buying a home in baltimore: Buying Into Baltimore Winter Trolley Tour
- 01/24/24 09:17 PM
Buying Into Baltimore Winter Trolley Tour
Are you thinking about buying a home in Baltimore City, but you aren't sure where to start? This is the event for you. The Live Baltimore Winter 2024 Trolley Tour is coming up on February 3 from 8 am to 1 pm. The event is held at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute on the corner of Coldspring Lane and Falls Road.
You'll explore a dozen neighborhoods in Central Baltimore City.
You can attend expert-led workshops on the home-buying process AND you can become eligible for $5000 toward your next home purchase!
But, you need to register ahead of time!! For more … (5 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Buying Into Baltimore - Trolley Tour - 01/28/2023
- 01/23/23 01:18 PM
Buying Into Baltimore - Trolley Tour - 01/28/2023
The Buying into Baltimore downpayment and closing cost incentive of $5,000 is awarded by lottery 10 days after the Trolley Tour event to 20 homebuyers chosen from a pool of qualified buyers. This event is being held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 8 am to 1 pm and is being held at the Henderson Hopkins School located at 2100 Ashland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205.
After the Trolley Tour qualified home buyers have 10 days to submit their applications complete with an accepted offer. The acceptance date has to be after the Trolley Tour event. … (0 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Qualify for $5000 Towards Your Home Purchase
- 09/20/22 08:34 PM
Qualify for $5000 Towards Your Home Purchase
Live Baltimore's Fall 2022 Trolley Tour is almost here!! On October 1 you will have a chance to apply for $5000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. To qualify, you will have to attend the Trolley Tour event on October 1 at The University of Maryland, Baltimore from 8:30 am to 1 pm. You'll have the opportunity to tour neighborhoods in Southwest Baltimore City (Sowebo) and learn everything there is to know about the home-buying process. Up to 20 attendees will be chosen to receive a $5000 grant. Register for the Fall 2022 Trolley … (3 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Selling and Buying Your Home in Maryland During Covid-19
- 05/01/20 01:40 PM
Selling and Buying Your Home in Maryland During Covid-19
In challenging times like these, I want to stay connected with everyone and keep you updated on the current real estate market. Although Long & Foster’s offices remain closed to the public, we are still here to serve all your real estate needs – while making your health and safety a top priority.
We’ve found there’s still a demand for housing, although some consumers have hit the pause button on purchasing or selling a home. Properties that are temporarily off the market, for example, have increased, but consumers continue to browse online for homes.
With … (3 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: What Are The Risks Of Buying A Home During COVID-19?
- 03/20/20 08:41 PM
Now more than ever we need to rely on a trusted team to get us through our real estate transactions.
This is not the time to use your mother's second cousin's aunt with XYZ Real Estate Company. Now is the time to use a Long and Foster agent in the DelMarVa and PA area and their team of professionals to get your through this transaction.
Our Title companies are disinfecting the settlement rooms immediately before and after each settlement and discarding all pens that were used so as to not share any germs. Our mortgage company partners are equipped to take loan applications … (3 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Edgar Allen Poe's Birthday Celebrations
- 01/18/20 08:21 AM
Edgar Allen Poe's Birthday Celebrations
Edgar Allen Poe called Baltimore home. He lived here and his one time home is now a museum in his honor and he is buried here too.
On Saturday afternoon (January 18, 2020) at Westminster Hall (corner of W Fayette and Greene Streets) and his burying ground there will be staged adaptations of three of his poems starting at 3pm. There will also be music and an appearance by the Poe Toaster. For more information and times visit.
Then on Sunday Poe House becomes a literary landmark. Poe House is located at 203 N. Amity St, Baltimore, MD 21223.
Perhaps … (5 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Down Payment Assistance - Live Baltimore Trolley Tours
- 09/25/19 09:31 AM
Down Payment Assistance
Live Baltimore Trolley Tours
Twice a year Live Baltimore hosts a Trolley Tour event to educate would be home buyers about the home buying process and to give a few select home buyers down payment assistance grants in the amount of $5,000 each.
The fall Trolley Tour event is this Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8am to 1pm and is being held at Baltimore Polytechnic, located at 1400 W Coldspring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21209. You can pre register for this event and there is a $10 fee to participants, you can still sign up on the day of the event but the … (1 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Canton Open House - 1009 S Baylis St - Sunday, 09/22/19 - 12-2 pm
- 09/18/19 05:32 PM
Open House
1009 S Baylis St, Baltimore, MD 21224
Sunday, September 22, 2019
A home with a view!! Rarely do you see a home that has a complete 360 degree view. Imagine sitting on your new deck watching the fireworks over the Inner Harbor on New Year's Eve or July 4th!!
1009 S Baylis St is located close to so many life ammenities. So how far are you from what you need or where you want to go - Veterinarian ~ block, Self-Storage ~ block, Hair Dresser 1 block, Yoga studio 1 block Fine dining and killer happy hour 1 block (Blue Hill Tavern), Grooming and … (6 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Hampden/Medfield Open House - 1448 Redfern Av - 09/21/19 1:30-3:30 pm
- 09/17/19 06:52 PM
Medfield/Hampden Open House
1448 Redfern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:30-3:30 pm
Redfern Ave is one of the nicest streets in Medfield/Hampden. Redfern Ave is a quiet street, you'd think you were in the suburbs but you are right in the city, close to Falls Road and within easy access of downtown Hampden so you can enjoy all The Avenue and the ammenities that Hampden has to offer.
This great solid brick, porch front 3 bedroom home is ready for you to move in and put your personal style on it. This lovely home has great outdoor space with a fenced rear … (7 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: How many times should you have to remind a Buyer what to do?
- 07/11/19 06:46 AM
How many times should you have to remind a Buyer what to do?
It has been my experience that people today are easily distracted - you know the Ice Agen scene with the squirrel and the nut? - so agents have to take every opportunity to remind the buyer of what they need to do. Provide them with a check list, constantly ask for updates. We are busy people these days and a friendly reminder never goes amiss.
There is things to do and things NOT TO DO when buying a home. The question of the day is "HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD … (2 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: National Hug Day
- 01/22/19 04:21 PM
National Hug Day
I got a notification on my phone that today is National Hug Day. Here are a few fun facts about hugs.
Did you know that a hug is the only gift you can give that you immediately get back?
A 20 second hug along with 10 minutes of hand holding reduces the harmful effects of stress including it's impact on blood pressure and heart rate. This makes sense since hugs are known to reduce levels of the stress hormone, cortisol.
Studies show that we need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 hugs a day for maintenance and 12 hugs a day … (8 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Baltimore's First Winter Storm - Some Tips for Cleaning Your Car
- 01/13/19 12:29 PM
Baltimore's First Winter Storm of 2019 - Some Tips for Cleaning Your Car Off
So, Baltimore and surrounding area got it's first blast of winter for 2019 last night. As I was cleaning the snow off my car last night to come home I thought about all the things I could have done (and didn't) that would have made the job easier. This morning I got up and shoveled and cleaned the 5 or so inches off my car and thought, nope, I am staying home for a while.
Here are a few tips to make cleaning your car off easier for the … (1 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Creative Ways to Come up With Down Payment to Buy Your New Home
- 10/29/18 08:25 AM
Creative Ways to Come up With Down Payment
To Buy Your New Home
Many first time homebuyers are faced with the challenge of coming up with the downpayment to purchase their first home.
You know you will eventually want to purchase a home so start young. Parents set your children up with a custodian account in school and teach them about saving from an early age. The importance of choosing. My youngest had an account from the age of 7. The bank would come in to his school at lunch time and take deposits from the kids. So, he was able to choose … (1 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Waiting Periods, oh my!
- 10/16/18 08:45 PM
Bankruptcies and foreclosures are not necessarily the end of your dreams of owning a home. With the right team in place almost anything is possible.
There are more and more programs every day that allow people who have had the misfortune of having to file bankruptcy or having had a foreclosure in their credit history. Let's talk today and see if there is a program just for you!!
Can I get a Mortgage after Bankruptcy or Foreclosure?
Foreclosure and bankruptcy are never fun things to discuss. When it comes to a home, financial problems can turn shelter and a … (2 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Baltimore Restaurant Week Is Underway!!
- 07/31/18 08:11 PM
Baltimore Restaurant Week Is Underway
Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to try out some restaurants around town that you might now otherwise try. Restaurant Week runs from July 27 until August 5, 2018. During Restaurant Week you will find two course Brunch and Lunch menues from $12 to $20 and three course Dinner menues ranging from $20 to $35 per person. It is a great time to try something new or go out for date night (or two or more)!!
Some of my favorites include Blue Hill Tavern, Ciao Bella, Da Mimmo, Gunther & Co, Mama's on the Half Shell, Petit Louis, … (2 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: July 5 - National Apple Turnover Day
- 07/04/18 09:18 PM
July 5 - National Apple Turnover Day
Who knew? On July 5 every year National Apple Turnover Day is celebrated.
Apple Turnovers were first made in the 19th century and were sometimes called hand pies because they were nicely portable. They are made by place apple filling on a square of pastry which is folded over and sealed then baked, although sometimes it can be fried.
Looking for a recipe for apple turnovers? Visit here
My favorite place to get Apple Turnover's is Sam's Club. Find a location near you!!
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buying a home in baltimore: Prime Rib Thursday at Harris Teeter
- 06/07/18 11:41 AM
Prime Rib Thursday at Harris Teeter
Did you know that Harris Teeter has daily prepared food specials at amazing prices?
Thursday is Prime Rib served with 2 sides and for only $9.99 each and there is no limit. Be sure to check out their daily specials for the rest of the week. The portions are huge and one order really is enough for 2 people or save the second half for lunch the next day. The prime rib is amazing, melt in your mouth good and you can even cut it with plastic utensils.
Harris Teeter has been expanding it's presence into the Maryland … (2 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: I am Passionate about Home Ownership
- 12/31/16 02:40 PM
I am Passionate About Home Ownership
What are you passionate about?
I believe that everyone should have the ability to own a home regardless of where they enter the marketplace.
Homeownership stabilizes neighborhoods, family units and the economy. For every home sold 2 jobs are created. When jobs are created more money comes into the economy when there is more money in the economy communities benefit. When children are raised in families who own their own homes statistics say they do better in school so the education system also benefits and when education benefits we all benefit.
Baltimore City provides many … (2 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Keep Baltimore Beautiful
- 11/19/16 04:07 AM
Keep Baltimore Beautiful
This is a pet peeve of mine and has always been. I'm from Canada, where the streets are mostly clean and everything is clean and beautiful. I have taught my kids to put their waste in the proper waste receptical. Whether it's a trash can or recycle or compost or what ever. But you don't throw your trash on the ground, especially when there are trash cans around and what is wrong with taking it home with you and putting it in the proper trash can?
I was in the drive through at a local fast food restaurant once and … (0 comments)
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buying a home in baltimore: Always Qualify First! (video included)
- 07/27/14 01:47 AM
This is great advice to new and experienced agents alike.
When I took new agent training our instructor made us all stand and give the girl/boy scout salute and swear "I am not a tour guide" and I have held to that with every buyer.
Gas is $3.53/gallon (near me) and I cover a large geographic area. Why would I waste my time and money showing homes to people who are not qualified.
Plus, I always use one of my first client's as an example, he was sure his credit was fine and was talking to my lender. He had already … (0 comments)
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Buying Into Baltimore Winter Trolley Tour
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