Nottingham
Real Estate News and Questions
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Chicken or Egg
It's an age old question of philosophy.What came first the chicken or the egg?It is cyclic in nature; you can not have one without the other.Although, I did have eggs for breakfast without the chicken and then I had a chicken sandwich for lunch without the eggs.Perhaps the
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Nottingham, Maryland
If you are looking to buy a home, but have not yet decided upon a neighborhood, then you may want to consider Nottingham, Maryland.
Here are some reasons why:
Great accessibility with I-95, I-695, Bus Routes,and the MARC Commuter Train all conveniently available, making it very easy to get
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Don't Wait Until January 1
The shorter and colder days of the year have arrived and so has the fattening holiday season.
We do not exercise enough, we eat too much, and we sleep way more than we need.
Then, January 1 comes around and we make our New Year's Resolutions.
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Presumed BuyerAgency and Confidentiality
Presumed Buyer Agency does not exist in all states, but it does exist in Maryland.
In the past, prior to Presumed Buyer Agency, when a Buyer went to an Agent, that Buyer would, frequently,presume that the Agent was representing them, unless the Agent was the listing Agent
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Buyer Agency Protocol
Recently, I hearda question asked from a Buyer about Buyer Agency Protocol. The particular Buyer had been working with a Real Estate Agent for about a month, but without a Buyer Agency Agreement. Eventually, the Buyer found a house on his own and worked directly with the Seller
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The Vacant Lot
It was a listing of mine, this vacant lot of about 1.5 acres. The area was developing and it was becoming feasible to build on the lot, which was previously in a rural area without sewer systems. The lot did not pass a perc test, but with new
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Always Think Marketing
I know of a family with two children. I remember the father indicating that the younger of his children, his son, was not as smart as his daughter. It was just idle talk, but it was mentioned at a family gathering. In the future from that time, I
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Buy that House: Negotiating Price and Days on Market
Imet apotenial Buyer the other day.The type of home that he was seeking was very similar to one that I was going to be listing. I told him aboutthis house, whichwas going to be coming on the market in about 30 days
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Sell That House: Showing Instructions
Yes, it's the all important showing instructions.
Here is how it works. You are given a number to call and after you tell them who you are and when you want to see the property, they give you the instructions for showing the property.
It may
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Sell That House: A Different Perspective
When I wake up in the morning and head to the bathroom to get ready for the day, I generally am looking at myself from a frontal view.
The mirror is in front of me as I brush and floss my teeth, lather and shave
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I Have the Latest Data
Or do I? Most real estate agents get their market reports from their local multiple listing services. For the most part, the data contained in the MLS data bases is very accurate. But is it all inclusive?
Here is some data related to home sales that
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GMAC Mortgage and Flood Insurance
When I purchased my house several years ago using a mortgage,Idid notneed to get flood insurance.
The house did not seem to be in a flood zone, although, the Sellers were asked the question anyway and responded that to the best of their knowledge thatit was
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Sell That House: The Serious Time of the Year
We are moving into the cold months of the year and into the holiday season.
For many people who would like to sell their homes, they feel like they have missed the prime selling season and so they intend to wait until
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Sell That House: First Impression
The all important first impression is a very critical point in selling a home. It is said that some buyers make up their mind, yes or no, within the fist half minute of seeing a home. What is not thought about as often is that there
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Cap on Commissions
In the last two years several companies have received assistance from the government.
These huge bailoutsmostlyhave been given to insurance companies, financial institutions, and automobile companies.
As a result of these companies being saved by taxpayer money, the government has determined that it also has the right to
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Freedom of Speech and Fox News
The Fox News Channel calls itself fair and balanced. First let's keep in mind that in its programming,Fox has a combination of news shows and commentary shows.
On the news shows, it does appear that they are indeed, fair and balanced; they report the news
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Tech Savvy Buyers Might Be Missing Out
It used to be that real estate agents were the holders of the keys, the information, and everything else related to what was on the realty market.
A potential buyer would go to an agent, tell them what they wanted, and then the agent
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Tax Credit Use
There are some people who would like to purchase a home today. Many of these people can afford to buy, but they are waiting. They are concerned that in this economy that they could lose their job and then be left with a mortgage which they could not
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Running Out of Town
You are out of town and are visiting Baltimore and you are a runner. Perhaps you run 5 days or more per week, but you do not know the town and you are concerned about your safety. Where and when can you run?
Of course, runners are
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Pay the Commission Up Front
You go on a listing appointment and you state to the Sellersthat the commission will be 6%.
Most of the time, the Sellers are so shocked that they sign immediately. Your presentation was so impressive that they were expecting the commission to be much higher. They
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Some Thoughts on a Growing Economy
Before I mention the economy, let me start with a personal story.
My family, Mom and Dad, at first, started in a one bedroom apartment close to their childhood homes. It did not take long and my brother was born. It was time to start
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Rental Payment Incentive
You might call it positive reinforcement versus negative reinforcement.
In a typical lease, the tenant may be required to pay the rent by the first of the month. If they are more than five days late, then a penalty may be added. For example, the rent is $1,000
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My Sign?! By: Ron Trzcinski (ExecuHome Realty)
My Sign?!
They are just signs. I use them to direct buyers to my listings or open houses. I use them in front of my listings to get the word out to all of the people passing by.
They are just signs, but I have so much trouble with
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How do I get there?
My client wants to see a listing. I know generally where it is, but look at the directions on the listing to find the specifics.
What do I find?
The directions indicate to use MapQuest.
The directions take me down a one way street in the
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96% or 4% By: Ron Trzcinski (ExecuHome Realty)
96% or 4%
To which group does your Seller belong?
Let us assume, based on data that I have seen, that 30% ofHomeowners own their homes free and clear, or that they have no mortgages or liens against their homes.
Second, of those remaining 70% ofHomeowners who have mortgages, 94% of
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