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Welcoming Your New Neighbors

February 24, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

Though there’s a lot of focus on giving tips towards homeowners on real estate pages, there are also some tips to give to neighbors of new homeowners. Truth is, moving into a neighborhood is hard. Wondering if your neighbors will like you or if you’ll fit into the community? It can be ... » Learn More about Welcoming Your New Neighbors

Filed Under: Ask the Realtor Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis lifestyle, annapolis living, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, community, Home Owner, Neighborhood, Neighbors, Rachel Frenstos, real estate, real estate agent

Why a 20% Down Payment Works Well

February 22, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

If you’re planning to buy a new home, you may be wondering about the down payment. Loan programs require down payments as low as 3.5% for FHA loans and there are conventional loans offering as low as 5%. While you have a lot of options, there are three strong benefits to making a 20% down payment on ... » Learn More about Why a 20% Down Payment Works Well

Filed Under: Ask the Realtor, First Time Homebuyers, For Buyers Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis lifestyle, annapolis living, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, buying a home, buying tips, down payment, financing, home down payment, home sales, interest, Mortgage, Rachel Frenstos, real estate, real estate agent, real estate agents, real estate tips, realtor

Japandi: The Global Design Trend

February 17, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

Fusion restaurants have been blending various culinary tastes for years with exciting new dishes and flavors. Japandi may sound like the latest dining fad but it’s the home design trend that’s taking the world by storm. A careful merging of Scandinavian elements with Japanese lines, Japandi is ... » Learn More about Japandi: The Global Design Trend

Filed Under: Ask the Realtor, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance Tagged With: annapolis homes, annapolis lifestyle, annapolis living, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, decorating, decorating trends, home improvement, home maintenance, Home Owner, hygge, interior design, japandi, Rachel Frenstos, real estate, real estate agent, wabi-sabi

Liens That Can Stop a Sale

February 15, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

The presence of property liens can impact the sale of your home. Often sellers are not even aware they have a lien on their home, and the delay caused by having them removed can cause a qualified buyer to look elsewhere. Along with other pre-listing tasks such as repairs and curb appeal ... » Learn More about Liens That Can Stop a Sale

Filed Under: Ask the Realtor, For Seller Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, Home Owner, home sales, home selling, home selling mistakes, homeseller, Rachel Frenstos, real estate, real estate agent, real estate tips, realtor, sell a home, selling a home

Surviving The Neighbor’s Renovation

February 10, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

Any kind of construction project is loud and dirty. For homeowners starting their project, they have the anticipation of the finished product to look forward to. But what if the project isn’t your own but your neighbor’s? You have all the hassle with none of the excitement of the result. Having ... » Learn More about Surviving The Neighbor’s Renovation

Filed Under: Ask the Realtor, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis living, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, home improvement, home maintenance, Home Owner, Rachel Frenstos, real estate agent, real estate tips, realtor

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