The Ramblings of a Baltimore Area Realtor

Sundae's on Sunday at the Arbutus Branch Public LibraryTo celebrate the return of Sunday hours, the Arbutus Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library is hosting Sundaes on Sunday through October. This Sunday, September 17, the Miss Twist truck will be at our Arbutus Branch from 3 to 4 p.m. An...

Home Buying Can Be StressfulHome buying can be stressful but it doesn't have to be if you work with a team of seasoned professionals.The first step is to get a financial fitness check and work with a pro to get preapproved.  Work with a lending professional to get preapproved and someone who know...

Maryland Restaurant Week Starts September 15, 2023Everyone who knows me, knows, I'm all about planning my day around where I'm having breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  Now, normally I have dinner at home but that's not always the case, especially during restaurant week!!  Some of my favorite places p...

How Can You Get Your Piece of the American DreamQuality real estate in the United States is becoming limited.  Sadly, the American Dream of owning a home for many people is dying.  Housing prices in many areas are becoming out of reach for many people and combining that with rising interest rates...

Coming Soon - 14305 Bonnett Ln, Laurel, MD 20707This great end-of-group townhome in Laurel's Mayfair neighborhood of Prince George's County will soon be on the market. The home is conveniently located near Konterra Dr, close to the ICC, I-95, University of Maryland Medical Center on Contee Dr and...

Just Sold - 1229 W Cross St, Baltimore, MD 21230I have one ecstatic buyer.  This is one of those transactions for the record.  My buyer has been under contract since August 2022. This property was a FSBO and it was tenant occupied.  The seller wanted to sell, the buyer wanted to buy - those were ...

Big Changes in Real Estate Licensing in MarylandThere are some big changes in the Maryland Real Estate Commission for real estate agents renewing their licenses.  Effective today, August 17, 2023, agents will no longer be able to self-declare their continuing education classes.  Starting today li...

National Airborne Day - August 16, 2023When I saw that today was National Airborne Day, I couldn't, not write a blog about it.  My oldest son, Ryan, was an Airborne Soldier, stationed at Fort Bragg and did one deployment to the "sandbox".  Upon returning he was injured in a practice jump and is n...

Fall off the Bone Ribs!I didn't get this way because I can't cook and I didn't get this way because I don't like good food!!!I love good ribs and I'd finish these off with a little seer from a really hot grill and serve with potato salad and my Mom's homemade bbq slaw!!Are you thinking about buyi...

Why are Homes So Expensive?There are two main reasons why home prices haven't come down in 2023.  The main reason that most markets are strong is due to the low supply of homes, builders did not overbuild new homes and homeowners are reluctant to sell because of low housing payments.   And, furth...