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Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

May 28, 2018 by Rachel Gontkovic

Hidden costs of buying a home

Your home is probably the most expensive asset that you will ever own. Most people know they will need a 20% down payment and a monthly mortgage payment, but there are some hidden costs of buying a home that commonly are overlooked. Zillow estimates that, on average, Americans pay about $9,000 a ... » Learn More about Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

Filed Under: For Buyers Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis living, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, buying a home, choosing an agent, downtown annapolis, first home, home buying tips, rachel frentsos, real estate, real estate agents, realtor

Pricing Your Home to Sell

May 21, 2018 by Rachel Gontkovic

Pricing your home to sell

The single most important thing when selling a house is pricing it correctly. You don’t want to overprice your home, because your house could sit on the market for too long. Potential buyers will lose interest after about three weeks. An experienced agent can help recommend the best sale price for ... » Learn More about Pricing Your Home to Sell

Filed Under: For Seller Tagged With: annapolis, annapolis homes, annapolis real estate, annapolis realtor, home sales, home selling, home selling mistakes, homeseller, pricing your home to sell, rachel frentsos, real estate, real estate agent, realtor, selling a home

Listing of the Month – May 2018

May 9, 2018 by Rachel Gontkovic

I’m excited to be starting a new feature on the blog this month – Listing of the Month. In these features, I’ll share photos and information on incredible homes that are for sale in the Annapolis area. These posts will give you a little more information about these great homes and hopefully entice ... » Learn More about Listing of the Month – May 2018

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5 Reasons to Have Your Home Inspected

April 30, 2018 by Rachel Gontkovic

Whether you are purchasing a new or previously owned home, it is imperative that you have the home inspected prior to buying. Inspections can uncover faults with the home that can not be seen during a visual inspection, and can save you time and money in the long run. Below are five great reasons ... » Learn More about 5 Reasons to Have Your Home Inspected

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Charities in Annapolis

April 24, 2018 by Rachel Gontkovic

Charities in Annapolis by Rachel Frentsos

There are many incredible charities in Annapolis including The Lighthouse Shelter, Annapolis Boys & Girls Club of Anne Arundel County and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. I do have one charity that holds a special place in my heart and it's Anne Arundel CASA. I worked as a middle school teacher ... » Learn More about Charities in Annapolis

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