November brings the following information in the real estate market:
• Seller contribution is sitting steady at $5,500 – $6,500
• We are close to breaking 70 sales a month, let’s hope this increase continues!
• On average, houses sold one month faster than it has in previous months! 
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November Real Estate Report
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010Kaine Trade Contractor Appreciation Breakfast
Sunday, December 5th, 2010We had another successful appreciation breakfast this past Friday. In addition, many contractors donated to our Toys for Tots campaign. Currently, we have donated one full box of unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season! To everyone that attended thank you so much for your hard work. We all truly are a team building beautiful homes.
The State of Calvert County Real Estate
Monday, October 11th, 2010September Finds…
• The total number of sold homes has decreased since summertime. This may be due to the ‘back to school’ season.
• Homes are on the market for roughly 144 days before selling, which isn’t too long for the seller considering it’s currently a “buyers market.”
• There is an average $16,000.00 difference in the list price of homes versus the final sales price of a sold home. Sellers and buyers, finding a happy medium is key in your home sales transaction!
Kaine Homes Donates Building Lots to Habitat for Humanity
Monday, September 27th, 2010
After four long years, Kaine Homes was granted approval on three new homesites on Mason Road in Prince Frederick. Two of those building lots were donated to Patuxent Habitat for Humanity at a groundbreaking ceremony held on September 11, 2010. A long supporter of affordable housing in Calvert County, Kaine Homes was also credited with helping build one of the first PHH homes in Calvert back in 2004. Brooke Kaine, President of Kaine Homes noted, “affordable housing in Calvert County can be created when the public and private sectors work together.”
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- Brooke Kaine and the Long Family, PHH new homeowners
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- Public and Private Sectors working together
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- Brooke Kaine, Kaine Homes and John Wagner, Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
Photos from the United Way Day of Caring
Friday, September 24th, 2010
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- Robin & Christine
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- The Kaine Homes Crew
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- Stacey
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- Shannon
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- Bobbi
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- Melissa & Trent
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- Jim & Christine
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- Roofers provided by Snell & Sons
For the rest of our photos from the United Way Day of Caring at the Calvert County Humane Society visit us at:
Back to School
Thursday, August 26th, 2010As the summer days continue, one thing is for sure: It’s time to head back to school. And students in our College Station community not only have the new Barstow Elementary school less than a mile away, our middle school students get to take advantage of the brand new Calvert Middle School.
The new Calvert Middle School is on Chesapeake Boulevard in Prince Frederick, which is located behind the Fox Run Shopping Center. Teachers began moving into the school just last month but the doors will be open for the 2010-2011 school year. The school features special art classrooms, a large gym and will house staff and up to 650 students.
While it’s not completed yet, high school students will also have a completely renovated Calvert High School in the near future.
Good luck to everyone heading back to school and to the staff and students who live in our College Station Community!
Photo Courtesy of Calvert Middle School Website
Tips to Keep your Yard Cool in Hot Weather
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Photo Courtesy of EarthEasy.com
We may be more than half way through Summer but we still have plenty of hot days ahead of us. Below you will find a few very important tips to help keep your yard healthy and happy on a warm day:
- Do not over-water your lawn! Grass reaches deep with its roots for moisture, so water about once a week. Water heavily, about an inch or two, for best results.
- Do not cut your grass short! By giving your lawn an extra inch or so in length, your allowing the blades to shade your roots from the sun. Healthy roots grow longer and stronger.
- Do fertilize your grass every 2 months or so. Healthy, fed grass produces thick, even blades that cool down the soil and maintain your grass even in hot weather.
- Last but not least, the best time to water your lawn is early morning. You have the best chance of avoiding evaporation at this time of day.
Combining the above tips will leave you with a healthy yard for the remainder of Summer and the hot beginning days of Fall!
Significant Changes in Real Estate News – June & July 2010 Report
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Our newest editions on the real estate market here in Calvert County bring new data and changes worth reviewing:
June Highlights-
- Homes are selling faster than recent months have reported. On average, a house is on the market for about a month less than before, which is a pleasant decrease in the waiting period for sellers.
- The average listing price of a home is back under $300,000.00 like it was in previous months. The last time we saw over $300,000.00 for a home listing was back in January. It is definitely a buyer’s market right now.
- The number of homes sold are holding steady since last month at a little over 100 homes this month. This is significant as this is only the second time home sales have broken 100 in a year.
Some noticeable differences in our July report below:
- There was a drop in sales from June to July with 57 total homes sold. The decrease in sales could be due to summer vacations and busy summer schedules. Hopefully things will pick back up next month.
- Great news! On average this report, homes were on the market less than 100 days, giving confidence to homeowners selling their properties.
- The “sold price” for homes is back over $300,000.00 after decreasing last month to around $274,000.00. Let’s hope this trend continues for sellers in our county!
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 – May 2010
Monday, June 28th, 2010Calvert County Housing Market Trends Through May 2010
In this third issue of The State of Calvert County Real Estate, let’s discuss the activity and trends we’ve been seeing over the last couple of months. The chart below presents a lot of data but shows a few points worth noting:
- The month of May saw a dramatic increase in sales compared to months prior. Sales were double what we saw in February and March.
- The seller contribution to closing costs has remained consistent, around $6,000.00. Sellers, be prepared to assist your buyer in this market.
- On a positive note, there has been an increase in the sales price of homes. Sales prices have hit over $300,000.00 for the first time since January 2010.
