Frederick County Real Estate Market Update Provided by Chris Highland ~ May 2018 The Spring market has arrived in Frederick! Real estate activity is continuing at a healthy pace in May. Here is a snapshot of Frederick County real estate market trends and a projection of what we can look forward in the coming months.… Continue Reading
⌛Why Short Sales Take Longer to Close than Traditional Real Estate Sales I’ve been helping people sell their home in a short sale for 11 years. In a short sale, there are many differences from a traditional real estate sale. One of the big differences is the timeline; it takes much longer for a short… Continue Reading
👩💻Karen’s Epic Guide: Things to Do in Frederick Md – Summer 2018 Once school is out, vacations and relaxation are in! It’s is a beautiful time of year, with literally hundreds of fun things to do in Frederick Md this summer. Whatever your interest, you’ll find plenty of activities in and around Frederick. History buff, sports… Continue Reading
🏫Good News – Frederick County Has Great Schools! Are you looking for a home in a top ranking school district? Not only is it important for your child’s development, it’s becoming clear that school rankings have an increasingly significant affect on home values. Lucky for us, Frederick County has top ranking schools in the state… Continue Reading
🏘Explaining Housing Affordability … RENT VS BUY. Is 2018 your year to buy a home? We’ve spend 25 years helping people in Central Maryland answer that question. Usually, the answer is based both on math and economics, and on your personal situation. First, lets talk about the math…affordability. What exactly does the term “Affordability” mean?… Continue Reading
🥞Mother’s Day Brunch in Frederick Maryland: Mother’s Day is just around the corner! There are lots of great ways to treat mom on her special day. To start off with, there are several restaurants that serve a fantastic Mother’s Day Brunch in Frederick Maryland: … Brewer’s Alley Dinner – Downtown Frederick – 301-631-0089 The Comus… Continue Reading
🏡What is the Value of Staging Your Home? The Staging Industry has been evolving over the last 20 years, out of a series of experiences and practices. Some real estate agents offer staging services, believing it is a very important part of marketing a home. Some believe it works well in some markets and neighborhoods,… Continue Reading
🗝Keys to Getting Your Home Sold The advice for Frederick Md home sellers is prolific. There is no shortage of articles online with tips for preparing, staging, pricing and marketing a home. With the volumes of information available, there are still 5 basic truths, or 5 keys to getting your home sold: 🔖1. Price Your… Continue Reading
🤥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
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
