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Mortgage Rates Hit New Lows


With mortgage rates already at historic lows, things just got even better for those in the market for a new home, or looking to refinance. Last week, Freddie Mac reported that fixed mortgage rates dropped to a new record low, … Continue reading

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New in Our Knowledge Base: Generating Leads with Facebook and Content Marketing vs. Traditional Advertising


Over the past few months, we’ve added quite a few new articles and e-books to the NDG “Knowledge Base,” our internal library of online content. Looking to drive more traffic to your website via Facebook? Check out “Beyond the Facebook … Continue reading

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Seven Things Consumers Should Know


In November, Steve Alloy, President of Stanley Martin Homes, an NDG client, created a list of seven positive things consumers should know about our nation’s current economic state. For example, did you know that the recession actually ended in June … Continue reading

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Beechtree Breaks Ground on Swim and Racquet Facility!


We are happy to announce that Beechtree, a valued NDG client, has officially broken ground on their swim and racquet club. The new facility—a recreation centerpiece in Upper Marlboro’s premier luxury community—will feature a clubhouse, meeting/party room, swimming pool, children’s … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!


From everyone here at NDG, we’d like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. As the holiday season gets underway, we hope you are able to enjoy time and traditions with friends and family, and that you can take a … Continue reading

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What We Learned at Advertising Week DC 2011


I recently attended Advertising Week DC 2011 where respected industry experts discussed topics such as mobile technologies and social networks as they relate to advertising and marketing. The biggest takeaway this year: the rise and coming dominance of mobile. In … Continue reading

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Selling on VALUE, not PRICE: “Secrets of New Home Sales Negotiation” by Myers Barnes


Negotiation doesn’t mean giving away anything. It means keeping what you want and need to. One of the most important tools you can give your onsite sales people right now is the power of negotiating on value, instead of on … Continue reading

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NDG Client Brookfield Homes Gives Back to the Community


When an employee at Brookfield Homes, a client of NDG, lost her life to domestic violence in 1996, the company banded together to not only honor the memory of Lisa Sechrist, but also to help young women build self esteem … Continue reading

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What We Learned at the Digital East Conference


Last month, I attended Digital East, a conference on the future of digital media, in Tyson’s Corner, Va. The seminar was very informative about future trends and what to expect next in the digital advertising and marketing world. Lets start … Continue reading

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Sharing Helpful Reads from Our “Knowledge Base”


Here at NDG Communications, we always want to be moving forward in our field. In addition to our growing library of books, we also have the NDG “Knowledge Base.” The NDG Knowledge Base is something that we developed internally here … Continue reading

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