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Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 613-7253
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 Montgomery County and DC Region

Montgomery County, Maryland is a sought-after suburb of Washington, DC.  It rest just north of the Washington DC line and is overflowing with cultural and ethnic diversity, the arts, recreational activities, strong job market, educational opportunities, and a major hub for politics both local and worldwide with its proximity to Washington DC. 

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History of Montgomery County

Montgomery County was once part of a larger Frederick County, Maryland which was split into thirds in 1776.  The northern part was made Washington County, Frederick County remained as the middle portion, and the south eastern portion became what we know today as Montgomery County.

Montgomery County’s namesake is Richard Montgomery, a Revolutionary War general who began his military career with the British Army.  He then became an elected official in the New York Provisional Congress which was formed by rebels of the British rule.  Montgomery took up the cause of the rebels and fought for the Continental Army as a Brigadier General.  He lead the troops in invading Canada in Fort St Johns, Montreal, and Quebec City in which he was killed in battle. 

Richard Montgomery’s body was found by British soldiers and given an honorable burial.  The name of Montgomery County Maryland and many other areas around the country stand in honor of this man who stood on principal against injustice with the ranks of civilian freedom fighters to build a great nation. 

Several landmarks throughout the county have been named after General Richard Montgomery, including Richard Montgomery High School located in Rockville, MD.

 

What is the Obama administration's newest attempt at hedging future foreclosures? Hafa video!

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Only a few short years ago, even Real Estate Agents did not know what a short sale was!  My, how things have changed... 

Banks have estimated that the majority of short sales will have been processed by 2014.  More than 1 in 4 of all homes are now backed my mortgages that are worth more than the collateral that secures them: the homes themselves! 

The Department of the Treasury recently put out a new progam called HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative), which should make things more standardized...

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Interested to see how the DC metropolitain area stacks up in unemployment when compared to the nation?  I think you will find this interesting, and the graph below updates automatically and so is current now!  Please post your thoughts below, I would be interested in your opinion...

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