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First County Survey of Tenants Shows Concern about Rent Increases, Future Affordability
December 14, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
December 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett’s Tenant Work Group today released the results of the first-ever survey of County tenants, a survey that highlighted concerns about rent increases and affordability
Ruppersberger to Speak at St. John Properties “Double” Groundbreaking for Raytheon and L-3 at Aberdeen Proving Ground
December 11, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Aberdeen, MD - December 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will join executives from St. John Properties Inc., as well as business leaders and local elected officials at the groundbreaking of two commercial office buildings that will be leased to top defense contractors within Aberdeen Proving Ground. In a unique agreement known as an enhanced use lease, St. John Properties will lease land directly from the Army for “The GATE” development project and 100 percent of the lease payments will go directly to the post for infrastructure and facility improvements.
SARBANES VOTES TO IMPROVE VETERANS HEALTH CARE, HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
October 9, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - October 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — With Congressman John Sarbanes’ strong support, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1016, Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act and H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act. Both measures have been referred to the Senate for consideration.
“This Congress is committed to putting our troops and veterans first,” said Congressman John Sarbanes. “Our service men and women have made sacrifices for our country and all Americans. They deserve our utmost gratitude but also a meaningful commitment in terms of health care and opportunities for homeownership.
Model Homes Open at Renaissance Square in Essex/Middle River, Maryland
October 8, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Columbia, MD - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith, Council Chair Joseph Bartenfelder, Councilman John Olszewski Sr., and representatives from Enterprise Homes, Inc. and the Mark Building Company cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the model homes at Renaissance Square, a new green housing community in Middle River. Renaissance Square will have 115 for-sale homes and townhomes and 81 apartments for seniors in the new Evergreen building. The model homes will be open for public tours beginning Friday, October 9, at 11 a.m. and thereafter from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The sales center is located at 15 St. Stephen’s Lane, off of Old Eastern Avenue, just east of Back River Neck Road
Enterprise Celebrates Grand Opening of Cherrydale Apartments in Baltimore
October 1, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Green Renovation of 186 Affordable Apartments in Cherry Hill Neighborhood. BALTIMORE, MD - October 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Sheila Dixon, Baltimore Housing Commissioner Paul Graziano and community residents joined Enterprise today to celebrate the grand reopening of Cherrydale Apartments in Baltimore. Cherrydale Apartments, which has provided affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income families in Baltimore’s Cherry Hill neighborhood for more than 40 years, was renovated to meet the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria for affordable housing.
Frederick County Mobile Home Park Owner to Pay Penalty and Operators Convicted for Illegal Sewage Disposal
September 29, 2009 Posted by Maryland Attorney General
BALTIMORE, MD - September 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that his Environmental Crimes Unit has reached a final settlement with Dr. S. K. Singh, owner of Concord Mobile Home Park, L.P. in Frederick County, to resolve allegations of illegal disposal of sewage. The final settlement includes […]
Top 10 Consumer Complaints Include Automobile and Home Repair / Construction
September 2, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
BALTIMORE, MD - September 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler today released the 2008 top 10 list of consumer complaints as compiled by the Office of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. Complaints about automobiles and home repair construction are common complaints to Attorneys General offices across the country.
Montgomery County Housing Fair and Financial Fitness Day Features Assistance for Homeowners and Renters; Space Still Available for Sponsors and Exhibitors
August 31, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
August 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) and its dedicated community partners will host the Ninth Annual Montgomery County Housing Fair and Financial Fitness Day on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bohrer Park Activity Center, Summit Hall Farm (next to Gaithersburg High School), 506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg.
Owners of Baltimore County Home Construction Company Plead Guilty to Failing to Properly Handle New Home Deposits
July 2, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
BALTIMORE, MD - July 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Walter Osborne Ely, Jr., 46, and his sister and business partner Kimberly Zahrey, 44, plead guilty before Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Vicki Ballou-Watts to 6 counts of failure to hold new home sums in escrow. The offense is a felony punishable by 15 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine.
Housing Department Offers Online Reporting of Vacant Properties
February 17, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
February 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Montgomery County residents can now report vacant properties through an on-line reporting system. Vacant properties can pose a number of potential problems for neighborhoods. In an attempt to maintain the health, safety and quality of Montgomery County neighborhoods, the County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs is seeking help in identifying properties that present a blighting influence on neighborhoods,
