The Saga of the Sleeping AppraiserThe story begins on a Tuesday evening around 7pm when I receive a call from a guy who introducing himself as the appraiser for the property I have listed. I had been wondering where he was as we were getting a month into the transaction and drfinitely due for the
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06/05/2017
An Active Rain Meetup That Reached New HeightsLast evening was our AR meetup that was planned back in March. Unfortunately as time went on everyone dropped out of attending. I ended up cancelling it but Jeff Dowler and I were so bummed that we decided to meet anyway. I am so glad we did.We orgina
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05/17/2017
Coming To NAR Mid Year in DC? Let's Meet Up!! Are you coming to the National Association of Realtors Mid year Convention in Washington DC?How about our Arizona sweethearts Emmy and Kent Simpson? I know the best relocation dude Jeff Dowler from Carlsbad CA is. And our beautiful friend from Tennes
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05/04/2017
Homes Around Annapolis...A Niche That Grew Out Of Love Like many in real estate my niche of Homes Around Annapolis was not my first niche in my real estate business. I actually started my career in an office in Crofton, MD, a small town about 20 minutes west of Annapolis. I chose it because it wa
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04/25/2017
When You Aren't The Only Offer On A Home Our home market around Annapolis is brisk. Homes are moving fast as inventory is low. When this happens it means more than ever that Buyers need to be prepared. You see there is no guarantee that your offer will be the only offer. So what's the best way t
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04/21/2017
Thinking Outside The Box The ever changing real estate market requires a think outside the box attitude. Most markets are seeing multiple offers on a single listing. Thinking outside the box can make one lucky buyer the winner. A shortgage of listings makes finding the right new home a challenge
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04/07/2017
It's That Time Of Year Again..Let The Gardening Begin Gardening has been one of my hobbies ever since I was a little girl. My Mother raised roses and my Dad a vegetable garden so the need to have my hands in soil goes way back. It is also one of my stress reducers. Many a time I have pulled a wee
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03/30/2017
Everything Old Is New Again... Blog Cleanup has Commenced Yes it has been fun going back for this March Challenge that Debbie Laity gave to us all. The timing was actually perfect. Though I started this journey in 2008 I am one of those bloggers that comes and goes and since I have been absent f
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03/28/2017
What Is Maryland Day All About? The Short Version Maryland Day is in celebration of the 1634 landing of the first European settlers on Maryland soil along the Potomac River. However it was not until 1903 that Maryland Day began it's official observance and done so by the Board of Education to hon
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03/25/2017
25 Years and The Beat Goes OnSelling Annapolis Real Estate 25 years. Wow! Wow! Wow! 25 years of being a part of a remarkable organization that has helped me to excel both personally and professionally. Long & Foster you have been the best. Along the way I have enjoyed helping many, many clients
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03/24/2017