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2017 

 There is a trend that I have been seeing over the years. It is almost a secret trend. Married couples needing separate bedrooms.  There are studies showing that as many as one in four couples are sleeping in separate beds.   I first noticed this when working with couples rightsizing and wanting ...
03/30/2017
 7 Slade Condo #307Pikesville, Md. 21208  Too Late  Two bedroom ..two bath condominium on the third floor of the luxurious Seven Slade, also known as Suburban Oaks. Imagine having a guest room when you need it, with the freedom of a functional space the rest of the year. This condo has a  queen s...
03/29/2017
 It's all agreed between  buyer and seller. We only need the one final signature on an offer for a ratified contract.     The final agreement happened tonight and that signature is scheduled for for tomorrow. Other agents have requested showings  for this property tomorrow.   Of course, I am work...
03/28/2017
  It's been a wonderfully busy day and it's time for me to show some of the newer members how to write a really quick blog. I learned this many years ago from my friend and AR member William Johnson He suggested that you take one of your photos, write fifty words and voila you have a photo blog.J...
03/27/2017
 This past week I had a phone call from a lovely person in the Baltimore area. Her call was in response to listening to me on the radio show and was looking for my advice. She has a grandson  she  refers to as "the apple of my eye." This young man is renting in Wisconsin but is ready willing and ...
03/26/2017
   Price anything low enough and it will sell. All the marketing in the world is not going to sell an overpriced listing.  You don't need an expert to give you that information.  You might want to read  Debe Maxwell, CRS post on a buyer who did not listen to her advice and lost their dream house....
03/25/2017
 Today I was able to visit with a  client and friend who purchased this condo with a view this past year. I loved seeing Linda settled into her new home, with the beautiful kitchen and still the same magnificent views.   After touring this wonderful place , Linda calls home, we walked to a deligh...
03/24/2017
   Showing the wrong house to a buyer wastes time for everyone. When the buyer picks a number of houses to view,  go over each one BEFORE you go out. Research the MLS, tax record and if requested the school boundaries.  Many times, houses are ruled out by this research...saving valuable time.    ...
03/22/2017
   I am always looking for homes with garages. In our Baltimore weather  we can have all four seasons in the same day. The garage  is a necessary feature for many home buyers.  Right now, I may have the opportunity to sell a garage but without a house.     This concrete block garage has about 1.0...
03/21/2017
  Each Sunday at noon, I host a live radio show. Sometimes there are more callers than the producer can handle. Many other times there may only one or two. It is exciting and keeps me on my toes. The thing you can't know about radio is that my phone continues to ring after the show and through th...
03/20/2017
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