Below is the final summary of the 2020 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly on items that were passed and put into legislation affecting the real estate industry as it relates to
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Legislation to impact real estate contracts
Thursday, July 16, 2020 Lauren BuntingBelow is a summary of the 2020 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly on items that were passed and put into legislation affecting the real estate industry as it relates to Real
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Md. legislation affects real estate industry and taxes
Thursday, July 09, 2020 Lauren BuntingBelow is a summary of the 2020 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly on items that were passed and put into legislation affecting the real estate industry as it relates to affordable
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Points to weigh prior to purchasing condo
Thursday, July 02, 2020 Lauren BuntingCondo sales have been soaring in the Ocean City and surrounding beach markets.
Purchasing a condominium differs
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Financial incentives available
Friday, June 26, 2020 Lauren BuntingAre you looking to buy a home in Wicomico County? The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with Wicomico County, is providing attractive financial incentives to help make buying new
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Validity of contracts explained
Thursday, June 18, 2020 Lauren BuntingWith low inventory in our market, and a high buyer demand, we are experiencing many multiple-offer situations on properties.
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Appraisal of home important part of real estate process
Thursday, June 11, 2020 Lauren BuntingThe appraisal of a home is an important step in the real estate process, one that can certainly make or break a deal.
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OC housing market strong because of low interest rate
Thursday, June 04, 2020 Lauren BuntingDemand 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.
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Differences between down payments and closing costs
Thursday, May 28, 2020 Lauren BuntingSome of the biggest misconceptions in buying a home are related to down payments and closing costs.
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Now great time to sell home, but take extra safety steps
Thursday, May 21, 2020 Lauren BuntingListing 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
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Contracts of sale contingencies
Thursday, May 14, 2020 Lauren BuntingPurchasing 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.
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Real estate transactions continue
Thursday, May 07, 2020 Lauren BuntingDespite the new reality and sobering impact of the virus, real estate transactions are still happening.
However,
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Market will change after covid-19
Thursday, April 30, 2020 Lauren BuntingWe 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
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Transactions still possible despite covid-19
Thursday, April 23, 2020 Lauren BuntingAs a result of covid-19 and the necessary “shelter in place” ordinances, local courthouse and county offices are closed to the public.
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