I can't emphasize how important good photographs are enough. As a listing agent that also represents buyers, labeling pictures is important too so the prospective buyer knows what the purpose of each room is and which bathroom they are looking at, especially, when the property is vacant. Plus,...

08/12/2022

USDA Loans Aren't Just for Buying Farms

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USDA Loans Aren't Just for Buying Farms USDA home loans aren’t just for buying farms or rural properties. In Maryland, there are whole areas like the eastern shore (minus Salisbury and Ocean City) that qualify for USDA loans. Areas like New Market, Mount Airy, Point of Rocks, Damascus, Chesapea...

08/12/2022

Avoiding the Scam

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Avoiding the ScamToday I received a text message from someone who claimed to get my information on Realtor.com which is entirely possible, I think we are all registered on that site. They wanted to purchase property in Baltimore and wanted to know if I covered all of Baltimore. Then, they wante...

08/10/2022

First Time Homebuyer Myths

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First-Time Homebuyer MythsI am inspired by an article I read this morning to dispel some common myths and misconceptions first-time buyers hold. Did you know? You don't need 20% for a downpayment!! There are many loan programs available for purchasers and not just first-time home buyers. You ...

08/10/2022

Catonsville, MD Market Report - 07/31/2022

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Catonsville, MD Market Report - 07/31/2022Life is great in 21228!! The town of Catonsville has a lot to offer new and repeat homeowners. There are older homes, historic homes as well as new construction, townhomes, condos, and single-family homes, and prices range from under $200,000 up to over ...

08/09/2022

Frederick, MD - Restaurant Week Aug 8-14, 2022

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Frederick, MD - Restaurant Week Aug 8-14, 2022I have regularly blogged about Baltimore's Restaurant Week and just discovered that Frederick also has a restaurant week. I sold several homes in Frederick County last year including homes in Monrovia, Middletown, Mount Airy, Walkersville, and the to...

08/09/2022

Best Money Saving Apps

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Best Money Saving AppsLet's face it, in a time of rising inflation and increased cost of goods how can we save money? I have several apps that I use (and double dip) that give me money back and one, in particular, has given me back over $1000 since I've been using it. It does take a little time...

08/07/2022

Why You Should Never Skip a Home Inspection

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Why You Should Never Skip a Home InspectionIn Maryland, there are several levels of having a home inspection. The first is to decline the right to have a home inspection and just not have one. For the seller, this is the most desirable one because then they don't have to worry about anything. ...

08/02/2022

National Girlfriends Day - August 1

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National Girlfriends Day - August 1Everyone needs a girlfriend and as we get older having close female friends is important. Girlfriends fall into many categories and the relationships evolve as we move, change and our life priorities change. I haven't kept many of the girlfriends I had growing...

08/01/2022