Maria Hughes

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Maria Hughes, in State College and Bellefonte, PA
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About Me
"Meet with Maria For One Smart Move"
RE/MAX Centre Realty
Home to Penn State...Go Nittany Lions

My personal value system puts God first, family second and then business. Many families have benefited from my business acumen, caring and concern.

As a mother of 5 (ages 16, 15, 14, 11, 7), many have asked me “How do you do it?” My results oriented approach is based on high energy, hard work and a unique “proactive” attitude. Most of my days are a whirlwind of activities. What does this mean to you? That I can get the job done. Balancing a career with motherhood has its challenges, but I think my clients appreciate and respect my priorities.

Civilian and Military Training

BA, 1986 from the College of Notre Dame of MD
Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army, Active Duty from 1986-1991
Active Reserves from 1996-2002
Inactive Reserves from 2002-Present
Currently a Lieutenant Col (LTC) in the Inactive Individual Ready Reserves (IRR)

Professional

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
E-Pro, Realtor
Member, National Association of Realtors
Member, Centre County Association of Realtors (CCAR)
Committee member for CCAR Community Service Committee

Awards

EXECUTIVE CLUB, awarded by Re/Max International, 2006
EXECUTIVE CLUB, awarded by Re/Max International, 2005
100% CLUB, awarded by Re/Max International, 2004
PRESIDENT’S Award, awarded by Re/Max International, 2003
PAR EXCELLENCE AWARD, awarded by the PA Assoc of Realtors for having attained the highest degree of success in listing and selling real estate and for active participation in the community, as well as national, state and local associations, 2004

Personal

Youth Coordinator for Our Lady of Victory High School and Middle School Youth Groups.
State College Girl's Basketball Booster Club
State College Girl's and Boy's Cross Country Booster Club

Phone: 800-860-6226, ext 345
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Terri Hilyard, Home Buyer in West Middlessex, PA

I want to know what happens when a place under crontract doesen't go through how do I find this out so I can b

Asked Sun Feb 3 2008, 12:01 by Terri Hilyard  -  West Middlesex  -  Home Buying  -  3 answers
Maria Hughes answered:
Hi Terri,

Most homes do close on time but things can always happen. If you are working with a Buyer's agent then it is the buyer's agent's responsiblity to keep tabs on the property for you. If this is the house you want and you lost out the first time, then I would go ahead and put in a back up offer. In my opinion it is not a waste of time. If this is not the house, then I would just keep an eye on it and keep looking.

But keep in mind, realtors and sellers in most cases will do what they can to notify all interested parties of when a property comes back on the market but it cannot be guarantee. Someone is always going to be upset and after 10 yr in the business it always seems to be "my realtors" fault. SO again, if this the house you want, I would go ahead and put in a back up offer. Good luck and please let me know if you do get the house. I love to hear success stories....smile. - Mon Feb 4 2008, 08:24
Daedalus, Home Buyer in Philadelphia

I found a house I like and fits all my criteria, but the house next door and the house across the street are

Asked Sun Feb 3 2008, 07:27 by Daedalus  -  Swarthmore  -  Home Buying  -  5 answers
Maria Hughes answered:
When looking for a house you not only look at the house but you need to also look at the neighborhood. In fact, in most cases I would put more weight on the neighborhood. When buyers are ready to start looking, they tend to think in terms of neighborhoods. I have buyers who already know what area they want to live in. I would look into what's going on with those houses and ask your realtor if this is typical of this neighborhood. This house you like may be the best in the neighborhood, if that's the case I would keep looking. Another house will come along. IF THIS IS THE HOUSE YOU WANT, then go for it but just as the realtor in Tucson said you will need to ask yourself, "can I deal with looking at those eyesores ?", not to mention what happens if I have to re-sell this house unexpectantly. If you as a buyer right now have a problem with these house, then chances are so will other buyers.

Good luck and I hope my answer helped. - Sun Feb 3 2008, 09:27
Upset, Home Buyer in Pennsylvania

We entered an agreement for a home. After the home inspection we found out there were several issues with the

Asked Mon Jan 28 2008, 09:31 by Upset  -  Pennsylvania  -  Home Buying  -  3 answers
Maria Hughes answered:
What you need to do is sit down with your buyer's agent and go through the home inspection line by line. You will also need to have a copy of your sales agreement. If you walk away at this time you run the risk of losing your deposit monies...why you ask especially if the seller didn't discloure everything on the disclosure. It doesn't matter. The disclosure is to be filled out by the seller to the best of their knowledge. Could it be that they weren't aware of these item? Don't get me wrong, they are seller's who will intentionally omit items on purpose but thank goodness you had a home inspection. Again, go through each item in the home inspection. With your agent, put a list together with a corrective proposal and submit it to the listing agent within the time frame agreed upon on in the sales contract. Depending on how you negociated the inspections for example if you agreed to the first $500 in repairs you can only ask the seller to address the amount above $500. Present to them your list and see what happens. If they say no, then again after meeting your requirements per the contract, you can then walk away. I hope this helps. Good luck and let me know how things work out. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask again. - Mon Jan 28 2008, 10:02
LS, Home Buyer in Dallas

Update on realtor submitting offer wrong

Asked Fri Jan 4 2008, 10:01 by LS  -  All locations  -  Foreclosure  -  7 answers
Maria Hughes answered:
You have every right to be frustrated and disgusted. I understand your need to convince yourself that "maybe it just wasn't meant to be" BUT it would have, if things had been done accordingly. Having spent several years in the army, I learned quickly that you can never assume anything. What you need to do is contact your Realtor and ask for an update. Do you know so sure the other offer was accepted? Keep in mind that just because your offer was for more money, it is still the sellers choice. You might have had the best price but maybe your financing or closing date was not in line with what the seller needed. In regards to filing a complaint, I would first go to the agent's Broker and make him aware of the situation . Often times, they may be able to offer some insight to the sitation. Finally, if this is your dream house, then make sure you inform the seller of your interest being the backup offer. Good luck and I would be curious to hear the outcome. - Fri Jan 4 2008, 10:46
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