Easy Curb Appeal Upgrades You Can Do On a Weekend

Sometimes the idea of getting your home ready to sell can seem daunting, and you might be tempted to sell it “as is” instead. Read More

The 7 Deadly Sins of Home Selling #3 – Not Fixing Things Now

Imagine walking up to the front door of a home you’re thinking about buying. Now imagine seeing the storm door not closing properly, wood… Read More

Real Estate Terminology: Ratios, the Third in a Series

In the vocabulary of real estate, various ratios help buyers and mortgage services determine the viability of a purchase. A ratio is a way of… Read More

The 7 Deadly Sins of Home Selling #2 – Going Light on Marketing

Yes, there are always areas and price ranges that are “hot,” where the offers come fast and in multiples. But regardless of those gifts, you… Read More

Smart Selling to Today’s Homebuyers

If you’re considering selling now that the housing market outlook is improving, take a few moments to consider how buyers have changed what they look… Read More

Montgomery County Remaining Solid on Fewer Sales

Montgomery County seems to be giving back a fraction of the gains from last month in terms of number of sales, but other than that,… Read More

Howard County Real Estate Market Slightly Favors Sellers, for Now

Looking at February home sale numbers for Howard County shows an interesting twist. Most indicators point to a market in swing toward sellers, and yet… Read More

Real Estate Terminology: Appraisal vs. Assessment vs. Market Value, the Second in a Series

In the vocabulary of real estate, there are three terms that indicate a home’s valuation: the Appraised Value, the Assessed Value and the Market Value. Read More

What Gen Y Looks for in a Home to Buy

If you’ve lived in your home for some time, you notice when the neighborhood around you is changing to a younger demographic. Thinking this might… Read More