If you're looking to rent a home in the Baltimore Metro Area, here are 9 important things for you to know. 9 Things You Need to Know If You're Renting a Home in the Baltimore Metro Area 1.  The rental market moves fast. The rental market here in Baltimore moves fast.  With Hopkins, Maryland, T. Rowe Price and Under Armour all c...

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If you're moving to Baltimore, you're in for a treat. Baltimore is unlike any other city - especially when you have an insider's perspective. In this article, I'll share 10 insider tips so you can get started on the path to knowledge before actually moving to Baltimore! 1.  Lacrosse season in Baltimore is crazy! Yes, it is April and...

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At the heart of the home buying decision - one of the largest personal financial investment decisions most of us face - is figuring out how to qualify for a mortgage or loan to buy the house.  At Yaffe Real Estate, we like to work with locally based experts like Jennifer Orner, a loan officer with PrimeLending based in Timonium, Mar...

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Many first time landlords may not realize that renting out a home means more than just collecting monthly rents. In fact, it has tax implications based on rental property depreciation that can be beneficial depending on your circumstances. For that reason, I strongly recommend speaking with a tax professional. If you're considering becom...

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For a first-time landlord, a property management company can make the difference between having peace-of-mind and feeling like you need to abandon your day job to manage the chaos. A property manager helps you manage the day-to-day obligations associated with renting out your home. He or she ensures you are meeting the legal and complian...

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Are you thinking of buying a home this Spring?  If yes, here are ten tips to get you moving in the right direction. They come from 22 years of experience, helping home buyers just like you find the right home here in the Baltimore Metro Area.  10 Tips To Get You Started on Buying a House This Spring 1.  Meet with a mortgag...

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Our team works 12 months a year to get our listed homes sold or rented. And we are successful. However, we do need to pay attention to cycles in the market.  And, as we approach Winter, we really want to emphasize to Sellers and Landlords - "Please, please don't test the real estate market at this time of year. Now is not the ti...

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Are you preparing to buy your first home in the next 6 months?  Here are some things to start working on now so that you in a great position in the Spring. 1.  Know your current lease obligations and your current notice provision. Read your lease, know your responsibilities and, if you have any questions, ask your leasing agent...

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Are you planning on buying your first home in 2016?  or 2017?  or even 2018? It is not too early to meet with a lender and start getting educated on financing options.   I know you may think that planning a year or two out is crazy, but it is not. And now is a good time to get started. Why Now Is The Right Time To Meet Wi...

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Many homeowners call us not knowing whether they should sell or rent out their home.  They usually say that yes, they could sell now. Yes, they really want to get rid of the home. But then a friend, a colleague, or a family member tells them that they should hold onto it a few more years to make more money.   We have these conv...

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