Before you put your John Hancock on a legally binding agreement it’s critical to understand what it says. This means delving deep into legalese that is often very hard to comprehend. However, understanding the difference between an addendum and an… Read More
Archive for the ‘ Maryland Real Estate News ’ Category
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Tax Benefits for Maryland Homeowners
For many Americans, a home is their biggest asset. And while owning a home comes with many responsibilities, it also has its share of perks. No one wants to pay more than they have to, so it’s important for Maryland… Read More
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The Current State of the Housing Market
First American Financial Corp. has released the First American’s proprietary Potential Home Sales model for the month of April 2016. This model provides helpful insight for those looking to understand the housing market. It provides a look into whether current… Read More
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Good News for the Maryland Housing Market
Last Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates above zero for the first time in seven years. Federal officials have announced that they will raise the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point. They have also said that… Read More
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Study Shows Student Debt is Slowing Housing Market
According to a new survey published by the nonprofit organization NeighborWorks America, student loan debt is the main obstacle standing in the way of homeownership for many prospective buyers. While other research has concluded that student debt is not a… Read More
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4 Real Estate Trends We’ve Seen in 2015
What’s going on in the real estate market as we enter the spring of 2015? If you missed our most recent newsletter, here are some of the trends we’ve been seeing in real estate so far this year. Real Estate… Read More
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Maryland Real Estate: Tips for Negotiating Home Prices
Negotiating home prices in the current economy can nerve wracking, so, we are here to offer a few tips on the best approach for setting mortgage rates and settling on how much to offer when it comes to buying a… Read More
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Title Insurance in Maryland: Real Estate Agents Need a Title Insurance Company
Real estate agents are considered the go-to experts and consultants in the home buying process, as they guide both homebuyers and sellers through real estate transactions. But in order for real estate agents to effectively handle all the paperwork associated… Read More
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Mortgage Rates: Local Lenders Give Best Appraisals
Though we’re all culprits when it comes to shopping and purchasing items at national chains and big box shops, sometimes goods and services are better sourced locally. Farm fresh veggies from the field miles from your house are likely to… Read More
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Colony Title: An Independent Title Insurance Company You Can Trust
The real estate market is beginning to improve: rates are down and housing contracts are being submitted near or at the asking price of properties if the home is listed at a fair and appropriate price. With low rates, the… Read More