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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Whenever speaking to a group or presenting, I wore kick-ass shoes. Each outfit had a particular pair. They were high heels, and they made me feel confident.                         But when I shredded the tendon in my ankle (I ran a race that I  should have walked), the reconstructive surgery halted the wearing of anything other than flat, sturdy shoes. Did that mean no more speaking? Did that mean despair with the loss of wearing my Kick Ass shoes? It could have, but I would not allow it.The feeling came from inside of me! Not from how I looked, not from how I dressed, but from how I felt.I could still have that powerful 'in charge' confident attitude. I could 'feel' those shoes. How liberating knowing it was me.Hold your head high, share your knowledge, and help others! You, too, can ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Enough is enoughIt is not pleasant when a transaction fails to close. Thank goodness this does not happen often. In real estate, there are many reasons that settlement may not occur including issues with the following:Financing, appraisals, condo or  home association, contingencies, inspection, personal conflicts, illness, death, divorce, title issues, code violations, remorse buyer or seller, change in employment or job transfer But there is another one a bit vaguer.Analysis Paralysis is the state of over-analyzing or over-thinking.  This condition involves asking many others not involved in the transaction for their opinion.When decisions or actions are incomplete, the effect paralyzes the outcome, which is unsuitable for buying and selling. We need to manage the contingency dates and...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Maybe it's not too soon to think about moving from your house. Perhaps this is a time you can get ahead financially. Go ahead and capitalize on your equity. You could probably get more than you think for your house at this time. Maybe you will sell a few years sooner than originally planned.  Or maybe you are in a home that you don't love now. Does your home still meet your needs, OR could you let it go? Go ahead and right-size now—cash in while the market is strong and there are not enough homes to meet buyers' demand. If you've been in your home for many years, maybe you own it free and clear. Perhaps you have a small mortgage. Go ahead and sell that home. Take your profit. Buy the house that meets your needs now and in the future.If the price is right, maybe the time is also right! A...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
It was a seller's market, and we found the oh-so-perfect home for my special FTHB (first-time home buyers). There was intense competition, and the listing agent "more than suggested "that IF we used their lender, "they could make  the offer work." So we contacted her lender and got a pre-approval, and they made an application. No problem at this time; it was a reputable lender. These young buyers did some research and shopping on their own. This 'suggested' lender had a higher rate and added TWO points! My buyers were afraid they would lose their dream property. They questioned the lender and got a response to take it or leave it. We had a ratified contract, and our home inspection was scheduled and complete. The buyers decided, after careful research, to switch lenders. When the new le...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
   In a few weeks this 4 bedroom 3.5 bath colonial will be on the market  because the call came today!                                              The original owners are in the process of getting this Willow Glen North Colonial  in show ready condition. Very few of these homes were built and even fewer come on the market. They are quite desirable. This colonial was  constructed  with an additional 2 feet  to give a larger first floor laundry room which has a clothes chute and space for the large extra freezer. The master bedroom is also larger and has a huge walk in closet. I will be getting interior photos in the next week or so. In the meantime... you can see the front  of the well manicured lot and a couple of pool photos.       The first floor family room with  gas fireplace and b...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
    I am waiting to see if they are 100% Sure they want to list with me. Knowing the two questions that must receive positive answers..I am waiting for a phone call later today. Yes, I went on listing appointment yesterday. These sellers were referred to me by two people..one a best friend and one a former client (her sister). When I asked if they were 100% sure about selling..there was not much hesitation...just qualified by ..'if we get the right price.'  The second question:  Are you 100% sure you want to use me? A bit more hesitation. You see,  I am the first Broker and they may want to talk to others...no problem. They are going to call with their answer. In the meantime, I am going to tease you with a few photos that are just perfect for this holiday weekend. Take a look and let m...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Another  HomeRome Listing in Stevenson 21208 With  Swimming Pool  is Under Contract..or as I like to say...Too Late. The "Too Late" Banner is placed on my listings when they go under contract. That's what happened to my new listing at 3506 Gardenview Rd.                                                       I have more new photos to post but we had 1/2 dozen showings within 24  hours and a ratified contract followed. Love it when the right buyer and the right house comes together.                          Our home inspections are set for next week and settlement is scheduled mid July!                                                                                                                                This post was inspired by  Barbara Todaro..showing how our pending Sales Can ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
7014 Deerfield Rd.                                                         Pikesville, MD 21208 4 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 2 Half Baths        Enjoy this FOUR bedroom Brick Colonial in Pikesville's Colonial Village.  I call this a "pocket area" because it is off the beaten track but still so close to everything. It is in the heart of Pikesville close to transportation, metro, shopping and easy access to the Baltimore Beltway and downtown Baltimore.This single family home has a huge two story addition which has a first floor bedroom/den , laundry and 1/2 bath. This area make a nice den or guest room. The second floor addition incorporates a beautiful master suite with new luxury bathroom. There is a walk in shower with custom tile work, double vanity, large bedroom with bright windows and ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Colonial Village Listing...Two Story Addition...Pikesville 21208                                          7014 Deerfield Rd.Pikesville, MD 21208 Enjoy this FOUR  bedroom Brick Colonial  in Pikesville’s Colonial Village. I call this a “pocket area” because it is off the beaten track but still so close to everything. It is in the heart of Pikesville close to transportation, metro, shopping and easy access to the Baltimore Beltway and downtown. This single family home  has a huge two story addition which has a  first floor bedroom/den, laundry and ½ bath . The second floor addition incorporates a beautiful master suite with new luxury bathroom. There is a walk in shower with custom tile work, double vanity, large bedroom with bright windows and two walk in closets that measure 5 feet by 5...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Today I saw a matzoh ball smile and I think it was because 25 ActiveRainers were having such a good time in Baltimore. The place was Suburban House and here is a sampling of the various lunches.               Is this matzah ball smiling?                                              This sandwich is called "Mother in Law"           This is one of many 'create your own' salad.                        A grilled Reuban                A serving of challah French toast.                                 Homemade Rainbow cake with chocolate layers   Here is the list of ActiveRain members who attended the lunch in Baltimore today and how you can   Be With ActiveRainers Without Being With ActiveRainers!   Hoping to see more posts from the special members who shared this day with us in Baltimore  
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
You can be with ActiveRainers without being with ActiveRainers. Our wonderful get together for lunch today at the Suburban House Restaurant was a huge success. There were two people with us not on the list.. One was Emily Medvec from Sante Fe who called yesterday asking for the address of the restaurant. This delightful white bear, a bunch of candy, including M&M's and a bouquet of balloons were waiting at our table when I arrived about 11:30AM. Even though Emily could not be with us in person...she was definitely with us. Thank you Emily!!             The second person was my friend mARTi Garaughty(who did the cover of my book)whose art work was won by a few lucky ActiveRain members. And the winners are: C Tann won one for being the member at the most Baltimore gatherings. Mortgage Mam...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  It Will Be ActiveRaining ActiveRainers with ActiveRome Baltimore Saturday 2/5/2011                                Margaret Rome 410-530-2400     WHEN:Saturday February 5th.. 12noon WHERE:Suburban House 1700 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208-2978 Who:     Margaret Rome Margaret Woda Martha Brown Mary Yonkers                                                        Gail Harris, Kate Elim Rich Iarossi Dr. Stacey Ellie McIntire Mortgage Mama C Tann-Starr Gerry Michaels       John MacArthur Lourdes Tudela Patricia Kennedy Susan Mangigian Charlene Perry Dan Quinn Papa Razzi TLH Rich Harris Sydney Tony Demchak Peg Silloway Phil Marcus Jen Demanicor
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 One Plus One Equals Two Dozen When You Start With The Right One! ActiveRain Gathering in Baltimore!                                          How can one plus one equal two dozen? It all started a few weeks ago when Mary Yonkers commented that she would be in the Baltimore area. A phone call to set up a date turned into a full blown ActiveRain happening. It was just going to be the two of us meeting (one plus one) until I wrote a post asking others to join us. Mary, plus three other reblogs,  plus word of mouth has turned into a gathering of over 25. How cool is that?   Whenever I hear a member say something like:  "I wish we could do that in an area closer to me."  my suggestion... pick up the phone, send an email, make a comment or better yet write a blog. It only takes you and one ot...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
ActiveRain Lunch in Baltimore! This Saturday February 5th...Please Join Us!                    OK everyone, It is official! We will be meeting for lunch Saturday February 5th.. 12noon Suburban House 1700 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208-2978 (410) 484-7775 Here is our first dozen ActiveRain lunch bunch meeting this Saturday in Baltimore.   Mary Yonkers  who started this luncheon by letting me know she was visiting Baltimore.     The Margarets in Maryland... Margaret Rome and Margaret Woda, and Martha Brown Are you noticing a pattern..that's why we will have a few M&Ms   Wonder if any more M's plan on joining us?                                                                Here are others that will be with us for lunch: Gail Harris, Kate Elim, Rich Iarossi, Dr. Stacey, Ellie McInt...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
At today's settlement, I found the "keys" to another successful settlement.   By now you know I have some creative sellers. Remember my seller with this   New Invention? At today's  settlement I found the "keys" to another successful settlement. After the papers were signed, the checks cut and the funds wired, it was time for the exchange of the keys. The seller had a plastic bag filled with a bunch of keys... the main door key, garage key, mail key, the elevator key plus a few duplicates. We all have seen that familiar bag of keys and the "oh my how will I figure them out" look. Here is the solution! My brilliant seller, I might add that most of my sellers are brilliant, made a drawing!  A simple drawing, tracing each key and then describing which key opens the front door, the lobby, t...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
   One of the townhouse condos  that I sold this year looked like this while it was listed  45 Farmhouse Court- Annen Woods- Pikesville-Baltimore, Maryland 21208    In case you are not clicking on the link here is a reminder of the kitchen before and during the renovation.                                        Stopping by to visit the new owner, today, I was delighted to see her wonderful changes.      Take a look at the renovated  kitchen with new ceramic floor, backsplash, stainless appliances, granite counters and new cabinets. It was dinner time and lots of activity going on.                            The living, dining area, along with the foyer have brand new gleaming hardwood floors. The only thing remaining is the chandelier which looks perfectly sparkling with new surrounding...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
I really like adding this SOLD burst to my listings. It means that a special buyer has made a successful bid and the property is under contract!  One Gristmill Court  Unit 303Annen WoodsBaltimore, Maryland 21208$264,944 Here  WAS  your opportunity....in the convenient location of Annen Woods, a gated community with other condos and townhouses. No worries about cutting grass, raking leaves, shoveling snow, cleaning gutters or roof repairs. This third floor spacious 2 bedroom and 2 full baths has it all! The monthly condo fee covers the use of the elegant clubhouse, swimming pool, and tennis court. Kind of like being on vacation year round. And did I mention that this is a gated community with evening security personnel? Enter into the spacious ceramic foyer where the oversized windows a...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like.... Halloween in Baltimore. This afternoon while visiting  dear friends and former clients who live across near 7011 Concord Rd. Colonial Village, Pikesville, MD 21208 Single Family Home Under $185,000   I could not help but take a few photos to share with you. Thinking about going over tomorrow night and taking Brad Andersohn's  suggestion. Did you read his post?  ''... don't forget to do as many tricks as you give out treats. My favorite trick of all is to Dress up as though you are the inanimate Halloween Decor for your lawn. Example: scarecrow, Frankenstein, etc. Be as still as you can. When someone walks by, jump out and scare the heck out of them. (not little children of course) It works every time!"         This is just some of  the eye candy o...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
One Gristmill Court Pikesville Annen Woods Unit # 501Baltimore County21208 $349,944 3 Bedrooms2 Full Baths1 Powder RoomAre you trying to make the decision to stay in your family home or make a move so you can enjoy a different lifestyle? A lifestyle where you will have no outside maintenance, no leaf or snow removal..a lifestyle where you will have garage parking for your special automobile and a doorman... to help with all your needs. And not just any condo, but an all brick, full service building with elevator, doorman, and - best of all - garage parking. If you were in Baltimore during February and struggled through our record-breaking "Snowmageddon," you'll really appreciate living here and enjoying the beauty of the changing seasons without participating in any to the work! At One...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
                                              Penthouse # 607 1 Gristmill Ct. Annen woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208  2 Bedrooms plus den2 Full Baths1 Powder Room Penthouse over 1800 square feet with two garage parking spaces! Have you been trying to decide whether to stay in your house or move to the luxury of a condominium? Not just any condo but an all brick full service building with elevator, doorman, garage (2 underground spaces) parking and no worries about the snow, leaves or lawn. Just enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons without participating in any to the work! Here is your opportunity....in the convenient location of Annen Woods, a full service building in a gated community with other condos and townhouses. No worries about cutting grass, raking leaves, shoveling snow,...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
We are celebrating the birthday of a dear friend and  the founder of The CyberStars(tm) Allen Hainge. Many of us affectionately call him Bubba. You have heard me talk about these Stars before. Who Are Those Stars in Outer Space?  This is a wonderful group of about 225 tech savvy agents who love to share their knowledge with others. Today, October  6TH, is Allen's Birthday and a few us decided to surprise him. I offered to get the cake and, as a CyberStar, it had to be just a bit techie. Found out that The Gucci Giant, in Pikesville, can reproduce any photo for the top of the cake. Perfect. I photographed the CyberStars' Logo and took it  to the Giant this morning.                                                                                                                            ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Wednesday Night Open House..Are You Kidding Me? See You at 7:00PM 30 Stablemere Ct. 21209 Yep tonight Wednesday at 7PM we are having an OPEN HOUSE AT 30 Stablemere Ct. Baltimore, Md 21209 located in Summit Chase! The address is 30 Stablemere Ct and you can read more about it at here. Waiting for the Right Buyer Summit Chase Townhouse-30 Stablemere Ct- Baltimore, MD. 21209  Directions: Baltimore Beltway Exit 22 (South on Greenspring Ave) Left at Green Summit Rd. Go two Streets and turn right on Stablemere Ct. House is 30 Stablemere Ct.                                              Look for the balloon sign!!                      A few weeks ago I wrote Do I Buy or Sell First ? Reverse Contingency  These sellers have found their next home and have done a major price adjustment.  I have cal...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
This is one of the best ideas that I have seen in sometime. I can think of several ways to use this. How about you?   Recently sold this Penthouse Condo  Baltimore Penthouse # 607, 1 Gristmill Ct. Annen woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208   and we had our home inspection today. The windows are high and have shades that need to be raised and lowered depending on the sun's location and the time of day.   Being vacant, nothing to stand on, there was no way to reach the shades to pull them down. This brilliant buyer shows up with this clever, quite unique invention.  Someone probably makes this hooker broom but if so, I'm not aware. Did I just name this new tool. The Hooker Broom...A New Invention! One end there is a hook and the other is a broom. You can hang up the broom in any closet makin...
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