Along with the joys of home ownership come the responsibility of proper maintenance and upkeep.  ..read more

Along with the joys of home ownership come the responsibility of proper maintenance and upkeep.  ..read more

Along with the joys of home ownership come the responsibility of proper maintenance and upkeep.  ..read more

Along with the joys of home ownership come the responsibility of proper maintenance and upkeep.  ..read more

Ten Steps to a Successful Home Sale Thinking of selling your home?  Here are 10 things that you should do to make your home most appealing to buyers.   Read through to the end to find the *Top Two * that offer the best bang for the buck. 1- Paint Painting is one of the easiest ways to freshen up the look of a home, both inside and out. A fresh, neutral paint color will have broader appeal because buyers will be able to envision themselves in the space.  Select colors carefully – the right color can bring a feeling of warmth to a home, and that often equates with safety ..read more

Most homes built in designated or planned communities since the 1980’s have an HOA – that is, a Homeowner Association. Whether you grew up in one, or never have experienced living in one, there are many opinions about the benefits and downsides. We will cover some good information that will help you with your home buying decisions. What is an HOA An HOA is a governing structure for planned communities that can apply to single family homes, townhouses and condos (which have their own, but similar, structure). Overall, the goal of an HOA is to maintain and enhance the community through rules, re ..read more

Home Buying can be Stressful What I have found over many years of working with home buyers is that there comes a point when a special home is found, a decision needs to be made as to submitting an offer, and the clients get very stressed – it is a big step to take.  The excitement is there, but also the worry. As expected, this is more pronounced with first time buyers. The question I ask: is the concern about the property, or is it about the process? Is it the Process or the Property? Property: every home buyer has a wish list of features for their new home. Most buyers understand that t ..read more

First time home buyers come with their own set of common anxieties.  As a long time real estate agent I recognize the need to listen more, inform more, share more, and guide more, than with a client who has bought and sold a number of times. Overpaying for a house A major concern of first-time buyers is the price. Are they paying too much? Are they stretching themselves too far? In the current brisk real estate market, most buyers are aware of what’s happening and the challenges they face, but when the time comes to move forward, that uncertainty kicks in. The best remedy is to do your ho ..read more

Home utilities One part of home ownership is the cost of utilities. When working with home buyers, their concern often focuses on the mortgage amount and property taxes. What is important as well are the utilities and maintenance costs. Where my office is in Montgomery County MD, there is a requirement of home sellers to provide the utilities costs for the prior twelve months. Other areas may have similar requirements. This is very helpful to potential buyers as some homes have very high energy consumption and can be a shock after moving in. Product innovations, newer building standards or tec ..read more

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