It’s that time of year again, Mother’s Day is fast approaching and you have no idea what to buy for the woman who deserves everything. Well, you’re in luck. Before you buy that basic candle, or cheesy “Mom” mug, check out this Mother’s Day 2021 gift guide containing a selection of items that will surely delight even the Mom’s who say they don’t need a thing. Wow your hard-to-buy-for-Mom, Grandma, Stepmom, and/or Mother-in-Law with these personalized picks: A Box with Just the Right Stuff You know what Mom doesn’t want? “Mom” themed items. She’s not just any Mom, she’s your mom and you shoul ..read more

Celebrate Earth Day this year by going greener at home! There are lots of little things we can do in our homes to play a small part in reducing landfill waste, cleaning the air, and preserving the natural landscape.  Every year on April 22nd, billions of people world-wide celebrate Earth day; a holiday created to demonstrate the importance of environmental protection through a wide-range of global events. Everyone can do their part to keep our home planet clean, and you can too! Here are 8 small, easy, and environmentally-friendly choices we can make in our homes to go green this year ..read more

Don’t just sell your home – hit a home run Plenty of agents will say they can sell your home. Our team doesn’t work to just sell your home, we work to hit a home run When you work with a lucido agent, our goal is to get you the most money in your pocket with the best terms. We go to bat by fiercely negotiating to cover these four bases: PRICE INSPECTIONS APPRAISAL PEACE-OF-MIND CLOSING Contact us or call 410.465.6900 to learn how we’ll work to hit a home run when selling your home ..read more

Prepare to win your purchase – with a home run Plenty of agents will say they can help you find a home. Our team uses a specific strategy to represent our buyers at the highest level. When you work with a lucido agent, our goal is to secure your purchase. We want your first offer to be the winning offer. We go to bat by fiercely negotiating to cover these four bases: PRICE PREPARATION INSPECTIONS APPRAISAL RENT-BACK Contact us or call 410.465.6900 to learn how we’ll work to craft a winning offer to buy your next home ..read more

Pet owners know that animals tend to be too curious for their own good. They will no doubt get into every nook and cranny of your space. When you’re buying or building a home for both you and your pets, you need to consider their needs to avoid any illness or injury. Plus, you have your own needs for how you like to keep your home. Pets are known to destroy household items and leave their scent and hair everywhere. Luckily, there are things you can do to avoid all of this. A little planning can go a long way to help you streamline your daily routine and keep your pet safe and happy at your ne ..read more

We see home as more than a house. So we approach real estate as more than a transaction. This is more than our profession; it’s our passion, because our family never forgets how much home truly means to you and your family. So when you’re ready for your next moment or your next adventure, call Bob Lucido Team. We’ll help you get there. We are comprised of multiple divisions, offer a variety of services, and are located across the globe to best suit any and all of your real estate needs. SERVICES: BUY – Imagine buying your dream home. Let our experienced team make it happen. Our team of local ..read more

INTRODUCING KELLER WILLIAMS LUCIDO AGENCY. Bob Lucido Team is now a full-service brokerage. The Maryland-grown, globally-known team is taking the Lucido Difference to the next level. Ellicott City, MD. March 19, 2021. — Bob & Tracy Lucido, founders and owners of one the top real estate teams in the nation, have opened their own brokerage in partnership with Keller Williams Realty. The new brokerage, named Keller Williams Lucido Agency, is a strategic market center and will operate as a full-service brokerage in Maryland. “We are extremely thankful to all of our clients, agents, and p ..read more

S E L L I N G 1 Price it Right “Houses are like bread, not wine. They don’t get better with time. They get stale” – BOB LUCIDO. Competitive and strategic pricing is vital to the sale of your home. If a home is priced too high, then it will sit on the market and buyers will view it as stale, which will make it sit even longer. A competitively priced home is more likely to generate multiple offers, which may result in a higher closing price. 5 THINGS THAT DETERMINE THE VALUE OF A HOME: 1. School district 2. Square footage 3. Updates 4. Bonus space (recreation room) 5. Location (lot, community ..read more

Buying a home can be stressful, so you don’t want to make it even harder by making the wrong choices beforehand. Your finances will be monitored until your loan closes so you need to be mindful of a few things during the home buying process to avoid any mishaps.   Here’s a list of what not to do before buying a home: DON’T… Open a New Line of Credit Taking on new debt, no matter how small, can throw off your debt-to-income ratio which could potentially disqualify you from mortgage lending. Wait to open new credit cards and extend credit lines until the home buying process is over. Miss ..read more

Spring Cleaning Checklist Happy Spring! There’s no time like the present to get your home in tip-top shape. Freshen up your space with our spring cleaning checklist to get your home squeaky clean without the added stress of the overwhelming and time consuming task that is spring cleaning. . Make a Schedule- Have a plan so you focus on the task at hand only. This will make the project seem much more do-able. You don’t have to clean the entire house in one day, spread the work out so you don’t get overwhelmed. Try cleaning room-by-room to make the overall project more manageable! . Declutter ..read more