Should you ask for a Seller Contribution to Closing Costs? Let's look at both perspectives and see how this will affect you. 7 Questions To Better Understand How Seller Contributions Affect The Home Buyer Many buyers come to us and say, "I definitely want the Seller to contribute to my closing costs. My friends/parents said that every Se...

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Every day, the most common question I answer is Should I Sell or Rent Out My House?   We have written about this topic before but, even today in the improved 2015 economic climate, this is top of mind for most of my callers.   >> See Don't Sell Your Home... Until You At Least Look Into Renting It Out! >> See&n...

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  Now that we are in the home buying season in the Baltimore, MD area, let's talk about how to choose a home mortgage lender.  Let's face it, many lenders are just not good. They are like used car salesman who just pump out pre-qualification letters, send buyers out looking for homes, get buyers expectations up and then pray tha...

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Have you wondered how to price your Baltimore area home so it sells? Here are 3 different marketing strategies for you to consider. We know that pricing can be confusing and you want to do it right the first time. So, take your time, do your homework and choose the right strategy that works for you. A good real estate agent should b...

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Things are happening in Owings Mills, Maryland!  The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and there is lots of activity in Owings Mills this Spring. After some tough years (yes, the Owings Mills mall was the mall highlighted in the New York Times article about dead malls), we are excited to see big construction projects finally mov...

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We get many calls a week from prospective homeowners asking whether our landlords will consider "Rent to Own" and, if so, what the terms would be.    What is "Rent to Own"? Here's How Rent-to-own Homes Work explains "Rent to Own":  "... Also called a lease-to-own house, the process works similarly to a car le...

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When considering selling your home, many people ask "Should I sell it myself - i.e., go FSBO or For Sale By Owner - or should I hire a real estate agent"?   Of course, there are pros and cons to both.  Let's take a closer look.  Why Go FSBO to Sell Your Home? I believe there are two main reasons why homeowners consider...

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Are you wondering who to trust to help you buy, sell rent or rent out a property? Are you looking for more options when it comes to real estate fees and commissions?  Are you frustrated with the lack of professionalism among real estate agents/brokers?   We are! In fact, we believe that the real estate business is overdue for c...

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When you're dealing with Baltimore area real estate - whether it's property management or selling and buying a home - going local matters. Local experts know how to deal with situations specific to the area; they have knowledge and resources that can help you make the right decisions.    As Jennifer Orner (see Lending Expe...

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An effective way to help your home stand out when you list it for sale or for rent is by staging your home. By staging, you engage the services of a professional home stager to show off the strong points of your property. Someone like Joy Waida, owner and principal of Joy Home Design and a professional home stager. We recently ...

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