Monthly Archives: February 2020
15 of Baltimore’s Best Restaurants!!
1. Get More Than A Meal At Water For Chocolate Water For Chocolate 1841 E Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 675-7778 Yelp: 4.5 stars, 173 reviews From the moment you walk through the doors of Water for Chocolate in Baltimore, you’re in for a true culinary experience. Customers are greeted at the door... Read More
5 To Do’s That Will Make Your New House Feel a Little More Like Yours
Moving into a new house can be hectic. Learning the ins and outs and making the new house into your home can be a challenge. You may feel lost in a sea of boxes and furniture but I assure you these steps will help make you sleep better at night. This new building is... Read More
Entry-Level Homeowners Are in the Driver’s Seat
One thing helping homeowners right now is price appreciation, especially in the entry-level market. In the latest Home Price Insights report, CoreLogic reveals how home prices increased by 4% year-over-year and projects prices will rise 5.2% by December 2020. Why is this good news for the homeowners? When prices appreciate, homeowners gain equity. In addition, those planning to sell this... Read More
Opportunity in the Luxury Market This Year
Homes priced in the top 25% of a price range for a particular area of the country are considered “premium homes.” At the start of last year, many of the more expensive homes listed for sale hadn’t seen as much interest, since much of the demand for housing over the past few years has come from... Read More
Does Technology Make a Difference When You Sell Your Home?
You may have noticed that just about every room in your house can become a “smart” room and every appliance can talk. Today’s technology movement has truly taken over and it isn’t slowing down. In fact, these items that used to be thought of as a luxury are becoming more and more expected. ... Read More
The #1 Misconception in the Homebuying Process
After over a year of moderating home prices, it appears home value appreciation is about to reaccelerate. Skylar Olsen, Director of Economic Research at Zillow, explained in a recent article: “A year ago, a combination of a government shutdown, stock market slump and mortgage rate spike caused a long-anticipated inventory rise. That supposed boom turned out to be a... Read More
The Overlooked Financial Advantages of Homeownership
There are many clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, building net worth, growing appreciation, and more. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to make a plan for how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits of homeownership and how preparing for... Read More
How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand
In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help... Read More
The 2020 Real Estate Projections That May Surprise You
This will be an interesting year for residential real estate. With a presidential election taking place this fall and talk of a possible recession occurring before the end of the year, predicting what will happen in the 2020 U.S. housing market can be challenging. As a result, taking a look at the combined projections from... Read More
First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year
In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers looking to purchase a home grew from 58% in Q4 2018 to 63% in Q4 2019. The... Read More
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