 LeAnne Blake
(301) 693-6697Realtor®
Taylor Properties
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The second home market is poised to be great through 2025 per the lending industry and NAR (National Association of Realtors) and so, yes your first home is quiet and well, normal. but really Europe is watching our market closely. Second home market that is. As of July just returned from France, in 2007 were this is one of the top 10 places to buy second homes. Wow, this is still poised to be great world wide and the baby boomers are ready and very tired of the long hours and hard work, and deserve a great place to travel to, and even work remotely now, since this is the way of the world. Perhaps your next career will be as a great landlord
If you are either already owners, or looking to buy, a second home my goal is to share years of research with you, and what I really learned when I became an agent myself. From a buyer of two homes and renter ourselves, three years renting second homes with $85k in rental income last year on two homes, and 20% appreciation on day of purchse. And, the pit falls to watch out for as a people person learning the pros and cons of areas all over the world (ie just learned about the south of France in the London airport with a wonderful man who was facinated to learn about the US real estate market from me. We talked forever, (I have been accused of this, but always in research mode, I take copious notes, even which chatting, and this nice man came into the plan looking for me, and my husband and handed me the names of areas in London South, phone numbers of banks and agents to talk with. Lovely people in UK visit get the best to learn more. | |
| LeAnne Blake
Taylor Properties
(301) 693-6697 cell phone
(301) 970-2447 Taylor office
(301) 371-5975 Fax
Email: leanneblake@msn.com
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| Welcome!
Thanks for stopping by. I hope this web site will make it easy for you to locate areas in Maryland that interest you.
Buying or selling a home is an emotional and complicated undertaking. Even in today's fast sellers market, a seller might feel pressure to take a lower price without the guidance of an agent telling them to wait. Nothing is completely predictable, but a good agent knows how to protect your best interests. As your agent I:
- Work with both buyers and sellers to determine your needs and desires.
- Act as liaison between the lender, seller, buyer, title company, and inspectors.
- Negotiate with others without the emotion that homeowners or homebuyers must deal with when they sell their own house.
- Protect you from costs that you didn't know existed or weren't prepared to include in your budget.
- Refer you to lenders, inspectors, attorneys and repair contractors, if you are interested.
- Market your home through the MLS, open houses, and other marketing venues. Special marketing venues for luxury properties.
In all cases SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY!!
There is no question that a good agent usually sells your house so well that you more than cover the cost.
SELLERS!
In today's market, you can't afford not to look at your real estate investments. If you're planning to sell your home in the next few months, this FREE service is designed to help establish your home's current market value. Simply choose Market Analysis and fill out the requested information. I will use comparable sold listings to help you calculate the fair market value of your home.
BUYERS!
Automatically receive personalized MLS listings by e-mail. Early each morning I will search the local MLS and find the homes that match your criteria and notify you immediately with the latest listing information!! Simply choose Dream Home Finder and fill in the requested information. Or, search for yourself at [Search For Homes].
SECOND HOME MARKETS!
Learn how you can now own that $1.2 million dollar oceanfront dream vacation home in Nags Head, Rehoboth, Ocean City or any beach and get it right the first time. The right loan, the right area for rental return and the right price for the home! This is your dream second home, where you want it, so keep it for the long hawl and learn how to manage and plan out the agressive loans that can get you qualified.
Remember you make your biggest return at the time you buy the home.
Too busy earning money to research it yourself? Now you can get assistance from a trained agent, who knows how to talk with other agents and get them to open up. Get the best agent in town and it's not always the most successful!
Lending is key, let me refer you to an excellent lender who is in the top 3% at Countrywide, or even a few great local lenders. I can find out want there area of specialty is an pass this on to you. Not all lenders are right for every type of loan.
Specialization
I specialize in towns/cities of Middletown (21769), Braddock Heights (21703),Chevy Chase (20815), Bethesda (20814, 20816, 20817 and 20818), Potomac (20854), Rockville (20850, 20851, 20852 and 20853), Gaithersburg (20877 and 20882), Darnestown (20874 and 20878), Germantown (20875-20876), Clarksburg (20871),Urbana (21754 and 21704), Jefferson (21755), Frederick 21701, 21702 and 21703. In Washington County, Hagerstown (21740, 21741 and 21742) Boonesboro (21713). I specialize in all neighborhoods along the 270 and 70 interstate but can help you with any of your Maryland real estate needs.
Personal
With the exception of a short stay in Italy, I have lived in the Washington DC area all my life. I was a resident of Chevy Chase for 15 years and of Middletown, MD for the last 3 1/2 years. My son goes to St James in Hagerstown, so I travel along the famous historic highway of Route 40 every day into Washington County. I have worked with many clients (both buyers and sellers) and have some great school reports on the area which I provide on request.I have done extensive research in the real estate industry both domestically and overseas and have conducted in-depth research on second home markets during 2004. I have a B.S. from the University of Maryland in Finance and Economics and 20 years experience senior manager experience running large contract project in the software service industry, for the Federal Goverment, and multi-national organizations.
Membership
- National Association of Realtors
- Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors
- Multi-Regional Information Services (MLS)
Middletown, MD
We moved here recently for a change in lifestyle. Imagine standing outside your front door, watching the sunset behind the Catoctin Mountains. Or going to your local neighborhood creamery for fresh from the cow, milk and ice cream. You can also have it delivered to your door. Even the folks from the Washington DC area don't know about this charming enclave.
For history buffs, we are approximately 30 minutes from Harpers Ferry, WV, Leesburg, VA, and Gettysburg, PA. 20 minutes from Boonesboro.
The Presidential retreat of Camp David is only minutes away, taking advantage of its close proximately to Washington D.C. and natural beauty of the area.
Please come up and check out the views in this beautiful valley on a Sunday afternoon or any other day, and I'll take you around. You'd be amazed at this well kept secret.
We don't have the hustle-bustle of the city, but you can commute to the Washington D.C. area malls and attractions within minutes.
The public schools are great! Middletown Middle School is consistently within the top 10 schools in the state. Middletown High has a new Advance Placement Program of Excellence (APEX) which is highly accredited. Urbana IB certificate program is now open to all students in Frederick County. St James School is an excellent college prep school, 30 miles from Middletown and other Frederick towns. In Washington County, you wont believe how good the schools are. This is their best kept secret For more information on either public or private schools, please refer to my section on Research the Schools or send me an email at www.leanneblake@msn.com.
If you are interested in learning more about Washington, Frederick or Montgomery counties, please contact me. I would love to help you find your dream home.
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