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Winter in America Photo From Maryland

Winter in America Photo From Maryland

USA Today has requested Winter in America photographs from around the country. 

The following are the guidelines and the entry that we just submitted for Maryland.

Please send us a winter photo from your area. We'll select the best to appear in On Deadline.

A few guidelines:

1. Please submit only one photo.

2. It must be from this winter, and it must be your original work on which you control all the rights.

3. Include a sentence or two of description about where the photo was taken.

4. Don't forget to send us your name, so we can give you a photo credit. Include your e-mail address and/or phone number (which we will NOT publish) in case we have any questions.

5. Send the photo with a brief caption in your own words to OnDeadline@usatoday.com

Our submission:

We live in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in Montgomery County, in the suburbs of Washington, DC.  So far, we have enjoyed a very mild winter with very little snow.  At this time last year we had a major snow storm.

December colors in Kentlands.  This photograph was taken on December 11, 2011 and is one of the final roses of the season in Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The location is Thaxton Street, in our home neighborhood.

December Rose in Kentlands IMG_2548

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Flickr link:  http://flic.kr/p/aUyTTP

We are proud of the beautiful flowers and greenery that we enjoy in Maryland. 

My wife, Dolores, and I enjoy photography as a hobby and flowers are among our favorite subjects.

We hope you will submit one of your favorite photographs from this winter.  Be sure to keep your camera in hand for those special moments. 

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

13 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 27 2012 03:06PM

Don't Let a Little Crack Delay Your Home Settlement

Cracked windows in homes under contract

Real estate appraiser and ActiveRain blogger Michael Bolton offers some practical advice for those that find cracked windows in homes that are under contract.

This issue can be more complicated for windows where individual panes cannot be replaced. Sometimes, the whole sash need to be first ordered to fit and then installed.

If you wish to make comments that Michael will see, please go to his original blog.

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments when you are out and about.

White Orchids at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_3338

Photograph by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Life is better when there are flowers to photograph.

Via Michael S. Bolton-MN Appraiser (Michael S. Bolton,Inc.):

One of the major challenges Realtors face when having one of their sales go FHA financing, is what work orders is the appraiser going to call for. With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in everyone's crosshairs, FHA financing is only going to become more prevalent within the housing market. I would highly recommend that Realtors become familar with HUD's Mortgagee Letter 2005-48, and FHA's three S's.

 

Small Window Cracks Don’t Need Repair

FHA no longer requires that all cracked or broken windows be an automatic repair. Requiring a window to be repaired can be challenging for an appraiser, because what is considered safe and just a maintenance item for one appraiser, may be considered a danger to another. FHA requires that all deferred maintenance be noted within the appraisal report, along with a photo, so the underwriter can make the final decision if it’s in doubt. This window has such a small crack that it wasn't probably worth mentioning, but I did anyways just to CYA. The underwriter agreed, and no repair was necessary.


Some Window Cracks That May Need Repair

It's tough to see, but this crack is much larger, however, it was dual pane glass and the owner could operate the window without getting hurt. That doesn't mean that someone on the outside touching or moving the window wouldn't get injured. On this appraisal I just reported it to the underwriter; "That this window has the potential for injury," and let them make the call. The underwriter ended up requiring the window to be repaired.


The Obvious Window Cracks That Should Be Repaired

This window is pretty much a no-brainer, and would be required to be repaired. It doesn't meet FHA's MPR (minimum property requirements) guidelines, which is to protect the improvement (house) from the outside elements, and the safety of the homeowner. However, the underwriter does have the final say, but most likely will require that it be repaired.


The bottom line is that if you have any window that is cracked or broken, and has the appearance of being a safety hazard, have it repaired before listing the property for sale. This will keep your sale from being delayed at the last minute by an FHA work order.

If you have any questions, or Minnesota real estate appraisal needs (divorce, bankruptcy, tax appeal, or estate planning) please contact Michael at 612.599-2581, or use the form on the contact page.

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

0 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 27 2012 01:51PM

Kentlands Community Foundation Activities - Winter, 2012

Kentlands Community Foundation Activities - Winter, 2012

Greetings!  This season's mild temperatures make it easy to get out and get involved in our community. Enjoy singing? Give the Chorus a try. Like connecting with others? Join us for dinner at the Community Table. Want to give back in a meaningful way with your family?  Register for KidServe's kick-off event.

 

We invite you to read on: 

ommunity Chorus

No matter where you live or (practically) what your age, there's a chorus for you. Please join the Community Chorus Mondays at the Kentlands Clubhouse. Here are the details:

Everyone Welcome!

 

Children's Chorus

K-2nd Grade * Mondays 4:45-5:25 p.m.

Introduce your little one to music and the joy of singing with others. $115.

 

Youth Chorus

Grades 3-6 * Mondays 5:35-6:30 p.m.

Children will continue to develop their ear training and vocal abilities with fun and age-appropriate repertoire that   introduces them to harmony and various musical styles. $140.

 

NEW-Teen Glee!

Grades 7-12 * Mondays 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Sing and move to popular music and showtunes. A fun and hip group that will showcase singers who want to develop their star power and shine on stage! $150.

 

NEW-Adult Chorus!

18 and older * Mondays 7:45-8:45 p.m. 

This group is open to any adult who loves to sing and wants to gather in a relaxed and fun setting. We will sing traditional to popular to musical theater repertoire with the goal to have a great time singing together. $140.

 

 

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We're Proud to Present Partnering with Grown-ups to Serve

We hope you can join us at the Kentlands Clubhouse on Sunday, Feb 12, 3-4:30 p.m. where we'll be putting together lunches for Rainbow Place, a homeless shelter for women just off of Rt. 28 down the street from the Kentlands neighborhood. 

WHAT TO BRING:  No need to bring supplies for the lunches-- the event is designed for grown ups and kids (ages 5-13) to serve together so bring the whole family. 

If you want to bring a donation when you come, Rainbow Place is in need of warm women's pajamas (mainly sizes L, XL, XXL but a few S and M) and gloves. 

We'd appreciate if you'd let us know if you are coming by clicking on this link to VolunteerSpot (it will ask you to enter your email address). Please also indicate how many members of your family will be able to come:

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/372345634613800016
 

Find more information about KidServe, including things to do with your kids to prepare for the event, check out our website, www.kentlands.org/

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GO GREEN Group/ Muddy Branch Alliance Talk

TALKS ABOUT OUR DRINKING WATER
Tuesday, January 31, 7- 8:30 p.m., Kentlands Clubhouse
 

Joe Johnson, WSSC Chief Superintendent for Potomac Water Treatment Plant is the guest speaker to discuss our drinking water. Prompted by the fact that Montgomery and Prince George's counties have a sanitary sewer system as opposed to Washington DC's combined sewer system.  This in turn means WSSC is not responsible for storm water because storm water does not enter WSSC's sanitary sewer system. But the Potomac Water Treatment Plant does have an intake in the Potomac River-below Muddy Branch.  So, some argue we are drinking what comes off our lawns. Please join the GO GREEN Group and Muddy Branch Alliance for what is sure to be an informative, engaging discussion. 

 

Also, please watch for details on future educational events and community clean-ups. If you'd like to get involved with GO GREEN please contact Alex Stavitsky-Zeineddin: alex-sz@rcn.com

 

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Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 p.m.ha Lounge to Set Next Community Tabl

 

Connect with old and new friends the Community Table dinner February 8. At the same time you'll be strengthening community by supporting local businesses. It's easy to participate, just RSVP today and then order and pay for your own food and drink at the event.

 

Please contact Pasha Lounge directly at 301.216.2223. Say you'd like a seat at the Community Table. The restaurant is located at 644 Center Point Way in Kentlands Downtown. See you there!

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Please consider supporting these talented teens!


Posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.


Blue Orchid at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_3354

Photograph by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

15 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 27 2012 01:13PM

8 Steps to Better Blogging and SEO

Better SEO and Better Blogging

New Jersey professional home stager Kristine Ginsberg is also recognized as one of one of the outstanding bloggers in the ActiveRain network.

If this blog, Kristine provide some very good information for bloggers that wish to maximize their internet exposure.

If you wish to make comments that Kristine will see, please go to her original post.

Everybody loves to see photographs in blogs.  Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments that you will want to share.

Orchid in the Conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_3340

Photograph by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Via Kristine Ginsberg Morris County, NJ Stager (Morris County, NJ: Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC):

8 Steps to Better Blogging and SEO

Follow these 8 blogging tips for better SEO ranking so your blog soars to the top of page one on  Google:

1. Keep track of your word count. A good blog should be between 300 – 500 words. Too short and you won’t have enough content, too long and not only will you lose your readers, but Google too! Seems we both have short attention spans!

2. Repeat your keywords or key phrase so they make up 1-4% of your content. This is really important for Google and other search engines to find you.  

3. Instead of repeating your key phase over and over making your content repetitive, hide your keywords behind a picture. After inserting your picture there’s a box at the bottom called: Title.  Add your keywords and title here.

4. To increase your website's ranking have at least 2 links going to your website. Make sure they go to different pages. For example my website has 5 pages (Home page, Portfolio, Staging FAQs, ect. so I link my posts to at least 2, but sometimes all 5 pages.

5. Use Bold and Underline relevant words – your key phrases and keywords. Again Google see this and it helps your ranking.

6. We all like catchy titles but they aren’t always the best for optimum SEO. You want to be geographically specific, concise and short with your keywords in the Title.

 

7. You want your content and title to complement each other. (i.e if my keywords are “Staging Morris Plains, NJ with Before/After Photos” I want to reinforce and repeat “Staging Morris Plains, NJ throughout my blog. Keep it local and stay on topic for your readers and better SEO ranking.

 

8. Don’t forget Hyper-Local content. Write about your neighborhood’s happenings, events, restaurants and be specific so your target audience finds you!

 

Next week I’m doing a follow up blog on staging your posts to look their best, attract more readers, and keep your target audience’s attention!             Happy blogging!

 If you enjoyed this post click:   Thank You! 

Elite Staging and Redesign - Kristine Ginsberg - 201 602 2562


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You have 90 seconds to make a great first impression once your home goes on the market. Consult a Morris County professional home stager serving Union, Essex, Sussex Counties for that competitive edge so your home stands out from the competition, selling faster and for top dollar!  

Elite Staging and Redesign offers home staging services to North Jersey homeowners, real estate agents, banks, builders, and investors in preparing homes to stand out in today’s real estate market. For a consultation on vacant staging, lived in homes or interior redesign projects call Elite Staging and Redesign at 201-602-2562.

Home Staging Website: Elite Staging and Redesign

Morris County Staging Before/After pictures: Portfolio

Email: Kris@elitestagingandredesign.com

 

           

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

5 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 27 2012 12:24PM

Want to Sharpen Your Mind? Drop a Few Pounds

Want to Sharpen Your Mind? Drop a Few Pounds

As we approach the end of January, some of us are still carrying the burden of the extra pounds we gained over the holidays.  I noticed this article on CNN that might offer the needed incentive to lose the weight now.

“Losing weight comes with a host of health benefits — including making your brain sharper.

Yes, it turns out that in addition to being bad for your heart, carrying excess weight may impair cognitive functions such as memory and attention. Losing weight, therefore, may help improve these mental functions, according to new research led by John Gunstad, assistant professor of psychology at Kent State University, and reported in the journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases.” @AlicePark

Want to Sharpen Your Mind? Drop a Few Pounds by Alice Park

“A growing body of evidence suggests that obesity is linked to cognitive deficits, and it is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and stroke.”  @AlicePark

Good luck with the dieting.  Add a daily walk to your schedule to the added benefits provided by exercise.

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments when you are out and about in your community or your travels.

White Orchids at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_3339

Photograph by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

6 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 27 2012 11:24AM

The best Maryland real estate office is now even better! – RE/MAX Realty Group

The best Maryland real estate office is now even better! – RE/MAX Realty Group

Since 1994, it has been my good fortune to be an Associate Broker at RE/MAX Realty Group in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  This has been an outstanding office for many years and is the base for many of the top real estate professionals in the suburban market around Washington, DC.

2012 has begun on a very positive note with the addition of a large number of real estate professionals to the office.  Many of the new members have moved to our office from the now closed Realty Executives office in Gaithersburg.

January is a great time for changing offices because each individual will have time to qualify for the RE/MAX International Platinum Club when their personal commission production exceeds $250,000 this year.

This evening RE/MAX Realty Group is hosting a cocktail reception to welcome all of the new members of our office team.  We will be there to welcome them and offer our best wishes for continued success.

When you know that friends will be relocated to Maryland, please refer them to our office for outstanding care.

Daffodils at Brookside Gardens IMG_2730

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

5 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 26 2012 02:24PM

Hibiscus at Longwood Gardens – Photograph by Dolores Kelley

Hibiscus at Longwood Gardens – Photograph by Dolores Kelley

Hibiscus blooms are always good subjects for flower photographers.  And one place to find a variety of beautify hibiscus plants is in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

My wife, Dolores, asked me to share one of her favorite photographs with you.

Have a great day and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments.

Hibiscus at Longwood Gardens IMG_4132

Photograph by Dolores Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

13 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 26 2012 08:38AM

Maryland Weather – Photographs by Roy Kelley

Maryland Weather – Photographs by Roy Kelley

We have another beautiful day in Maryland and the conditions were ideal for my morning walk through Kentlands and Lakelands in Gaithersburg.

It is good to have photographs to help us remember other January days that were somewhat different.  At this time last year, we were still digging out of deep snow.  It is fun to take photographs with deep snow but life is much easier with good weather.

Have a great week and may you be blessed with good weather.  Life is very good in Maryland.

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Kentlands in the Snow IMG_0760

Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

24 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 25 2012 03:41PM

Undue Influence - Who gets the family farm?


Undue Influence - Who gets the family farm?

The Texas Tenth Court of Appeals recently decided a case of a will contest that involved an allegation of undue influence.

The case styled In the Estate of Doris Irene Ward, deceased, involved Doris Ward, her husband Bobby Ward, and Dwana Phillips, Doris's daughter from her first marriage. Dwana was close to Doris; the two ladies talked on the telephone frequently and visited almost every day. Doris suffered from Parkinson's disease and had other health issues. In early 2009, after a brief hospital stay, Doris entered a skilled nursing facility where she resided until her death on March 21, 2009.

On April 17, 2009, Bobby filed an application to probate a will that Doris had executed on December 11, 2008, and he requested appointment as the executor of her estate. The will stated that Doris left all of her real property to Bobby upon her death. This included a seventy-seven acre tract of land that Doris had inherited from her parents. The trial court admitted Doris's will to probate and appointed Bobby as the executor pursuant to the will.

Dwana filed a lawsuit challenging the will, alleging that Doris's will was executed as the result of undue influence exerted by Bobby. She also alleged that the will contained a mistake regarding the disposition of the seventy-seven acre tract of land commonly referred to as the family farm. Dwana testified at trial that Doris had conveyed the seventy-seven acre family farm to her in a handwritten deed, and Dwana asked the court to declare the rights of the parties under the deed. She said that Doris left the deed on Doris's kitchen table before Doris and Bobby went on a trip to Europe. Bobby saw the deed and admitted that it did reference the family farm. After Doris and Bobby left for Europe, Dwana saw the deed on the kitchen table and read it. Dwana understood that the document meant that Doris was conveying the family farm to her. After Doris and Bobby returned from their trip, the document was destroyed. Bobby testified that Doris had intended to give Dwana the family farm, but that she changed her mind and shredded the document. Several witnesses testified regarding the existence and delivery of the deed.

With regard to whether Bobby exerted undue influence over Doris in the execution of the will, the evidence presented to the jury showed that by late 2008, Doris was taking over 20 different medications, and relied heavily on Bobby. The evidence also included a Texas Department of Family and Protective Services report regarding allegations of abuse and the medical neglect of Doris by Bobby. Other evidence included medical records from the nursing home referencing comments by Doris that she was scared of Bobby, did not want Bobby to take her home, that Bobby had choked her, and that he was aggressive and verbally abusive toward her. Additionally, Bobby was present at every meeting with the lawyer regarding the drafting and execution of the will. At the time Doris executed the will, she was unable to read or drive, and she could not walk without assistance.

At the conclusion of the trial, the jury determined that Doris had signed a deed to the family farm, and had delivered the deed to Dwana. The jury also determined that Bobby exerted undue influence over Doris in the execution of the will. The trial court entered its final judgment adopting the jury's findings that denied Bobby's request to probate the will that conveyed him the family farm. Bobby filed an appeal for a new trial and judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The motions were denied, and Bobby appealed that ruling.

The Texas appellate court began its analysis by stating that under Texas law, to establish undue influence, a party must prove: "(1) the existence and exertion of influence; (2) the effective operation of an influence so as to subvert the will or overpower the mind of the grantor at the time of the execution; and (3) the execution of an instrument the maker would not have executed but for such influence." There must be sufficient evidence to show that influence was present and was exerted in executing the will. The appellate reviewed the evidence from the trial and concluded that there was "legally sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding that Bobby exerted undue influence over Doris, at a time when her health and mental capabilities were failing, to subvert Doris's intention to give the family farm to Dwana and that the provisions of the will bequeathing the family farm to Bobby would not have happened but for Bobby's undue influence." With regard to the deed, the Court determined that "there is legally sufficient evidence to indicate that Doris, the grantor, handwrote a deed conveying the family farm to Dwana, the grantee; that it was Doris's intent that Dwana receive the family farm; and that Doris delivered the deed, as defined by the charge, to Dwana." The appellate affirmed the judgment of the trial court.

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Lunchtime at the Earthy Pottery Studio Farm IMG_2090

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

14 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 25 2012 07:31AM

THE ONLINE BALANCING ACT: BUILD YOUR REPUTATION, MAINTAIN YOUR PRIVACY with Chandlee Bryan

THE ONLINE BALANCING ACT: BUILD YOUR REPUTATION, MAINTAIN YOUR PRIVACY with Chandlee Bryan

FRI., FEBRUARY 3, 201212:00 NOON TO 1:00 PM EST 

In the market for a new opportunity or building visibility towards a promotion? Chances are good your Google search results will be viewed with greater or equal scrutiny to your resume. This workshop will provide tricks and tip to assess, monitor and create a strong online reputation - without sacrificing your personal privacy. Learn tips for building "G-Cred" - strong Google credibility - as well as free networking tools that can help you stay organized and connected. This workshop will include of overview of new social networking tools as well as strategies for optimizing your professional presence across platforms.

Chandlee Bryan, M.Ed. '98, is a Curry School graduate with over 12 years of career development experience. The Co-author of The Twitter Job Search Guide, Chandlee has worked as a recruiter, Career Services Director at Dartmouth's Engineering School, and as a resume consultant for Microsoft. She now owns and operates Best Fit Forward, a boutique career management, resume writing, and job search strategy firm founded in Manhattan in 2008.

Register to attend if you think this free webinar would help you.

Posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.

Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens IMG_5423

Photograph by Dolores Kelley using a Canon PowerShot S90 Camera. 

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

We represent home buyers and sellers as their exclusive agents in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and nearby counties. Your Real Estate Professionals In Maryland.

Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group 

Client Assistance:  301-670-8996   


Recipient of the RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award - 2008

4 comments • Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale • January 24 2012 06:40PM