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![]() Buying a Home? Be Upfront with Your AgentI have to admit, I was really impressed when he told me that he had kept calm when they mentioned that to him; I can't say I would have been as restrained. In effect, his clients had wasted weeks of time that he could have been looking for a more appropriate property for them on which they could have kept horses. ![]() Purchasing a SCOPE Property in BaltimoreSCOPE listings will include an estimated cost for rehabilitation. The city makes these estimates based on the condition of the building and what they think needs to be replaced. Be aware, that these are rough estimates and your repairs will certainly cost you more than the estimate. ![]() New Appraisal System Impacts ConsumerHomeowners don't choose who they want to complete the appraisal of their home or how they calculate the value. The appraisal management companies are actually unregulated and the quality of their appraisals may be inferior to those of an established professional appraiser. ![]() Breaking Ground on the National MallThe organic garden will include the spring crops such as field peas, lettuce, spinach and kale. Next summer or late season crops will be planted and will include tomatoes, peppers, squash and herbs. Nearby demonstration tents will display the meaning and principles of organic gardening and the public will be able to view an actual working concept. ![]() Can You Tweet Your Way to a Home Sale?Twitter, the massive micro-blogging platform (140 characters, that's all you get) could be your key to jumping in Google rankings and consequently getting more leads. This social networking site has been derided as merely a vehicle for teens and tweens to let their friends know what they're doing every nine seconds, but has gained quite a following in all demographics. ![]() Green-Staging Your HomeNothing can take the place of soap and water when it comes to marketing your home. Clean homes smell better - even if you or the buyer doesn't notice it - and look better. Invest in some orange oil cleansers for a fresh citrus scent and scrub, scrub, scrub! Instead of replacing bathroom fixtures, clean and polish them. Have your home powerwashed if it is covered with vinyl siding. ![]() The Wisdom of Hindsight in the Real Estate MarketAdd to this mix, greedy money lenders offering low introductory interest rates (only to spike in a few years), and resulting in too many people owning homes they can't afford. The demand for real estate begins to decrease, inventory rises, and eventually home prices drop. Sound familiar? ![]() Common Sense Home ImprovementsEnergy Star Windows - If your home needs new windows, then ensure that you choose energy star rated models. Not only will you save on heating costs, but you'll provide an extra incentive for a prospective buyer. ![]() Signs of an Energy Deficient HouseWhen buying a home, what safety net do you have to warn against the purchase of an energy guzzling, money pit? Hopefully, a home inspection will raise any red flags, but you should know what to look for. This checklist that will help alert you to a home's energy efficiency or deficiency. ![]() Buying a Character HomeBuying a character home is like buying an antique car, it will be more beautiful than all the others on the block, but you will have to spend every Sunday polishing it!
To the converted, however, the charm of the older character home makes all that polishing worthwhile. If you would love a character home, but cannot quite run to the expense or the staying power of renovating and maintenance, think of adding some characteristics that can give your home the appearance of an older style house.
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