seach homes silver spring md: De-Stress the Home Selling Process - 10/16/12 02:49 AM
Selling a home is a big event.  Sometimes, the process can feel overwhelming and unpleasant.  If you are planning to sell a home in Silver Spring, MD here are some tips to help de-stress the home selling process:  CONTINUE READING
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seach homes silver spring md: Fall – The Season to Sell your Silver Spring Home - 10/02/12 12:41 AM
The fall season isn’t usually a strong time of year when it comes to home buying and selling, but this year could be different... 
More First-Time Homebuyers
There is definitely a housing trend that revolves around the seasons.  Buyers with children opt to move in the summer to avoid a mid-school year transition. 
"We've observed in seasonal household buyer patterns that there is a higher ratio of first-time buyers and childless couples in the fall," says Walter Molony, economic issues media manager at the National Association of REALTORS®. "Families with children time their purchase based on school-year considerations, so they peak … (0 comments)

seach homes silver spring md: Case-Shiller Home Price Index Reports Increase - 09/25/12 03:20 AM
S&P Dow Jones Indices released its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices Report this morning with good news – national average home prices have increased for the third consecutive month, returning to their 2003 levels.
Locally, the Washington DC region showed a 3.7 percent over the past 12 months.  The region’s seasonally adjusted change from June to July reflected 0.5 percent, and a 0.4 percent increase from May to June.  The non-seasonally adjusted figures expressed a 1.5 percent increase from June to July, and a 1.8 percent increase from May to June.
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seach homes silver spring md: Sell Your Silver Spring Home with Confidence - 09/18/12 03:21 AM
The idea of selling your Silver Spring home in this economy might make some nervous.  With the instability of the economy, high unemployment rate across the nation and inflation driving up the cost of consumer goods, the average American has a lot to worry about.  Selling a home is just not something many people want to add to that growing list.
If the above sounds like you, then you’ll be happy to hear that the present time is actually a great time to sell and here’s why:
Low Inventory This is basic supply and demand.  Demand for homes is still extremely strong and … (0 comments)

seach homes silver spring md: Relocating with Children - 09/11/12 03:16 AM
 
Moving can be a stressful time for both adults and children.  Proper planning, communication, and empathy can help create a smoother transition for your little ones.
If your children are old enough to understand, make sure you give them plenty of advanced notice.  Mark the date on the calendar and try to make a game out of it.  Be positive and give the children reasons to look forward to their new home.  If possible, take pictures and video of the surrounding areas at the new location.  Pay special attention to anything that your children will find interesting.
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seach homes silver spring md: Prepare to Sell your Silver Spring, MD Home - 09/04/12 02:29 AM
Renovating a home to sell in Silver Spring, MD is an important job that requires proper planning.  While it might be more appealing to jump in head first – especially if you have a tendency to a little impatient and impulsive – beginning a renovation project too quickly is a recipe for disaster.
1.  Budget
Figure out how much money you are willing and able to spend on a renovation project, and make sure this budget includes a contingency fund if some unexpected emergencies arise (as they almost always do).
2.  Consult your Silver Spring, MD Realtor
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Silver Spring, MD

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