I just received this e-mail from a local lender (and no, I’ve never worked with this person just to be exceedingly clear).  I’m hoping it’s a joke…

Just a quick note to let you know that Fannie Mae’s Refi Plus program allows for a total loan-to-value of up to 125% of the appraised value.

With minimal adjustments this is a great option if you have little or no equity and your current rate is around 6%, or if you have an adjustable rate wanting to convert it to a 30-year fixed.

3/1 ARM —————3.375% (3.35% APR)

5/1 ARM ————– 3.375% (3.48% APR)

7/1 ARM ————–3.50% (3.65% APR)

30-Year Fixed ——- 4.625% (4.89% APR)

15-Year Fixed ——— 4.125% (4.32% APR)

*Some restrictions apply. Call me for details

Thoughts?

I’m speechless for once…

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Are you putting yourself at risk when you shop online?   Clearly, any time you use a credit card, there is a certain amount of risk involved. But location plays a significant role in the severity of cyber threats. Funded by Norton from Symantec, we now know which cities are most and least prone to cyber — and Bethesda is up there (I’d feel safe putting it in the Washington DC cluster).

So, how Bethesda rank on the Norton Top 10 Riskiest Online Cities? [click to continue…]

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5 Popular Trends in Luxury Housing

May 2, 2010

How do you describe a luxury home and the features that define it in markets across the country? Since identifying national trends has to be a collaborative effort, I was lucky enough to share a few moments with my friend and colleague, Jolenta Averill, owner of Lake & City Homes Realty, a Madison, Wisconsin boutique [...]

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Puurple is The New Luxury?

April 30, 2010

Good morning Bethesda and beyond! Yes I did say Puurple is the new luxury. I thought it sounded funny and it  eludes to something “real”. The design and brain-child of  Austin luxury homes specialist, Eric Bramlett,  Puurple.com a new national luxury real estate online Magazine, had a very “soft launch” several hours ago. And it [...]

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Bethesda MLS + Denver MLS = Extraordinary Luxury Homes?

April 9, 2010

Extraordinary homes of the week will normally include my choice or a any readers suggestion for greater Bethesda’s “best” along with one or two other state’s finest properties. The greater Bethesda area is transient, after all. I also find (as I hope you do too), that a quick comparison of different area’s finest is fun. [...]

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Kenwood Cherry Blossom Video in Kenwood (Chevy Chase, Maryland)

April 5, 2010
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Couple More Bethesda Snowfall Picture

February 12, 2010

Two great ones from a Bethesda-centric lens (literally). Most of these pictures were taken Battery Park near Downtown Bethesda.   More pictures to come!

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Bethesda Lane Video…

February 11, 2010

…The Bethesda Lane Promendae before it really stated snowing… – Courtesy of our DC & Bethesda Real Estate Blog at KoiztGroup.com

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Bethesda More Snow: Picture in Downtown Bethesda

February 10, 2010

Downtown Bethesda Snow: Plow finally getting some snow off Del Ray Avenue near Downtown Bethesda

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Battery Park Home "Snowed In"

February 7, 2010

A Bethesda MD Home in the Battery Park neighborhood after almost 2 feet of snow. Bethesda Lane video coming soon!  Stay safe out there, Bethesda!

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