Loan Limits Set to Adjust - ACT NOW!

The best time to purchase your new home is before the end of 2008 while the temporarily increased loan limits are still in effect. What does this mean to you? A lower interest rate! Conforming loans commonly have rates as much as 1.25 percentage points lower than jumbo loans – and that adds up to big savings!
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I came across an interesting post today on blog.northropteam.com.

The eagerly anticipated Real Estate Top 200 rankings were announced November 7, 2008 at the National Association of REALTORS®’ Annual Convention in Orlando, FL.
The Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc took home top honors ranking # 2 in Sales Volume by a Team, as well as # 3 in Transaction Sides by a Team in The Wall Street Journal, REAL Trends and Lore Magazine’s 3rd Annual Top 200 Real Estate Professionals.
The Northrop Team won special recognition for being the only team to achieve #2 in the nation for 3 consecutive years and also #3 in total settled transactions in the nation AND for consistent “PUSH-EVERENCE” in any market. The Team was also honored as the only Team to garner two “Encore” awards for both transactions and volume. WES FOSTER Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Long & Foster Companies, was in attendance to […]
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With Homeowners In The Red, Some See Green

In Stockton, Calif. one out of every 31 homes is now in foreclosure. That has some folks seeing green. Ben Tracy reports.

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Baltimore Officer Shoots Man After Stabbing (CBS 13 Baltimore)

us.rd.yahoo.com did an interesting post today.

A man has been shot twice by a Baltimore police officer in East Baltimore.

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No Sales Gain Expected In Maryland Retail Forecast (CBS 13 Baltimore)

This morning I saw a pretty good post.

For the first time in more than two decades, Maryland’s retailers are being told not to expect any sales increases for the holiday shopping season.

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In Friedgen, you should trust - Baltimore Sun

Google Inc. made a great post today on www.baltimoresun.com.

Bleacher Report

In Friedgen, you should trustBaltimore Sun, United States - 4 hours agoWhen I was a young beat writer covering the University of Maryland football team in 2003 and 2004, I convinced Ralph Friedgen to let me take a road trip …Maryland back in AP poll, but faces tough path International Herald TribuneErratic Maryland in control of ACC Atlantic SBR ForumMaryland Men's Lacrosse Releases 2009 Schedule LaxPowerLos Angeles Times - Baltimore Sunall 345 news articles

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FDIC plan could help 1.5 million keep homes

Publicly breaking with the Bush administration, the FDIC proposed to use $24 billion in government funding to help 1.5 million American households avoid foreclosure.

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Maryland Opens Season At Home Against Bucknell (CBS 13 Baltimore)

Maryland men’s basketball coach Gary Williams enters his 20th season with hopes of watching his young team develop into something special.

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Senators, Bankers Clash Over Bailout

While the Bush administration shifts course on its $700 billion rescue plan, Congress is examining whether even bigger changes should be made in the program in light of the deteriorating economy and soaring mortgage foreclosures.

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Medical Coverage: Maryland Citizens Health Initiative unveils new plan

BALTIMORE - A Maryland nonprofit group unveiled a universal health insurance program Wednesday to strong support from proponents, even with a controversial payroll tax attachment.

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