Margaret Rome's Blog

To Kat Palmiotti; Thank you for explaining Montana's rules of why your sales price is not public knowledge. We take for granted that this information is readily available to us. What is missing? If a home sells for way over the list, we have no way of knowing; if there are seller concessions, we ...

 I wrote a similar article seven years ago and found it still relevant.  It is challenging to find affordable homes for first-time buyers. Here are three ways to find a home for specific buyers. #1Announce the buyer's specific need on my weekly  Sunday radio program.  #2Place an ad in print media...

They Never Had A ChanceI have known this young couple for the past year.  Finding an affordable property for these buyers has been quite a challenge.It may not be a new strategy, but this particular property was deliberately underpriced, giving these first-time buyers false hope that they could h...

No question that AI is here to stay, and there is more to embrace.  And we've been using it for a long time without giving it a name.  It is a blessing.  It is a curse.  It depends on who and how it's being used.  Many years ago, I was enamored and thrilled by the GPS in my car.  What a sense of ...

Working with first-time newlywed homebuyers, we wrote a contract for a highly sought out property.We made our best offer over the list price, a flexible date for closing, a substantial deposit, a strong lender letter, and home inspections of 7-10 days. I called, texted, and emailed the agent ahea...

I love Real Estate; some clients call me a matchmaker of houses. I specialize in unusual, funky, attractive, Mid-Century Modern, and all kinds of custom-built homes. My buyers are about unique features and styles, like the house with the indoor pool or a rehabbed barn on acreage that will be comi...

6 Stone Gate Court Pikesville,Md. 21208Cobblestone HOAMLS MDBC Oh, if all sellers could be so darn lucky!  Last Sunday I received a call asking about selling a home in "as is" condition.  My response was when can I take a look. After meeting the owners on Monday, a listing contract was signed.  M...

6 Stone Gate Ct 21208Cobblestone RancherMLS  #MDBC20698043 Bedrooms2 1/2 BathsHOA $220/Mo What you’ve been waiting for! Check out this single-family rancher with a finished lower level and a two-car garage.The spacious primary bedroom, with a soaking tub and separate shower, has a door to the pri...

Not For Sale!How would you react if you found a  FOR SALE sign on your lawn? Very official, broker's name, rider, and all.My friend received a call from a neighbor, hurt and disappointed that they would list their home without telling the neighbor first. What? We are not selling! Bill and his wif...

Listening to various buyers, I started listing what they said was important when buying a Baltimore home. These things come after selecting the right location, condition, style and of course price range.Here are a few, and they are in no particular order.Kitchen: open floor plan, white cabinets; ...