Wrapping up my series on trying to time the market. The last thing to consider is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) can be a real thing.

Good Properties Don't Wait for the Fed.

The right home isn't just an asset on a spreadsheet; it’s a layout that fits …

Most people think of their home as a place where life unfolds - they raise children, they nurture relationships, they grow old. It is correct to think of your home in this way, but it is also represents the largest asset that most people have. Like any asset, you want …

I recently helped a client purchase a home - helping them through the entire transaction and offering very competitive rates to them - but still historically high. They chose to continue because they viewed the financing as temporary. 

This leads me to part 2 of my series on timing …

With the recent increase in mortgage rates, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the advice we give our clients when interest rates move up. Buyers need to weigh the pros and cons that come with higher interest rates. So lets begin with Part 1 -

When people are purchasing or even selling a home, they are often times mystified by the number of hands that are touching the transaction. These can include Local and State Governments, Attorneys, Abstractors, Insurance Companies, Surveyors, Realtors, Lenders, etc. etc. etc. Each comes with their own fees/taxes/commissions that are charged …

Continuing with my Series on the Importance of a Title Company and how they fit into the closing process. Title companies provide peace of mind to both the Buyer and Lender. If there is ever any doubt about ownership, they have you covered.

Issuing Title Insurance (The Safety Net) …

Don't Skip the Final Walkthrough!

You’ve survived home searches, bidding wars, mortgage applications, and home inspections. The finish line is in sight, and signing the paperwork feels like a mere formality. But before you pick up the pen at the closing table, there’s one non-negotiable step left: the final …

The other day, we were helping our client with a Home Inspection before purchase. We always recommend to our Buyer clients that they get at least a Structural Inspection. While an Inspection report by a home inspector contains a lot of information on the home's condition, it is sometimes hard …

It's tasteless, odorless, colorless - and it may be linked to Lung Cancer. Radon. A gas that builds up in the lower levels of a home, and could cause long-term health issues.

Many of our buyer clients wonder if they should go through the expense of a Radon test …

In Maryland - especially around the DMV area - multiple offers on a home are to be expected. In many cases, offers from potential buyers include "all cash". Buyers that require financing might shy away from a deal with other buyers offering cash, but there may be reason to continue …