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Christmas Singalong Luncheon Hosted by Bruce Rider

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

What a great voice!

Have you ever been around someone who really has a great singing voice? You’re used to hearing their speaking voice but when they start to sing, it’s almost like they become a different person. I knew early on that pursuing a singing career would be an illadvised endeavor so I stayed with the talking program. Bruce Rider, our long term lending representative from George Mason Mortgage, could easily have chosen singing as his full time gig. Both he and his brother, Fred, have incredible voices.

Bruce kindly treated our staff to an afternoon of fine food and Christmas melodies several weeks ago and we all quickly got into the spirit of the season.

Shannon also has some pretty good pipes herself!

All of us at Kaine wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.

Brooke

Tags: Bruce Rider, George Mason Mortgage, Holiday Season, Kaine Homes
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We're so proud of our Troops Jeff Fones and Mike Wilson

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Giving Gifts that Mean Something

Melissa Blum, our energetic and creative New Home Sales Associate, suggested that instead of our normal holiday gift exchange, we all pitch in and create “support supplies shipments” for several servicemen she knew stationed in the Middle East. This effort was strongly endorsed by all of us and made for a very meaningful Christmas experience.

We wish Jeff and Mike a very Merry Christmas and please return to us safefly and soon.

All of us here at Kaine Homes.

JEFF FONES

JEFFREY FONES

MIKE WILSON

Mike Wilson5

ASSEMBING THE SHIPMENTS

Tags: care packages at Christmas, Kaine Homes, supporting our troops
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Kaine Homes Hosts Another Appreciation Breakfast

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Meeting 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.

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Kaine Homes Hosts Calvert League of Women Voters Holiday Dinner

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Influential Political Organization Celebrates Holiday Season with Potluck Dinner Party at Kaine Homes Model

The Calvert County Chapter of the League of Women Voters enjoyed a festive dinner and meeting at our new Model Homes in College Station. We’ve hosted previous League events and we always enjoy brainstorming with League members as to how we can bring sensible and needed affordable housing to Calvert County. I was also privileged to give a short talk on why our TRADITIONS project failed to gain traction due to the overwhelming anti-growth sentiment here in Calvert County.

Brooke Kaine

Tags: Affordable housing, Calvert County League of Women Voters, TRADITIONS
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For Calvert County New Home Buyers: Good News and Bad News

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Washington 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.

Tags: Kaine Homes, new home sales
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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended – Video Explains Details

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Take Advantage of this Program Now – Fed Says NO to Any Further Extensions

Tags: Homebuyer Tax Credits, Kaine Homes, new homes
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TRADITIONS community get thumbs up from Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Letter of Support Affirms TRADITIONS Environmental Commitment

Read the letter: http://www.traditionscalvert.com/pdf/CBF_Support_Letter.pdf

Tags: Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Chesapeake Bay watershed, Chesapeake Beach, environment, Kaine Homes, TND, Traditional Neighborhood Design, TRADITIONS
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Economists Predict Housing Recovery

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Now is the time to make that purchase decision

Economic forecasters predict that 2010 will be the first year since 2005 for housing to contribute to the growth of the U.S. economy, according to a survey released by the National Association for Business Economics.

Home prices are expected to rise 2 percent next year, but forecasters don’t believe the increase in prices will discourage homebuyers.

More than 80 percent of economists surveyed by the NABE think the recession is over and recovery has begun, but they expect the expansion to be slow because unemployment persists.

Source: Associated Press, Mae Anderson (10/12/2009)

Tags: good economy, Housing recovery, positive market, time to buy
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TRADITIONS, a new way to create a real community

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

The way we used to live, and still want to.

We have an opportunity to transform a planned 60 lot “sprawl” subdivision into the most environmentally friendly and socially rich neighborhood Calvert County has ever seen. To make this happen, we’ll need your support. Please visit www.traditionscalvert.com, leave a comment, take the poll.

This vision can be a reality.

Thanks,

Brooke Kaine brooke@kainehomes.com 301-943-1407

Trent Jaklitsch jdgland@mac.com 410-474-5959

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Kaine Homes & United Way Day of Caring

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Once Again, We Went to the Dogs!

For the second year in a row, we all pitched in to upgrade the facilities at the Calvert Humane Society on United Way’s Day of Caring. All of us here at Kaine Homes applaud the many caring volunteers who selflessly staff this “no-kill” animal shelter. If you’re thinking about bringing a pet into your family, we urge you to visit this wonderful facility and choose one of their “guests.”