Working at a local boutique brokerage has many perks, usually for our awesome clients (we have the best ones), but when you are consistently producing, and investing time and lots of effort to see this family brokerage thrive, your broker sometimes spoils you. Last week, on the gloomiest of days,
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12/21/2022
I have been a member of ActiveRain since 2009 and have been actively blogging since 2011. It took me quite some time to finally jump in. I learned a few to-dos and not-to-dos from perusing the site and following other bloggers. I learned much more by just doing it. December's challenge, the Activ
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12/13/2022
I have one of the prettiest drives to the office. Along the winding road of Oak Hill is a collection of custom homes on sprawling homesites: from historic farmhouse to timeless center-hall colonials, from not-your-average rambler to 1940s bungalows, from brick Cape Cod to expansive Manor homes, f
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12/09/2022
When I woke up this Monday morning, the first message I saw was that of another 5 star review on Google. Besides ratifying a contract, or having a settlement to attend, this is my favorite way to start the week! I am so appreciative when my clients take the time to pen a few words and make it pub
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12/05/2022
The Gaslight House in the heart of historic Frederick, MD is a gorgeous Italianate rowhome dating back to the 1810s. The original structure was expanded several times, culminating in its characteristic L-shape by the mid-1880s. Its exquisite interior holds historic treasures such as a restored cu
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11/15/2022
This last weekend I showed a townhome in Crofton, MD that was onehundredandtenpercent ready for (the) buyers. It was spotless, decluttered and organized. It looked clean and smelled clean. My buyers and I were wow'd and we appreciated the effort that clearly went into preparing this home for the
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11/07/2022
Not a week seems to go by during which I do not get texts, or emails, or calls from investors in the DMV looking for a steal. Most common requests are homes ripe for flipping, and distressed sales in any condition. Sorry to disappoint, but this market segment is still extremely small, deals are s
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11/02/2022
There seems to be something in the water. Within the last couple of weeks, I've heard from two other people - besides myself - who received unusually high water bills. If you've ever gotten one of those, you know the shockwaves it can send through your body. My bill was relatively mild compared t
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10/27/2022
Last week, on the most gorgeous fall day I decided to head out to Sugarloaf Mountain for the first hike of the season. The drive along the winding roads was already beautiful but the view from the top? Spectacular with just a hint of fall. The leaves had just begun to change color. I figured it w
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10/19/2022
This made my week! I am very good at staging homes to showcase the best features, protecting my clients' interests and achieving results, but I am not very good in soliciting reviews. When they roll in, I'm one happy REALTOR®. My 5 star record resulted in earning a customer service award from Hom
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10/07/2022
