Diana White-Pettis's (dwpettis) Blog

Beware of the Last-Minute Deal Wreckers! The process of selling a home can have many ups and downs and nothing is more frustrating than to accept an offer only to have the deal crash and burn.  Here are some common situations that can put your deal in danger and some recommendations to help you b...

Use Your Credit Report to Protect against Identity TheftYou probably know something about the problem of identity theft situations in which a con artist uses someone else’s name, social security number or other personal details to make purchases, take out loans, or commit fraud in the name of an ...

How To Price Your Home Right... From The StartYou’ve chosen your Realtor® and now it’s time to work on pricing your home.  Your Realtor® will walk you through the pricing strategy he or she suggest, BUT ultimately the final decision is up to you.  Below are 4 wise pricing strategies that can get ...

March Events in Prince George's County, MD  CherThe Theatre at MGM National HarborOxon Hill, MDMarch 17-21  Fifth Annual Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen ExhibitionMontpelier Arts CenterLaurel, MDThru March 31   Live! At Montpelier: Thad Wilson Quartetfeaturing Kristen CallahanMontpelier Arts Cen...

Know These 10 Things Before Purchasing a Home 1.  Before you start looking for a home, get pre-qualified for a loan.  Banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers make home loans; mortgage brokers process loans through a variety of lenders.  The lenders will take an application, process the loan doc...

                                                  Before You Buy, Inspect!Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you should be sure that the home you want to buy is in good condition. A home inspection is an evaluation of a home's condition by a tr...

      Should You Have Your Ducts Cleaned? I recently had my ducts cleaned to reduce bacteria and allergens in my home and the technician did a fantastic job! You see, many people are now aware that indoor air pollution is an issue of growing concern and increased visibility. Many companies are ma...

March is National Nutrition MonthPut your best foot forward with FREE healthy cooking demonstrations in Prince George's County, MD! Learn how to prepare delicious, healthy meals and snacks in these step-by-step cooking demonstrations.  Afterwards, enjoy a sample of delicious creations. All ages; ...

Foreclosures ExplainedThere are a lot of alarming statistics out there about foreclosures. But when you understand what a foreclosure is and how it works, it takes some of the fear out of the unknown. To break it down to its bare bones, a mortgage foreclosure happens when a lender exercises its l...