Margaret Rome's Blog

Open House Friday December 27th 12-1 pm Please join me at 2911 Montebello Terrace Baltimore 21214 MLS# MDBA415744 Under $250,000       This is a large five-bedroom single-family home on a one way street in Baltimore City. Walking distance to Morgan State University!   There is a wonderful greenh...

 During the middle of the night, actually 1:34 AM, I received the following email: "I bought my townhouse from you in Owings Mills in 1993. Then, when I moved to Mississippi, you sold it for me in 2010. I retired 3 years ago from my job in Mississippi, so I think it's time for me to come home. My...

  Park Towers West7121 Park Heights Ave# 502Baltimore, Maryland 21215 MLS MDBA471580        We found the lucky buyers for this large, luxurious,1700' plus square feet, three bedrooms, two bath corner unit.     7121 Park Heights Avenue at the corner of Seven Mile Lane.   There are replacement wind...

 On yesterday's radio show, a long-time listener, Victor, called in. He wanted to share this cute story.Without a chimney, how does Santa get into the house? This question was asked by a distressed little five-year-old. He was so concerned that there would be no presents because his house did not...

 The definition of AWRY is when something goes wrong even with a decent plan My latest blog But it's a cash offer reminded me of the following transaction. It was a small inexpensive condo in a secure luxury building. We received a full price cash offer, closing in thirty days with a $10,000 EMD....

 Why do some agents and buyers feel that they can negotiate and get a much better deal with a cash offer?   Don’t get me wrong; we all like a clean cash contract without contingencies.But a well-written offer, with financing in place, and a substantial EMD has just as much chance. To accept a cas...

  Baltimore Sun Lists Most Expensive Homes  Presented by Margaret Rome 25 Highfield Ct.  Hunt Valley 21230Overlooking the perfect setting of woods, stream and Loch Raven Reservoir on 4.6 private acres More information on Highfield Ct    Take A Look At The Photos For more information and to schedu...

 Early in my real estate career, we were told not to give out any information such as the price, the number of bedrooms, or the address.You were to wait until you got their information, including their name, phone number, how much they made etc. We were told to ask for their number (in case we ar...

  Please take a moment to welcome a new member Cindy Bernstein.  We spoke once, and I suggested joining ActiveRain and check out both Kathy Streib and Sharon Tara. Within a short time, Cindy wrote the following post.  'Hello to All!Margaret Rome invited me to join ActiveRain and WOW - what an act...

 To put a For- Sale sign up or not.  I used to ask what side of the driveway or sidewalk should we install the sign.  Unless it was a condo or HOA that did not allow signage, all listings got signs. How else did buyers find out about properties before the Internet?  For- sale signs are sometimes ...