Margaret Rome's Blog

Everyone is under stress right before closing. So many details to take care of in addition to emptying the house and  having it "broom clean."  Take time to compliment the seller for the way they leave the house for the final walk-through. Many sellers vacate their homes and hire a cleaning servi...

 A definition of contingency is a  future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. Essentially, a contingency is a condition that must be met before an agreement can move forward. There are many types of contingencies, and here is a list of some:  Financing ...

Why DO people move? Here's a list of a few reasons that I can think of that make folks want or need to move. How many more can you add to the list? I just used the fourth letter of the alphabet. DesireDiamondsDeathDivorce Diapers and DeliveryDecor changeDebtDefaultDownsizingDisasterDeclining Heal...

This is a busy travel week for so many. If you are leaving your home for more than a day, you might want to ensure safety by  considering the following:-Have someone check on your house daily.-Arrange to have mail and packages taken in.-Place timers on your lighting.-Do not post your travel plans...

2614 Molton Way 21244Kingswood CommonWindsor MillsMLSBC2054802Adorable and affordable two-bedroom townhouse with two assigned parking spaces right in front.One and a half baths, an eat-in kitchen, dining and living room also have a full-sized washer and dryer. There are sliding glass doors to the...

 Thankful for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.So much to be grateful for, especially in Real Estate. So thankful for buyers and sellers, those who ask me questions, those who have let me talk them out of selling their home, those who have said, "heard you on the radio," or ''my spouse listens ever...

 There is much to say about appreciation and how it improves each day.How much can one be thankful for? The answer is unlimited.Every day is a time to feel gratitude; look around to see who gets me through the days, weeks, months, and years so I don't do it alone. Too many to count, but here is a...

Someone asked if I continue to advertise at this time of the year. My answer is affirmative.  Each week I run this type of marketing piece.  It has my listings, recent sales, too-late under contract, and a list of homes I have ready buyers. The consistency of this type of in-your-face marketing k...

I've decided to reblog one of my older posts...how old? It is from 2010, when I was using a Palm device. Yes, many of us have been blogging for a long time. Below is a post that might help others. Keep your post in draft until you are ready to publish, and don't forget to take it out of the draft...

Routine maintenance is critical when living in a home that is six decades old. I had some plumbing work done this week: including some new faucets, and replaced a leaking instant hot dispenser. While my trusted master plumber was here, he was appalled by the location of the water shutoff (hard to...