Some of the biggest misconceptions in buying a home are related to down payments and closing costs.The first misconception is that a down payment is the same thing as closing costs.Down payments are one ...

Listing inventory is at record lows both around the country and in our local area, and buyer demand is coming back as the country eases restrictions, so it’s a great time to sell if you have been considering ...

Purchasing a new home is normally the biggest investment you’ll ever make and once you’ve bought a home, it’s a decision you can’t easily reverse.Contracts of sale offer various contingency clauses that ...

Despite the new reality and sobering impact of the virus, real estate transactions are still happening.However, with the uncertainty of when we will be able to return to our day-to-day lives, many buyers ...

We all want to see the pandemic come to an end, but realize the return to normal life will be a gradual progression—and one that will bring along changes in the way we live.When it comes to real estate ...

As a result of covid-19 and the necessary “shelter in place” ordinances, local courthouse and county offices are closed to the public.Buyers and sellers of real estate faced some uncertainty regarding ...

During the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Governor Hogan real estate is affected, but definitely not halted. The Maryland REALTORS® issued guidance for all brokerages throughout the state to follow ...

During the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Gov. Larry Hogan, real estate is affected, but definitely not halted.The Maryland Realtors issued guidance for all brokerages throughout the state to follow and ...

If you’ve been furloughed or laid off from your job, there are options now to be able to reduce or suspend your mortgage payment.While this is a necessary form of relief due to the pandemic causing such ...

With updates and announcements daily, as well as much of our country under stay-at-home orders to help slow the spread of the virus, the real estate industryis challenged to stay engaged with clients ...

According to the National Association of Realtors, February home sales surged 7.2 percent year-over-year, hitting a pace of 5.77 million, and home pricesrose 8 percent – both encouraging figures for spring.Now ...

Every aspect of American life is being affected by COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), and that includes the real estate market. Besides closures and socialdistancing to slow the spread, buyers and sellers ...

Part of each residential contract of sale in Maryland is an addendum from Section 10-702 of the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland(“Section 10-702”). This code requires that a seller ...

Presale renovations are not a new concept, but according to an article in REALTOR Magazine by the National Association of Realtors, they are becoming anew business model. Companies are popping up throughout ...

Land owners looking to subdivide existing parcels should understand the soil testing process as well as management areas and their significance. All ofthe soils within our county are considered seasonal ...