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High ROI Renovations to Do Before Selling a Home

There are many reasons buyers may be willing to pay extra for a home. For example, they are likely to put down a more aggressive offer for a property that will ultimately reduce their cost of homeownership. Or they may be willing to pay a premium for homes with outstanding curb appeal, which is sure […]
Buying A Home, Market Update, Selling A Home

It’s Time To Get Off The Fence

The Average Closed Sales Price in February 2022 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland was just short of $400,000 ($397,348). Throughout COVID, the demand for rural houses has far exceeded the supply – resulting in rapidly appreciating values. Some Sellers are timing the market – waiting for eastern shore values to peak before coming to […]
Buying A Home, Selling A Home

“All Real Estate Agents Are The Same.”

This familiar trope has been around at least since May 12, 1908 — the date the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was founded with the goal “to unite the real estate men [sic] of America for the purpose of effectively exerting a combined influence upon matters affecting real estate interests.” Since then, the organization has […]
Buying A Home

Down Payment Getting You Down?

The first step to home ownership may be easier than you think For decades, the rule of thumb is that you need to put down a 20% down payment for a conventional home loan. While that may be true for a conventional loan, many people don’t know there are other ways to pay a […]