Long & Foster sets record for sales in its region

Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. reported an all-time February sales record for its five-state region with sales of $1.1 billion on 5,952 properties, an increase of 23 percent over the same month last year.

The Baltimore region -- 29 offices -- was up 18 percent over February 1998 with sales of $179 million.

The top sales offices in the area were Annapolis, Columbia, Greenspring, Bel Air and Eldersburg.

News in Brief

Terry O. Stafford, host of "All About Real Estate" on WCBM-AM 680, will lead a panel discussion on foreclosure from noon to 1 p.m. March 18 at Bibelot book store in Timonium Crossing Shopping Center, York and Timonium roads.

Topics will include buying homes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, investment properties and financing and short cuts to finding properties. Information: 410-308- 2040.

Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. announced that it has opened an Extraordinary Properties Division, which is aimed at an upscale clientele.

The Maritime Institute of Technology in Linthicum Heights is offering registration March 14-20 for individuals interested in real estate appraisal.

Most of the courses meet the education requirements in Maryland for appraiser licensing and certification. Students will also receive credit for continuing education approved by most states. The first two classes are "Appraisal Principals" and "Highest and Best use and Market Analysis."

The institute is also offering registration March 15-16 for the class, "Income Valuations of Small, Mixed-Use Properties."

Information: 312-335-4223.

On the Move

O'Conor, Piper & Flynn ERA said Donna Higgins joined the firm's Aberdeen office as associate manager, while Kent Lawrence is an agent at the Catonsville office.

Pub Date: 3/07/99