Margaret Rome's Blog

 To bite off more than one can chew means to take on more than one can deal with; to attempt to do something that one is not capable of accomplishing, or not to take too much work or responsibility. (The idiom originated in America during the late nineteenth century when a man offered another man...

John Meussner asked the following: 'OUTSIDE OF required continuing education, how often and what type of education or training do you pursue?' And here is my response:I go ahead and sign up for just about every class that looks the least bit interesting. If my schedule permits, I will take the co...

So I love this upcoming new listing,  a brick rancher hitting the market in a couple of weeks. The sellers are not quite ready for going live in the MLS... but it is the third week in October, and past time to close the pool. What to do?You call your favorite photographer and ask for a favor.This...

  3406 Roselawn Ave is in Baltimore's zip code of 21214.   This cute four-bedroom single-family home shows pride of ownership, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor And two more bedrooms upstairs with good storage. There is plenty of room to relax in the bright sunroom with tile f...

A caller this week was quite upset that a house in their neighborhood was priced about $100,000 below the market and, of course, sold in minutes with multiple offers. They demanded to know why!   Here is a list of reasons for a lower listing price which will almost guarantee a fast sale.Remember ...

 I have been receiving quite a few calls from people who want to rent. And some are ready to settle for a room, an apartment, a condo, a townhouse,  a small single-family house, or a large mansion.  Also had a caller who needed a six-month rental due to storm damage on his present place. The imme...

I love what my friend Andrea Bedard has done with this wonderful listing of mine. It is such a special home and a beautiful place to continue to make memories.  The portrait above was painted by the owner/artist Marlene KurlandPhotos of 3820 Thoroughbred Lane  3820 Thoroughbred Lane is as charmin...

 I was recently "interviewed," aka "grilled" by a seller's relative, a former agent, retired seven years ago and worked in another state.  (This was after they selected me to represent them as their listing agent.)Got the picture?One of the things said by this former Realtor®:"Nothing has changed...

It didn't take long to find the right buyer for6300 Red Cedar Place Unit 212Heather Ridge CondoBaltimore City 21209This one was a pleasure to show. And the buyer loved that it was move-in-ready!Two primary bedrooms, each with full baths, one with a walk-in shower the other with a tub and shower a...

My first-time home buyer found the perfect home, and we went to settlement yesterday.  We knew this house was just right! Right size, location, condition, parking, porches, and the right price!It is located at the end of the street and right for a pet lover. Below is the listing agent's descripti...