Contingencies are commonplace in contracts of all kinds. A contingency allows for one party or both to legally back out of a contract in the event of some specific condition occurring. They are a protection against the unknown. In real estate there can be contingencies inserted for either the ... » Learn More about What are Contingencies on a Contract?
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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)
The Real Estate Market: Where It’s Been & Where It’s Headed
The start of the year is always an exciting time! It’s a chance to plan for the future and look back on the past year. It’s also the time of year that I hear from many clients who want to know how the real estate market ended and where it’s headed. Getting perspective on the past year’s ... » Learn More about The Real Estate Market: Where It’s Been & Where It’s Headed
Market Trends for 2020
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home next year, you’re likely wondering what’s expected to happen in the housing market. Here are a few trends that my team at Long & Foster Real Estate expects to impact the market in 2020. Resolution of uncertainty in the world economy could affect ... » Learn More about Market Trends for 2020
Listing of the Month – April 2019
It’s that time again! I’m excited to share my Listing of the Month for April! Check out 134 Wild Oak Road, Severna Park, MD 21146. This gorgeous Victorian in the popular community of Magothy Forest has three bedrooms and two and a half baths, along with over 1900 square feet of finished living ... » Learn More about Listing of the Month – April 2019