Now that it’s the end of the year, there’s been a lot of self-reflecting going on over here. Here are some of this year's biggest takeaways that I'd share with a new real estate agent. Be patient and flexible. We can’t always control everything that happens, so it’s important to remember that ... » Learn More about Advice I’d Give A New Agent Based On This Year
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Five Mortgage Myths
There can be a lot of misinformation around about mortgages. Below are five myths borrowers often hear. 1. You need to save 20% of a home’s listing price for a down payment. In reality, this percentage will vary — work with your lender to find out a more accurate estimate! 2. You don’t ... » Learn More about Five Mortgage Myths
Are You Ready For an Investment Property?
According to Investopedia, an investment property is real estate property purchased with the intention of earning a return on the investment either through rental income, the future resale of the property, or both. Not sure if you're ready to take the plunge and buy an investment property? Here ... » Learn More about Are You Ready For an Investment Property?
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
Don’t Sell on Your Own (Even in a Seller’s Market)
In a seller's market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager. As a result, some sellers ... » Learn More about Don’t Sell on Your Own (Even in a Seller’s Market)
