According to the same S&P/Case-Shiller index, our region was the only one of the 20 major metropolitan areas to post an increase in prices during February. As the Washington Post reported, the average home price in the “inner ring” (defined as Fairfax, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties) rose 1.3 percent while at least 10 other major housing markets remain at the same or lower price point since the housing bubble burst in 2008.

In another study of the Washington real estate market by Delta Associates, home prices in the greater metropolitan region rose 3.2 percent, making for the sixth consecutive quarterly gain.

I can’t say I’m surprised. In a post written earlier this year, I projected that new home prices would rise in our area once the inventory of previously owned homes started to decline. That, as well as a few other factors discussed in a Fortune cover story, is exactly what is happening.

While the article concedes the housing market is like the weather report, “exact conditions are different in every city,” there are some general trends. One of the prime reasons Fortune is convinced “housing is back” has to do with the shift in the price advantage renting to home owners. “Higher rents will encourage buyers to cross the street from an apartment to a home of their own,” says Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics.

At Mid-Atlantic Builders we are seeing this increased demand in all of our communities. At Woodmore North, we are six homesites away from being sold out. Fairwood, just down the road, has only two homesites left. Stop by our model homes at Beechtree in Upper Marlboro or The Villages of Savannah in Brandywine to see why now is the best time to buy your new Mid-Atlantic Builders home.

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Today is Veterans Day and I would like to take a moment to thank the active and retired servicemen and women of our armed forces. It is because of their brave work that we can enjoy safety, peace of mind and freedom at home.

Many servicemen and women live in and around the Washington area. With Andrews Air force Base, the Naval Academy and Fort Mead located near several of our communities, it is no surprise that many members of the armed forces have decided to live in a home built by Mid-Atlantic Builders.

I am always happy to see our young men and women return safely, but I am even more honored that they end their day in a Mid-Atlantic home.

To find your new home, click to customizable your new home to fit your family and lifestyle.

To schedule an appointment, contact me by email at jlavery@midatlanticbuilders.com or call me at 301-627-9230.

Mid-Atlantic Builders has five communities in southern Maryland. Come in to one of our models to discuss our current promotions, from a free finished Rec Room to a contribution of $10,000 toward closing costs. Stop by Beechtree in Upper Marlboro or our new Villages of Savannah in Brandywine.

Thanks once again to our veterans.

Just this week we released a group of ten new homesites in the South Village Section at Beechtree. Find your private get-away on a wooded cul-de-sac or along the pristine 35-acre Lake Presidential. Or maybe you’d prefer one of the limited homesites that back up to the award-winning Lake Presidential Golf Course, voted the number two golf course in Maryland by GolfWeek. The question is, do you prefer peaceful waterfront views or do you want to work on your putting?

We aren’t just excited about our newly released home sites, though, we also have a special offer on the Oxford model. A spacious 3,358-square-feet, the Oxford comes standard with three and a half baths, a spacious two-story foyer room enough for a set-back staircase as well as a secluded Owner’s Suite, accented by cathedral ceilings and its own private sitting room. Click here for customizable Floor plans for the Oxford.

The Oxford model starts in the high $400s, which also includes our current promotion for a free finished Rec Room, Insulated Spray Foam Package and a contribution of $10,000 towards closing costs.

Click here for other customizable floor plans for Mid-Atlantic Builders’ custom designed new homes.

To schedule an appointment, contact me by email at jlavery@midatlanticbuilders.com or call me direct at 301-627-9230.

The Beechtree community is located in Prince George’s County in Upper Marlboro, and is one of several communities in southern Maryland where Mid-Atlantic Builders personalizes your new home. To learn more, visit midatlanticbuilders.com or come into one of our model homes.

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Mid-Atlantic Builders crafts new luxury homes in Maryland, including Bowie, Upper Marlboro, and throughout Prince Georges County. For more information on the Monticello model visit www.MidAtlanticBuilders.com. We are the Luxury Maryland Homebuilder, crafting only the finest PG County New Homes and luxury communities, including Meadow Creek, Woodmore North, Ashleigh, The Villages of Savannah, and Beechtree. Mid-Atlantic Builders creates new luxury homes in Maryland, including Luxury Homes in Prince George’s County, Homes in Upper Marlboro, and Maryland New Homes.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Low Mortgage Interest Rates Will be Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

“Don’t be fooled by today’s low rates,” said Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan this week, adding that the present low inflation and low long-term rate environment have fostered a “sense of complacency that can have dire consequences.” Mr. Greenspan also that “long-term rate increases can emerge with unexpected suddenness.” The fact is, there are no fundamental reasons why home loan rates should be as low as they presently are. The confluence of factors all coming together at the same time have made for an incredible low rate opportunity, but it won’t last long and can change very quickly.

Forecast for the COMING WEEK: Upcoming Federal Reserve Meeting & Mortgage Rates

On Wednesday the Fed will release their rate decision and Policy Statement at the conclusion of their Federal Open Market Committee meeting. There is speculation that the Fed may lower their 2010 and 2011 growth targets for GDP making for a very interesting and important Fed Meeting next week, as it could have an important bearing on the direction of rates. Weak economic news normally causes money to flow out of Stocks and into Bonds, helping Bonds and home loan rates improve, while strong economic news normally has the opposite result.

MARKET VIEW: Students & Credit Card Debt

Using credit cards wisely is important for people of all ages, especially for young people just starting out. In fact, a recent study revealed that 84% of college undergraduates had at least one credit card and half of college students had four or more cards. What’s more, the average (mean) balance grew to $3,173, which was higher than the findings in previous studies.

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For more information, contact Dennis Sullivan: Office (410) 750-2167, www.DennisSullivan.org.

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Mid-Atlantic Builders creates new luxury homes in Maryland, including Luxury Homes in Prince George’s County, Homes in Upper Marlboro, and Maryland New Homes. We are the Luxury Maryland Homebuilder. crafting only the finest PG County New Homes and luxury communities, including Meadow Creek, Woodmore North, Ashleigh, The Villages of Savannah, and Beechtree.

The Villages of Savannah is one of our most sought-after neighborhoods, located in Prince George’s County just minutes away from the Beltway, off Branch Avenue and Brandywine Road. This prestigious community features ¼ to 1-acre wooded home sites with prices starting from the $300’s.

Mid-Atlantic Builders creates only the finest PG County New Homes, including Meadow Creek, Woodmore North , Ashleigh, The Villages of Savannah, and Beechtree. Mid-Atlantic Builders crafts new luxury homes in Maryland, including New Homes in Prince George’s County, PG County New Homes, New Homes in Upper Marlboro, and Maryland New Homes. We are the Luxury Maryland Homebuilder.

The 2010 home was the 35th house built by students since the program’s inception has been completed, a Modena plan from Mid-Atlantic Builders . Many of these students may never have picked up a hammer before, and now they have built an entire house from the foundation up. Each of the assisting teachers were presented with an award for their service, and many of the student builders received scholarships for their dedication to quality on the project. Mid-Atlantic Builders is proud to be part of such an important education opportunity for our young residents of Prince George’s County.

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During the dedication ceremony, outstanding students were recognized for their achievements, and the fully decorated house is now on display and for sale. Funds raised from the sale of the homes are used to purchase materials for the next year’s home to be built and sold.  Interested purchasers should contact Emerick Peace at Keller Williams Property (240-882-0198), or click here.

You can watch a video of the dedication here and you can download a newsletter about the program here.

Mid-Atlantic Builders communities include Ashleigh, Beechtree, Woodmore North, The Villages of Savannah, and Meadow Creek. Mid-Atlantic Builders offers new luxury homes in Maryland, including Luxury Homes in Prince George’s County, New Homes in Upper Marlboro, and Maryland New Homes. Our PG County New Homes and New Homes in Prince George’s County are simply the best value available.

“The losses are shrinking, and we’re getting more gains,” said Stephen S. Fuller, director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. “It’s certainly a strong indicator of the spreading recovery.”

And as the jobs available increase here,  we will see an equal demand for more housing, pushing costs higher. “The economy [in the region] looks like it’s recovering faster than the rest of the U.S.” Click here to read the entire article.

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