Seems these types of home sales have been in the lime light for some time now. But when taking out buyers I am finding that though we are always hearing about them, few understand the difference. Here are some good things to know when looking to BUY.
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There are good plastic surgeons and bad ones. Good mechanics and bad ones. Good plumbers and bad ones. Like every profession and industry, in real estate, there are "good ones" and "bad ones". In most cases it comes down to personal preference. When you are paying someone for their services, you expect a good experience in return. One would think that serviced based professionals would want to...
There’s no better feeling for both a seller and a buyer when they get contracts ratified! But what happens next? The answer…a lot! But it’s a little different depending on what side you are on. SELLERS, the first thing that you should be waiting on are requested repairs from the buyer. This request addendum will come from the buyer’s agent to the seller’s agent...
It’s seems to always be up for discussion. Whether you have already purchased real estate in Baltimore City or looking to move, you’ll need to pick a side. Most don’t find it difficult to choose. As if the side you choose was something you were born with. It’s a tertiary tug of war. So popular that somewhere zip code t-shirts, you’ve seen them.Federal Hill 21230 or Canton 21224? When I...
Should I get a Home Warranty on the house? This is a question I get from most clients. Depending on whether I am representing a seller or a buyer, is how I respond. Should Sellers Offer a Home Warranty in the Listing? I like to bring this up during the signing of a listing agreement while sitting with the owners, but usually they bring it up before I get the chance. Home...
If you are looking to purchase real estate in Baltimore City, chances are your Realtor has talked to you about CHAP credit properties. But do you really understand how CHAP credits work and how big the savings can be? What is the Baltimore City CHAP Tax Credit? It’s the most generous available tax credit in Baltimore City. The CHAP (Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation)...
Part of being a good Realtor is having the right resources for your clients. As a Realtor you are typically the first person buyers and sellers call when something needs to be fixed or upgraded within their home. As my calls increased for an assortment of home improvement specialist so did the calls for several other business types. Over the years I have made a...
Has your Baltimore Realtor asked if you been approved? I know, it sounds slimy. BUT have you? And let’s just say you have been approved for $450k….do you know what those monthly payments are? We ask because it gives us the best idea of what homes to show you. We don’t ask to be rude. **It’s best to have your lender work your numbers backwards as sometimes you qualify for more than...
The hot tickets in Canton, Fells Point, Locust Point and Federal Hill are the newly renovated homes with CHAP credits. But most home buyers would be shocked at what some of these homes look like before the rehab. Below are some new CHAP houses coming to the market for sale. See what they looked like before and during the rehab. 519 S Curley Street – 21224 – CANTON:...
I always enjoy taking Baltimore buyers to Canton, Fells Point, and Federal Hill to see the newly rehabbed CHAP credit houses. I like to show my clients how different each row home can look in the inside. In many cases, buyers go thru the listings looking at the exterior picture and deciding if they want to see it or not. These fully renovated row homes can be quite...