The Ramblings of a Baltimore Area Realtor

Another Happy Home BuyerI worked with this young lady for 2 years helping her prepare for a time when she would become a homeowner. The road wasn't easy, but now she owns her own home and this is what she had to say in a review on Yelp.I can't express enough of how GrateFul I am to have had such ...

Latent Defects and Your Buyer or Seller I want to preface everything I say here by saying I am not an attorney. Everything I say here has been researched and is believed to be accurate. You should ask your Broker for best practices should you ever encounter a case of Latent Defects, as each area ...

703 Roxboro Rd, Rockville, MD 20850 Open House Sunday, 02/23/25 - 1-3 pmFall in love with this stunning, recently renovated, single-family home in the highly desirable West End neighborhood. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as a sizable living room with a gas fireplace and a...

There are so many things to keep in mind when buying a condo. Buying a condo isn't like buying a detached or attached home.Please also check out my blog from a few months ago - Buying A Condo? Things to Ask About, for some other tips on what to ask when you are purchasing a condo. Thinking of Buy...

Are You Looking for a New Hobby?Howard County Community College offers personal enrichment classes for adults and teens throughout the year. Classes available include a variety of cooking classes, world languages, writing workshops, history, finance, and investment (I think I might take one of th...

Maryland Bill HB202 - Real Estate FraudDelegate Ryan Nawrocki from Baltimore has put forth a new bill in the house entitled “Criminal Law - Fraud - Conveyance, Lease, or Possession of Residential Real Property”If passed, it would prohibit the intentional fraudulent sale, conveyance, or lease or t...

Reviews Are the Lifeblood of Our BusinessI have the true pleasure of helping a couple find a rental home in December. We had some challenges to work with, but in the end, I found the perfect house for them and they are making it a home. I had the pleasure of being invited to their Super Bowl Part...

Mid-Appalachian Quilt RetreatWhat is the Mid-Appalachian Quilt Guild?The Mid-Appalachian Quilt Guild is a members-only group that meets once a year in Gettysburg for a long weekend of fun, quilt workshops, programs, lottery block drawings, and sharing with other quilters. The annual membership fe...

Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Be More EfficientUsing keyboard shortcuts and efficient techniques in Excel can boost your productivity by up to 30%! Here are some essential shortcuts and tips to get you started:  Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V: Copy and paste like a pro. Ctrl + Z: Undo your last action. Ctrl + S...

Maryland Homestead Tax Credit 2025 Do you own your own home? Is it your principal residence? Have you applied for your Homestead Tax Credit yet?   This one-time application helps protect your wallet by capping how much your property taxes can increase on your primary residence. Don’t miss out on ...