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Rare flat wooded prestigious lot on Greenspring Valley Road.  Owings Mills, MD 21117.  1.98 Acres.   Across from the EXCLUSIVE Greenspring Valley Hunt Club.  No builder tie-in.  Well and Perc.  Plat can be provided upon request.  Build your dream home on this desirable section of Greenspring Vall...

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX HITS RECORD HIGH !!! Housing affordability conditions have reached the highest level since recordkeeping began in 1970, according to the National Association of Realtors®. NAR’s Housing Affordability Index rose to a record high 206.1 in January, based on the relations...

It is so important to do a Title search before doing the short sale and you must pull the deed before moving forward on the sale.  There might be liens and encumbrances on the property.  These might have to be negotiated prior to moving forward.  We as Realtors, cannot negotiate liens.  That must...

I recently attended a Short Sale class taught by Brandon Brittingham & Gee Dunston.  They are both agents for Long & Foster in Salisbury, Maryland.  The name of the class is : Long & Foster SSC Certification-Short Sale Certified.   They have been very successful in Short Sales!  I learned so much...

Soon you will be writing a check or making a credit card payment for your yearly National Association of REALTORs dues.  Aside from the obvious, ever wonder what you’re getting for your dollars?  Well, Non-Techie Blog readers – a lot.  In fact, I’m here to tell you that one of the things you get ...

11 Deadly Mistakes When Applying for a Mortgage   "...avoid disappointment and SAVE thousands by taking a few minutes to acquaint yourself with these potential mistakes.."   Not Knowing How Much Money You Can Put Down It’s important to know how much you can afford to pay in down payment and closi...