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Posted on 02/28/2021

How to Know When It's Time to Sell Your Home as an Investment Property

Photo by fran hogan on Unsplash If you’re a homeowner considering selling your home as an investment property, timing is important. From a financial perspective, just as you probably bought strategically, you want to sell strategically too. The trick is knowing when the right time arrives. Here are four common metrics people use to determine when it's time...

Investment

Investment Property

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Posted on 02/23/2021

RANDALLSTOWN, MD Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view RANDALLSTOWN, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 02/21/2021

Open House Etiquette for Homebuyers

Image by Agover from Pixabay Where do you start when you first consider purchasing a home? Buyers who are new to the real estate market may not know exactly what they want in a house or where they want to live. While the dream homes found online, in magazines, and on your favorite television show are great resources...

Buyer Tips

Open House Preparation

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Posted on 02/14/2021

Tips to Build an Outdoor Kitchen Over Several Seasons

Photo by Allison Gillett via Pixabay You can create a stunning outdoor kitchen using basic components and pulling things together over time. Entertaining outdoors has become so popular that supplies and materials for cooking are easy to come by in a variety of price points. Follow the steps below to make the most of the process. Foolproof Steps...

DIY

Outdoor Living

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Posted on 02/07/2021

4 Expenses To Think About Before Closing

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Purchasing a new home is an exciting and life-changing event. While you likely know that you'll need to be able to afford to pay your mortgage each month, there might be other expenses that you aren't as familiar with. 1. Maintenance Costs It makes sense that you'd need to include money to...

Expenses

Closing On A Home

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Posted on 01/31/2021

How to Create a Pet Haven at Home

Photo by Ilona Krijgsman via Pixabay Whether you own a cat, dog, reptile, or another animal, these critters are members of the family. But with cramped spaces and home layouts that aren’t very focused on the comfort and safety of your pets, you may need to make some modifications to make your home more pet-friendly. And given how...

Pets

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Posted on 01/24/2021

Designing the Perfect Home Gym

Photo by Victor Freitas from Pexels Having your own home fitness center provides a convenient place to work out. You don’t have to worry about fitting in exercise during gym hours or having to wait your turn to use the treadmill or rowing machine. With your own gym, you can work out whenever you want and use your...

Home Improvement

Home Fitness

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Posted on 01/23/2021

RANDALLSTOWN, MD Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view RANDALLSTOWN, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 01/17/2021

Accent Your Luxury Home with Landscape Lighting

Photo by Muffin from Pexels When you have a luxury home with impressive architectural features and landscaping, don’t let nighttime prevent you from showing it off. Landscape lighting provides a convenient way to draw attention to certain features of your home and yard when it’s dark out. This type of lighting can improve your home’s curb appeal while...

Lighting

Decorating

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Posted on 01/10/2021

Smart Steps to Take Before Renting Out a Multi-Family Property

Photo by Tumisu via Pixabay Before renting out a multi-family property, you should take steps to protect yourself from personal liability if anything were to happen. Without the right protections in place, you could end up on the hook for damages caused by fires, crimes and more – even if you did not cause the situation yourself. Thankfully,...

Rental Property

Multi Family Home

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Posted on 01/03/2021

Reasons to Get a Pre-Inspection Before Selling Your Home

Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Most buyers understand the importance of getting a home inspection before purchasing a property. But did you know that some sellers are also opting to invest in a pre-inspection? These savvy homeowners realize that a pre-inspection can be a very helpful tool when it comes time to market their houses. If you're...

Home Inspection

Pre Inspection

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Posted on 12/27/2020

Backyard Favorites to Beautify Your Garden

Photo by Helga_SM via Shutterstock When you begin to revamp your yard or garden, there comes a time to decide what exactly you’ll be growing. You’ll want plants that are hearty, beautiful and fragrant to grace your yard. Choose Hearty First, you can begin by planting ground-cover roses. These bountiful, low-growing rose varieties can provide plenty of flowers...

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