Houses for Rent in Bowie MD and Upper Marlboro, MD #GOWITHANGELO

Here's a list of properties for rent in Bowie and Upper Marlboro, MD as of January 1, 2021.    Contact me at 240-535-1855 for more details.  #GOWITHANGELO

 

Bowie:

$850	4506 Doctor Beans Legacy Cir	FAIRWOOD
$1,750	15620 Everglade Ln #403	BOWIE TOWERS CONDO
$1,800	15612 Everglade Ln #301	BOWIE TOWERS CONDO
$1,800	2275 Prince Of Wales Ct	LAKE VILLAGE MANOR
$1,825	3505 Emperor Ct	EVERGREEN ESTATES
$1,875	15334 Norwalk Ct	ALLEN POND TOWNHOUSES
$2,095	847 Saint Michaels Dr	ENTERPRISE KNOLLS
$2,100	4743 River Valley Way #64	GLENSFORD CONDO
$2,490	12339 Quarterback Ct	NORTHRIDGE
$2,495	1801 Plymouth Ct	POINTER RIDGE AT
$2,650	2913 Needlewood Ln	NORTHVIEW AT BELAIR VILL
$2,695	3517 Madonna Ln	MEADOWBROOK AT BELAIR
$2,700	16304 Elkhorn Ln	PIN OAK VILLAGE
$2,800	6314 Gwinnett Ln	HIGHBRIDGE PLAT 11
$2,975	11701 Bishops Content Rd	BISHOPS CONTENT VILLAS A
$3,000	1408 Golf Course Dr	NEWBRIDGE PLAT SIX
$3,500	12604 Nichols Promise Dr	FAIRWOOD

 

Upper Marlboro:

$1,300	6306 Johensu Dr	EQUESTRIAN ESTATES -PLAT
$1,350	4428 Lord Loudoun Ct #13-8	LORDS LANDING VILLAGE CO
$1,725	8961 Town Center Cir #1-305	LARGO TOWN CENTER CONDO
$1,800	9805 Lake Pointe Ct #104	LAKE POINTE AT THE TOWNE
$1,900	13907 Courtland Ln	VILLAGES OF MARLBOROUGH
$1,950	2 Cameron Grove Blvd #308	CAMERON GROVE CONDO III
$1,950	9716 Lake Pointe Ct #201	LAKE POINTE AT THE TOWNE
$2,200	3302 Brookshire Ct	MARLBORO MEADOWS
$2,500	25 Joyceton Ter	KETTERING
$2,500	615 Halifax Pl	KINGS CREEK ESTATES-PLAT
$2,700	9302 Southmoor Ct	MARLTON
$3,200	528 Bolin Ter	OAK CREEK CLUB GOLF COUR
$3,200	14636 Hawley Ln	OAK CREEK CLUB GOLF COUR
$3,650	308 Pemberton St	KETTERING

 

 

Houses for Sale in Bowie MD

This 3 level townhome in Bowie, MD has two master-suite bedrooms each with their own bathrooms.  The seller is in the process of clearing out the property.  More photos will be available very soon.  I will have it listed on the market next week.  Contact me for more information at 240-535-1855.

Selling Fast! Capital Court Townhomes in Largo MD

These 2-4 bedroom townhomes have been selling rapidly since the developer began new construction in 2017.  Many units have been built and sold already and over 100 units are under construction as I write this blog post.  The builder (Stanley Martin) is offering three models:  The Hugo, The Jenkins, and The Everett priced from $359,990, $399,990, and $424,990 respectively.  

A really cool option is the upstairs loft which leads out to the rooftop terrace. 

Take a look at my video as I drove through this new construction neighborhood. 

Thinking about buying?  Call Angelo Rhodes at 240-535-1855 to schedule a showing.

Marlboro Meadows Upper Marlboro, MD Real Estate Market Update for 2020

Marlboro Meadows is an older neighborhood in Upper Marlboro, MD.   

Located at the intersection of Route 301 and Village Drive, the Marlboro Meadows neighborhood had 39 homes that sold in 2020. 

The median vs. average sold price was $308K-$315K, respectively.  Most homeowners sold their properties for full asking price after an average of 32 days on the market.  The top selling price was $385K for a 4 bedroom remodeled Split Foyer style home as noted in the photo.

Two homes were sold as “short sales” and only one home sold as a foreclosure.  All other homes in Marlboro Meadows sold as “standard sales” indicating seller equity. 

The average age of homes here is 42 years.  The Split-Foyer and Colonial style homes have basements and were built between 1969 and 1997.  Most are all-brick, have original hardwood floors and were built solid.  Many sellers made many upgrades to their property to gain top-dollar before selling. 

If you are a Buyer looking to purchase a home in Marlboro Meadows, your mortgage payment on a $315K home would cost you around $2,060 per month if you put down $11,000 towards the purchase.

If you plan to sell your home next year in 2021, you can expect a gain of up to an additional 3% as compared to the 2020 selling prices. 

If you are thinking of buying or selling in the Upper Marlboro area give me a call at 240-535-1855.

Is Your Upper Marlboro Home Worth More Than You Think?

Homes for sale in Prince George's county have been on the rise over the past 12 months.  Some properties have sold for more than the listing price and sellers are receiving multiple offers. 

As 2021 approaches, now is the time to begin asking questions while preparing to sell your home.  If you are interested in selling your home please give me a call at 240-535-1855.  I am offering a free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help you determine a listing price.

Deck Repair and Painting Costs

This deck in Upper Marlboro, MD was in need of repairs.  Several boards were warped and splintering.  I had the contractor replace 12 boards of pressure treated lumber (16 feet each),  2 cross sections, and a complete paint job which included the lattice below the deck.   I purchased a 5 gallon bucket of deck paint for $170.  We agreed on $850 total cost for materials, labor, and haul away old debris.  Good deal!  Here are some photos I took.

Maryland Schools Closed for the Remainder of 2019-2020 Academic School Year

I wanted to share below the information from the Maryland State Department of Education http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/default.aspx

On May 6, 2020, the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools announced the closure of schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic school year.  

Online and distance learning opportunities will continue. To guide school systems and school communities on the path forward, the State Department of Education has released a comprehensive plan for long-term recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

The “Maryland Together: Maryland's Recovery Plan for Education” was drafted in collaboration with the State Board, local school superintendents, and with input from a wide array of stakeholders throughout our State. This document lays the groundwork for the coming months as we maintain and improve upon online learning opportunities and identifies methods for recovering any lost instruction time that has occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The plan also establishes the foundation for school systems as they begin to consider how they will bring students and educators back into school buildings once they are able to in a safe way.

 

Homeowners: Mortgage Forbearance Does Not Erase What You Owe.

Many homeowners are facing financial hardship from the pandemic. Forbearance is the process of delaying your mortgage payments for a given period of time.  Lenders may let you make a partial payment or skip payments. You’ll have to repay any missed or reduced payments in the future. Forbearance does not erase what you owe.

If you are a homeowner who is struggling or unable to make your monthly mortgage payment, call your lender to work out a solution now!  Acting quickly may help you keep your home and the money you have already invested into it.

Here are a few things you should know once your lender grants you a forbearance.

1. Pay Back. You will have to pay back that money in addition to your regular mortgage payments.
2. Reinstatement. Once the forbearance period is over, your lender will require you to be “reinstated”.  Reinstatement refers to making a one-time, lump-sum payment that covers all your late payments.  However, a lump-sum payment is not required by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
3. Lump-Sum Payment. If you can’t afford reinstatement (one-time, lump sum payment), but can start making payments to catch up, the lender may let you pay an additional amount each month until you are caught up.
4. Forbearance and your credit report. The CARES Act specifies that when a borrower arranges a forbearance option with their lender on an FHFA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac–backed loan, servicers are required to report them as “current” on their mortgage.
5. Loan Modification may become an option at some point. Your lender may agree to amend your mortgage. Loan options include:
   
   
   1. Adding all the missed payment to the loan amount & increasing the monthly payment to cover the larger loan.
   2. Giving you more years to pay off the loan, lowering the interest rate, and/or forgiving part of the loan, to lower your monthly payment.
      
      
   3. Switching from an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate mortgage, so you aren’t exposed to increases in your monthly payment.
      
      
   4. Requiring amounts for taxes and insurance to be included with your monthly mortgage payment so you avoid big bills in addition to your mortgage.

As a licensed Realtor, I’m not only in the business of helping people become homeowners, but also doing everything I can to make sure you can afford to stay in your home.  If your current lender isn’t willing or able to help, you may be able to refinance your current mortgage with another lender. I may be able to help you find responsible lenders that make fair and affordable loans.

Be wary of advertisements like Cash for Houses/Any Situation” or “We Buy Houses for Cash.”  These may be scams that bait homeowners with the promise of rescuing them from imminent foreclosure.

Please call me at 240-535-1855 if you have questions or you determine that selling your home is your best option.

Here are a few links for more information on Mortgage Forbearance.

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/guide-coronavirus-mortgage-relief-options/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/personal-finance/if-you-cant-pay-your-mortgage-heres-what-you-need-to-know/2020/04/07/81a0706c-7905-11ea-b6ff-597f170df8f8_story.html

 

 

COVID-19 Screening in Prince Georges County, MD

For Immediate Release:
March 29, 2020
For More Information:
Gina Ford
Communications Director
Office of the County Executive
Prince George’s County
w. 301.952.4670
c. 202.744.3308
[email protected]

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY TO OPEN SCREENING CLINIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 TOMORROW

Screening Clinic Has Limited Testing Capability For Those Meeting Stringent CDC Guidelines

LANDOVER, MD – Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced today that the Prince George's County COVID-19 screening site at FedEXField will open at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, March 30, 2020. The media staging area for the screening site will be in the western corner of Lot A, which is opposite the screening site. Reporters and photographers will be able to stand anywhere between parking pillars A64-A65 and A74-A75, and the area will be roped off.

On Friday, March 27, the Health Department learned that a member of the Maryland National Guard tested positive for COVID-19. The Maryland National Guard took the appropriate steps to care for their personnel and we feel confident in moving forward with our partners to open the site tomorrow. In addition, the site was cleaned over the weekend using industrial cleaning solutions.

“When we were made aware a member of the Maryland National Guard tested positive for COVID-19, officials from the County, State, National Guard and the Redskins worked through the necessary steps to ensure we could open the screening site as scheduled,” said Alsobrooks. “I am truly proud of the collaborative effort with all our partners that will help us serve our communities in need during these very uncertain times.”

This screening site is designed to alleviate the pressure on primary care physicians, hospitals, and health care facilities that will likely increase in the coming weeks due to COVID-19. Those who normally go to hospitals or emergency rooms to receive primary health care, are highly encouraged to seek a telehealth appointment through the Prince George’s County Health
Department if they believe they have been exposed and are exhibiting symptoms associated with this virus.

This site is primarily a screening area that will have limited testing capabilities for those people who meet stringent CDC testing guidelines. This site is accessible by appointment only, and the process is as follows:

***Walkups exhibiting no symptoms will not be tested. Those with prescriptions from primary care physicians or other health care providers will still need to make an appointment through the Prince George’s Health Department’s COVID-19 Hotline and telehealth services by calling 301-883-6627.

1. Call the Prince George's County Health Department Coronavirus hotline at (301) 883-6627 to schedule an initial telehealth screening.

2. The telehealth medical professional will speak to the caller to obtain information to determine if the patient meets the CDC testing requirements.

3. If the caller meets CDC testing guidelines, they will receive an appointment time and an appointment number (from 1 to 100 **MUST KEEP ASSIGNED APPOINTMENTNUMBER) to go to the FedExField site on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday- they must show up at their appointment time, with their appointment number, and be able to answer questions based on their telehealth screening.

4. Upon arriving at the testing site, the individual will receive instruction from law enforcement as to where to park and when to exit their vehicle.

5. The individual will walk to the checkpoint and give their appointment number, then they will be escorted to a tent based on their symptoms.

6. If the individual meets testing requirements outlined by the CDC, they will be escorted to the testing tent. Following the testing, the individual will be given instructions on home self-care, and social distancing.

7. Those who do not meet CDC guidelines will not be tested. Those individuals who do not meet criteria but are symptomatic will receive instructions on home self-care and   self-isolation, as needed. Those individuals who are asymptomatic will receive
instructions on home self-care and social distancing. The individual will then be escorted to the exit. 

The clinic will be primarily staffed by Prince George’s County Health Department officials with support from the Maryland Department of Health, the Maryland National Guard, the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, and the University of Maryland Medical System. 

For Sale: $279,900 - Townhouse in District Heights, MD - 5622 Rock Quarry Terrace

Last week I listed this townhouse in District Heights, MD for $279,900.  It's over 1900 sqft. with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath.  I had 2 offers within the first 5 days on the market.  That's an indicator of a seller's market, at least in the Regency Meadows Subdivision.  

Here's a video of this lovely property located at 5622 Rock Quarry Terrace, District Heights, MD 20747

 

If you are searching for similar townhomes in this price range in the Upper Marlboro, MD are please contact me at 240-535-1855.  Thanks.