The Ramblings of a Baltimore Area Realtor

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Remember, Remember, The 5th of NovemberI lived in England for five years while I went to graduate school and my eldest son, Ryan, was born there.  We embraced the culture there and to this day we still celebrate things that are part of our heritage.  November 5 will forever be celebrated as Guy F...

Investor Alert - 16 S Kresson St, Baltimore, MD 21224Price Improvement!!  Priced to sell at $159,900.This is a perfect property to add to an existing investment portfolio or a great property to start with!!  Nicely updated home in Greektown with off-street parking for two cars and neutral decor. ...