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***  ​I hope this letter finds you well, in good spirits and good health!  There is a shortage of homes currently for sale throughout the state.  It is an incredible time to sell a home.  I am a veteran of the 2004-2007 Real Estate market which saw spectacular appreciation during those years; it's uncanny how the market today mirrors that market of 15 years ago.

Market interest rates hit a low in February but have begun to edge higher.  VA rates are 3% and Conventional rates are at 3.375%; Good credit is a must (March 11, 2021).

Please give me a call to Discuss      

July 28, 2019 - 1 minute video with market Update.  located under the "on the street" tab 

July 25: check out the new post located on the tab "On the street.  zero down payment, 101% financing!

An old friend dropped me a note concerning the financial markets; visit my latest VIDEO entry located "On the Street"

***********************NEW THIS MONTH, VA BUYERS- DO YOU HAVE PARTIAL ELIGIBILITY AND WISH TO PURCHASE A HOME WITH 100% FINANCING?  CHECK THIS OUT- VISIT ON THE STREET TAB

TODAY'S INTEREST RATES ARE 3.75%, ASSUMING GOOD CREDIT. 

Get a positive, helpful partner for buying or selling a home:

• Trusted resource for answers about the process
• Innovative marketing strategies
• Expertise about neighborhood features
• Ability to target home searches
• Strong negotiation skills
• Support through the closing and beyond
•                       Annapolis and Davidsonville Real Estate;
  **Married to my best friend and confidante, Pat. We have 5 children and 13 grandchildren; **Served in United States Navy 1966 - 1970 **Employed by FAA; National Airport and Oakland Bay TRACON; 1970 to 1980 **Received Bachelor of Science Degree; Business Administration, 1979, California State University **Began Real Estate Career in 1981 with Merrill Lynch Realty, Crofton. Awards throughout the years: Presidents club, Top Producer, 100% club, numerous Top Sales awards and a Lifetime member of the Distinguished Sales club of Anne Arundel County. I've been a Member of PG County Board of realtors and Anne Arundel county Board of Realtors, Treasurer DUMC, member ASPCA.
         It is my belief to keep the process of buying or selling a home as simple as possible, providing my clients with as much useful information as possible so they can make informed decisions; they need to know where pitfalls may lie and how various provisions in a contract of sale may impact them, adversely or beneficially. There are hundreds of "bumps" in the road from contract to settlement and beyond settlement. My experience has enabled me to know what to look for; anticipate the hazard and know how to avoid it. I take great pleasure interacting with my clients . . . I listen. The majority of my business has been developed from past business. Over 80% is from referrals, from past customers and clients, from acquaintances and loved ones.
         I've helped the children of clients and next-door neighbors of friends in their Real Estate needs. I say what I mean and mean what I say. Through the years, I have truly enjoyed helping my customers attain their goal of home ownership. I take pleasure demonstrating how home ownership and real estate investments can increase their net worth; analyzing the use of financing as a tool to increase the return on investment. After all, the goal is to develop a plan that increases wealth in future years.
               **** I look forward to your call; Perhaps I can show you the way home!****
  Don and Pat Shankle, with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Annapolis Plaza, 170 Jennifer Road, suite 102, Annapolis Maryland. 21401. Office: (410)224-2200 Direct: (410)562-1034; Email: Dshankle@cbmove.com, Pshankle@cbmove.com;