Real Estate and Buying Tips from Our Local Experts

In any given market, there are always a certain percentage of homes or homeowners who are distressed. According to Attom, a curator of land and property data, home foreclosure filings - which include default notices, bank repossessions, and scheduled auctions - are up 153% in the first half of 2022...

I have had many individuals ask me what is the difference between the Sellers Market and the Buyers Market?  So I will share the difference and reference this blog for reminders.  This is the link to the blog I posted one year ago about this same subject Demand in real estate is...

As your neighbors are hanging their holiday lights, you’re getting ready to list your home to another potential buyer. But is selling your home during the holidays a good idea?  Believe it or not, the holiday season can be a great time to sell your home. It’s true that the...

Condos are a great solution for many homebuyers! Condos often provide a lower cost of ownership or a desired change in lifestyle for many homebuyers.  Condos are becoming a more popular option at the same time it is becoming more difficult to finance a Condo purchase.   The COVID-19 Pandemic is...

Our yard/garden is the ultimate symbol of spring. Nothing beats watching the grass get green again and the flowers and trees start to bud! To make the very most of your yard/garden, take the time to care for it: First, check your gardening tools and make sure they’re in good...

If you're looking for great schools, plenty to do, and just a short commute to Annapolis, Baltimore and DC, Kent Island is a top choice.   Kent Island is all about the Eastern Shore Lifestyle. Surrounded by water and abundant wildlife such as nesting eagles, blue herons and nature trails...

Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current seller's market That’s because there’s a lot of talk about how strong market conditions are for people who want to sell their houses. But if you’re thinking about listing your house, you probably want to...

Are you seriously considering putting an offer on a home or already have put one in?  Make sure you've had a thorough look at the seller's disclosure statement.  In most states, a person selling a home is required to document any known defects with the home for potential buyers, including...

If you're in the process of buying or selling a home, you may wonder why the county assessment is different than the market and appraised value of the home. Why is your home assessed at $200,000 through the county, but your real estate agent is telling you to list it...

Most home searches begin online.  In fact, According to the National Association of Realtors 93% of home buyers visit websites when searching for homes.  The sellers begin calculating the sale price of their home by visiting Home Estimation Websites online.  While such sites may offer knowledge or facts on some properties, they...

AT  HOME WITH LISA- BUYER'S, SELLER'S OR BALANCED MARKET? Buyer's Market Buyer's market is more favorable toward the buyer- more inventory, lower prices.  This is an ideal situation for a buyer as those looking to sell their home are more willing to negotiate.  Buyers usually end up with a great...

When a home is "For Sale", it's just that-for sale.  In reality though, there are many terms that are associated with a home for sale that can mean very different things about the status of the home.  It's very likely that at some point your Real Estate Agent may mention...

You have thought about it for awhile now. It has been a love/hate relationship for way too long. You tried to make it work, but you can tell you have grown apart. You know you deserve better, and it is time to move on. You are the only one who...