Lauren Bunting Associate Broker
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 stated providing real estate services has been deemed essential
Read moreIf 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 widespread economic impacts, the mortgage market is feeling the
Read moreWith 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 industry is challenged to stay engaged with clients and meet critical deadlines without in-person meetings.
Here are some
Read moreAccording 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 prices rose 8 percent – both encouraging figures for spring.
Now as the coronavirus pandemic progresses, real estate is having to adjust
Read moreEvery aspect of American life is being affected by COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), and that includes the real estate market. Besides closures and social distancing to slow the spread, buyers and sellers who are currently involved in active contracts might be affected by government office closures since
Read morePart of each residential contract of sale in Maryland is an addendum from Section 10-702 of the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (“Section 10-702”). This code requires that a seller of a single family residential property deliver to each buyer, on or before
Read morePresale renovations are not a new concept, but according to an article in REALTOR Magazine by the National Association of Realtors, they are becoming a new business model. Companies are popping up throughout the country that offer sellers renovation management and funding. Equity rich sellers can fix
Read moreLand owners looking to subdivide existing parcels should understand the soil testing process as well as management areas and their significance. All of the soils within our county are considered seasonal soils, meaning they have a fluctuating seasonal water table. Some fluctuate more than others.
Read moreWith many economists predicting a recession in 2019, we are entering the final days of this year and this decade in a good economy and a steady real estate market. Also, the Federal Reserve has reduced short-term rates three times over the course
Read moreThe state of Maryland rolled out a unique program called Maryland SmartBuy, which can help buyers with student debt attain homeownership. This program can also significantly increase a buyer’s purchasing power.
The program works by paying off student debt
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A home warranty is different from a homeowner insurance policy. Homeowners insurance policies cover things that “might” happen, such as theft, fire, storms/floods. But, home warranty plans cover things that “will” happen, such as AC isn’t cooling house down,
Read moreA home warranty is different from a homeowner insurance policy. Homeowners insurance policies cover things that “might” happen, such as theft, fire, storms/floods. But, home warranty plans cover things that “will” happen, such as AC isn’t cooling house down, toilet breaks, or dishwasher
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The National Association of Realtors® sent out a press release last week commending the Department of Housing and Urban Development for finalizing new Federal Housing Administration condominium loan policies. The changes, many of which NAR has championed for over
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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 allow you to negotiate the contract
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Customary in the state of Maryland is a split of transfer and recordation charges between a buyer and a seller. Section 14-104(b) of the Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland provides that, unless otherwise negotiated in the contract
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