Articles By: Team Benya

Thousands Come Out For T. J. Honeycutt’s Funeral

If you were anywhere near La Plata today, you might have seen or even been at the Honeycutt funeral at New Life Church in La Plata. A staggering number of friends, neighbors, members of the armed forces and complete strangers came out to support the family of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Terry Edward “T.J.” [...]

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Southern Maryland Real Estate Market Update July 2010

Southern Maryland Real Estate Trends And Market Report The Southern Region MarketWatch video is designed to deliver a quick-fire, engaging look at monthly market trends within CULPEPER, CAROLINE, KING GEORGE, MADISON, ORANGE, RAPPAHANNOCK, STAFFORD, SPOTSYLVANIA and the city of Fredericksburg in VA. These engaging 2-3 minute videos provide a clear take on whats happened during [...]

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100% financing under Rural Housing

USDA Funding Extended USDA funding extension was passed in the appropriations supplemental bill last night. o   The bill goes to the President for signature (likely this week). o   The bill permits USDA to charge 3.5% premium and .5 annual fee §  USDA has indicated they will not implement an annual fee o   Funding is extended until September 30, 2010 [...]

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Cooper resigns as president of commissioners

Charles County commissioners’ President F. Wayne Cooper (D) announced his resignation Friday morning in a hastily arranged broadcast on the county government’s cable access channel. Cooper (D) will formally step down at 4:30 p.m Friday. The news comes just three months after Cooper announced that he would not seek re-election due to medical and personal [...]

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Stopped By Walls Bakery!

Stopped by walls bakery for a fresh Eclair this morning, and it was totally worth it! If you have the opportunity, go over and get one! They are fresh and amazing and absolutely delicious! You can find out more at http://wigwamwallsbakery.com/ or by stopping by the bakery at 2260 Old Washington Rd Waldorf, MD 20601 Contact Team [...]

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Southern Maryland Fireworks

This 4th of July, be sure to have a safe and wonderful celebration of the birth of this great nation. Fireworks have become a major part of the festivities and viewing them can be exciting. Here is a list of the best places to view fireworks in the SOMD area! Enjoy Charles County Fireworks Charles [...]

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Extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline

Just in case you haven’t heard!!!!!!! Late on Tuesday, June 30, the Senate got it done. This just in from NAR: After a close brush with the deadline, Congress has passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623). The extension applies only to transactions that [...]

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Developer Seeks To Increase Zoning Density On Port Tobacco River

The owner of 1,000 acres that border the Port Tobacco River is proffering a development option that he said would allow the construction of an active adult community on the land and provide a way to help clean up the waterway. The Edelen family owns Mulberry Grove, the house where John Hanson — one of [...]

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Martin-Baker Coming To Indian Head Technology Park

Hold on to your seat! British firm Martin-Baker is contracted to be the first tenant in Indian Head’s new Science and Technology Park. Martin-Baker, which calls itself “the world’s longest established and most experienced manufacturer of ejection seats and other military related equipment” will be the first business to establish itself in the facility which [...]

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Charles County Tax Sale Online!

The Maryland Independent has published the 2010 Charles County Tax Sales List. The 12 page Tax Sale List came out on Wednesday, May 12th 2010 and included all the properties up for tax sale. This year the Tax Sale auction is online at www.CharlesCountyTaxSale.com, bidding begins Today May 13th and ending May 18th. Bidder registration [...]

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