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Can You Let Your Partner Pick The House Alone?

April 19, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

Couples dream of buying a home together, leisurely enjoying a latte while dropping by open houses to look at remodeled kitchens and manicured backyards. Today’s market is quite different. Desirable homes are snapped up the moment they hit the market, often with multiple offers. Homebuyers in this ... » Learn More about Can You Let Your Partner Pick The House Alone?

Filed Under: Ask the Realtor, First Time Homebuyers, For Buyers Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, buying a home, buying tips, first home, home buyer, home buying tips, real estate, real estate agent, real estate tips, realtor

Making a Winning Bid in a Seller’s Market

April 14, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

Buyers: it’s a seller’s market out there, which means you can expect some bidding wars coming your way. Here’s your very own survival list guide. Match the competing offer (or if you can, offer more). Limit or completely remove the contingencies on your offer. Already be pre-approved for a ... » Learn More about Making a Winning Bid in a Seller’s Market

Filed Under: Ask the Realtor, First Time Homebuyers, For Buyers Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, buying a home, buying tips, first home, home buyer, home buying tips, real estate, real estate agent, real estate tips, realtor

What Buyers Are Looking For Now

April 12, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

Selling your home in 2022 and not sure how to best prepare your home for this year’s buyers?   Here’s what the experts have been saying: Create a home office. This one is pretty self-explanatory since the pandemic has changed the work landscape. A robust kitchen. According to ... » Learn More about What Buyers Are Looking For Now

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How To Build Equity

April 7, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

As you’re buying/selling a home, you may hear the advice to build equity. But what does this mean? First, let’s go over the term equity. Equity is the difference between your property’s fair market value (FMV) and your outstanding balance on your mortgage. Home equity appreciates when you make ... » Learn More about How To Build Equity

Filed Under: Ask the Realtor, First Time Homebuyers, For Buyers Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, buying a home, buying tips, equity, Finance, first home, getting a home loan, home buyer, home buying tips, home improvement, Home Owner, real estate, real estate agent, real estate tips, realtor

A Quick Lesson on Price vs. Value

March 31, 2022 by Rachel Gontkovic

Do you know the difference between the price versus the value of a home? The VALUE of a home is relatively more subjective since it’s determined by the house’s style, location, finishes, updates, condition, design, among other similar categories. I offer free home valuations to give you a ... » Learn More about A Quick Lesson on Price vs. Value

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