Olney, Brookeville, Montgomery County, Maryland ~ Real Estate Services and Homes for Sale ~ Olney Re/Max Office ~ Olney Realtor

Helpful Resources

Welcome to our resource page.  You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference as as you proceed through your purchase transaction.

         
 

Seller Resources

Sellers Information - Preparing your home for sale

US Post Office - Change of Address - (Secured Site)
"Move Advocates" Program. Out of state moving benefits and discounts.
"Box Quest"   Inexpensive but great quality 200lb test ( 32 ect) moving boxes and supplies delivered to your door next day.  1-888-852-6937
 Order Moving Boxes Online         What you need to Know about Buying Boxes         
 
See Price List
Boxes -  New and Used (at 40% off)  Delivery $45. or pick up
Beltway Movers
14819 Southlawn Lane
Rockville, Md.  20747
301-340-2310
www.beltwaymovers.com
Real Estate Terms - Definitions of commonly used terms

Buyer Resources

Main Street Settlements  John Ferguson- settlement attorney
3406 Olandwood Ct. Suite 201, Olney, Md.  20832  301-570-3600

Re/Max Home Mortgage Centre 
3300 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, Md 20832   
301-591-3444
Bob Haslinger - settlement attorney   Lynne Bligh - Case Manager

Laser Shield Burgler Alarms- The newest  state of the art  "alarm system in a box"  that sets up in 30 minutes. Affordable, easy to install.

Check for Local Sex Offenders

Crime Reports.com

Montgomery County Police Reports ( Olney is in district 4. Glenmont Station)

ICC - Inter County Connector - Information & Route Maps

Montgomery County Utility Phone Numbers

Trash Collection Services- Private Contractors and Montgomery County Service

Recycling Pick Up - Schedules and ordering New Recycling Bins

Comcast Cable TV

Recommended Contractors & Repairs -

State of Maryland - Real Estate Taxes.  See comparison chart showing the cost of real estate taxes in each county.  Click Here

State Of Maryland - Real Estate Transfer Taxes.  Chart show the cost of real estate transfer taxes for each county.  This is the tax you pay when you sell or purchase a home.  The total cost is customarily split 50/50 between buyer and seller in many jurisdictions.  Click Here

Tips for Homebuyers - Homeguide123.com  
Informative articles for current and potential homeowners. Information about home Improvement, home buying and selling, and home financing.
Home Buyer's Guide      http://homeguide123.com/article_directory/Home_Buying_Guide.html

Buyers Information - Benefits of ownership, inspections, etc.

Guide to Condominiums...Leasing, Purchasing & Ownership. Everything you ever wanted to know .... Click Here

What's the difference between Condos and Co-ops?

 

MPDU's ... Montgomery County's Moderately Priced Dwelling Units. County guidelines require  new home builders to have a designated number of moderate income units incorporated into each new subdivision. If your family income falls within designated income levels, and you have not owned a home within the past 5 years, you may qualify to purchase one of these new homes. Resale value is  established by the county and appreciation value, if any is split with the county upon resale.  Click here for
More Info on how to register and qualify for the program.

Rentals

Landlord Tenant Handbook
Security Deposits
Property Inspection Reports  (Helpful for use at pre-occupancy inspection and vacating)
What is normal wear & tear?
Montgomery County Department of Landlord Tenant Affairs

HOC  Rental Voucher Program
Montgomery County Rental Assistance Program administered by the Housing Opportunities Commission that allows qualified applicants with low incomes to rent homes, townhouses or condo's of their choice in any area.
See more info about HOC Rental Vouchers 
Income Limit Guidelines 
Voucher Payments

Lists of ASHI or NAHI Certified Home Inspectors

 
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)  Listsof ASHI Certified Inspectors
Members of the MARYLAND Association of Home Inspectors 

National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors   (NACHI)
 

Lists of Licensed Radon Mitigators in Maryland

Licensed  Radon Mitigators in Maryland:

Radon Information
 

Polybutylene Plumbing

Polybutylene Plumbing Information
Polybutylene Pipe Replacement- Estimates
   ( from Plumbing Express- the ONLY company I  recommend! )

 

Home Inspections, Environmental & Consumer Issues

 

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)  Listsof ASHI Certified Inspectors

Members of the MARYLAND Association of Home Inspectors 
National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors   (NACHI)
Radon Information
Licensed  Radon Mitigators in Maryland:
Polybutylene Plumbing Information
Polybutylene Pipe Replacement- Estimates
   ( from Plumbing Express- the ONLY company I  recommend! )
 
Leaking Underground Oil Storage Tanks
 

Relocation 

Live Traffic Cams! & Public Transportation

Bed & Breakfast On-Line       or     The Inn Keeper on line
Yes,  there are Bed & Breakfast Inns near Olney too!

"Commuter Connections" For Carpools etc. Great Site!!
Maps, & Driving Directions
U.S. Census Bureau - Detailed maps and demographic info on U.S. cities
 
County and State Information Resources
 Maryland State Sexual Offenders Registry Info  (Includes photos and details)
Montgomery County Services. Great Site!
The #1 Single Federal Gov. Site - The Buck starts here!!
Alert Montgomery  Sign up for Evacuation & Crisis Alerts via email, pager, cell phone, or text messaging.
Schools and Education
Montgomery and Howard County School Information
American School Directory - Guide to Americas K-12 schools
Graduate School Directory - Search for school by subject
Private Schools in Maryland & D.C. (AIMS)
Montgomery County Public Schools
Olney Area Schools ( with links to each school's web site)
"School's Out" Emergency Email Alerts and Text Messaages
 

Montgomery County Services

Montgomery County SPCA
Montgomery County Department of Police
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service
Montgomery County Humane Society
Montgomery County Online Services
 
Montgomery County Park Facility Directory
(listing of parks, campsites, gyms, etc.)
Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools Student Service Learning (form for community service hours)
Montgomery County Recycling  new!
Montgomery County Web Site
Montgomery General Hospital
 

 

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