This year has produced noticeable real estate market shifts, and in many cases the surge in real estate demand was fueled by the effects of covid-19.Here on the shore, we saw increases in feeder market ...
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Critical Area Program helps protect fish, plant habitats
Worcester County’s Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program, which was adopted in 1990, accommodates future growth within the Critical Area, while providing for conservation of fish, wildlife and plant habitats, ...
Read moreRecord-setting low interest rates benefit home buyers
There are so many advantages to owning your own home, and even with prices on the rise, affording a new home may be easier than you think due to continued record-setting low interest rates.In fact, according ...
Read moreProperty restrictions special exception or variance option
When it comes to restrictions that local governments impose on property, there are avenues such as a variance or a special exception that owners can pursue to request changes, but the two are very different.A ...
Read moreWater quality test important for homes with private wells
An important inspection for homes, especially those on a private well water supply, is the water quality test.This test usually covers bacterial, chemical and lead testing in our area. These water tests ...
Read moreBeat other buyers in multiple bid situations
In a strong real estate market with lower inventory, we are experiencing numerous multiple offer situations, especially on the lower price point category of homes that first-time homebuyers would be seeking.So ...
Read moreDifferent levels of insurance policy coverage
Most commonly used in the state of Maryland to protect a buyer and ensure that title to a property is clear and marketable in a real estate transaction, is the purchase of a title insurance policy.Title ...
Read moreHome smoke alarm requirements
Homeowners in the state of Maryland should be aware that as of Jan. 1, 2018, there were new residential smoke alarm requirements put into place, as per a bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly in ...
Read moreUndersupply of homes sets up bidding wars
With two months left in this bizarre 2020, and the continuation of a very strong sellers market, many buyers are asking what impact continued economic uncertainty could have on home prices and will they ...
Read moreReStores offer discounted home furniture, appliances
Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County operates a ReStore located at 9026 Worcester Highway in Berlin.The current hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Habitat for Humanity ...
Read moreLenders seek verification of cash deposits in accounts
Cash may be king in a sellers’ market, but buyers need to understand that the same is not true with financial institutions.So, if you don’t have all of the cash funds readily available already in a banking ...
Read morePandemic creates growing homeowner dissatisfaction
Information from a recent Sears Home Services survey is showing that the pandemic has prompted homeowners to reevaluate their homes.They surveyed about 1,000 people nationwide on how they feel about their ...
Read moreAccessory Structure helps Wor. Homeowners
In Worcester County, homeowners may utilize the zoning use called the Accessory Structure to gain additional living quarters.The purpose is to allow no more than one accessory apartment per lot of record ...
Read moreHousing prices increase, but appraisals lag behind
With “for sale” inventory limited in many price points, sellers may be able to ask more for their home.But, sellers need to remember that the home will still need to appraise adequately if the buyer is ...
Read moreHousing market could be stronger
The National Association of Realtors Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, released a video report that dissects the latest homes sales numbers, talks about what could make the market even stronger, and forecasts ...
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