Guest Blog Post: Joseph Gilday of Gilday Renovations

Is One Inch Away From Perfect, Perfect Enough?
Nope. Not for us.
And, yes. Most of us are mature enough to accept that nothing is perfect in this world of ours. Being in the residential renovation business, we are faced with that every day. Figuring out how to gracefully marry new to old gets you humble pretty quick.
And yet, we strive. After all, we are in the perfection business. We make big promises and we’ve got to deliver. Here is a small example of how that works:

See the double window set on the second floor? Lead carpenter, Mike Gindlesperger, noticed something wasn’t quite right as he marked measurements for exterior trim on this Tudor style addition. His trim boards running from the first to second floors, weren’t lining up exactly with the second floor windows.
Mike and project supervisor John Lowe decided to move the windows—an inch and a half. So the windows were taken out, the rough opening adjusted, and the windows reset. We could have fudged it by adjusting the trim and nobody would ever have known.  But we would know. We have promises to keep. So we made it right—so right that the project won an award from NARI and was featured in the March 2010 Home & Design Magazine.



Joseph Gilday
301.565.4600 x22
http://www.gilday.com/

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Guest Blog: Time is Running Out on the “First Time” Homebuyer Tax Credit!

From Our Friend,  John G. Nalls, Esq. of Counselors Title:

I have been getting a lot of inquiries lately regarding whether the Congress intends to extend, for the 3rd time, the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which allow for a “First Time” Homebuyer Tax Credit, and all indicators are that the answer is “NO”. As result, TIME IS RUNNING OUT for those homebuyers who wish to take advantage of this tax credit for purchasing a home for the 1st time or, in many cases, a new home. Under the present form of the Act, a First Time Homebuyer(defined as someone who has not owned a property used as their principal residence for 3 years prior to the purchase) may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $8,000 and a Current Homebuyer (defined as someone who has owned and lived in their present property for an aggregate of 5 of the last 8 years) may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $6,500. Unlike a deduction, a tax credit serves as a dollar for dollar savings to the taxpayer. Eligibility is subject to certain conditions and income guidelines.

In order to potentially take advantage of this incredible program, the Homebuyer must have a FULLY RATIFIED CONTRACT by April 30, 2010. The Act does allow settlement to occur after that date (but under no circumstances later than June 30, 2010) provided that the contract is fully ratified before that time.
 Please feel free to contact me at john@ctitle.net with any questions about this substantial tax benefit.

 

John G. Nalls, Esq.

Counselors Title, LLC

4400 Jenifer Street, NW, Suite 200

Washington, DC 20015

202-683-1572 direct

202-686-7223 fax

240-498-8290 cell 

www.ctitle.net

Forbes Online Discusses Loan Modification

Forbes magazine online loan modifcation advice

Foreclosures and problem loans have thrown millions of American households into crisis. Over 7.5 million mortgages are delinquent, and an estimated 1 million have been taken back by the banks, according to Lender Processing Services, a Jacksonville-Fla.- based mortgage-industry service provider.
In response, the government founded the Making Home Affordable program, with $75 billion in federal funds, to offer services--including loan modification--to certain homeowners. But navigating the thicket of paperwork and separating good from bad advice can prove downright daunting. And for some struggling homeowners loan modification may not even be the right option.(Click HERE for full article)

U.S. Plans Big Expansion in Effort to Aid Homeowners

New York Times Reports:

The Obama administration on Friday will announce broad new initiatives to help troubled homeowners, potentially refinancing several million of them into fresh government-backed mortgages with lower payments.

Click HERE for Full article on Nytimes.com

New Listing! in Willows Of Potomac

14067 Pellita Terrace, Rockville Maryland 20850

MLS#:MC7285335

This Won't last!  

New Listing In Columbia Maryland

9038 phillip Dorsey way, Columbia Md 21045

MLS: HW7284623

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New listing! 8804 Wooden Bridge Rd Potomac md

Fresh on the market , Sunday  March 7, 2010:

8804 Wooden Bridge Rd, Potomac Md 20854

COPENHAVER BACKING THE PARK! This is the one you have been waiting for. 5 big bedrooms upstairs, lovely foyer & formal rooms,large bright family room off updated eat in kitchen, renovated baths, fresh paint, gleaming hardwood floors, finished daylight lower level walks out to gorgeous lot & patio. Move in ready for a lucky buyer - no disappointments here!  Don't miss it!

New Listing! 6401 Seat Pleasant Drive

6401 Seat Pleasant Drive, Carmody Hills/Capitol Heights Maryland 20743

offered at $148,000

2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completely renovated from the inside out.  Brand New, energy efficient windows, Gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting,  granite counters, new & matching kitchen appliances, 2 car concrete driveway, brand new vinyl siding , walk in master closet, Brand New HVAC system, Brand New Washer/dryer & hardware for a home security system.
This is home has quality construction & value!  Sellers offering $8000 closing credit for  full price offer,  couple that with  the first time home buyer tax credit  if you purchase before April, and a first time home buyer could be looking at $16k credit!  Do not miss out on this great opportunity.  For more information  Contact: Harrison Beacher (301) 448-6569

 

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