Maryland's Fair Housing laws make it illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, and source of income. These 4 are in addition to protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial s
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04/29/2024
Among my favorite coffee shops in Howard County is the Old Mill Cafe in historic Ellicott City. It's located just across the bridge from Main Street with its charming boutiques, and at the beginning (or end) of the Number 9 Trolley Trail, a 1.25-mile scenic boardwalk and paved trail. Parking is a
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04/26/2024
Many years ago I was the listing agent for a lovely colonial in Glenn Dale, MD. The sellers were repeat clients of mine and trusted my opinion on how to get their home looking its best - online and in person. I edited their belongings, removed some items, and brought in others. It paid off. We we
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04/19/2024
Experienced REALTORS® make it look so easy (at times to our detriment.. but that's a different blog post). We confidently recommend an optimal list price range that sometimes falls right in line with estimates you saw online, and other times it's more or less (by a lot). It's also pretty obvious
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04/08/2024
Enacted in DC in 1980, the tenant's right of first refusal will become law in Maryland, too. In Baltimore City (signed into law in October of 2023) and Takoma Park, TOPA (tenant's opportunity to purchase) is already a thing with strict procedures that must be followed if you plan on selling a ten
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03/30/2024
Coming up! The best time to sell your Lake Elkhorn home in Columbia, MD. With temperatures warming, turtles sunbathing, trees greening, and people out and about walking, jogging, and biking around Lake Elkhorn, spring is the best time to list and sell your home on or near the lake. The colors are
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03/23/2024
Last night, my wonderful broker Cherie Thompson Conrad and I attended the 2024 GCAAR Recognition Awards Ceremony at the Marriott on Pooks Hill in Bethesda, MD. We enjoyed sushi and wine, and met new and old REALTOR® friends, all among the best in the local Real Estate community. GCAAR (Greater Ca
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03/21/2024
(Dedicated) buyer's agents do A LOT more than just open a few doors. In this series, I'll highlight a few tales from the Real Estate trenches to emphasize just that. The value of a buyer's agent: protecting the client's best interest, part 2I've been working with a loyal investor client for a few
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03/18/2024
The Dutch Colonial architectural style dates back to the 1600s and saw a revival in the early 1900s. Among its most striking characteristics is the double-pitched roof that is wide and flat and seemingly suddenly changes its angle. It often incorporates dormers, and is also referred to as a barn
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03/09/2024
My broker Cherie and I are always on the lookout for new items to add to our staging collection. This week, we were out and about searching for new wall art and accessories to dress coffee tables and bookshelves with. We love our finds and can't wait for the walls to hang these on! Staging your h
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03/07/2024
