(Sept. 23, 2022) The National Association of Realtors explains the differences and the pros and cons to both mediation and arbitration, alternative dispute resolution options when a dispute arises from a real estate transaction.

(Sept. 16, 2022) Planning for storms can be stressful. Planning for storms in a coastal town even more so, but there are tips that ready.gov offers on its website that can help you prepare.

(Sept. 9, 2022) A recent Zillow report is showing that with sales up and values up during the pandemic real estate boom, more homes are selling for over the $1 million mark.

(Sept. 2, 2022) The National Association of Realtors chief economist, Lawrence Yun, stated that Inflation eased slightly in July, which could bode well for the housing market in the months ahead.

(Aug. 26, 2022) Gov. Larry Hogan announced last week that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has expanded the state’s landmark SmartBuy initiative to address rising housing market prices.

(Aug. 19, 2022) Condominium associations provide master policy insurance coverage, but a master policy usually covers only the building’s exterior and common areas.

(Aug. 12, 2022) The National Association of Realtors (NAR) issued a press release stating that the Biden Administration recently announced new steps to tackle the housing supply crisis.

(Aug. 5, 2022) The National Association of Realtors released its annual Member Profile report for 2022 recently. Based on a random sampling of NAR’s membership, the Member Profile strives to answer the question “Who are Realtors?”

(July 29, 2022) A well-planned open house allows potential buyers to picture how life in this home would be, and in the summer, people tend to be more relaxed; it’s the time of vacations and lazy days.

(July 22, 2022) Maryland Realtors recently released information on statewide June home sales.

(July 15, 2022) Every house has a unique architectural style. Sometimes the architecture is a blend of more than one architectural style due to additions.

(July 8, 2022) The National Association of Realtors provides a monthly home showings report based off showing information taken from Sentrilock lockboxes, which are used by the majority of real estate agents in our local area.

(July 1, 2022) The buzz in real estate is that the market is shifting – but what exactly is causing the shift? Let’s take a look at the reasons behind it.

(June 24, 2022) Pictures are incredibly important in selling a home in today’s market, where practically all house shoppers start their search online.

(June 17, 2022) Appraisals in a sellers’ market can be troublesome, and transactions can fall apart when appraisals come up short—creating an appraisal gap.

(June 10, 2022) Maryland Realtors issue a report each year on the Maryland Legislative session, which ran from Jan. 12 to April 11, to summarize the legislation that affects the real estate industry.

(June 3, 2022) Maryland Realtors issue a report each year on the Maryland Legislative session, which ran from Jan. 12 to April 11, to summarize the legislation that affects the real estate industry.

(May 27, 2022) Maryland Realtors issue a report each year on the Maryland Legislative session, which ran from Jan. 12 to April 11, to summarize the legislation that affects the real estate industry.

(May 20, 2022) Gov. Larry Hogan announced at the end of April that more than $200 million in financing tools and new programs will be made available to create new affordable housing opportunities in the state.

(May 13, 2022) One of the important steps during a real estate purchase is conducting a title search.

(May 6, 2022) The month of April this year celebrated the 54th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968, that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. 

(April 29, 2022) The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Maryland Mortgage Program announced the launch of two new loan products to provide higher levels of down payment and closing cost assistance.

(April 22, 2022) The shift in interest rates is in motion.

(April 15, 2022) Maryland has a Forest Conservation and Management program in place to encourage landowners to manage their forest land in return for a reduced and/or frozen property tax assessment.

(April 8, 2022) If a piece of undeveloped land is being sold that has an agricultural use, but it is the intent to change the use to residential, then the Agricultural Transfer Tax and Surcharge applies at the point of sale.

(April 1, 2022) You know the old tune by Tennessee Ernie Ford: “You load 16 tons, what do you get; Another day older and deeper in debt; Saint Peter don’t you call me ‘cause I can’t go; I owe my soul to the company store.” Having a mortgage is a fact of life for many, with the final payment …

(March 25, 2022) Solar panels on a home can be a great selling advantage, one that provides very affordable utility bills.

(March 18, 2022) What is equitable interest? An equitable interest is an “interest held by virtue of an equitable title (a title that indicates a beneficial interest in property and that gives the holder the right to acquire formal legal title) or claimed on equitable grounds, such as the in…

(March 11, 2022) In real estate, there are three levels of licensure: salesperson, associate broker and broker.

(March 4, 2022) Homeowner’s insurance is a necessity if your home is mortgaged, and this type of insurance covers the structure of your home and your personal property, as well as your personal legal responsibility (or liability) for injuries to others or their property while they’re on your…

(Feb. 25, 2022) It’s a hot real estate market right now, but we all remember the real estate “crash era” that began in 2008.

(Feb. 18, 2022) With inflation and national average costs of moving on the rise, budgeting in this expense when selling your home is important. Below are some tips for having a smooth move when selling.

(Feb. 11, 2022) Worcester County’s Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program, which was adopted in 1990, accommodates future growth within the Critical Area, while providing for conservation of fish, wildlife and plant habitats, and minimizing adverse water quality impacts.

(Feb. 4, 2022) The number one question most real estate agents are asked right now is “What is the market doing?”

(Jan. 28, 2022) The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced increases to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s upfront fees for certain high-balance and second-home loans.

(Jan. 21, 2022) With property reassessments going out last month for much of Worcester County, property owners might be wondering what their options are if they disagree with the values the county assessment office has calculated.

(Jan. 14, 2022) According to a recent article released by the National Association of Realtors, consumers can expect slower housing price appreciation, easing inflation and rising interest rates in 2022.

(Jan. 7, 2022) Last year was another banner year in real estate that ended very strong. Here’s an “at-a-glance” recap of some of the various market stats.

(Dec. 24, 2021) The National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) has a new rating methodology, Risk Rating 2.0, and FEMA says it will deliver rates that are easier to understand and better reflect a property’s unique flood risk. Rates will now be developed on a structure-by-structure basis vers…

(Dec. 17, 2021) USDA offers loans and grants for home repairs in rural areas of Maryland through a program known as Section 504 Home Repair program.

(Dec. 10, 2021) One of the inspections that a buyer might decide to pay for when purchasing a home is a chimney inspection, especially when buying a home with a wood burning fireplace, woodstove, or pellet stove.

(Dec. 3, 2021) 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”).

(Nov. 26, 2021) A common question from sellers is “when is the best time to sell my house?”

(Nov. 19, 2021) Maryland Realtors just released real estate statistics information from the October 2021 housing market analysis.

(Nov. 12, 2021) The two government-controlled mortgage giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have made moves to tighten mortgage rules on buildings with many short-term rentals and hotel-like amenities.

Tenant screening services provide method to review prior credit, criminal issues

(Oct. 29, 2021) Earnest money is a deposit made to a seller that represents a buyer’s good faith to buy a home.

(Oct. 22, 2021) FEMA is changing the way it views flood risk and prices flood insurance.

(Oct. 15, 2021) Condominium associations provide master policy insurance coverage, but a master policy usually covers only the building’s exterior and common areas.

(Oct. 8, 2021) With low inventory in our market, and a high buyer demand, we are experiencing many multiple-offer situations on properties.