This post is authored by Lucille Rosetti from thebereaved.org and is being added to my blog at her request to helpprovide information on how to proceed with moving after the loss of a loved one.  Moving ...

Residential home prices rose in June compared to the same period of 2017, according to Maryland REALTORS. Average home prices rose by 2.9 percent forthe fifth month in a row, while median prices increased ...

Homebuyers that have been struggling to raise their credit score enough to qualify for a mortgage may be in luck. Major credit reporting firms haveoverhauled how they handle reporting negative credit ...

Real Estate Report:Freddie Mac announced a new program aimed to help keep rents affordable for working families without any federal, state or municipal subsidy. FreddieMac’s new Mezzanine Loan pilot provides ...

Real Estate Report:There are many positives that surround an improving real estate market, but there is a downside--housing costs in many areas begin to exceed the financialreach of some low-to-moderate ...

Real Estate Report: In Worcester County, homeowners may utilize the zoning use called the Accessory Structure to gain additional living quarters. The purpose is to allow nomore than one accessory apartment ...

Real Estate Report: Millennials, age 18 to 35, are now the largest group of homebuyers, according to the National Association of Realtors. With this in mind, it’s importantto know what it is they are ...

 Most people want to own their own home—it gives a sense of security and stability. It also allows for more flexibility in personalizing and renovatingyour home to make it your own. Most importantly, ...

Real Estate Report: Title Insurance Most commonly used in the state of Maryland to protect a buyer, and ensure that title to a property is clear and marketable in a real estate transaction,is the ...

Real Estate Report:An important inspection for homes, especially those on a private well water supply, is the water quality test. This test usually covers bacterial,chemical and lead testing in our area. ...

Real Estate Report: A new multiple list service (MLS), called Bright MLS, is gearing up to take effect in the Delmarva area that will cover the entire state of Marylandand Delaware. In total, the new ...

 Real Estate Report: If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, you are probably going to retain the assistance of a real estate professional. Practitioners in the fieldof real estate can hold ...

 It’s June and summer is finally here. But so is the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic. In our coastal town, most properties near the watercarry flood insurance, even if the recent ...

Real Estate Report: Short-Term Loans to Secure a Purchase The natural sequence in real estate for existing homeowners, such as move-up buyers or buyers looking to downsize, goes something like this: list ...

REAL ESTATE REPORT:Last year, federally backed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac began accepting home-purchase loans that carry no formal property appraisal. Since this announcement,only about 5 percent of Fannie’s ...