November 2022 Thanksgiving Gratitude ChallengeMy final contribution to this challenge. In 1984, I moved to Manchester England to go to graduate school to study Archaeology. I loved England, the history, the interesting architecture, being able to travel around a foreign country easily, and more...

11/29/2022

Divorce and Homeownership

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Divorce and Homeownership in MarylandI had a conversation with my manager yesterday and she was saying this topic has come up a lot recently amongst agents in our office so, I thought it was a good time for a blog!!The question: My wife and kids are living in the home and I have moved out. I am...

11/29/2022

Baybrook Boost Downpayment Assistance Program

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Baybrook Boost Downpayment Assistance ProgramThe Baybrook Boost is a partnership between the Greater Baybrook Alliance and Neighborhood Housing Services to help people become homeowners in the 21225 and 21226 zip codes - Brooklyn and Curtis Bay. This program offers a no interest no payment loan ...

11/28/2022

44th Annual Midnight Madness - Ellicott City Historic District

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44th Annual Midnight Madness - Ellicott City Historic DistrictI love Historic Ellicott City. It's had so many challenges with flooding and economic downturn but it's an amazing place to visit and to find some unique gifts for that special someone.On Friday, December 2, 2022, the Ellicott City Pa...

11/28/2022

The Power of Positivity

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The Power of PositivityI came across this list on another site and it read, 8 things to remember when you think you aren't enough. I read through the list and thought, I can sure relate to these in my real estate career, even though the post I read had nothing to do with real estate. And, it ce...

11/26/2022

Baltimore City Employee Homeownership Program

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Baltimore City Employee Homeownership ProgramDo you work for the City of Baltimore or one of its agencies? You could qualify for $5000 towards purchasing a home in Baltimore City. With the changing real estate market programs like these have become more acceptable to take advantage of while pur...

11/25/2022

Buying a Home in Baltimore City - Live Near Your Work

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Buying a Home in Baltimore CityLive Near Your Work There are about 225 distinct neighborhoods in Baltimore City, offering something for every buyer. In addition, the city of Baltimore offers some great incentives for buyers to purchase here. If you have been having a hard time saving for your n...

11/23/2022

Radon in Montgomery County, Maryland

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Radon in Montgomery County, MarylandMontgomery County, Maryland is the only county in Maryland where a radon test is required upon the sale of a home. If the buyer does not conduct a radon test during the home inspection phase, the seller must provide a clear radon test before closing. This con...

11/22/2022

Gratitude - Family Realtor

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Gratitude - Becoming the Family RealtorWhat a great Challenge - November 2022 Thanksgiving Gratitude Challenge. We all have so much to be grateful for. In 2014 I sold a home to Devon Beverly. A wonderful young man, so polite, well-spoken, and respectful. He was a first-time homebuyer and had h...

11/21/2022

Attitude for Gratitude

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Attitude for GratitudeI just returned from a nine-day trip to England. I lived in England, Manchester from 1984 to 1989 and have not been back until now. In August I took a whirlwind trip home to my hometown in Nipissing, Ontario. It was the first time that I have traveled since my life partne...

11/18/2022