Demand for luxury homes surged as buyers looked to invest in comfortable, well-appointed spaces to ride out the pandemic. A study found some generational differences in amenities affluent consumers said would help them get more satisfaction from their houses. Conducted by Luxury Portfolio ... » Learn More about What Buyers Look For in a Luxury Home
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Vacation Rentals with iTrip Vacations Annapolis
Vacation season is here, and the market for private short term rentals is thriving. I recently visited Sean Degnan of iTrip Vacations Annapolis in one of the beautiful downtown Annapolis homes he and his wife, Jennifer, manage. Click here to view our conversation! The house, a ... » Learn More about Vacation Rentals with iTrip Vacations Annapolis
Considering a Backyard Pool
Competition in some areas has heated up for homes with swimming pools, where homeowners can enjoy the outdoors without having to worry so much about social distancing. Impact on Home Value Ron Clarke, Long & Foster Real Estate’s senior vice president in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and ... » Learn More about Considering a Backyard Pool
What to Consider When Buying a Second Home
As many people get ready to live in a rental for part or all of the summer, it's natural to wonder, "Should I buy something there?" A trifecta of factors led sales of second homes to outpace an already hot housing market in 2020. The ability to work from home increased demand from people who ... » Learn More about What to Consider When Buying a Second Home
Moving Forward with Rachel featuring Systems by Susie
I was thrilled to Zoom recently with Susie Salinas, owner of Systems by Susie and Annapolis organizing guru. (Click here for my full interview with Susie!) A former teacher, event planner, and wedding coordinator, Susie was no stranger to systems and planning when she launched her home and ... » Learn More about Moving Forward with Rachel featuring Systems by Susie