The Gaslight House in the heart of historic Frederick, MD is a gorgeous Italianate rowhome dating back to the 1810s. The original structure was expanded several times, culminating in its characteristic L-shape by the mid-1880s. Its exquisite interior holds historic treasures such as a restored cu
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11/15/2022
This last weekend I showed a townhome in Crofton, MD that was onehundredandtenpercent ready for (the) buyers. It was spotless, decluttered and organized. It looked clean and smelled clean. My buyers and I were wow'd and we appreciated the effort that clearly went into preparing this home for the
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11/07/2022
Not a week seems to go by during which I do not get texts, or emails, or calls from investors in the DMV looking for a steal. Most common requests are homes ripe for flipping, and distressed sales in any condition. Sorry to disappoint, but this market segment is still extremely small, deals are s
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11/02/2022
There seems to be something in the water. Within the last couple of weeks, I've heard from two other people - besides myself - who received unusually high water bills. If you've ever gotten one of those, you know the shockwaves it can send through your body. My bill was relatively mild compared t
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10/27/2022
Last week, on the most gorgeous fall day I decided to head out to Sugarloaf Mountain for the first hike of the season. The drive along the winding roads was already beautiful but the view from the top? Spectacular with just a hint of fall. The leaves had just begun to change color. I figured it w
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10/19/2022
This made my week! I am very good at staging homes to showcase the best features, protecting my clients' interests and achieving results, but I am not very good in soliciting reviews. When they roll in, I'm one happy REALTOR®. My 5 star record resulted in earning a customer service award from Hom
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10/07/2022
The rise in interest rates has been dramatic. There's no sugar coating it. The sticker shock buyers are experiencing is two-fold: sales price and monthly payment. If one qualified for a 700K house a few months ago, that same monthly payment now only buys a home in the 400s. That is a dramatic dif
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09/30/2022
"Hi, my name is Andrea Bedard, and I am a Diversity and Inclusion Champion!"REALTORS® wear many hats. We have to adapt quickly, problem solve, navigate an ever-changing market and ever-evolving industry, continuously learn and commit to serving our local communities in the best ways possible.My l
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09/21/2022
Hearing the headlines that interest rates have doubled, sales have slowed, demand has dwindled... leaves little doubt, the Real Estate market is changing. Just one quick glance at my morning Market Watch (for Montgomery & Howard County) confirms that. The number of active listings is often in the
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09/16/2022
When you have a pet and want to buy a condo one of the first things we'll check for is the pet policy. There's a field in our multiple listing service that requires the listing agent to disclose the pet policy of the condominium. The choices are: yes, no, case-by-case, size/weight restrictions, n
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09/08/2022
