Germantown Rated Properties 13th January 2010

We have changed the weekly update to include all properties which have been rated and have rendered our recommendation based upon the "Limejuicer Rating System". Please contact me if you would like a more detailed analysis for any of the homes listed below. Team Limejuicer and I have previewed over 3000 homes in the past year. We rate new listings and and re-rate existing listings on a weekly basis. The "Limejuicer Rating System" allows us to not only keep our seller clients informed but competitive in any market, while allowing us to find the best valued property for our buyer clients. We rate all properties according to Value, Location, Condition and Motivation.



Tidewinds Way, Churchill Town Sector, Townhome $329,000 Scored 30 out of 40
End Unit, Well Priced, Foreclosure, Above Average Condition, Backs to Woods and Lake.
Limejuicer Highly Recommends



Bargene Way, Churchill Town Sector, Single Family $349,900
Scored 27 out of 40
Market Value, Great Condition, Normal Sale,
Wrap Around Porch
Limejuicer Recommends




Shore Harbour Drive, Shore Harbour Condo $265,000 Scored 29 out of 40
Market Value, Good Condition, Normal Sale, On the Lake
Limejuicer Recommends





Walnutwood Lane, Churchill Village South Single Family $379,999 Scored 27 out of 40
Above Market Value, Good Condition, Normal Sale, Nice Location
Limejuicer Recommends



Hopefully you found this information useful, if you would like to learn more about the Limejuicer Rating system please feel free to contact me directly. Team Limejuicer is waiting to serve your real estate needs and always welcomes referrals! Thank you for your time.

Some of the Best and the Worst Listings this Week

I have changed the weekly update to include all properties which have been rated and have rendered our recommendation based upon the "Limejuicer Rating System". Please contact me if you would like a more detailed analysis for any of the homes listed below. Team Limejuicer and I have previewed over 3000 homes in the past year. We rate new listings and and re-rate existing listings on a weekly basis. The "Limejuicer Rating System" allows us to not only keep our seller clients informed but competitive in any market, while allowing us to find the best valued property for our buyer clients. We rate all properties according to Value, Location, Condition and Motivation.

Gaelic Court, Cloverleaf Center, Townhome $249,900 Scored 27 out of 40
End Unit, Well Priced, Foreclosure, Needs carpet, Paint and some TLC
Limejuicer Recommends

Brundidge Terrace, Brandermill Townhome $196,900 Scored 28 out of 40
Well Priced, Good Condition, Foreclosure, Backs to townhomes
Limejuicer Recommends

Club Hill Drive, Churchill East Townhome $217,900 Scored 22 out of 40
Market Value, Very Poor Condition, Foreclosure
Limejuicer Does Not Recommend

Valley Bend Drive, Chadswood Single Family $299,500 Scored 30 out of 40
Good Starter Home, Good Investment, 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath, Foreclosure
Limejuicer Highly Recommends - Will sell this week.......

Cross Laurel Court, Chadswood Townhome $149,900 Scored 26 out of 40
Poor Condition, Under Market Price, Backs to Common Ground,Foreclosure
Limejuicer Does Not Recommend - Flippable at $115,000

Stoney Bottom Rd, Gunners View Single Family $325,000 Scored 29 out of 40
Marginal Condition, Good View, Well Priced, 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Foreclosure
Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Eden Rock Court, Seneca Highlands Single Family $804,900 Scored 28 out of 40
Needs appliances and replacement of two zone system, Foreclosure
Limejuicer Recommends

Mussetter Road, Ijamsville Single Family $149,000 Scored 26 out of 40
Needs work throughout, Quaint location, Foreclosure
Limejuicer Does Not Recommend - Flippable at $105,000


Hopefully you found this information useful, if you would like to learn more about the Limejuicer Rating system please feel free to contact me directly. Team Limejuicer is waiting to serve your real estate needs and always welcomes referrals! Thank you for your time.

Germantown Best and Worst Buys of the Week 6 September 2009

I have changed the weekly update to include all properties which have been rated and have rendered our recommendation based upon the "Limejuicer Rating System". Please contact me if you would like a more detailed analysis for any of the homes listed below. Team Limejuicer and I have previewed over 3000 homes in the past year. We rate new listings and and re-rate existing listings on a weekly basis. The "Limejuicer Rating System" allows us to not only keep our seller clients informed but competitive in any market, while allowing us to find the best valued property for our buyer clients. We rate all properties according to Value, Location, Condition and Motivation.

Red Buckeye Court, Blunt Commons Townhome $249,000 Scored 30 out of 40
Park Location, Well Priced, Foreclosure, Great Investment
Best buy in Germantown

Afternoon Lane, Waters Landing Townhome $234,000 Scored 29 out of 40
Very Good Price, Poor Condition, Foreclosure, Lake Location
Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Club Hill Drive, Churchill East Townhome $217,900 Scored 22 out of 40
Market Value, Very Poor Condition, Foreclosure
Limejuicer Does Not Recommend

Galway Bay Circle, Ashmore Condo $124,600 Scored 28 out of 40
Good Starter Home, Decent Investment, Foreclosure
Limejuicer Recommends

Crosstie Drive, Germantown Estates Townhome $244,900 Scored 23 out of 40
Marginal Condition, Overpriced, Foreclosure
Limejuicer Does Not Recommend

Harvest Glen Way, Germantown Station Townhome $328,000 Scored 30 out of 40
Good Condition, Backs to Trees, Well Priced, Foreclosure
Limejuicer Highly Recommends


Hopefully you found this information useful, if you would like to learn more about the Limejuicer Rating system please feel free to contact me directly. Team Limejuicer is waiting to serve your real estate needs and always welcomes referrals! Thank you for your time.


Lawrence Evans (aka "The Limejuicer")
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Town Center
Germantown. Maryland
(301) 540-2232 ext. 125
(301) 922-2156 cell

Limejuicer Rated Properties - Germantown - August 26th

I have changed the weekly update to include all properties which have been rated and have rendered our recommendation based upon the "Limejuicer Rating System". Please contact me if you would like a more detailed analysis for any of the homes listed below. Team Limejuicer and I have previewed over 3000 homes in the past year. We rate new listings and and re-rate existing listings on a weekly basis. The "Limejuicer Rating System" allows us to not only keep our seller clients informed but competitive in any market, while allowing us to find the best valued property for our buyer clients. We rate all properties according to Value, Location, Condition and Motivation.

Panthers Ridge Dr, Milestone Townhome $210,000 Scored 29 out of 40
Good Location - Foreclosure - Great Investment Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Eagles Nest Court, Waters Edge Condo $149,000 Scored 27 out of 40
Very Good Price, Poor Condition, Foreclosure Limejuicer Recommends

St. Peter Court, Waters Edge Condo $150,900 Scored 29 out of 40
Very Good Price, Fair Condition, Foreclosure Limejuicer Highly Recommends

St. Peter Court, Waters Edge Condo $143,600 Scored 30 out of 40
Awesome Price, Super Investment Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Coral Grove Terrace, Gunners Lake Townhome $161,900 Scored 28 out of 40
Marginal Condition, Great Price, Foreclosure Limejuicer Recommends

White Sands, Gunners Lake Townhome $219,900 Scored 2 out of 40
Very Poor Condition, Foreclosure No Recommendation

Summer Oak, Gunners Lake Townhome $229,000 Scored 28 out of 40
Backs to Parkland Limejuicer Recommends

Cross Ridge Court, Gunners Lake Townhome $149,500 Scored 27 out of 40
Fair Condition, Decent Value Limejuicer Marginal Recommendation

Dairymaid Drive, Heritage Green Condo $104,900 Scored 28 out of 40
Great Price, Handyman Capable High Condo Fee Limejuicer Recommends

Chalet Drive, Farmingdale Condo $95,000 Scored 31 out of 40
Great Price, This one is a STEAL Limejuicer Highly Recommends


Hopefully you found this information useful, if you would like to learn more about the Limejuicer Rating system please feel free to contact me directly. Team Limejuicer is waiting to serve your real estate needs and always welcomes referrals! Thank you for your time.


Lawrence Evans (aka "The Limejuicer")
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Town Center
Germantown. Maryland
(301) 540-2232 ext. 125
(301) 922-2156 cell

Limejuicer Rated Properties - Germantown - August 20th

I have changed the weekly update to include all properties which have been rated and have rendered our recommendation based upon the "Limejuicer Rating System". Please contact me if you would like a more detailed analysis for any of the homes listed below. Team Limejuicer and I have previewed over 3000 homes in the past year. We rate new listings and and re-rate existing listings on a weekly basis. The "Limejuicer Rating System" allows us to not only keep our seller clients informed but competitive in any market, while allowing us to find the best valued property for our buyer clients.

Pinnacle Drive, Village at Town Center Townhome $310,000 Scored 29 out of 40
Good Location Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Churchill Ridge Circle, Churchill View Condo $239,000 Scored 28 out of 40
Average Condition Limejuicer Recommends

Pickering Court, Esprit Condo $189,900 Scored 23 out of 40
Overprice, Poor Condition No Recommendation

Pickering Court, Esprit Condo $200,000 Scored 27 out of 40
Average Condition, Good square Footage Limejuicer Marginal Recommendation

Shadyside Lane, Waters House Condo $189,000 Scored 26 out of 40
Marginal Condition No Recommendation

Bridger Drive, Cloverleaf Center Townhome $269,000 Scored 27 out of 40
Slightly Overpriced Limejuicer Marginal Recommendation

Beaconfield Terrace, Esprit Condo $165,500 Scored 24 out of 40
Overpriced No Recommendation

Shipley Terrace, Lakeview Condo $165,999 Scored 25 out of 40
Overpriced No Recommendation

Shore Harbour Dr, Shore Harbour Condo $278,488 Scored 27 out of 40
Nice Location, High Condo Fee Limejuicer Marginal Recommendation

Lavender Place, Churchill Single Family $415,000 Scored 27 out of 40
Good size home, needs a little updating Limejuicer Recommends

Wanegarden Court, Churchill Single Family $425,550 Scored 27 out of 40
Average Condition, Little Overpriced Limejuicer Marginal Recommendation

Long Channel Drive, Churchill Townhome $369,900 Scored 28 out of 40
Below Average Condition, Great Location Limejuicer Recommends

Teakwood Circle, Willow Cove Townhome $234,900 Scored 27 out of 40
Slightly Overpriced, Limejuicer Marginal Recommendation

Winterspoon Lane, Willow Cove Townhome $179,900 Scored 29 out of 40
Great price, Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Hopefully you found this information useful, if you would like to learn more about the Limejuicer Rating system please feel free to contact me directly. Team Limejuicer is waiting to serve your real estate needs and always welcomes referrals! Thank you for your time.


Lawrence Evans (aka "The Limejuicer")
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Town Center
Germantown. Maryland
(301) 540-2232 ext. 125
(301) 922-2156 cell

Limejuicer Rated Properties in Germantown 20 March 2009

I have changed the weekly update to include all properties which have been rated and have rendered our recommendation based upon the "Limejuicer Rating System". Please contact me if you would like a more detailed analysis for any of the homes listed below. Team Limejuicer and I have previewed over 3000 homes in the past year. We rate new listings and and re-rate existing listings on a weekly basis. The "Limejuicer Rating System" allows us to not only keep our seller clients informed but competitive in any market, while allowing us to find the best valued property for our buyer clients.

Eagles Nest Court, Waters Edge Condo $200,000 Scored 29 out of 40
Good Condition Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Eagles Nest Court, Waters Edge Condo $195,000 Scored 29 out of 40
Good Condition Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Hickory Tree Way, Gunners View Condo $109,900 Scored 28 out of 40
Good Value, Poor Condition Limejuicer Recommends

Treebranch Terr, Germantown View Townhome $260,000 Scored 28 out of 40
Par Rating Limejuicer Recommends

Laurel Grove Terrace, Gunners Lake Townhome $235,000 Scored 26 out of 40
Poor Condition

Willow Spring Court, Gunners Lake Townhome $239,000 Scored 26 out of 40
Poor Value

Partridge Wood Dr, Gunners Lake Townhome $225,000 Scored 26 out of 40
Great Location, Poor Condition

Partridge Wood Dr, Gunners Lake Townhome $175,000 Scored 28 out of 40
Great Value, Poor Condition Limejuicer Recommends

Grotto Lane, Germantown View Townhome $237,900 Scored 26 out of 40
Good Value, Bad Condition

Cross Ridge Court, Gunners Lake Townhome $144,900 Scored 27 out of 40
Great Value, Bad Condition

Timber Hollow Place, Gunners Lake Townhome $195,000 Scored 27 out of 40
Poor Value

Cross Ridge Court, Gunners Lake Townhome $159,900 Scored 27 out of 40
Great Value, Poor Condition

Summer Oak Court, Gunners Lake Townhome $274,900 Scored 27 out of 40
Poor Condition

Ridgecrest Drive, Gunners View Single Family $389,900 Scored 29 out of 40
Great Condition Limejuicer Highly Recommends

Hopefully you found this information useful, if you would like to learn more about the Limejuicer Rating system please feel free to contact me directly. Team Limejuicer is waiting to serve your real estate needs and always welcomes referrals! Thank you for your time.


Lawrence Evans (aka "The Limejuicer")
Real Estate Consultant
Re/Max Town Center
Germantown. Maryland
(301) 540-2232 ext. 125
(301) 922-2156 cell

Germantown Maryland Sees Homesales Double as Temperatures Rise

We started off this year with an average of 1.5 homes going under contract on a daily basis. Home Inventory numbers going into the New Year were hovering around 685 homes. It has never been more apparent to me that we were a community that had a glut of inventory.

Move to the present day and we have seen a decline of housing inventory by 38% to today's number 426 homes on the market. Total homes under contract and pending settlement is an astonishing 200 on the nose. To put this into perspective that is more than was sold in March 2004 (close to the height of the boom market). Should this trend continue at this pace we should anticipate a stable local real estate market by the beginning of the 3rd quarter.

Breakdown of the 200 pending settlement properties is as follows and the results it provides:

86 Short sales are under contract - This could potentially put a burden of the local rental market which currently only has 110 available rentals (not including apartments). The keeper investor may find it quite easy to rent their investment properties.

52 Owner Occupied homes under contract - These folks generally buy another home and may well be taking advantage of the lower move up prices and low interest rates. If they are purchasing another home we can anticipate further reduction to our inventory numbers and the best properties being sold in the next 30 days.

The remaining 62 properties were bank owned and were predominately in the lower price range i.e. Less than $300,000.

I will keep you posted if I see any additional changes to the housing supply, but as I mentioned in the past the ship is in port and we can assume it will be leaving sooner rather than later.

Check out my blogpost 9 December 2008 http://limejuicerrealestate.blogspot.com/2008/12/who-are-jones-anyway.html