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Before you go to closing, review all those condo docs

Friday, February 20, 2026 Lauren Bunting

 For anyone purchasing a property within a condominium or homeowners’ association, two documents often appear during the transaction process: the resale package and the condo questionnaire. Though ...

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How to keep houses safe in cold conditions

Friday, February 06, 2026 Lauren Bunting

Frigid, icy, arctic. The human body is less efficient in colder temperatures, and so are our houses. Below are tips for homeowners to help keep homes safe from freezing temperatures and avoid costly repairs.Open ...

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Typical home buyers now older, trends show

Friday, January 30, 2026 Lauren Bunting

Since 1981, the National Association of REALTORS® has been producing the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers annual survey of recent home buyers and sellers. The annual report gives insight into detailed ...

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Housing grants serve Lower Shore

Friday, January 23, 2026 Lauren Bunting

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently announced $5.3 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding for Fiscal Year 2026. Awards will ...

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Legislation aimed at housing improvements

Friday, January 16, 2026 Lauren Bunting

Governor Wes Moore recently unveiled his housing growth and affordability agenda, and according to a news release from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the agenda includes ...

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Bonus depreciation speeds up tax savings for investors

Friday, January 09, 2026 Lauren Bunting

According to a recent article released by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), one of the most effective ways to reduce taxable income is by accelerating deductions through bonus depreciation. ...

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Increased inventory leads to higher days on market in ’25

Friday, January 02, 2026 Lauren Bunting

This past year in real estate evidenced increasing inventory for the first time in over five years and subsequently increasing days on market averages.With persistent elevated mortgage rates in the first ...

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Have questions ready when hiring a new contractor

Friday, December 19, 2025 Lauren Bunting

According to the America’s Housing 2025 report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, Americans are expected to spend $608 billion on U.S. residential remodeling in 2025. If you ...

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Tips for selling in winter months

Friday, December 12, 2025 Lauren Bunting

December can be a tough time to list and sell your home due to not only the colder weather, but also the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But if you need to sell your home during winter, there are some ...

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Study shows making down payment biggest first hurdle

Friday, December 05, 2025 Lauren Bunting

According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recent report on the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (HBS), 11% of all buyers cited that saving for a down payment was the most difficult step ...

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Homestead property tax credit explained

Friday, November 28, 2025 Lauren Bunting

To help homeowners deal with large assessment increases on their principal residence, Maryland state law established the Homestead Property Tax Credit. The Homestead Credit limits the increase in taxable ...

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NAR tips for privacy, safety in home selling

Friday, November 21, 2025 Lauren Bunting

 The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) issues a Consumer Guide Series, and one of its most recent topics was on Home Selling Tips for Privacy and Safety.Safety around photos and video of your ...

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Study highlights demand outpacing supply

Friday, November 14, 2025 Lauren Bunting

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently released an update to the 2020 Maryland Housing Needs Assessment (HNA).In 2024, the National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) ...

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New law aims to address concerns with wholesaling

Friday, November 07, 2025 Lauren Bunting

A new Maryland law that went into effect Oct. 1, aims to protect vulnerable homeowners from predatory real estate wholesaling practices while preserving legitimate business operations in the industry.The ...

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Three-way-agreement aids realtors

Friday, October 31, 2025 Lauren Bunting

The three-way agreement describes how the local, state and national associations use their collective voices and resources to help effectively support the business of every REALTOR’s® mission of preserving, ...

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