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Posted on 03/29/2020

Should You Hold an Open House in Bad Weather?

Image by Andy Dean Photography from Shutterstock When placing your home on the market you’ll likely need to plan to hold an open house or two. If there's a chance of bad weather during a scheduled open house, you might question moving ahead with the event. Before you cancel, here are a few things to consider: Serious buyers...

Posted on 03/22/2020

Live-Work Properties: A Brief Guide

Photo by Archi_Viz via Shutterstock Many urban areas promote the concept of working where you live, or living where you work, to simplify your life. But what does that mean when you’re buying real estate? The main difference is in zoning requirements and building codes. Those that are primarily zoned as residential offer fewer options for commercial enterprises....

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Zoning

Posted on 03/15/2020

Tips for Buying When the Housing Market Favors Sellers

Image by Muntzir Mehdi from Pixabay A seller's market poses a challenge for any buyer - when there are more buyers competing for homes than there are homes in market, you have to be ready to move swiftly when you find a home you like. Since the inventory of luxury homes is usually small when compared with more...

Posted on 03/08/2020

Signs You Likely Will Receive an Offer to Purchase Soon

As a home seller, it is important to do everything possible to generate interest in your residence. That way, it won't take long to start receiving offers to purchase after you list your home. There are many signs that homebuyers may soon submit offers to purchase your residence, and these signs include: 1. Buyers are setting up home showings....

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Offer To Purchase

Posted on 03/06/2020

Video Tour - 15511 Plaid Drive, Laurel, MD 20707

Lovely interior newly renovated townhouse, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, tabled space gourmet kitchen, full finished walk-out basement with recreation room with fireplace, washer and dryer. one assigned parking spot plus visitors. Walk-able community. 5 minutes to interstate 95 OR local train...

Posted on 03/06/2020

15511 Plaid Drive, Laurel, MD 20707 is now new to the market!

Lovely interior newly renovated townhouse, three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, tabled space gourmet kitchen, full finished walk-out basement with recreation room with fireplace, washer and dryer. one assigned parking spot plus visitors. Walk-able community. 5 minutes to interstate 95 OR local train...

Posted on 03/01/2020

Maryland Disclosure Laws and Latent Defects in As-Is Purchase

Image by succo from Pixabay As with every state, Maryland has disclosure laws that you must abide by when you sell your home. When you are ready to list your home, you naturally make it look as good as possible. You might even do some upgrades or some extra landscaping. However, if you don’t repair certain defects, you...

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Posted on 02/23/2020

What You Need to Know About Inspections

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay As you move forward with your home purchase, your real estate agent may recommend that you have your home inspected. Sometimes the inspection is required by the lender or insurance company, but sometimes it’s an optional step. Buyers who have the option sometimes consider skipping the inspection to save a little cash....

Posted on 02/16/2020

Things You Need to Consider Before You Attend an Open House

An open house enables a buyer to check out a residence in-person and determine if this home matches or exceeds his or her expectations. However, a buyer who fails to plan ahead for an open house may struggle to make the most of this opportunity. Ultimately, there are several things you need to consider before you attend an open...

Posted on 02/14/2020

Video Tour - 349 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707

Excellent investment opportunity; two store front retail bays; one industrial bay; four second floor offices; on site parking; very walkable location; TOUR BY APPOINTMENT WITH AGENT ONLY! DO NOT DISTURB...

Posted on 02/14/2020

349 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707 is now new to the market!

Excellent investment opportunity; two store front retail bays; one industrial bay; four second floor offices; on site parking; very walkable location; TOUR BY APPOINTMENT WITH AGENT ONLY! DO NOT DISTURB...

Posted on 02/09/2020

Add Function and Style To Your Kitchen by Removing Cabinet Doors

Photo by ginsburgconstruction via Pixabay Nothing completes an open floor plan better than open shelving. Open shelves present everything for the world to see. They transform what may be a cluttered, dark, hidden space into one that becomes a place of not only function but of style. Open shelving complements the Minimalist, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern styles. But...