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My Take On Silver Spring Real Estate By Patrick Madison I work in real estate, and I do pretty good business. People often ask me, "How do you do so well?" Well here's my secret, I've found an area that sells itself. It's no secret that Silver Spring Real Estate is hot. The market for housing is high anyway, and the area is to die for. Close to major hubs of business and entertainment, all in Maryland, all rich in history and culture. If you're into seafood, few other places can beat Maryland in that department. For me, having lived in both Baltimore and DC, and found neither to suit my fancy, Silver Spring is a fantastic place to be. The outlook I have on places like Baltimore and Washington is, nice to visit, but I really wouldn't want to live there. The area is close to both, so whenever I need, or want, to go out on the town, for business or pleasure, it's quick and easy to do. I don't want to sound like a spokesman for the city, or anything like that, but I am simply enamored with the place. I think that the best way for me to get the point across is to tell you about my experiences in the area. Now, I'm a food fanatic, as well as a movie junkie, so, the AFI Silver Theatre
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Cafe is, for me, one of the highlights of living in Silver Spring. They manage to combine traditional movie-going with incredible food, in an upscale atmosphere that can't be beat. No morning is complete without a trip to Einstein Brothers Bagels. It's on my way to the office, so I'm the designated "bagel boy" in the mornings. Not a bad wrap, since I do charge a small delivery fee. If you've never been, I highly suggest starting your morning here. While living in Silver Spring, I can go to Washington or Baltimore whenever I want. Baltimore is only 20 miles away from my house, and even if I don't want to take my car, and who really does with gas prices lately, I can take the bus. Sometimes I like to just relax and read the paper on my way to work. Sort of breaks up the routine of it. Also, If I ever need a quick reminder of why I love my job, I just look out my window and I can get excited about working with Silver Spring Real Estate. In my opinion, the Silver Spring Real Estate market, as well as pretty much all of Montgomery County looks to be very promising, to say the least. And again, the property honestly sells itself. Even if you're not in the business, it's a great place to live, or even just visit. Patrick Madison, who lives and works in Silver Spring, Maryland, specializes in the Silver Spring Real Estate market, and is a featured columnist for www.marylandhome.info
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Accuse me of being a scaremonger, an ignoramus, a member of the pinko-commie media or any other epithet that comes to mind. But here’s my take on the current economic ...
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January 7, 2009, 12:21 PM EST
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Hard times aren’t over yet for The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley, those erstwhile investment banking powers that recently ...
REIT returns fell 37.3% in 2008
REIT returns fell 37.3% in 2008
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January 7, 2009, 1:58 PM EST
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Real estate investment trusts wrapped up 2008 with negative returns, including dividends, of 37.3% on average, according to a report released ...
Wealthy gain confidence
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By Aaron Siegel
January 7, 2009, 12:45 PM EST
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Confidence among wealthy investors rebounded in December, though pessimism still lingers, according to a report from Spectrem Group.
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SIFMA adds municipal bond expert
SIFMA adds municipal bond expert
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January 7, 2009, 12:02 PM EST
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The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has hired Leon J. Bijou as managing director and associate general counsel in a bid to ...
Britain to end short-sale ban Jan. 16
Britain to end short-sale ban Jan. 16
By Jeff Benjamin
January 7, 2009, 9:33 AM EST
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The United Kingdom’s ban on short selling for select financial companies will be lifted on Jan. 16, according to the Financial Services Authori...
Stressed advisers working themselves sick
Stressed advisers working themselves sick
By Aaron Siegel
January 7, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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In addition to — or perhaps as a result of — dealing with worried clients and declining assets under management, advisers are sacrificing ...
693,000 jobs shed in December
693,000 jobs shed in December
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Nonfarm private employment shrunk by a seasonally adjusted 693,000 jobs from November to December, according to a report from ADP.
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Nonfarm private employment shrunk by a seasonally adjusted 693,000 jobs from November to December, according to a report from ADP.
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Moody’s cuts rating on Bahrain
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Moody’s Investors Service has lowered its sovereign rating outlook on the government of Bahrain to “negative,” from “stable,” because of falling crude-...
Assets in Shariah-compliant funds fall
Assets in Shariah-compliant funds fall
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Mutual funds and discretionary assets that comply with Shariah, or Islamic law, fell to $65 billion at the end of the third quarter, a figure ...
Pennsylvania commissioner seizes insurer
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January 7, 2009, 11:42 AM EST
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Pennsylvania’s insurance commissioner yesterday seized control of Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Co., a foundering long term care in...
Madoff suckered longtime friend
Madoff suckered longtime friend
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January 7, 2009, 5:17 PM EST
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Just 10 days before his arrest, Bernard Madoff received $250 million from a financial backer in an apparent bid to raise cash and prevent the ...
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American Century to open Hong Kong office
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January 7, 2009, 2:25 PM EST
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American Century Investments expects to open an office in Hong Kong in the next few months.
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January 7, 2009, 4:39 PM EST
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Misclassification of workers as independent contractors remains on the list of top issues that the National Taxpayer Advocate ...
SEC seeks comment on international accounting
SEC seeks comment on international accounting
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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The SEC is asking for public input on a “road map” that could lead to the use of international financial-reporting standards by US issuers beginning in 2...
Fed minutes paint grim picture
Fed minutes paint grim picture
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January 6, 2009, 4:37 PM EST
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Members of the Federal Reserve Board’s Open Market Committee thought that the economic outlook would “remain weak over time” and suggested that there ...
FASB panel slams FASB plan to ease fair-value
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No action on insurance bill
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Committee chairman puts 401(k)s in cross hairs
Committee chairman puts 401(k)s in cross hairs
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Summary prospectus gets nod
Summary prospectus gets nod
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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The SEC recently voted to require mutual funds to provide investors with a summary prospectus. The summary will appear at the front of each prospectus and provide, in ...
Financial ed bill dies in committee
Financial ed bill dies in committee
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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Legislation that aimed to fund financial education for high school students failed to make it out of committee. Called the Young Investor Financial Education Act, ...
Pending home sales fall to eight-year low
Pending home sales fall to eight-year low
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Changes made to complaint data rule
Changes made to complaint data rule
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The SEC has approved modifications to a rule governing the removal of complaint data from brokers’ regulatory records. Filed with the SEC by the Financial ...
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Long-term care tax relief a no-go
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SEC enforcement measure dies
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Annuity tax breaks go nowhere
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Sontag in, McCann out as Merrill brokerage chief
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Insurer Cigna to shed 1,100 employees
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Regulators approve equity index annuities rule
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Ratings agencies face new regs
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Short-sale comment period ends
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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Bull’s-eye on credit default swaps
Bull’s-eye on credit default swaps
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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The SEC last month approved a temporary regulatory exemption pertaining to credit default swaps. In essence, the SEC exemption will allow London-based LCH Clearnet ...
BlackRock sees double-digit ’09 equity gains
BlackRock sees double-digit ’09 equity gains
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January 6, 2009, 3:41 PM EST
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The US equity market is likely to see a double-digit gain this year, while the economy shrinks by 2%.
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HSA bill dies
HSA bill dies
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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Arbitration bill dead
Arbitration bill dead
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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Nest egg rules change for 2009
Nest egg rules change for 2009
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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President Bush last month signed into law a pension bill that aims to ease the financial strain for seniors and businesses. The measure, HR 7327, includes a one-year ...
No financial help yet for care of disabled family members
No financial help yet for care of disabled family members
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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Despite picking up the support of 105 lawmakers, a House bill died in committee that would have helped with the financial care of family ...
First Pacific managers win Morningstar award
First Pacific managers win Morningstar award
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January 6, 2009, 2:46 PM EST
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Bob Rodriguez and Thomas H. Atteberry of First Pacific Advisors LLC have won Morningstar Inc.’s “Fixed Income Manager of the Year” award ...
T. Rowe launches Strategic Income Fund
T. Rowe launches Strategic Income Fund
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January 6, 2009, 5:38 PM EST
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SEC OKs muni bond disclosure changes
SEC OKs muni bond disclosure changes
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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The SEC last month approved amendments to a rule governing municipal-securities disclosures. Under the changes, issuers will be required to submit specific ...
Interactive data tags coming for financial info
Interactive data tags coming for financial info
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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The SEC has approved a rule to require public companies and mutual funds to use interactive data for financial information available on the Internet. ...
Input sought on gas, oil disclosures
Input sought on gas, oil disclosures
January 6, 2009, 6:01 AM EST
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Securities regulators are seeking public input on a concept release pertaining to the possible revision of oil and gas reserve disclosure requirements. ...
Fidelity taps outside talent for top posts
Fidelity taps outside talent for top posts
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January 6, 2009, 10:45 AM EST
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With the announcement today of two new division chiefs, Fidelity Investments is continuing a ...
BlackRock sees double-digit ’09 equity gains
BlackRock sees double-digit ’09 equity gains
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