is Orchid Extravaganza. This is a wonderful event if you will be in the eastern Pennsylvania area.

Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments when you are out and about in your community or during your travels.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs