A home sale isn’t just a matter of transferring the money and title between the buyer and seller. It’s a complex legal transaction, and as such can only happen with a thick folder of official documents and signatures (digitally or on paper). Okay, not quite as much paperwork as the photo ... » Learn More about So Many Signatures! What to Expect When You Sell
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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
Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval
You've made the exciting decision to buy a house, and now you're wondering what comes next. Once you're serious about buying, you should seek a mortgage pre-approval. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit ... » Learn More about Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval