Key Takeaways: As mortgage rates continue hovering near historic lows, many potential buyers are eager to make a move—but it can be hard to know which type of loan is best. There are dozens of different mortgage options available today, and some even have low down payment or credit score requirements. This can help a […]
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Busting the Biggest Home-Buying Myths of 2020
This year has been difficult for just about everyone, but if you were (or still are) thinking about buying a home in 2020, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. An ongoing pandemic, the subsequent recession, and general uncertainty have forced many house-hunters to put their real estate dreams on hold. However, despite […]
How to Stand Out as a Buyer in a Competitive Market
After months of business closures and strict social distancing measures, the Baltimore area is finally starting to open back up. The spring real estate market was much slower than was anticipated, but all-time low interest rates have led to a surprisingly busy summer market. That means if you’re in the market, you might need to […]
Why It’s Actually a Good Time to Buy a Home
The COVID-19 pandemic threw our country—and our world—into chaos, closing schools and businesses, sending people home to work, putting millions out of jobs, and enacting strict social distancing measures on nearly every corner of the US. All the upheaval has caused a lot of uncertainty, particularly in potential real estate investors. And the question many […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Virtual Home Buying
In the days of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, more and more businesses are moving to the internet, real estate included. If you’re in the market for a new home, you might be wondering if virtual home buying is possible. Good news—it’s very possible! Here’s what you need to know. Virtual Home Buying: Making Remote […]
The Pros and Cons of Attending Open Houses
Did you know that only 7% of today’s buyers find their homes through open houses? Real estate pros and sellers alike are divided on this traditional marketing technique, but buyers often have a unique perspective. Before you start attending some open houses, here are a few pros and cons you’ll want to keep in mind. […]
5 Reasons to Buy a Home During the Holidays
The holidays are a busy—and at times, stressful—time of year. Who wants to add buying a home into the mix? Actually, you might want to. Buying a home during the holiday season can be a smart and financially savvy decision. Here are five reasons to buy a home during the holidays. Competition is at a […]
Give Back This Holiday Season at These Local Baltimore Charities
The madness of the holiday season—shopping, wrapping, traveling, cooking, cleaning, hosting—can leave us with a sense of overwhelm, can take us away from the things that are most important to us, the things we should really be celebrating. This holiday season, take a step back from the stress and focus instead on what really matters—connections […]
Amazing Ways to Celebrate Fall in Baltimore
Don’t Miss These 7 Baltimore-Area Fall Events!
Cooler weather, beautiful golden foliage, all those amazing fall flavors… there’s so much to love about fall. And if you live in the Baltimore area, you might find even more to love—like an amazing calendar of events, festivals, and festivities. Even if you’re lamenting the lost days of summer, you can still get excited for […]