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5 Essential Maintenance Tasks You Need to Handle Before You Sell Your Home in Ellicott City

2022-05-23T18:43:03-04:00April 13th, 2022|Categories: Sellers, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , |

If you’re selling your home in Ellicott City – or if you’re only in the planning stages – these are the five essential maintenance tasks to tackle first. 5 Essential Maintenance Tasks You Need to Handle Before You Sell Your Home in Ellicott City When you're thinking about selling your home, these are the five major maintenance tasks you should handle before you get in

9 Wild (and Wonderful) Facts About the Winter Solstice

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: Holidays, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , |

If you’re like many people, you already know that the winter solstice is the day that boasts the shortest period of daylight and the longest night. December 21 is the big day (or more appropriately, small day) in the Northern Hemisphere. But what you may not know is that the solstice has a very interesting history – and plenty of noteworthy things have happened throughout

How Much Thanksgiving Decor is Okay When You’re Selling Your House?

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00October 21st, 2021|Categories: Holidays, Sellers, Staging, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

If you’re selling your home, your Baltimore County REALTOR® has most likely already talked to you about home staging – but what about when you’re selling in the month of November? How much Thanksgiving decor is okay when your house is on the market, and how much is too much? This guide explains. How Much Thanksgiving Decor is Okay When You’re Selling Your House? First

5 Red Flags to Watch for When You Buy a Home in Baltimore County

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00October 6th, 2021|Categories: Buyers|Tags: , , , |

If you’re like most people, you know that you should look out for obvious “red flags” when you’re searching for your dream home in Baltimore County or Howard County – but what are those red flags, and how serious are they? This guide explains. 5 Red Flags to Watch for When You Buy a Home in Baltimore County Some homes look great on the surface.

FSBO, Explained

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00September 29th, 2021|Categories: FSBO|Tags: , , , , , , |

If you’re like many people, you’ve seen homes listed as “For Sale by Owner.” In the real estate industry, experts refer to those homes as FSBO (pronounced fizz-bo). The owners of these homes aren’t represented by a seller’s agent, but there’s far more to it than that. This guide explains FSBO homes and what to do if you’re considering selling your own house. FSBO, Explained

7 Steps to Prep Your Home for Sale

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00September 6th, 2021|Categories: Sellers, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , |

When you’re selling your home, your To-Do list grows pretty quickly. You have to worry about more than just selling, of course; you’re thinking ahead to finding a new home, packing up and moving, and starting fresh in a new area. Though selling a home isn’t a simple process, it is much easier when you have a skilled and knowledgeable REALTOR® in your corner. Check

7 Essential Steps to Prep Your Home for Sale

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00August 29th, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, Pets, Sellers, Staging, Things to Do, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , |

When you’re selling your home, your To-Do list grows pretty quickly. You have to worry about more than just selling, of course; you’re thinking ahead to finding a new home, packing up and moving, and starting fresh in a new area. Though selling a home isn’t a simple process, it is much easier when you have a skilled and knowledgeable REALTOR® in your corner. Check

Does Student Loan Debt Affect Your Ability to Get a Mortgage?

2022-05-23T18:43:04-04:00July 21st, 2021|Categories: Buyers, Mortgages, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , , , |

Millions of Americans have student loan debt – but is it possible to get a mortgage when you have this type of debt? This guide explains. Does Student Loan Debt Affect Your Ability to Get a Mortgage? There are a few ways that having student loan debt can affect your ability to get a mortgage, but it’s still completely possible to do so. Maryland's SmartBuy

3 Things You Should NEVER Leave Out During a Home Showing

2022-05-23T18:43:05-04:00May 29th, 2021|Categories: Sellers, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

If you're like many people, you know that you should leave the house when prospective buyers come to tour your home for sale - but did you know there are three things you should never, ever leave behind? Check out these surprising things that you should always put away (or take with you) when you high-tail it out of your home before buyers show up.

3 Mistakes to Avoid When You Buy a Bigger Home

2022-05-23T18:43:05-04:00April 22nd, 2021|Categories: Buyers, Tips, Life Hacks & How-to|Tags: , , , , |

If you're like many people, buying a bigger home in Ellicott City, Catonsville, or another city in Howard or Baltimore County has been on your mind for a while - and it may be a great idea. However, if you choose to upsize by buying a bigger home, you definitely need to avoid these three mistakes. 3 Mistakes to Avoid When You Buy a Bigger

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