Interior Design Trends: Interview With Kippy Day– A Creative & Original Stager  BY RAY BULARZ October 16, 2020 Today, Northrop Realty showcases an interview with Kippy Day, a top creator whose staging and interior design ideas are always full of creativity and originality. It is impossible not to be inspired by Kippy and the energy she brings to her work.  We love Kippy Day’s work, and she is a part of our inspirational world because of her ability to unite interior space and color in an almost magical way, always with a mysterious force of creativity guiding her every move. In t ..read more

ROCTOBER is a fantastic time to sell your house Creig Northrop, Founder and CEO of Northrop Realty, is here to tell you all about October's real estate market. What's ROCTOBER, you ask? It's the best month in real estate.  Here's why:  The housing market is strong and filled with qualified buyers Low inventory and low interest rates can create multiple offers Outdoor photos are spectacular in October with the changing foliage You could have your home sold before the holidays arrive Northrop Realty's list-to-sell average in August was 101, meaning many of the homes will list sell for ..read more

Now’s The Time To Sell The buyer demand is strongest right now. If you are a potential home seller and are wondering “is now a good time to sell my house?”, the answer is simply, YES Real estate continues to be the ‘bright spot’ in the current economy, and the lack of homes for sale makes this the perfect seller’s market. Buyers are actively searching for and purchasing homes, looking to capitalize on today’s historically low interest rates, but there just aren’t enough houses for sale to meet that growing need. Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, explains: “Mortgage rates have hit ano ..read more

There’s no one cause of stress when it comes to moving. Instead, it’s a bunch of small things that add up to make moving one of the more stressful things that many of us will ever do. The more you can learn about what you should do before your next move, the better the move will go.  Here are some clever packing and moving hacks you should employ to organize and plan your next move. Declutter so you can pack less. A crucial tip for moving and packing is to make sure you don’t move anything that you no longer need. A great way to lighten the load is to figure out what to toss, keep, sell ..read more

  By Carla Northrop   Did you know that for every $100 you spend at a local business, $68 goes to the local community? And by shopping at local businesses, you support local services, like accounting, marketing, and supplying that these business owners employ to help manage their business. Local retailers also offer a wider variety of unique products you may not be able to find on traditional shelves. Creative minds and entrepreneurs are the types of people who built the nation, so why not support those people who reside near your home? In 2020, with nearly 77 million Americans ..read more

Are you ready to get away this summer? Luckily, there’s plenty of oceanfront access only a short drive away in Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Are you looking for a cool spot to catch some rays and relax while enjoying crashing waves? Here’s our list of the top 7 DELMARVA beaches to visit.   1. Assateague Island, Maryland This 37-mile long barrier island is off the coast of Maryland and Delaware and includes Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague State Park, and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. While there, check out the feral horses that roam the pristine beaches ..read more

2020 has been an interesting year for all of us and the real estate market has also seen its fair share of a shake-up. However, this summer market is HOTTER than ever Buyer demand is sky-high and homes are flying off the market. Here’s why a sizzling summer seller’s market means for you.  Sellers have an advantage If you’re a seller, your home is going to get plenty of attention right now. Market inventory is still at lower than normal levels and yet the buyers are coming in droves. More buyers and fewer listings place your home in high demand, making the buyers more competitive, encourag ..read more

Make your home’s first impression, impressive. First impressions and curb appeal matter, especially when you are deciding to sell your home. If you want to get top dollar for your home when you list it, or you just want to spruce it up, you should make sure it looks its best from top to bottom. Buyers know within the first 10 seconds whether or not they like the house. Even if the interiors are stunning, a house that lacks curb appeal will feel unwelcoming. Grabbing a potential buyer's attention will far more likely convert them into proud new owners. You don’t need a big budget to create über ..read more

Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Company, opened an office in West Ocean City, Maryland. The office is the residential real estate brokerage’s 12th location and latest in a series of new office openings as the brokerage expands throughout the region. Located at 12911 Ocean Gateway, Suite 104, in the new Westside 50 Retail Center, Northrop Realty’s West Ocean City office covers 1,200 square feet and supports 12 real estate agents. The new real estate office and the entire Westside 50 Retail Center is managed by Northrop Realty’s Jim Terrill, a residential and c ..read more

Carla and Creig Northrop Recognized as a RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker The Northrops, who lead Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Company, named as an ‘Agents of Change’ CLARKSVILLE, Md., Feb. 10, 2020 – Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce that Creig Northrop and Carla Northrop of Northrop Realty, A Long & Foster Company, has been recognized by RISMedia as a 2020 Real Estate Newsmaker on their “Trailblazers - The Agents of Change” list.  All recipients of RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmaker Awards were chosen based on online nominations on RISMedia.com by industry sourc ..read more