From your first house to your last, buying a home or selling, you’ll find real estate tips, tricks and news you can use right here.
Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions in anyone’s life, yet we’re never taught about it. First Time
Typically, the seller pays their agent a percentage of the home’s price, and the seller’s agent then pays your agent.
How do you know when it’s time to get a new Realtor? You need open discussion with your agent. Be sure
Would your new place have room to include additions to your life? “Small” might be all you need now, but perhaps
Flood Insurance – do you need it? If you think a regular home hazard insurance policy covers losses caused by a
When your house goes on the market, you’re not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also to unknown
In a recent study, listings using their professional photography sold 50% faster and 39% closer to the original listing price than
Why do you want to sell and what do you expect to accomplish with the sale? You’ve got goals: is
What Makes a Home Sell for More? There are ways to increase your home sale price, and studies show it starts
As your real estate agent, I need to go beyond great service – there are duties I’m bound by. How do
The list price of your home determines not only your profit, but how long your home will be on the market.
Getting a mortgage pre-approval is a good idea – this is why Home buyers should get a mortgage pre-approval letter before
What is an Escrow Account, and do I have to have one? Why does my mortgage have an escrow account? Homeowners
I’ve negotiated everything from wine refrigerators to azalea bushes – what stays with the house when you buy it? What’s included,
You can buy a home with money from your IRA. But it isn’t simple. Be sure you know the
Remember the 60-second rule: That’s all the time you have to create a winning first impression. Here are some simple
How do I choose the best real estate agent to sell my home? Questions to ask any Realtor
More than 400 homes straddle the Baltimore County and Baltimore City line. What does that mean for home buyers when their
Financing for new construction is different! There are one time closings, two time closings, and qualifying guidelines can be different
A home on the market cannot be a work in progress; you’ll never get an opportunity to re-interest a buyer turned
Long after the excitement over the new kitchen is over, you should be enjoying the neighborhood and area. So how do
Want to sell your home for top dollar in the least amount of time? You can’t control the market but you
Here’s a surprise. Most assume that the bulk of retirees move to downsize. In fact, 49% actually upsize. Some do it
REO, Foreclosures, short sales… what are they? REO stands for real estate-owned property The house failed to sell at a foreclosure
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Chris helped me buy two houses. We were impressed each time. She is very quick to point out the pros and cons of a house and location. She has a lot of connections to lenders, contractors and inspectors and I’ve always found them to provide excellent service as well. I’d definitely recommend her to any first time home buyer for this reason. She goes beyond just helping one find a house, but works diligently to make sure you have the tools to actually thrive in your new house.
-Ken and family, Baltimore County home buyer and seller
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