Helpful Resources
Welcome to our resource page. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference as as you proceed through your purchase transaction.
Seller Resources |
| US Post Office - Change of Address - (Secured Site) |
| Re/Max "Moving Coach" Program. Out of state moving benefits and discounts. |
| Real Estate Terms - Definitions of commonly used terms |
Buyer Resources |
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Main Street Settlements
John
Ferguson- settlement attorney 3406 Olandwood Ct. Suite 201, Olney, Md. 20832 301-570-3600 Laser Shield Burgler Alarms- The newest state of the art "alarm system in a box" that sets up in 30 minutes. Affordable, easy to install. Check Gazette for Crime Reports Montgomery County Police Reports ( Olney is in district 4. Glenmont Station) Master Plans in Montgomery County ICC - Inter County Connector - Information & Route Maps Montgomery County Utility Phone Numbers
Trash Collection Services- Private
Contractors and Montgomery County Service Homebuyer's Guide For Buying a Home with a Septic System Recommended Contractors & Repairs - State of Maryland - Real Estate Taxes. See comparison chart showing the cost of real estate taxes in each county. Click Here State Of Maryland - Real Estate Transfer Taxes. Chart show the cost of real estate transfer taxes for each county. This is the tax you pay when you sell or purchase a home. The total cost is customarily split 50/50 between buyer and seller in many jurisdictions. Click Here
Tips for
Homebuyers -
Homeguide123.com
Buyers Information - Benefits of ownership, inspections, etc. Guide to Condominiums...Leasing, Purchasing & Ownership. Everything you ever wanted to know .... Click Here What's the difference between Condos and Co-ops?
MPDU's
... Montgomery County's Moderately Priced Dwelling Units.
County guidelines require new home builders to have a
designated number of moderate income units incorporated into each new
subdivision. If your family income falls within designated
income levels, and you have not owned a home within the past 5
years, you may qualify to purchase one of these new
homes. Resale value is established by the county and
appreciation value, if any is split with the county
upon resale. Click here for |
Rentals
Landlord Tenant Handbook 2007
HOC Rental
Voucher Program
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Lists of ASHI or NAHI Certified Home Inspectors |
Lists of Licensed Radon Mitigators in MarylandLicensed Radon Mitigators in Maryland:
Radon
Information |
Polybutylene Plumbing
Polybutylene
Plumbing Information |
Home Inspections, Environmental & Consumer Issues |
| American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Listsof ASHI Certified Inspectors |
| Members of the MARYLAND Association of Home Inspectors |
| National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) |
| National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) |
| Radon Information |
| Licensed Radon Mitigators in Maryland: |
| Polybutylene Plumbing Information |
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Polybutylene Pipe Replacement- Estimates
( from Plumbing Express- the ONLY company I recommend! ) |
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Montgomery County Master
Plans- Online The site also includes information on county parks, transportation planning and historic preservation. |
| Leaking Underground Oil Storage Tanks |
Relocation |
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Bed
& Breakfast On-Line
or
The
Inn Keeper on line |