Thinking about moving to Maryland? Howard County has a diverse selection of neighborhoods and locations to choose from. Ellicott City is a popular choice and after reading this, your interest may be increased. Voted #8 on the best places to live charts, Ellicott City offers the best of both worlds — a charming, historic downtown…
Category: For Buyers
Credit Karma
For many of you, the thought of buying a home raises some financial concerns such as getting pre-approved and affording the down payment. Getting pre-approved is often based off your debt-to-income ratio, your credit score, work history, etc. Take note, that just because you pay everything on time, doesn’t necessarily mean that your credit score…
Before you Buy…
The home you found might appear to have the right features and price but before you make an offer there are some other factors you should consider. Sometimes when we want something so badly, we might not always ask the questions we should. Since this is one of the largest financial investments most of us…
Thinking About Buying a Foreclosed Home?
Purchasing a foreclosed home is quite different from buying a typical resale. A foreclosed home is the process by which a homeowner’s rights to a property are forfeited because of failure to pay the mortgage. The home you found might appear to be the right price and be in tip top shape, but before you…
One Last Look…
Once you’ve found your dream home, the financing is approved, and all inspections are completed, many buyers are tempted to sit back, relax, and wait for closing day. There is one more very important step in the home buying process, a final walk-through. This is the last chance to make sure everything is in working…
How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent
Buying or selling your home can be emotional endeavor, but with the help of a dedicated and dependable real estate agent, it can be an enjoyable and peaceful process. There are many aspects that you must consider when trying to choose the agent that is right for you. By following some of these simple guidelines,…
Moving Day Etiquette, Mind Your Manners
Moving is a hassle, no matter how much you pack, plan, and prepare for the big day. You will most likely hit a few bumps along the way! It is highly recommended that you use a checklist to help you survive this arduous task. Aside from being organized for the actual move, you also need…
Buying your first home?
If you are considering buying your first home, planning is essential. If you are not prepared, the excitement of buying a home could quickly fade behind a pile of paperwork. Prepare ahead of time by gathering the proper paperwork and ensuring your financial situation is in order. It could take weeks or even months…
Current Living Trends
The American home is becoming a little more crowded these days. More and more families are choosing to have multiple generations living under the same roof. The term is “multi-generational” housing, which typically means three generations under one roof, and an estimated 51.5 million people are now living this way. This idea was born out…
Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home
Moving to a new home can be stressful for every member of the family, including the beloved family pets. Don’t forget about their wants and needs during this hectic time, it can be rough on them too. Transitioning to new surroundings is difficult for many pets. The stress and worry can cause out of character…
Should you buy a home over the holidays?
Considering that the cold, shorter days of winter are upon us and the holiday hustle and bustle is lurking right around the corner – would this really be a good time to buy a home? Yes, it could be! Home sellers tend to avoid this time of year due to the weather and holidays, but…
Prudential Real Estate Q3 Consumer Outlook Survey
Prudential Real Estate has released the results of its third quarter Consumer Outlook Survey indicating men and women tend to take up different tasks in the home-buying process and view homeownership through a slightly different lens. However, both say their real estate agent helped ease the decision-making process. Take a look at the infographic in this…
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