Myths Abound Concerning Down-Payment Requirements There are several reasons why there are myths circulating about how much home buyers need to have saved for a downpayment on a home. Studies by NAR (National Association of Realtors®) show that half of Americans believe the misconception that you need to put 20% down on a house. This is… Continue Reading
Frederick County Real Estate Market Update Provided by Chris Highland ~ March 2018 Spring might not have arrived weather-wise, but The spring market is here in Frederick County. The number of homes sold was up this winter from last year, and home sale prices were up significantly. The activity is continuing at a healthy pace… Continue Reading
The Home Buyer’s Road Map Studies still show that the majority of Americans still see home ownership as part of the “American Dream”. In a 2017 Pew Research Center survey, 72% of renters said they would like to buy a house at some point. If buying a home is on your list of to-do’s, you… Continue Reading
Easter Brunch Anyone? Frederick Maryland is a Foodie Paradise. There are so many great restaurants to choose from, many non-chain establishments for a variety of tastes. With Easter coming up in a few days, I went in search of a good place for Easter Brunch. Several of these restaurants regularly serve Sunday brunch so some… Continue Reading
After being Frederick Md Real Estate agents for over 26 years, we’ve worked with hundreds of home buyers and home sellers. Even though home decorating trends come and go and new home products hit the market all the time, there are some things that are true for any time and market. In our experience it’s… Continue Reading
Are You Unhappy with the Zestimate on Your Frederick Maryland Home? Are you happy with the Zestimate on your home? If the answer is no, like these homeowners who contacted the Consumer Affairs website, or the many people who joined class-action lawsuits (unsuccessfully) I can help you change that number (we can hope it changes it for… Continue Reading
If you invest or are interested in investing in real estate then you need to understand the 1031 Exchange, a useful real estate investment tool. Perhaps you’ve heard of the law, but then zoned out trying to understand all the ins and outs. Don’t let the complexities deter you from taking advantage of the lucrative… Continue Reading
New Home Construction Resumes in Frederick Md There are some new residential building projects underway, after a few years of a very slow market for new homes. It seems that housing development is returning to Frederick County. New home construction in Frederick Md is reaching levels we haven’t seen in several years. New Homes in… Continue Reading
Quick & Easy Bathroom Updates If you’re thinking about updating your home, whether you want to sell in the future or not, the bathroom is a good place to start…it’s small. Whatever you are considering in the way of projects will cost less, and if the look isn’t quite right, you most likely can change it without… Continue Reading
Frederick Restaurant Week is Coming Up! Attention Frederick foodies, it’s your favorite week: Monday, March 5, through Sunday, the 11th is Frederick Restaurant Week. We have so many great restaurants in Frederick, so of course, any week is a great week to eat out. Restaurant week is a good time to try something new, or… Continue Reading
