Jennifer Mendenhall's Blog

Posted on 02/28/2021

Photo by Alex from Pexels Have you been fantasizing about giving your green thumb free rein but are dealing with a limited amount of room in your outdoor living space? Perhaps you've got active children in the household who need backyard space to work off all that energy, or maybe your yard is just small. If so, you'll...

Vertical Space

Gardening

Posted on 02/23/2021

PERRY HALL, MD Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view PERRY HALL, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 02/21/2021

Outdoor Get Away Place in Your Own Backyard

Photo by Tod Franklin via Pixabay What makes you happy? Do you love to sit and read? Or are you more of a hang-out-with-friends kind of homeowner? Regardless of what moves you, there's a way to create space for it in your own backyard. Even better -- you can increase your home's resale value in the process. Use...

DIY

Home Impovements

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Posted on 02/14/2021

Do You Have to Join the HOA?

Photo by RawPixel.com via Shutterstock When it comes to homeowner’s associations, you need to know what type yours is before you determine whether to “join” it. There are two types of associations, covenant-based and voluntary. When homeowners ask about requirements to join a homeowner’s association, they may believe it is optional, but if our association is covenant-based, you...

Real Estate

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Posted on 02/07/2021

What Is Earnest Money?

Photo by Mercigod via Shutterstock Earnest money is the amount of money put down for a large purchase. While this is not limited to real estate, it is used frequently in the real estate industry. It’s a sign of good faith from the buyer to the seller and normally constitutes about 1%-5% of the home’s price. How much...

Purchase Contract

Real Estate Terms

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Posted on 01/31/2021

Refresh the Bathroom With a New Coat of Paint

Photo by Gregory Butler via Pixabay A bathroom renovation can feel like a murky undertaking for homeowners, especially if the room could use multiple upgrades. Questions of where to start and how much to spend are so overwhelming that it may seem easier to skip the whole process. If you want to start somewhere though, experts agree that...

Interior Painting

Bathroom

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Posted on 01/24/2021

Tips on Making Sure Your Rental Property is Protected

Photo by Tumisu via Pixabay Before renting out a multi-family property, you should take steps to protect yourself from personal liability if anything were to happen. Without the right protections in place, you could end up on the hook for damages caused by fires, crimes and more – even if you did not cause the situation yourself. Thankfully,...

Rental Property

Multi Family Home

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Posted on 01/23/2021

PERRY HALL, MD Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view PERRY HALL, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 01/17/2021

Outdoor Heating Options

Image by Adi Goldstein from Unsplash If you have a backyard with a terrace or balcony, consider investing in an outdoor heater to extend your living space. Add warmth to chilly fall or spring evenings while relaxing on your porch swing or enjoying a meal on your patio. With a heat source, you can enjoy your outdoor entertainment...

Home Heating

Outdoor Living

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Posted on 02/19/2021

Another Property Sold - 903 E 37TH Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

Real Estate

Baltimore

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Posted on 01/27/2021

Another Property Sold - 1229 Waterview Way, Baltimore, MD 21221

Real Estate

Baltimore