Margaret Rome's Blog

 I wrote a similar article seven years ago and found it still relevant.  It is challenging to find affordable homes for first-time buyers. Here are three ways to find a home for specific buyers. #1Announce the buyer's specific need on my weekly  Sunday radio program.  #2Place an ad in print media...

They Never Had A ChanceI have known this young couple for the past year.  Finding an affordable property for these buyers has been quite a challenge.It may not be a new strategy, but this particular property was deliberately underpriced, giving these first-time buyers false hope that they could h...

No question that AI is here to stay, and there is more to embrace.  And we've been using it for a long time without giving it a name.  It is a blessing.  It is a curse.  It depends on who and how it's being used.  Many years ago, I was enamored and thrilled by the GPS in my car.  What a sense of ...

Working with first-time newlywed homebuyers, we wrote a contract for a highly sought out property.We made our best offer over the list price, a flexible date for closing, a substantial deposit, a strong lender letter, and home inspections of 7-10 days. I called, texted, and emailed the agent ahea...

I love Real Estate; some clients call me a matchmaker of houses. I specialize in unusual, funky, attractive, Mid-Century Modern, and all kinds of custom-built homes. My buyers are about unique features and styles, like the house with the indoor pool or a rehabbed barn on acreage that will be comi...

6 Stone Gate Court Pikesville,Md. 21208Cobblestone HOAMLS MDBC Oh, if all sellers could be so darn lucky!  Last Sunday I received a call asking about selling a home in "as is" condition.  My response was when can I take a look. After meeting the owners on Monday, a listing contract was signed.  M...

6 Stone Gate Ct 21208Cobblestone RancherMLS  #MDBC20698043 Bedrooms2 1/2 BathsHOA $220/Mo What you’ve been waiting for! Check out this single-family rancher with a finished lower level and a two-car garage.The spacious primary bedroom, with a soaking tub and separate shower, has a door to the pri...

Not For Sale!How would you react if you found a  FOR SALE sign on your lawn? Very official, broker's name, rider, and all.My friend received a call from a neighbor, hurt and disappointed that they would list their home without telling the neighbor first. What? We are not selling! Bill and his wif...

Listening to various buyers, I started listing what they said was important when buying a Baltimore home. These things come after selecting the right location, condition, style and of course price range.Here are a few, and they are in no particular order.Kitchen: open floor plan, white cabinets; ...

Through my eyes- A May Challenge.  Thanks to Debe Maxwell, CRS, for this month's challenge about appreciating the beauty of May flowers.I was sitting outside on my porch this week, enjoying a lovely picnic lunch with my beautiful daughter. It was a delightful perfect Spring day. I looked up and a...