July 2009
New Rules Give Buyers More Protection At Closing
July 24, 2009 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment
There are new Federal consumer protection rules that take effect July 30, 2009 affecting those applying for a loan to purchase a primary or secondary home, or if you are refinancing.
It’s not been given a lot of publicity, so if you are considering making a purchase and getting a new loan, or possibly refinancing an [...]
Data Shows Housing Market Starting To Recover
July 23, 2009 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment
WBOC TV News Channel 16 located in Salisbury, Maryland reported this information earlier today. I find it very encouraging that there are signs of new life in our economy. Everyone has been hard hit. Beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel will further propel our national economy towards more prosperous times.
The [...]
Ocean City, Maryland Condo Report
July 20, 2009 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment
The Ocean City condo market is improving as reported by the Coastal Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service. New contracts written were up 33% in June 2009 as compared to June 2008. The year date figures reflect an overall increase of 9%.
Properties that settled or closed in June 2009 were up 19.2% as compared to [...]
The White Marlin Tournament – Ocean City, Maryland – Aug 3rd – 7th, 2009
July 18, 2009 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment
It’s getting to that super special time of the summer! Ocean City, Maryland hosts the annual White Marlin Tournament, the largest bill fish tournament in the world. It began in 1974 with just 56 boats competing for $20,000 in prize money. It has grown over the decades. This year there will be over 4 boats, [...]
The Ocean City Resort Market Is Hanging In There
July 13, 2009 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment
There are currently 1,550 resale and new homes in Ocean City, Maryland as reported by Trulia, including 18 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. That represents only slightly higher then 1% of the inventory. As compared to many areas of the country that is extremely low. Nationwide, foreclosures were [...]
Are You Eating Well?
July 10, 2009 by Monica McNamara · 1 Comment
As a full time working professional and mother, I find it difficult to always eat balanced and nutritious foods every day. I have discovered that foods with protein have significant power and aren’t out of our reach even with a hectic schedule.
A good approach is to try to include one good source of protein at [...]
What's Better Than Average?
July 4, 2009 by Monica McNamara · Leave a Comment
I work with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. They provide excellent current, topical real estate information to their clients and customers. Below is some excerpts from a recent “Market Watch” segment.
You may hear statistical data that average home sale prices went up in the last two months. Certainly encouraging news to sellers! However, for the [...]
Welcome To Ocean City Maryland Talk
July 1, 2009 by Monica McNamara · 5 Comments
Happy Birthday to Monica’s Beach Blog.
On July 1st, 2008 my very first blog site was born. However, being me, I am always looking for new and exciting ways to make things better. Soooo…I decided to do a “Blog Makeover”, and here it is!
I am launching it today in honor of the 1 year anniversary of [...]
