The Ramblings of a Baltimore Area Realtor

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. ...

National Cryptologic Museum ReopensThe National Cryptologic Museum has been closed for renovations and remodeling and has now reopened to the public.The newly remodeled museum will provide a unique opportunity to engage the public with cryptologic history, allowing visitors to journey through his...

Just Sold - 149 Green Branch Rd, Laurel, MD 20708A lot of buyers don't consider working with a Realtor when they buy a brand-new home.  Buyers may be out driving around and happen upon a new construction site and the next thing you know they are under contract for a new home.  Every buyer in the ...

Happy HalloweenI can't take credit for these great ideas, my manager sent them to all of us.  But, the idea is great!!  Here is your Halloween Maintenance Checklist!!Just a few remindersDust cobwebs!!  Cobwebs in the wrong places can zap your home's energy efficiency, impact allergies, not to men...

Coming Soon - 16 S Kresson St, Baltimore, MD 21224What an excellent opportunity to purchase this previously renovated home in the Greektown neighborhood of Baltimore.  This great home is located close to I895 for a quick commute north or south and close to Johns Hopkins Bayview.Some of the great ...

The Benefits of Buying a Home in Today's MarketI keep hearing "I'm going to wait for the rates to go down", and "I'm going to wait for the market shift", amongst other excuses, from potential buyers.  The truth of the matter is, the higher rate may only make a difference in your monthly payment e...