Overwhelmingly, real estate agents honorably perform their professional duties. However, sellers like you are just one of many when an agent focuses on the almighty dollar instead of fulfilling their fiduciary duty to you. Read on to discover five of the signs of a bad Baltimore real estate agent. Trust A fiduciary relationship in real … Continued
Have you ever considered selling your house directly? Sellers facing the reality of repair costs are all too often overwhelmed with the work, time, and expense of readying their home for a traditional listing. Selling on your own or with a licensed real estate agent entails much of the same process. While you’ll potentially save … Continued
There’s no doubt about it – real estate is a great investment. There is huge money-making potential when you own real estate. But how do you know if you’ve held a property too long? Reason 1. They are waiting for peak market to come back. One of the reasons why people hold onto a property … Continued
A very popular item that is inherited and frequently unwanted is real estate property. When family members or close friends pass on, they will their property holdings to their next of kin or people who meant a lot to them. This leaves you, the recipient, responsible for property upkeep, possible landlord duties, property taxes and … Continued
Home improvements make your home a better, more pleasant place to live as well as adding to its value. Then, surely, home improvements must be a good thing, right? Generally speaking, yes. There are, however, some home improvements that could turn your neighbors into your enemies in Baltimore. 1. Fixing Drainage Problems There’s a big … Continued
The yearly, frenzied bout of spring cleaning is long over. The hectic schedule of summer activities and social events is winding down. And, now, it’s about time to kick back and enjoy the crisp fall air, the fireplace, the toasted marshmallows, and the long evenings at home. Well, not just yet. There still remain some … Continued
Many investment property owners do not put much thought into whether they’ll be able to pay the mortgage on their investment property each month. As a Landlord, you never have to contemplate what if you get into mortgage trouble with your Baltimore Home. After all, that’s why you have tenants, right? However, it’s not just … Continued
When it’s time to sell your house, the most critical decision is selecting your sales method. Unfortunately, when the conventional home sales method comes to mind, working with a real estate agent, the next thought is typically the pain of paying the real estate agent’s commissions and all of those fees at closing, depleting the … Continued
Do you want to sell your house in Baltimore? Just as there is a right time to buy, there is a right time to sell your home. Of course, many factors may influence the decision ahead, such as changes in your finances or significant life circumstances that have caused an upheaval in your life. Perhaps … Continued
Sometimes in life, what once worked perfectly is no longer the best fit, which can be true of many things, including our homes. While we may feel a great sense of nostalgia about the memories we make in our homes, children grow and move away, leaving empty rooms and creating a desire to move closer … Continued
When you inherit a house, you face many decisions, the first of which is whether or not to keep the property. Although, of course, many factors come into play, and this may not be the best time to make such significant financial decisions, yet time waits for no one. It is helpful to have a … Continued
Adding curb appeal through landscaping serves a dual purpose in that it attracts more desirable tenants and adds value to your investment. As for the plants you select, it is worth your effort to learn about xeriscaping and using native species that require less water and care overall, saving you money in the long run. … Continued
Diversification is the key to securing your retirement dreams of passive income earned on your real estate portfolio investments. The internet has changed the game of long-distance real estate transactions, and savvy investors are no longer limited to local real estate deals to fulfill their investment plans. Instead, they are spreading their investments out into … Continued
Whether you’re the buyer in a real estate deal, and your offer is on the table, or the seller and a bidding war has started, you want to be the one that wins out. Sellers need to put in the work and market the property to catch buyers’ interest and, once doing so, remain reasonable … Continued
