Margaret Rome's Blog

This may be the right house if : You want to move because your house needs repairs.  You would be more comfortable in a one-story home with no stairs, You want your laundry on the main level. You want a new kitchen with all the latest appliances. You want gas cooking. You want a bright home. You ...

 This month's challenge asks us to share our candy tidbits of knowledge and treats from other members.   First, I went back quite a few years to find pearls of wisdom from  Lenn Harley.For 18 years, I was with the big box company...loving all aspects of real estate with the challenges of the tran...

The right time to sell is when you and your house are ready. It is not when the seasons change; it is not in the Spring when the azaleas are in bloom; it is not before the winter snow; it's not after the kids go back to school; it's not when you reach a certain age, it's not when you retire, and....

Who is this radio show for?  It's hard to tell who listens while sitting in the studio alone. It's for the general public's education.  It is for those who are thinking about buying or selling.  It is for those who have had a RE transaction and want to share their experience.It's for my past, pre...

Here is what happens when there is teamwork and vision.  It starts with the owners of Kar-Ess Properties, Karen and Esther, a cute play on their names.  They saw a home's potential in a wonderful location in great need of TLC. Note: Anyone around me for a while knows that Tender Loving  Care TLC ...

10707 Sprinkle Lane  Greenspring ValleyOwings Mills 21117Country Comfort -Historical Significance-Ecologically Important Sprinkle Lane is located in the heart of The Greenspring Valley on a .55-acre private dead-end lane.  This is where old meets older- a  2-story 1783 log house was merged with t...

What are you doing for Thanksgiving this year?  Why are you asking when it is still September?  Are you looking forward to the holiday?  Are you looking forward to having your home filled with friends, traditions, and memories?  Think about it.  If you found the right home this month, you could h...

Have you or are you thinking about buying a home that needs a great deal of work? It sounds pretty simple to buy at a low bargain price and then sell it much higher. When I say low, I mean much lower than those selling in the neighborhood, knowing you can probably resell it for much more, maybe e...

3436 Halcyon RdStevenson 21153What a find!  Colorful and fun 90-year-old farm-style house sitting on 2.6 magnificent Stevenson acres.  Alive with color and charm! It has a front porch and foyer, but friends and family use the rear entry to get the full beauty of the vast private-level lot.  This ...

Finding properties for a buyer when inventory is low to non-existent has been a real challenge. Finding a perfect home-even more of a challenge. I have been working with this buyer for a year or more.  Her desires in a home are specific, and she does not deviate. Her wish list is in Baltimore Cou...