homes in 21227: Thankful
- 11/25/09 04:03 AM
What I'm thankful for: My wife, my family and my dogs My health - I went to the doctor last week, as I have done for the last 12 years, and I continue to be cancer free. My clients - I am grateful to have clients that I consider friends. I am grateful that my friends trust me, know that I am here for them, that I will return their calls, and that they can refer people to me and know I will be there for those people as well. My colleagues - I am grateful for all the Realtors that … (0 comments)
homes in 21227: An Agent’s Job Doesn’t End When the Contract is Signed – In Fact, It Really Just Begins
- 11/18/09 06:23 AM
My last post was about Discount Brokers (DB's), and the question of whether the service they provide is worth the reduction of services. My Buyers have a house under contract, and so far have spend nearly $1000 on their Home Inspection, their Termite Inspection and a Well and Septic Inspection. The contract on the home they were selling settled yesterday, and the new house settles on November 30. If you recall, the Discount Broker thought the appraisal was done...but it wasn't. This week, I checked with the DB on Monday to see if the appraisal had been completed. He told me … (0 comments)
homes in 21227: Do You Get What You Pay For? My Answer is No....
- 11/11/09 04:20 AM
It is tempting for Sellers to choose an Agent based on the commission the Agent charges. One half or one full percentage point of the sale of your home adds up to quite a savings - I won't argue that point. The question is - what are you giving up in terms of service for that reduced fee, and is it worth it? Discount Brokers may tell you that you aren't giving up anything. In my experience, that is not always the case. For example, right now I have a settlement that is supposed to take place in 30 days. As … (3 comments)
homes in 21227: Home Inspections - what do you look for in a home inspector?
- 11/04/09 04:46 AM
We all know the value of home inspections, but is there intrinsic value in the home inspector himself? Everybody knows that experience is important, as is certification, but isn't a great portion of the real value of a home inspection the way that a home inspector handles himself in explaining issues that arise during the inspection process? I think a home inspector can make all the difference in the world as to how the buyer actually hears what the problem is and the extent of its seriousness. Last Saturday I had an inspection during the inspection a significant structural issue arose. … (4 comments)
homes in 21227: The Benefits of FHA Loans
- 10/28/09 04:51 AM
You may have heard of FHA loans or FHA Mortgages - but do you know what it's about? An FHA Loan is a loan that is guaranteed by the Federal Government. It allows a buyer to put down as little as 3.5% on a property, which is very helpful in our market where home prices can be high. FHA Loans are very common in our area, especially since the zero-down lending market has disappeared, and since the Government raised the limit to as high as $625,000 in some areas. Other benefits of FHA loans are that they offer relaxed credit score … (0 comments)
homes in 21227: Market Report Monday: Baltimore County Real Estate Market Update, September 2009
- 10/19/09 01:48 AM
Click on Toggle Full Screen in the upper right hand corner to view this report. If you have any questions about this report, feel free to give me a call, or click here to request more information. Baltimore County Real Estate Market Update, September 2009 … (0 comments)
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homes in 21227: The Writing on the Wall - Short Sales and Foreclosures
- 10/07/09 03:21 AM
Lately I have been helping a family purchase a home. Their current home is already sold, and we found the perfect house for them - it's in a great neighborhood that they want to be in, and it has a large in law suite. Just before we wrote our offer, the Listing Agent told me the home could go into foreclosure. When I asked what that meant, she said the Sellers were just a payment behind. After receiving our offer, the Listing Agent called me to tell me that the Sellers couldn't come up with a counter offer, because they didn't … (1 comments)
The weather is nice...The leaves are changing...It's football season...The Ravens are winning...And... The pests are out. Here is a tale of my very pesty week: Bed Bugs: Literally, a pain in the (fill in the blank). I thought this was just a saying, or a made up term. But they're for real, and they really do bite. Getting rid of them is a major deal. It's not something I could do on my own - I had to call an exterminator. My tenant had to discard his mattress and pillow, bag up all of his clothes and move … (2 comments)
homes in 21227: Featured Listing Friday - Great Starter Home on Quiet Street
- 09/25/09 04:14 AM
Great Starter Home on a Quiet Street $154,900 Updated windows, siding and roof on this very well maintained property 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Large rooms throughout home Large fenced in yard with pool, deck & huge garage Sunroom overlooks rear yard
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homes in 21227: Life Expectancy
- 09/23/09 03:31 AM
Life Expectancy We all know how home inspections can go. We know there are good inspectors, and some are not so good. A good inspector can explain things to buyers in terms that are very unemotional. Unfortunately, there are some inspectors that inject more than their professional opinion about certain issues. "Life expectancy" is a term used by home inspectors, generally in reference to certain systems or components of a house, such as a heating unit or roof. Recently I dealt with a home inspection issue regarding life expectancy. I represented a client in respect to a house that has two … (3 comments)
homes in 21227: Market Report Monday - Baltimore County Home Sales Statistics, August 2009
- 09/21/09 01:51 AM
Click on Toggle Full Screen in the upper right hand corner to view this report. If you have any questions about this report, feel free to give me a call, or click here to request more information. Baltimore County Real Estate Market Update, August 2009 … (0 comments)
homes in 21227: Market Report Monday
- 08/17/09 02:35 AM
Baltimore County Market Update, July 2009 Click on Toggle Full Screen in the upper right hand corner to view this report. Facebook friends, click here. If you have any questions about this report, feel free to give me a call, or Click here to request more information. Baltimore County Real Estate Market Indicators July 2009 … (0 comments)
homes in 21227: Are you keeping your eyes on the market?
- 08/05/09 05:56 AM
We've all learned a tough lesson this past year, as so many people took their eyes off the Real Estate ball, and enjoyed the spoils of the market without regard to the long term cost. And now as prices have come down, we are all paying the price. What's done is done, but if there's a lesson to be learned here it's that just as you review your investment, savings and retirement accounts, it's equally important to be informed about the factors that impact your largest investment: your home. If there's one thing I do, it's to counsel my clients to … (0 comments)
homes in 21227: Market Indicators for July 2009
- 08/03/09 03:06 AM
Click on Toggle Full Screen in the upper right hand corner to view this report. Facebook friends, click here. If you have any questions about this report, feel free to give me a call. Market Indicators 7-09 Abridged … (1 comments)
homes in 21227: Realtor or Investor?
- 07/29/09 04:17 AM
I got a phone call from a great friend and client the other day. This wonderful lady, Mrs. B., has been my client, given me referrals, been a partner with me in some investment deals, and has really been like a second mother to me. Mrs. B is a 75 year old, financially stable property owner. She was calling because she is thinking about selling a commercial building that she owns and wanted to know if I was interested in purchasing it? Herein lies where I have a difficult decision to make. Do I wear my investor hat, and purchase this … (0 comments)
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