Understanding what’s really happening in the housing market isn’t always straightforward. Activity, prices, and availability can shift from month to month and vary from one part of Maryland to another....
Every month, Maryland REALTORS®, the state association that serves the real estate industry in Maryland, publishes housing statistics of the previous month’s activity in home sales across the state. This...
By Susan Parks, REALTOR® All properties require regular maintenance. It’s important to be aware of what maintenance a home requires when purchasing, selling, or owning a property. Not properly maintaining...
A main component of purchasing a home and qualifying for a mortgage is your credit score: a 3-digit number (ranging from 300 to 850) which rates how likely you are...
Financial hardships can strike when we least expect them. Maybe you’ve been part of a downsizing at work, a catastrophic illness has wiped out your savings, or you’re facing any...
No one wants to think about the worst happening, especially when it comes to your home. But, preparing yourself and your home so you know what to do, should the...
Selling your home means a lot of preparation, from increasing your curb appeal to decluttering to prepare for showings. Selling your home during the winter holidays comes with some additional...
In recent years, Maryland home shoppers may not have found as many options as they might like. This is particularly true when it comes to smaller, more affordable houses that...
By Susan Parks, REALTOR® Most homes in the United States are connected to a municipal sewer and water treatment systems, but 20% are not. Those properties have private waste disposal,...
Energy rates have gone up lately, causing strain on budgets and leaving many homeowners to wonder what steps they can take to keep their energy consumption down. Knowing where to...
With the ongoing government shutdown, it’s important for consumers, policymakers, and industry partners to stay informed about possible disruptions in critical housing programs across the state. Areas that could be...
Maryland’s General Assembly passed several bills this spring that can help homeowners needing assistance, having issues with tenants and trespassers, or facing the unexpected. Some of this legislation is already...
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