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K. Hovnanian Heroes

K. Hovnanian® Homes® wish-es to thank the heroes who keepthe beacon of freedom burningbright—our dedicated militaryservice people and military gov-ernment workers. K. HovnanianHomes now stands behind youwith an additional 1 percent off thebase price of any new K. Hovna-nian home in Maryland, Virginia,Washington, D.C., and Delaware.And while saving 1 percent will notchange your life, it might help yourest easier.

K. Hovnanian Heritage

In 1959, K. Hovnanian Homeswas founded to provide lastingadvantages and reward the peoplewho owned their homes for manyyears to come. For over 50 years, K.Hovnanian has been and contin-ues to be one of the nation’s mostrespected homebuilders. Wheth-er you are purchasing your firsthome, moving up to a larger hometo accommodate your growingfamily or seeking an upscale estate,K. Hovnanian can help you find thehome to build your future in.

K. Hovnanian Quality & Value

Thorough inspections at eachphase of construction ensure thatworkmanship and building tech-niques are of the finest quality atK. Hovnanian Homes. Our high

sales volume, large number of newcommunities and relationshipswith industry professionals enableus to purchase the best materials,in quantity, from the most reliablesources. This means that you geta superior home at the best pos-sible value.

K. Hovnanian High

Performance Homes

Enhance the comfort, quality,durability and safety of your liv-ing environment with High Per-formance Homes by K. Hovna-nian. Engineered and built to ahigher standard with innovativetechnologies and better materials,they are designed to save energyand put dollars back in your pock-et every day. Warmer in winter,cooler in summer and healthieroverall, High Performance Homesmake you look forward to the timeyou spend at home. Plus you willfeel better knowing you are doingyour part for conservation on adaily basis.

K. Hovnanian Customer

Satisfaction

It is the K. Hovnanian Homespledge to pursue excellence ineverything we do to meet yourneeds. You will find K. Hovna-nian sales professionals availableat every one of our communi-ties to answer your questions and

make sure that each step of thehomebuying process proceedsto your satisfaction. The truestmeasure of our high level of cus-

tomer satisfaction is the manyfamilies now living in their sec-ond, third and even fourthK. Hovnanian home.

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Are you looking for a less formal floor planarrangement? One that fits and flows the wayyour family lives? The Clarity Collection, a newportfolio of homes by Drees, embraces a shiftfrom more traditional homes by reallocat-ing space from underused formal rooms tomore usable areas, both inside and out. ClarityCollection homes offer open, spacious floorplans joining the three main living areas of thehome: the family room, kitchen and diningroom. A covered, outdoor living area expandsthe main living space and provides anotherplace to relax with friends and family.

“We’re excited to offer new choices forhomebuyers looking for more casual, openfloor plans,” said Division President Skip Cau-sey. “With details and designs so compat-ible with many of today’s families’ lives andaspirations, Drees’ Clarity Collection homestruly feel like ‘custom homes without the cus-tom price.’”

Rest assured that Drees pays asmuch atten-tion to quality and energy-saving features as itdoes to cutting-edge designs to meet your

family’s needs. Every Drees home is greenfrom the ground up, built to conserve energywith DreeSmart Conservation Innovations,backed by Energy Star certification. Environ-mentally friendly features like low-E windows,energy-efficient heating and cooling systems,and effective insulation not only make your

home more comfortable, they can also saveyou thousands on your utility bills comparedto an existing home.

Drees Homes, family owned and operatedfor more than 85 years, is ranked nationallyas the 22nd largest home builder by Buildermagazine. Headquartered in Fort Mitchell,Ky., Drees also operates in Cincinnati, Dayton,Cleveland, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Nash-ville, Raleigh, Austin and Dallas. The com-pany has been one of few to receive the home-building industry’s “Triple Crown”—NationalBuilder of the Year, National Housing QualityAward and America’s Best Builder.

Drees builds in more than 12 communitiesin Frederick County, Md., and in Northern Vir-ginia, including Loudoun, Prince William andStafford counties. Most all of Drees’ communi-ties are conveniently located to all the militarybases in the area. Ask about special financingpackages available especially for those serv-ing our country. For more information, visit aDrees community or go to dreeshomes.com.

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The Abriel, one of Drees’ Clarity Collectiondesigns, showcases an open floor plan.

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Your new home awaits you at The Forest Apartments. With ourclose proximity to the National Institutes of Health, Booz AllenHamilton, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, ShadyGrove Adventist Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital, The Forest is aprime location! This community provides the perfect setting for thearea’s largest, most livable apartment homes. Located in a quiet,residential area in northern Rock Creek Regional Park, this com-munity is also convenient to downtown Rockville, Bethesda andWashington, D.C., for your entertainment and dining needs. Hereat The Forest, you will be able to choose from very large and spa-cious one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. We will providethe perfect home for you and a wonderful home for your dog orcat as well—we can even accommodate large dogs! Call today toschedule an appointment to view your new home!

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“Join the military, see the world.” An enticing recruitment tool, but thereality of frequentmilitary relocation is not quite that romantic.Moving anaverage of every two to three years can be both challenging and daunting.

While military orders specify the base the service member will be sta-tioned at, the decision of whether to live on or off base is often left up tothe individual. Recognizing the need to connectmilitary families with off-base housing needs, MilitaryByOwner.com was established. Organizedaround military installations across the United States, Puerto Rico andGuam, military service members who own homes can advertise them onMilitaryByOwner.com, either For Sale or For Rent.

Three different advertising packages offer the homeowner optionsto showcase their home. Beginning with the Basic Ad package ($14.95),the advertiser receives up to 45 days of advertising in a text-only for-mat. Understanding the importance of photos, the Home Tour package($49.95) allows the advertiser to include five photos along with a detaileddescription and up to 90 days of advertising. Because you only have onechance tomake a first impression, utilizing our premiumHome Tour Pluspackage will catch the eye of interested parties with the use of a thumb-nail photo next to the advertisement. The top package runs $79.95 for upto 180 days of advertising, 10 photos, thumbnail photo on the main basepage and optional yard signs.

An asset for military homeowners who have homes they need tomarket, MilitaryByOwner.com is equally valuable for service memberswho are searching for the perfect home at their next duty station. Theuser-friendly site design allows the customer to select a state from thedrop-down menu, with a subsequent selection of the military installa-tion. Multiple search options, such as price and number of bedrooms andbathrooms, will allow the customer to find a home that has the optionsthey desire. When the perfect home has been found, communicationbetween the interested party and the advertiser is established throughemail or phone.

Recognizing a way to make military relocation even easier, Military-ByOwner Advertising Inc. launched a Home Finder iPhone application inlate 2012. The app, which is currently available through iTunes (military-byowner), allows military families to search for homes on the go. With amapping tool and capability to contact advertisers directly from the app,this tool will be paramount during house-hunting leave.

Bringing military families together to make their frequent moveseasier has been the goal of MilitaryByOwner.com for the last 12 years andit continues to strive tomeet the unique needs that comewith themilitarylifestyle.

The owners of MilitaryByOwner Advertising Inc., as well as 85 percentof the staff, are retired military, dependents or active-duty spouses, sothey understand the challenges of frequent relocation and are eager toprovide assistance to their customers. Through live online chat, email,phone and social media, customers receive prompt and effective assis-tance seven days a week.

Visit us at www.militarybyowner.com. To contact us at Military-ByOwner, call 866-604-9126 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.), use our livechat on the website (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.) or email us at [email protected].

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For over 30 years, D.R. Hor-ton® has consistently deliv-ered top-quality new homes tohomebuyers across the nation.D.R. Horton new homes are builtwith unmatched efficiencies—all based on a philosophy fromfounder Donald R. Horton of cre-ating value every step of the way.

D.R. Horton continues to leadthe homebuilding industry as thenation’s largest builder by offeringthemost homes available for quickdelivery in a wide range of afford-able prices and in highly desirablelocations across the D.C., metroregion and beyond. D.R. Hortontakes pride in being America’s No.1 homebuilder 10 years in a row,as ranked by Builder magazine.American quality, value, beautyand durability are alive and well inthe nation’s capital. Better prices,better homes, better life.

D.R. Horton offers the MainStreet Stars program in recognitionof the people who contribute to thesuccess, well-being and security ofcitizens across the United States.Law enforcement, military, healthcare and education professionsdemand dedication and may fre-quently require personal sacrifices.As their way of saying, “Thank youfor all you do,” the Main StreetStars program provides extra sav-ings on the purchase of your newD.R. Horton home to help bringyou one step closer to the Ameri-can dream of home ownership.

Premium locations are offeredin Anne Arundel, Charles, Fred-erick, Harford, Montgomery andPrince George’s counties in Mary-land, as well as select communitiesthroughout Culpeper, Fairfax, Fau-quier, Prince William and Spotsyl-vania counties in Virginia.

Single-family homes rangefrom the $200s to upper $600s.Townhomes range from the $300sto upper $400s. And active-adultliving is priced from the $300s forthose 55-plus. New communitiesopening in 2013 will feature inno-

vative home designs and superiorcraftsmanship in sought-after loca-tions such as Fairfax County, Va.,Anne Arundel County, Md., andmore. To learn about D.R. Hortonand all of their community loca-tions, visit www.DRHorton.com.

Top HomebuilderD.R. Horton

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Life is all about the moments—by yourself,with friends and, of course, thosemoments withfamily—inside your stunning new home or inthe great outdoors. At Hazel Homes, we’re com-mitted to building you a new home where youcan have and cherish those moments. Choosebetween two award-winning, master-plannedcommunities to suit your lifestyle and enjoy liv-ing more.

Hazel Homes offers a $1,000 military dis-count and will offer new townhomes in Fred-ericksburg, Va., in 2013. We always have new,quick-move-in homes. Learn more and takereal virtual tours—even on your smartphone—at HazelHomesVA.com.

Enjoy the lowest taxes in the entireWashing-ton, D.C.,metro area at ourHopyard Farm com-munity along with incredibly low HOA fees thatinclude a tot lot, walking trails, a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse with a state-of-the art fitnesscenter, gigantic pool, billiard room, mediaroom, and more. Hopyard Farm is situatedalong the Rappahannock River in King George,Va., and offers 10 beautiful, single-family homes

with convenience to downtown Fredericksburg,Quantico, Dahlgren, Indian Head, as well asother bases in Southern Maryland and North-ern Virginia. There is even a boat ramp to theRappahannock River within the neighborhood!

Turnberry East at Lee’s Hill, located just out-side of downtown Fredericksburg, Va., a milefrom Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, isan active-adult golf community featuring stair-

free, care-free living that gives you everythingyou need on a single floor; plus, lawn mainte-nance, pools, clubhouse andmore are included!Whether you’re looking for your family’s firsthome, downsizing or need a bigger home, letHazel Homes and our 41 years of building expe-rience help you build the home you’ve beenlooking for and give you that moment whereyou say “Wow, this is living!”

Quick-Move-In Homes with Military DiscountHazel Homes

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Serving the Maryland Suburbs of Washington D.C. as a fulltime Realtor for almost 30 years. We have the experienceand are USA Cares Certified Military Housing Specialists.

Let us help you make the right decision.Desiree Callender & Associates, Realtors

2905 Mitchellville Rd, Suite 101 • Bowie, MD 20716301-390-2832

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Relocating? Elizabeth Ellis, relocation spe-cialist at Brookfield Homes, can help. Eliza-beth—and the entire Brookfield team—is hereto make your relocation as headache-free aspossible. That’s why we design amenity-richcommunities offering easy access to greatschools and services, and homes that featuremodern, innovative designs and superior ener-gy efficiency to save you money.

How You Deserve to Live

Brookfield Homes offers the ideal mix ofone-of-a-kind style and affordability, deliver-ing the finest neighborhoods and the best newhome values in the area. Active duty military? Ifyou’re moving into the area on a BRAC or mili-tary relocation, you’ll enjoy a $1,000 BrookfieldHomes Design Center certificate when you pur-chase your new home!

Why Brookfield Homes is the Right

Choice for Your Family

At Brookfield Homes, we’ve taken the time

to listen to our customers and have workeddiligently to deliver what they—and you—reallywant. We’ve created new floor plans and devel-oped unique new products. Our award-win-ning, innovative home plans give you the openspace, style and flexibility that fit your lifestylenow, and in the future.

Where You Want to Live

Prince William County, Stafford County,Fauquier County, Frederick County and Lou-doun County: No matter which you choose,you’ll enjoy easy access to shopping, servicesand commuter routes; premier neighborhoodamenities; and the region’s best schools. AtBrookfield Homes, we carefully select locationsand design communities with you in mind tocreate a true neighborhood feel.

Designing for Now & For the Future

At Brookfield Homes, we keep improving theefficiency and exceptional quality of our homes.We understand how you want and need tolive today, and with more green home options

than other competitors, Brookfield can help youfind the right level of green for your family andyour budget.

The style, curb appeal and the lifestyle youwant to lead are all designed—with you inmind—right into your new Brookfield home.

Visit BrookfieldDC.com for exclusive offersand incentives and to see just how much valueis designed into every one of our new homesand communities. For help with the how, why &where of your relocation, email [email protected] or call 703-987-3060.

How, Why & Where You Relocate in Northern Virginia

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If military relocation means you’re moving to the Prince George’sCounty, Md., area, you’re bound to find yourself exploring a TimberlakeHomes community. With a 50-plus-year reputation for building beautifulsingle-family homes, Timberlake Homes is a veteran owned and oper-ated company with a proud tradition of building homes known to offera lasting value. Our premier neighborhoods are convenient to Joint BaseAndrews, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and downtown Washington, D.C.Timberlake Homes is the ideal choice for local military families.

Located in Clinton, Md., Timber Ridge features wooded homesitesfrom a quarter acre and larger with prices from the $370s. A limited num-ber of estate homes on 1-acre and larger homesites are available at Tim-ber Village in Brandywine with prices from $470,000, and Rose Creek, aneighboring community, has starting prices from the mid-$300s. Locatedminutes from Interstate 495 and routes 5 and 301, you havemany optionsfor your commuting ease including Metrorail from the Branch Avenuestation. All active duty, reserve and retired military personnel are eligibleto receive an extra buying incentive as a gift of appreciation to honor yourservice to our country and your fellow Americans.

A Proud Veteran Tradition—A Promise of Excellence.

As a veteran owned and operated company, it is important to us thatwe have pride in everything we do. Since the 1960s, we have worked hardto build a reputation as a “Company built on integrity and backed withpride.” Our team brings uncompromising service and individual care toevery homeowner relationship we develop. This is YOUR new home andwe want the entire process to be as exciting and stress-free as possible.Together, we will work to ensure that this will be one of the most reward-ing experiences of your life!

The Right Home at the Right Price.

Choosing a Timberlake home is the right decision and a wise invest-ment! Our spacious and thoughtfully designed homes offer the absolutebest value in the Prince George’s County market. Our locations, withinminutes of major commuting routes, schools, shopping, dining andentertainment venues, also feature a beautiful setting with homesitesranging from a quarter to 1 acre and larger! Wooded, tree-lined streetsand cul-de-sacs create an intimate and upscale feel. And the friendli-ness and close-knit atmosphere of our neighborhoods mean you’ll feel athome from day one. But don’t assume that the charming living environ-ments and gorgeous residences mean a Timberlake home is out of yourreach. To the contrary! Our homes are offered at an affordable price,which means you easily have the buying power to move up now.

Each Timberlake home offers a long list of included features. Theseitems are options with many builders today, but with Timberlake Homes,you will benefit from our competitive pricing with features the entirefamily will enjoy: gourmet kitchens with granite counters, center islandsand lots of cabinet space, stainless-steel appliances, and hardwood floor-ing; distinctive brick- or stone-front facades; 9-foot and volume ceilings;finished rec rooms; and premium Andersen low-E windows for enhancedcomfort and energy efficiency.

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For a limited time, The Hylton Group, afamily home builder with a history stretchingback to 1947, is offering fabulous savings andspecial incentives on luxurious condominiums,townhomes and single-family estates for imme-diate delivery.

They build new traditions for today’s fast-er pace of life, featuring spacious, light-filledrooms specially designed to make sure home-owners get the most out of their time at home.With fine features, details, craftsmanship, per-sonal touches and luxuries you simply will notfind anywhere else, to say they’ve includedeverything is an understatement.

In a time when national builders havelowered their level of standard features andremoved luxury from their homes in order tolower their starting prices, The Hylton Groupstands apart. Every one of their condomini-um, townhome and single-family home stylesfeatures details such as 30-year architecturalshingles, custom-style trim packages, wood-

cased windows, 9-foot ceilings, designer two-tone paint schemes, and much more includedin the price.

The Hylton Group always stands behind thequality of every home that they put their nameon. Every condominium, townhome and single-

family home by The Hylton Group comes withthe peace of mind of a 2-10 extended warranty.

Close to Washington, D.C., and all of North-ern Virginia through easy access to Dale Bou-levard, the Prince William Parkway, FairfaxCounty Parkway, Interstate 95, I-66 and theCapital Beltway (I-495), our luxury townhomes,condominiums and single-family homes offereasier commuting than other new and resalehomes available throughout the area. The DaleCity, Va., area is also known for its fine ameni-ties ideal for family living, such as communitypools, water parks, tennis courts, youth centersand churches. You will also find award-winningPrince William County schools, shopping, din-ing, entertainment, national and regional parks,and golf courses all within a close drive.

Including everything you desire at a priceyou can afford. The Hylton Group. The traditioncontinues.

Visit www.thehyltongroup.com for moreinformation.

Quality Craftsmanship with Personal TouchesThe Hylton Group

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Integrity Homes continues toexpand as our unique architectureand fresh approach to homebuild-ing has proven to be a welcomeaddition to many of the Washing-ton area’s most prestigious des-tinations. Our continued successin Potomac Overlook at NationalHarbor, Md., is strong as we lookforward to celebrating our 100thclosing in the spring and 60 addi-tional homes in 2013.

This past summer, we openedour doors at Willowsford in Aldie,Va. This community was alsorecently appointed National Asso-ciation of Home Builders’ Com-munity of the Year. Our Heritageand Vintage Collections with theirstunning elevations and open floorplans are quickly becoming theenvy of the neighborhood. We arealso looking forward to entering

the Stafford, Va., market when weintroduce yet another collection at

Embrey Mill later this summer. Wewill also continue to solidify our

presence in the Frederick Countymarket opening two new com-munities in Winchester beginningin March.

Sinceopeningourdoors in2007,our mantra remains the same. Weoffer today’s discerning homebuy-ers with an unprecedented choicein the Washington market. Ourpassion is viral and our approachis simple—building quality rela-tionships while building qualityhomes. We are a small companywith big connections. This helps usto focus on relationships through-out every step of the process, whileleveraging our hands-on approachto every home we build. In short,more and more homebuyers arechoosing the Integrity differenceas we continue to stay true to ourcommitment from neighborhoodto neighborhood.

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7401 Surratts RoadClinton, Maryland 20735

301-856-4500 www.colonysouth.com

Whether you are hosting anevent for your association, afamily, military or academicreunion, business meeting,luncheon, awards dinner orbanquet reception, ourcatering services will providethe personalized service andguidance to insure asuccessful and memorableevent. Our specialty iskeeping a personal touch inall events held at ourMaryland events center.Whether it’s a large-scale galain the ballroom or a smallexecutive board meeting we expertly plan each event to not only meetyour every expectation, but to be special in every way.

Joint Base AndrewsArea Lodging -

Recently renovated yetretaining our traditionalcolonial style, this Clinton,Maryland hotel lodging offersa home away from homeexperience. Each of our 100%smoke-free guest rooms andsuites are well appointed witha large screen flat paneltelevision, premium cablechannels, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, aspacious bathroom with a

shower & tub combination, individual heating and air conditioningcontrols, a work desk or activity table with seating, and a telephone withvoice mail. One of the benefits we are happy to provide at our Marylandhotel lodging is complimentary wireless internet access for our guests.

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Expressly designed to meet the needs of military, government and leisuretravelers, our hotel near Joint Base Andrews offers a full service hotelexperience rich in amenities. Multiple dining choices that include ourInternational Café, Decoy Lounge and Wayfarer Restaurant, 8,000 squarefeet of elegant meeting and wedding space, complimentary shuttle to theMetro rail station and Joint Base Andrews, plus so much more.

BY JEFFREY S. DETWILER

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

OF THE LONG & FOSTER COMPANIES

Investing in the housing market wasonce practically a no brainer. Throughthe downturn, however, many of thefixed assumptions about housing—thatproperty values would always rise andequity would naturally grow—becamevariable, leaving many consumers ques-tioning the extent towhich the real estatemarket was a good investment.

The reality is that the health of thehousing market is gaining momentum.The employment picture is improv-ing, consumer confidence is increasing,mortgage rates are low and home prices inmuch of the Mid-Atlantic region have stabilized.

Still, we’re finding that although the recovery is well under way inmany regions, the mainstreammedia has been somewhat slow in report-ing the full story.

In the early months of the year, we’ve seen consumer confidence gainstrength and reach levels we haven’t seen for some time. Improvementin the job market is the primary driver in boosting consumer confidence.

When we read headlines about sinking home values, we’re absorb-ing national numbers that incorporate the hardest-hit markets in thecountry. The reality is that home prices in many areas of the Mid-Atlanticregion have seen prices stabilize—and even increase in some areas.

To get a clear picture of home prices in your market, it’s best to evalu-ate local-level date. A professional Realtor can provide a detailed assess-ment for your home or one you are considering buying.

Throughout much of the Mid-Atlantic region, buyers who have per-ceptions of the housing market based on national headlines and reportsare finding themselves facing a narrow selection of inventory from whichto choose. For people who have been putting off selling their homes for anopportunity to move up to a bigger or nicer house, the current situationmay present a good reason to re-evaluate their options.

Another window of opportunity that may be closing pertains to histor-ically low interest rates. Headlines in themedia have announced for sometime that rates remain at record lows. According to the Mortgage Bank-ers Association, 30-year fixed mortgage rates are expected to increasethroughout 2013 and beyond.

As 2011 came to a close, the National Association of Realtors’ HousingAffordability Index showed that housing affordability rose to record highs,with the index reaching the highest level in its 20-year history. What thismeans is that a homebuyer’s purchasing power is greater now than it hasbeen in recent history.

Buyers, sellers and investors in today’s marketplace understand thevalue that comes with working with the best-trained and best-equippedreal estate professionals. Getting local facts and exploring your per-sonal home ownership goals with a professional will help you identify anopportunity that you may not find by scanning national headlines.

Like many housing experts, I agree that we are likely to look back attoday’s market in a few short years and recognize the opportunity avail-able at this time to qualified buyers and sellers.

The Economy and Real Estate

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TeresaBurkhartBranch Manager - Realtor®

410.535.1000(Calvert Cty.)

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Long & Foster is the #1 independently owned Real Estate Company in the United States&We sell 1 out of every 5 homes in the state of Maryland

&We have 40+ years of experience in assisting thousands of Buyers & Seller& Most importantly, we’re right here in your own backyard.

Dontae CarrollSOMD Regional Manager

& Branch Manager301.843.3600(Charles Cty.)

waldorfsales.lnfre.com

Evelyn StackBranch Manager301.292.0700

(Prince Georges Cty.)FortwashingtonMD.com

JessicaWolfordSettlement Agent/ Marketing Rep.

301-809-0011 (Office)301-704-8656 (Cell)www.RGSTitle.com

Christopher LaRoseHome Mortgage Consultant – NMLSRID 179133

410-671-5363 (Office)703-786-8919 (Cell)

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Vanessa E. Simmons, ACSRPersonal / Commercial Insurance Manager301-249-1600, Ext 5756 (Office)

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