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The lack of rain contributing to low groundwater levels at the Anne Arundel monitoring wells, has caused a continued delay of this year's wet season perc testing. Typically, testing is done between February - April.

When the season begins, the county will begin perc testing on a first come, first served basis. Applications must be registered with the Anne Arundel County Permit Application Center, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.  You can also apply by filling out an on line application.

For additional information on perc testing in Anne Arundel County, MD, you can call 410-222-7193. This is the Division of Environmental Health in the county.

The Department of Health is responsible for deciding when, or if, perc testing will be allowed this season. Without adequate rainfall during April, it’s possible that the county could cancel this year’s wet season perc testing.

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
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Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

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All photos and written content were produced by Richard Iarossi. Copyright 2009 - All Rights Reserved. This content may not be reproduced or reprinted, except for Active Rain Re-blogging, without express written permission of Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®, Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, MD.

On Friday my daughter and son in law settled on their first home in Halethorpe, MD. A nice 3 bedroom rowhouse in a great location.

As a Realtor/Father it doesn’t get any better than this helping a first time homebuyer, who is also his daughter:

· House priced below current comps

· 30 year fixed interest rate below 5%

· 6% seller concession on closing costs

· Home warranty

· $8,000 tax credit this year 

I don’t believe there will be a better time for her to buy a house than this. Everything came together at the right time for this transaction.

There are plenty of opportunities for other first time home buyers out there, but if they don’t act, those opportunities will disappear at some time.

Wish me luck holding on to that commission check :)

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

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2523 Running Wolf Trail, Odenton, MD 21113

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own an outstanding townhouse located at River Run in Piney Orchard, Odenton. Built in 2002, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse boasts hand scraped hardwood floors in the kitchen and eating area.  Extra large master bath with soaking tub.  Main level private deck backs to woods for entertaining or grilling.  Finished recreation room with fireplace and sliding glass door walkout to patio.  All appliances convey. Walk to entrance to Nature Trail and tot lot. Access to all that Piney Orchard Community Association has to offer; pools, tennis courts, etc.                                                  

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved

All photos and written content were produced by Richard Iarossi. Copyright 2009 - All Rights Reserved. This content may not be reproduced or reprinted, except for Active Rain Re-blogging, without express written permission of Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®, Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, MD.

Yep, its a Twitter thing. I just received this email saying that KarlRove is now following my updates. As it turns out, it is the Karl Rove you might think.

The social networking world is getting very small if Karl Rove is going to follow Rich's tweets.  

I'm not being political here but you would think he'd have something better to do than follow my tweets.

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved

All photos and written content were produced by Richard Iarossi. Copyright 2009 - All Rights Reserved. This content may not be reproduced or reprinted, except for Active Rain Re-blogging, without express written permission of Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®, Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, MD.

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved

All photos and written content were produced by Richard Iarossi. Copyright 2009 - All Rights Reserved. This content may not be reproduced or reprinted, except for Active Rain Re-blogging, without express written permission of Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®, Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, MD.

Yes, that's right, a full $8,000 tax credit for purchasing a house between 12/31/08 and 12/1/09. This is a full credit for 1st time home buyers, and doesn't have to be paid back, as long as you live in the house as your primary residence for three years. If you qualify, and it's not that hard, the government will send you a check for $8,000, for buying a home.

There are some restrictions but not that many for a government program. For example, the IRS states, "The amount of the credit begins to phase out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is more than $75,000, or $150,000 for joint filers."

Another requirement, "They do not have to repay the credit, provided the home remains their main home for 36 months after the purchase date."

You can read more from the IRS site directly at this link. Check here for a copy of the IRS tax form to fill out. Please make sure you review both of these with your accountant or tax attorney before committing to purchase a home, to verify you are eligible to receive the credit.

Considering the fact that it's a strong buyers market in the Annapolis MD real estate area, this $8,000 tax credit is just an added bonus.

Mortgage interest rates are very low, inventory is high and sellers are willing to negotiate some pretty good terms.

What are you waiting for. Call your agent today, or if you don't have an agent, I can help. This credit expires at the end of this year and there are currently no provisions to bring it back. Act now or miss a great opportunity.

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

©2009 - RichSellsHomes, All Rights Reserved

After going through the change to Daylight Savings Time yesterday I realized that I need to cut back in one area of my life. I have too many dam clocks. 

Even with the ones connected to the internet changing automatically, there are still way too many to change.

Clock on the stove, microwave, radio, wall, and that's just the kitchen. My office, family room, two in the bedroom, another in my office, two wristwatches. I just realized, my wife has a clock in the bathroom, and its always 15 minutes fast. What's up with that?

Where did I develop this obsession with time. Not enough, too much, who knows. Every digital clock in the house has a slightly different time. If somebody comes up with a way to sync all the clocks in my house with one switch, I'll buy it.  

What the heck were the Stones thinking when they sang, "Time is on my side."

Not really...I just realized that I forgot the clock in my car radio, ugh!

Alright BG&E, I'm done. All the clocks are changed. Now, if the power fails, I'm coming after you.

Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office
443-995-9595 Cell
Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com
eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com

Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist
Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist
Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist

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