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2012 

Put yourself in the seller's shoes for a few moments.   Ohio real estate professionals Liz and Bill Spear have posted a good reminder for home buyers to be more understanding when home sellers have conflicts with preferred showing times.   Sellers Have Lives Too! To listen to some people you'd sw...
05/29/2012
Should the home sellers be present during showings? Real estate professional Anita Clark provide some sound advice for home sellers.  Don't stay in the home while it is being shown. Leave that plate of freshly baked cookies and take a walk during the showing. Seller FAQ: Can I Be Present During S...
05/29/2012
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Double Delight New Mexico real estate professional John McCormack is also an outstanding photographer.  In this post, he shares their beautiful Double Delight roses. Enjoy the spring flowers and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments. Double Delight If you follow my po...
05/29/2012
Where are the advertisements for Maryland trustee sales? Trustee sales are the foreclosure auctions that take place at the county court houses in Maryland.  Each sale is advertised a minimum of one time a week for three weeks before the date of the sale.  Like many other real estate advertisement...
05/28/2012
Have a very special Memorial Day   "Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Da...
05/27/2012
Dahlias are blooming in Kentlands We have some beautiful dahlias in our Kentlands home garden, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  The colors are wonderful and it is easy to understand why dahlias are among the favorite flowers for Maryland gardens.  If you are shopping for dahlias, pay a little more for...
05/27/2012
"The Kentlands:  Home For All Seasons", An Anthology Kentlands resident Judy Gross has published a new book, "The Kentlands:  Home For All Seasons".  Dolores and I met Judy at the Saturday Community Yard Sale in Kentlands as she offered her new publication to the attendees. The anthology describe...
05/26/2012
Home Inspections: more important now than ever Guest blog by Harvey S. Jacobs, from the Washington Post  Caveat emptor! These two Latin words - which mean "let the buyer beware" - are taking on added significance in today's residential real estate market.   Recent changes to Washington area real...
05/26/2012
Retain Real Estate Tax Benefits Guest blog by Harvey S. Jacobs, from the Washington Post May 26, 2012   I recently attended the National Association of Realtors (NAR) legislative meetings and trade expo in Washington. More than 14,000 real estate agents in the organization rallied on Capitol Hil...
05/25/2012
Kentlands Garden Favorite:  Watermelon Gerbera Daisy We are fortunate to have many beautiful flowers in our Kentlands home garden this spring.  One of my favorites is the Watermelon Gerbera Daisy.  The bloom is large and the colors are beautiful.  I recommend it to you as an addition to your home...
05/25/2012