We have begun working on our Rockwell community, 8 townehomes in Chesapeake Beach! Please check our blog for progress and most importantly, the finished project later this year!
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Rockwell Brings Spacious Townhome Living to Chesapeake Beach
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Builders Take Advantage of the Amenities Chesapeake Beach Has to Offer
Chesapeake Beach has become a very popular location in Calvert County. There are many opportunities to enjoy an entire day with friends and family. Not only does the town provide The Chesapeake Beach Water Park, Brownie’s Beach and Boardwalk and numerous dining options highlight the town. The recently built Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa offers visitors a upscale venue for dining and relaxing. Both Kaine Homes’ Rockwell community and the Builtrite Homes’ San Francisco by the Bay community take advantage of all these local amenities.
Rockwell, will feature 8 townhomes with an entire floor being dedicated to the master suite. Not only are the 2,400 square foot homes spacious but the backyards are truly oversized as well. To learn more about these townehomes go to our “Communities” tab and click on Rockwell.
The State of Calvert County Real Estate
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Calvert County Housing Market Trends Through April 2010
In this second issue of The State of Calvert County Real Estate, lets discuss the activity and trends we’ve been seeing over the last couple months. The chart below, presents a lot of data, but tells a few key stories. Some noteworthy points are:
- There was a significant drop in sales during February and March, most likely due to all of the snow, but in April home sales began to slowly return to the steady totals of late 2009.
- Closing cost assistance rates are remaining consistant. If you are selling your home, be prepared to offer closing assistance to the buyer.
- On average, homes in Calvert County are on the market 95-120 days before seliing.
Kaine Homes – Making Dreams Come True!
Monday, March 22nd, 2010It’s All about Relationships
As CFO of Kaine Homes, I didn’t really have the opportunity to interact with our customers up until the last year when the entire Kaine Team started taking turns covering our model home on the weekends when Melissa was off. I also didn’t realize how much I would enjoy introducing our homes to potential buyers and the thrill I would get when one of my initial contacts became a new Kaine Homeowner. That thrill was superseded this past Friday when I had the privilege of not only being the one who made the initial contact with a wonderful young couple several months ago, but also took part in their settlement, and witnessed the excitement as they prepared to move into their “dream home.” I am a little embarrassed to admit I was almost moved to tears when this couple thanked me for making them realize the time was right for their new home purchase. They are getting married this April and will now be starting their new life in the home of their dreams.
A dream I can’t help but feel a little bit a part of.
Christine Hysan
Kaine Homes and Marrick Homes Report Strong Sales in College Station
Saturday, February 6th, 2010Kaine Homes and Marrick Homes Keep Up Robust 2009 Sales Pace
Both Calvert County home builders are pleased with combined sales of almost 40 homes in the last 13 months in the College Station community. An convenient Prince Frederick location combined with exceptionally affordable prices from the mid $300’s has attracted many first time homebuyers as well as folks purchasing their second homes. Both Kaine Homes and Marrick Homes feature furnished model homes and design centers and are open seven days a week.
Kaine Homes takes CPR & First Aid class
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Better to be Prepared
Thanks to Eileen Jenkins, EMT and Trainer, we learned valuable emergency first aid skills including CPR. For example, to stop a nose-bleed, you hold your head down and squeeze your nostrils. Many thought the correct procedure was to tilt your head backwards (blood then drains down your throat – a no-no). Here’s another – 90% of bleeds can be stopped by applying consistent pressure. Eileen, you did a great job putting up with our not-always-on-task group.
Thanks, so much.
All of us at Kaine Homes
How Can You Tell When We've Reached the Bottom?
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010Several New Reports Give Insights
For those of us whose constantly monitor the housing market, we’re ever watchful for what we hope will be the bottom of this Great Recession. Why are we looking so hard? Because no recovery can start until most of the lights are off. The bottom will give us a new foundation upon which the economy and the housing market can rebuild. Thankfully, all real estate markets are local. We’re very grateful that we’re in the Washington Metro market which is still supporting strong job growth. Many areas of the country (FL, AZ, NV, CA) still have considerable bleeding left before they reach the bottom.
In a recent report by Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Economy.com, noted that prices in the Washington Metro market would decline by about 6% but rebound next year by more than 4%. Another report by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence places the DC area in the top 10 real estate markets in the country.
Speaking in very local terms, our Calvert County market seems to be sprouting some “green shoots” of stabilization. In fact, our home and lot prices have started to rise in the last few months. This hasn’t happened for over two years. Be on the lookout for Melissa’s upcoming blog post where she’ll do an in depth analysis of our local sales activity.
So just maybe what I see rising under my feet is the bottom. Let’s hope.
Brooke
Kaine Homes Hosts Another Appreciation Breakfast
Monday, December 14th, 2009Meeting Highlights the Importance of Long Term Relationships
Creating a consistent, high-quality product is totally dependent upon having a group of dedicated employees, trade contractors and service providers. At Kaine Homes, we place tremendous value in our long term relationships and feel honored to be able to regularly express our appreciation to everyone who helps makes a Kaine Home truly special.
For Calvert County New Home Buyers: Good News and Bad News
Friday, November 27th, 2009Washington Metro Area #3 Healthiest New Home Market in Nation
Research shows shows that Washington, D.C., is one of the few major markets to actually record an increase in new home sales this year; sales were up 17% through June, according to Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, though the market slowed in September. The federal government appears to be living up to its reputation as a counter-cyclical buffer, though many of the jobs in the nation’s capital are now in the tech sector. Home prices in this high-priced region seemed to correct early. Median home prices fell 20% in 2008 and have fallen another 21% through September of this year. But in a research note, market researcher Dan Fulton recently asserted that home prices probably won’t decline further. In his opinion, Northern Virginia doesn’t have enough housing, while Maryland’s Prince George’s and Charles counties continue to suffer from oversupply. Washington qualifies as one of the most affluent markets in the country with a median income of $83,500.
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended – Video Explains Details
Monday, November 16th, 2009Take Advantage of this Program Now – Fed Says NO to Any Further Extensions
