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Validity of contracts explained

Thursday, June 18, 2020 Lauren Bunting

With low inventory in our market, and a high buyer demand, we are experiencing many multiple-offer situations on properties.It’s important to pay attention to contract details to be sure that verbal agreements ...

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Appraisal of home important part of real estate process

Thursday, June 11, 2020 Lauren Bunting

The appraisal of a home is an important step in the real estate process, one that can certainly make or break a deal.An appraisal is a valuation of a property done by a professional, licensed individual ...

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OC housing market strong because of low interest rate

Thursday, June 04, 2020 Lauren Bunting

Demand has been very strong in the Ocean City market over the past month due to both being in our spring market (although somewhat postponed due to covid-19) and historically low interest rates.With some ...

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Differences between down payments and closing costs

Thursday, May 28, 2020 Lauren Bunting

Some of the biggest misconceptions in buying a home are related to down payments and closing costs.The first misconception is that a down payment is the same thing as closing costs.Down payments are one ...

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Now great time to sell home, but take extra safety steps

Thursday, May 21, 2020 Lauren Bunting

Listing inventory is at record lows both around the country and in our local area, and buyer demand is coming back as the country eases restrictions, so it’s a great time to sell if you have been considering ...

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Contracts of sale contingencies

Thursday, May 14, 2020 Lauren Bunting

Purchasing a new home is normally the biggest investment you’ll ever make and once you’ve bought a home, it’s a decision you can’t easily reverse.Contracts of sale offer various contingency clauses that ...

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Real estate transactions continue

Thursday, May 07, 2020 Lauren Bunting

Despite the new reality and sobering impact of the virus, real estate transactions are still happening.However, with the uncertainty of when we will be able to return to our day-to-day lives, many buyers ...

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Market will change after covid-19

Thursday, April 30, 2020 Lauren Bunting

We all want to see the pandemic come to an end, but realize the return to normal life will be a gradual progression—and one that will bring along changes in the way we live.When it comes to real estate ...

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Transactions still possible despite covid-19

Thursday, April 23, 2020 Lauren Bunting

As a result of covid-19 and the necessary “shelter in place” ordinances, local courthouse and county offices are closed to the public.Buyers and sellers of real estate faced some uncertainty regarding ...

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Real Estate Industry Follows Strict Distancing Guidelines

Friday, April 17, 2020 Lauren Bunting

During the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Governor Hogan real estate is affected, but definitely not halted. The Maryland REALTORS® issued guidance for all brokerages throughout the state to follow ...

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Real Estate industry follows strict social distancing guidelines

Thursday, April 16, 2020 Lauren Bunting

During the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Gov. Larry Hogan, real estate is affected, but definitely not halted.The Maryland Realtors issued guidance for all brokerages throughout the state to follow and ...

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Options available to reduce, suspend mortgage payment

Thursday, April 09, 2020 Lauren Bunting

If you’ve been furloughed or laid off from your job, there are options now to be able to reduce or suspend your mortgage payment.While this is a necessary form of relief due to the pandemic causing such ...

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No in-person meetings due to virus hard for real estate

Thursday, April 02, 2020 Lauren Bunting

With updates and announcements daily, as well as much of our country under stay-at-home orders to help slow the spread of the virus, the real estate industryis challenged to stay engaged with clients ...

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After winter surge, Realtors adjust

Thursday, March 26, 2020 Lauren Bunting

According to the National Association of Realtors, February home sales surged 7.2 percent year-over-year, hitting a pace of 5.77 million, and home pricesrose 8 percent – both encouraging figures for spring.Now ...

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Buyers, Sellers Make Changes During Outbreak

Monday, March 16, 2020 Lauren Bunting

Every aspect of American life is being affected by COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), and that includes the real estate market. Besides closures and socialdistancing to slow the spread, buyers and sellers ...

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