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Dawn Bush Comes To DeHanas Real Estate

by Don DeHanas, Associate Broker

I am very exited that Dawn Bush has decided to join our Brokerage. I just completed a home sale transaction with her. I represented to seller and she represented the buyer through her previous real estate company. Dawn w displayed an exceptional sense of professionalism. Her contract was very well written, and her timeless was impeccible. She will be a huge asset here at DeHanas Real Estate Services.

Dawn Bush is a licensed Realtor and has nearly 20 years of sales experience. Dawn specializes in first-time home buyers, helping them to achieve the American dream for little to no money out of pocket. Thinking of a new home, Dawn can negotiate you a one-of-a-kind price that will knock your socks off. With so many homes going into Foreclosure, you may be concerned about your options as a homeowner or homebuyer. Dawn will show you how to protect your interest while securing your financial future. She has been awarded top sales person for many years and puts her negotiating skills to work for you. Dawn has been trained by Johnny Loewy, one of Wall Street Journal's top 50 Realtors and has successfully completed, "The advanced individual training series."
In her off time Dawn enjoys spending time with her 8 year old daughter, Angelina, singing, acting, theater, and playing softball. Originally from Southern Maryland, she can't wait to show you why she chose to remain here to raise her family. She loves a challenge and takes a proactive and optimistic approach to everything. Dawn believes in giving back to her community and actively volunteers her time on mission trips to the "hollers" of Kentucky every year. She also collects clothing and toys for less fortunate children in the community, and entertains for the teams at the Cancer Society's Relay for Life events.
When you hire Dawn Bush, you are hiring a network of 50 thousand agents to go to work for you. Her information is worth millions, her support and dedication, PRICELESS.

Marsha Moreleand Moves to DeHanas Real Estate

by Don DeHanas, Associate Broker

Associate Broker and Manager for DeHanas Real Estate Services, Don DeHanas, recently announced the affiliation of Marsha Moreland with the Waldorf based brokerage. “Marsha joins our company with a background knowledge of land and development, and we are very excited to add her expertise to our family of agents” says DeHanas.

 

Marsha is a Southern Maryland native who has enjoyed living, working and raising her family in this beautiful area. 

Marsha’s life experiences coupled with the support of her husband Derek, 3 kids and 1 grandchild have all added to her decision to help people buy and sell real estate.  Marsha truly enjoys meeting new people and discovering what their needs are for real estate.   Over her many years of living, working and co-running her husband’s excavation business, she has made many friends, and business associates.  Through these associations she is able to keep her hands on the pulse of land and real estate in Southern Maryland.  These invaluable connections and benefits are brought right to you in every aspect of your real estate transaction. 

 

Marsha prides herself in being an organized, motivated, helpful agent who will work diligently to find your next home or your dream piece of land to build your new home.

 

Furthermore, Marsha is thrilled to be teaming up with DeHanas Real Estate Services since they too are a staple in Southern Maryland real estate.  She knows that the experienced team she is joining with and all of their advertising possibilities can vastly improve her success and is eager to pass these benefits on to you.  She is dedicated to finding you “more” land,” more” house, “ more” customer service, and “more” of a personal touch.

 

DeHanas Real Estate Services is family owned and operated. They service Homebuyers and sellers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC.

 

Melinda Prehoda Joins DeHanas Real Estate

by Don DeHanas, Associate Broker

Don DeHanas, Associate Broker/Manager of DeHanas Real Estate Services, recently announced the addition of another full-time, full-service agent to the Waldorf based brokerage. “I am proud to have Melinda Prehoda joining our company. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience.” Says DeHanas. “ Having worked with her on several transactions, I can attest to Melinda’s great attention to detail. She will certainly be an asset for any home seller or home buyer to have on their side.”

 

Melinda was born and raised in Southern Maryland and currently resides in Charles County with her husband and 2 children. She attended Lackey High School and the College of Southern Maryland prior to entering the workforce. She has worked in the real estate industry for over 10 years and has over 20 years of customer service related experience. Melinda’s extensive knowledge of the area, experience in the field and passion for helping people enable her to provide exceptional service to her clients. “Really listening to the client’s wants and needs is a major component in helping them to achieve their goals”. Whether you are buying or selling, Melinda will guide you through the entire real estate transaction with friendly service and true professionalism.

 

DeHanas Real Estate Services is locally owned and family operated, specializing in smooth residential home sales in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Real Estate Market Update October 2009

by Don DeHanas, Associate Broker

The real estate market outlook, based on results for the month of October 2009, saw one of the best months this year in terms of volume of sales.   There were 127 homes sold in Charles County during the month of October compared to 114 homes sold in September. This increase represents a 27.8% increase over sales this time last year, certainly the direction we all hoped we would be heading. Currently, year-to-date, sales are down just 3.3% to sales in 2008. Based on pending sales, currently up 60% to last year, we should see a modest gain in overall sales for 2009 by years end.

 On a continued positive note, the decline in the average price, while still down, rose from -16.39 in September to -9.05 in October. Year-to-date median pricing is down 13.3% to last year.  Another important note is the “average sale price as a percentage to list price”. In a healthy market, this figure comes in around 98%-99%. Currently it is at 89.58%. This means buyers are getting an average of 10.5% off the original list price for homes that are selling. For sellers, this means the pressure for lower prices is still very strong.

Inventory remains consistent and unchanged compared to the data for September 2009, with just a modest decline.  Out of 1216 listings Active on the market, 231 new active listings were added during October, and there were 150 new contracts pending, which is down slightly from September.

As for properties in Foreclosure, Realtytrac.com reported 80 new properties in default for the month of October in Charles County, which is significantly down.  However, the total number of properties in Charles County that are in some state of Foreclosure (including Bank-owned) has increased to 992 properties, compared to 942 during the month of September.   The number of properties in a state of Foreclosure continues to be of concern, and all these numbers are not reflected in the MRIS Trends Report because the majority of these homes are not currently being actively sold at this time.  

Rental activity continues to remain strong.  There are currently 183 rentals on the market. Over the past 30 days 60 homes have been rented in Charles County. The available rental inventory has remained consistent all year.

Some very good news in all of this is the “new and improved” tax credit. It is official. The tax credit of $8000 for homebuyers who have not owned a home in the past three years has been extended until April 30, 2010. In addition, a tax credit of up to $6500 has been included for homebuyers who are selling a home in which they have held as their principle residence for the past 5 years.  I have included a more detailed outline within this report.

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Servicing all Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Charles County, and Prince George's County as well as Annapolis, Bowie, Chesapeake Beach, Crofton, Dunkirk, Edgewater, Ft. Meade, Huntingtown, La Plata, North Beach, Odenton, Owings, Pasadena, Severn, Waldorf, and the Upper Marlboro areas of Maryland, all of Washington DC, and Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, and King George County real estate advertised in this website are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap and familial status, or national origin, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. DeHanas Real Estate Services will not knowingly accept any listing agreement for real estate sales in Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Charles County, and Prince George's County as well as Annapolis, Bowie, Chesapeake Beach, Crofton, Dunkirk, Edgewater MD, Ft. Meade, Huntingtown, La Plata, North Beach, Odenton, Owings, Pasadena, Severn, Waldorf, and the Upper Marlboro, all of Washington DC, and Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, and King George County areas which are in violation of the law. Our clients and customers are informed that all dwellings advertised on our website in Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Charles County, and Prince George's County as well as Annapolis, Bowie, Chesapeake Beach, Crofton, Dunkirk, Edgewater MD, Ft. Meade, Huntingtown, La Plata, North Beach, Odenton, Owings, Pasadena, Severn, Waldorf, and the Upper Marlboro, all of Washington DC, and Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, and King George County areas are available on an equal opportunity basis. All prices and finance claims appearing in this site are subject to change without notice.