Housing Inventory in Queen Anne County-Stevensville MD

So you have a house on the market in Queen Anne County on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland and can't figure out why it's not selling. Well, there really could be a variety of reasons, however, I am going to discuss just one possible reason: INVENTORY!

The absorption rate of your area is very important to know when pricing your home to sell it. If you really want to sell to move on, you may consider the absorption rate before considering market value. You may want to consider a selling price based on the absorption rate.

Not sure what the absorption rate is? I will tell you. It is an estimate of the rate at which a particular classification of properties for sale can be successfully marketed in a given area. An absorption rate must be developed to analyze supply and demand.

Let me give you an example:

This is a current example:

Active Listings in Queen Anne County: 707

Now divide the active listings with what has SOLD:

In the last 6 months: 189 = 3+ Months

In the last 3 months: 106 = 6+ Months

In the last month: 37 = 19+ Months

Now you know how much inventory is currently on the market as of this past month in Queen Anne's County....over 1 1/2 yrs. This is what you are competing against. And this statistic is constantly changing as properties are listed or sold. So, this makes it imperative, as an agent, to keep your clients informed.

Now you just found out how to decide whose market it is:

* Sellers' market conditions-Absorption rate is 1-4 months.
* Normal market conditions-5-6 months.
* Buyers' market conditions-7+ months

Has your agent gone over this bit of information with you? I hope so. If not, ask them to. This example is a generalized absorption rate. Perhaps you want one done with specific data that corresponds to your particular market.

My name is Lisa Longest and I work for Exit Gold Realty. I specialize in Stevensville Md and surrounding cities. Feel free to contact me at 443-786-4200 or email me at lisalongest@exitgoldrealty.com

Mid-Shore Maryland Sees 812 Foreclosures in 2009

For homeowners, the thought of losing their home and all the hard work they have put into maintaining it can be paralyzing. But residents should know that there are programs available to help them keep there home, and that early action is the best prevention against foreclosure.

In 2009, there were 812 foreclosures filed in circuit court on the Mid-Shore- 219 in Queen Anne's County, 192 in kent, 154 in caroline, 146 in Talbot and 101 in Dorchester, according to Sandy Brown, executive director of Mid-Shore Pro Bono. (Mid-Shore Pro Bono is a new non-profit organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income families).

As soon as a homeowner sees they are going to be unable to make payments on their mortgage, contact me or Exit Gold Realty to speak to a Default Resolution Specialist. You don't have to lose your home.

CASA-What is this?

CASA of Queen Anne's & kent Counties screens, trains, and supervises volunteers to advocate in the best interests of abused, neglected, and abandoned children with the goal of ensuring they are placed in safe, permanent homes. Once trained, the volunteers are sworn in as officers of the court and become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). CASA is part of a nationwide organization that was started in 1977. Since that time, more than 2 million children in the foster care system throughout the United States have been helped by the organization.



What does a CASA do?

A CASA serves as an officer of the court and acts as the eyes and ears of the judge.

Forms a unique relationship with the child and meets with all those who are involved in the child's life.

Provides information to assist the judge in making well-informed decisions.

Helps to ensure that the child receives appropriate services and feels safe, comfortable,and secure.

Is sometimes the only consistent supporting person in a foster child's life.



I just recently heard of this organization and had an opportunity to hear some of the children describe their plight of abuse and neglect, and how, with the aid of CASA now have loving supportive families. I was truly moved, not only by the children, but of the volunteers who act as voices for the children. I plan on becoming a part of this organization because I want to make a difference, not only in the real estate world, but to make a difference in the life of a local child...our future.