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Posted on 09/06/2020

Should You Set a Deadline for Buying a Home?

If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 08/30/2020

Is Your House Worth Less Than You Originally Paid for It?

Let's face it – determining how to price a home is rarely simple for a seller. In some instances, your home may be worth less than you originally paid for it. Ultimately, if you failed to maintain your house over the years, various home problems may crop up when you decide to list your residence. If these issues go...

Posted on 08/23/2020

Tips for Sellers: Use Curb Appeal to Your Advantage

For home sellers, getting the best price for your residence likely will require you to upgrade your house's curb appeal. If you dedicate time and resources to bolster your home's curb appeal, you may be better equipped than ever before to enjoy a successful property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you improve...

Posted on 08/16/2020

Mortgage Pre-Approvals Are a Valuable Tool for Understanding What You Can Afford

Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay A mortgage pre-approval can be a valuable tool for understanding how much you can afford to spend on purchasing a home. It can also make you seem much more attractive to sellers and help to identify any potential problems that may make it difficult to get a loan. In fact, many lenders claim...

Posted on 08/09/2020

How to Improve Your Resting Space

Photo by WaveBreakMedia via Shutterstock A troubling trend in today’s home is difficulty finding restful sleep. Most of us have heard of a few ways to create a more relaxing atmosphere before bed. Here are a couple others to add to that list. Add Plants Many people avoid putting plants in their bedroom because they’re afraid they’ll get...

Posted on 08/02/2020

What You Should Know About "Subject-to" Real Estate

Image by Ricarda Mölck from Pixabay If you've heard people talk about "subject-to" real estate, you might be curious what that means and if it would be a good investment for you. Briefly, "subject-to" real estate means you're buying the property but the loan on that property stays in the name of the existing seller. You're making your...

Posted on 07/26/2020

Tips to Stay Dry When Moving in the Rain

Image by Matheus Bertelli from Pexels Often, you cannot choose the timing of your move. If the rainy season happens to be in full swing, moisture could become an added challenge to your relocation strategy. Even a drizzle could cause damage to your property but you can avoid issues if you are prepared. Below are tips on how...

Posted on 07/19/2020

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your mind is probably flooded with dozens of unanswerable questions. Much of your uncertainty may revolve around the marketability of your home and how quickly a qualified buyer will come along. Although there are factors over which you have little control, there are several things you can do...

Curb Appeal

How To Hire A Real Estate Agent

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Posted on 07/12/2020

Tips for Choosing the Right A/C Unit

Photo by: Will Malott via Unsplash When it comes to buying things for the home, the air conditioning unit is not the most intriguing. But it is one of the essential components. Choosing the right A/C unit may be the difference between utmost comfort and sizzling heat. Determining the right type of air conditioning unit and how to...

Air Conditioner

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Posted on 08/07/2020

Another Property Sold - 69 Open Gate Court, Baltimore, MD 21236

Posted on 08/06/2020

Video Tour - 8209 Annadaniel Drive, Baltimore, MD 21237

Stunning stacked stone home on fantastic lot backs to trees! Beautifully updated home with an incredible custom kitchen offering an enormous kitchen island with prep sink. Perfect for preparing meals entertaining, and homework! Gorgeous 42 inch cabinets abound in this well appointed space offering built in convection microwave, wall oven, gas cook top with stainless range hood, 2 dishwashers, stainless french door refrigerator. Seating at the island with additional table space and family room off the kitchen. Formal living and dining rooms plus convenient half bath. Drenched in sunlight, the owner's suite offers cathedral ceilings,...

Posted on 08/05/2020

8209 Annadaniel Drive, Baltimore, MD 21237 is now new to the market!

Stunning stacked stone home on fantastic lot backs to trees! Beautifully updated home with an incredible custom kitchen offering an enormous kitchen island with prep sink. Perfect for preparing meals entertaining, and homework! Gorgeous 42 inch cabinets abound in this well appointed space offering built in convection microwave, wall oven, gas cook top with stainless range hood, 2 dishwashers, stainless french door refrigerator. Seating at the island with additional table space and family room off the kitchen. Formal living and dining rooms plus convenient half bath. Drenched in sunlight, the owner's suite offers cathedral ceilings,...