Margaret Rome's Blog

Don't pack what you don't want to throw away. I had a call from one of my recent sellers who moved out of state. She tried to warn others to pack carefully. You don't need to pay to move unneeded stuff that will only get moved again once you get to your new home. Thinking she had thrown, donated,...

 Open House Sunday2/5/232:30-3:303221 Birchmede DriveEllicott City 21042mls# MDHW2020410 Stately Ellicott City White Colonial on half acre lot backing to open easement meadow area with a stream in back. Check out the view from the bay window.The spacious patio off the sunken family room is perfec...

 Properties with a smaller buyer pool are more likely to spend more time on the market.And this is true of unique and unusual properties. There are fewer buyers for these homes, and we must dig deeper to match them up with the right buyer. These listings take much more time to find the right buye...

 Activity picks up as mortgage rates continue to fall. Buyers are finding more options in the market with the increase in inventory. Weekly Market report from Bright MLSMore buyers will be returning to the market as we move through 2023. However, inventory will stay relatively low, as many existi...

  Active Rain members are invited to call in and let the public know we are not sitting around. We are busy selling and buying homes. This market has great opportunities, and the top agents are getting results.At the beginning of the year, I invited AR to call in, and we had eight members who got...

2614 Molton Way 21244, Kingswood Commonis SOLD & SettledMLSBC2054802We found the right buyer for this adorable and affordable two-bedroom townhouse with two assigned parking spaces right in front.One and a half baths, an eat-in kitchen, dining and living room, and a full-sized washer and dryer. T...

Is it negotiable? This is almost always the second question after asking for the price.  Hmm...Isn't everything in life negotiable? Many low offers have made it through to closing. You cannot insult me with a lowball offer, and I should not allow the seller to be insulted.  The people who visite...

Take a look at the Weekly Market Report from Bright MLS. Buyers are more active, and sellers may be ready to adjust their prices. Call me if you are thinking of buying or selling a Baltimore Home. When you are thinking of buying or selling a Baltimore home, Call Margaret Rome

We went to see it Sunday at 2 pm. It seemed like the right house. A quick call to the son for his opinion, and we waited for him to tour the property at 3 pm.A contract offer was written, signed, and delivered by 10 pm Sunday. Confirmation that the listing agent received the offer and would prese...

Sunday, January 22, I invited a guest Joe Brandli of Pillar To Post.  Joe will give suggestions, discuss, and answer questions about all aspects of the home inspection.Since the inspection process is the most time-consuming activity that a Realtor® deals with, I am pleased to have a professional ...