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A History of Ground Rent in Maryland

A History of Ground Rent in Maryland Ground rent is a distinctive characteristic of Maryland real estate law, especially common in Baltimore City and surrounding counties. It involves a homeowner owning the physical structure of a property but not the land beneath it. Instead, the homeowner leases the land from a ground lease holder and […]
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The Perks of Buying a Fixer Upper

The Perks of Buying a Fixer Upper There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner. Many buyers can consider purchasing a fixer upper. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying […]
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Seller Mistakes: 3 Of The Biggest

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. Don’t make some common seller mistakes. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers […]
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Buy or Rent – Additional Information To Consider

Buy Or Rent Data You Need To See Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? Buy or rent is an age old real estate question. It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out […]

Real Estate A History of Ground Rent in Maryland A History of Ground Rent in Maryland Ground rent is a distinctive characteristic of Maryland real estate law, especially common in Baltimore City and surrounding counties. It involves a homeowner owning the physical structure of a property but not the land beneath it. Instead, the homeowner leases the land from a ground lease holder and […]

Real Estate The Perks of Buying a Fixer Upper The Perks of Buying a Fixer Upper There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner. Many buyers can consider purchasing a fixer upper. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying […]

Real Estate Seller Mistakes: 3 Of The Biggest The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. Don’t make some common seller mistakes. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers […]

Real Estate Buy or Rent – Additional Information To Consider Buy Or Rent Data You Need To See Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? Buy or rent is an age old real estate question. It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out […]

Real Estate The Housing Inventory is Growing Buyer Bright Spot: The Housing Inventory is Growing The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. The housing inventory has been increasing since 2024. But […]

Real Estate Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in […]

Real Estate If Your Home Pricing is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling If Your Home Pricing Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting home pricing too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of […]

Real Estate Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan. And if buying your first home is on your list of goals, now’s the perfect time to put a plan in motion to help you save. And the best part? Reaching your savings goal doesn’t mean […]

Real Estate Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent Some Highlights More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side. Without an agent’s help, tackling pricing, staging and repairs, paperwork, negotiation, and more can be a real […]

Real Estate The Personal Joys of Having Home Ownership The Personal Joys of Home Ownership There’s no doubt that home ownership comes with significant financial benefits. And this time of year, is a great time to reflect on the other reasons why owning a home is so meaningful. A house is more than four walls and a roof – it’s a place where memories […]

Real Estate How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot in the door. Freddie Mac says: “If you are an aspiring homeowner, buying a […]

Real Estate Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because […]

Real Estate Mortgage Rate Volatility, What’s Behind it? Mortgage Rate Volatility, What’s Behind it? What’s Causing Today’s Mortgage Rate Swings? If you’ve been tracking mortgage rates, you’ve probably noticed how much they’re has been Mortgage Rate Volatility. One day they climb, and the next they drop. Why all the ups and downs? Let’s explore the key reasons behind this volatility and what it […]

Real Estate Investors Buying Homes – Low Percentage? Investors Buying Homes – It Really is a Small Percentage? Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to find a home is because big Wall Street […]

Real Estate Two Seller Concerns about Selling Don’t Let These Two Seller Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now you may have the same two seller concerns as many owners. It might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re […]

Real Estate Home Prices Decline Headlines May be Deceptive Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices. The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at […]

Real Estate The Big Difference between a Homeowner and Renter Net Worth Richard Iarossi, REALTOR Coldwell Banker Realty 1300 Main Chapel Dr., Gambrills, MD 21054 443-995-9595 Cell 410-721-0103 Office richard.iarossi@cbmove.com richsellshomes.com #richardiarossirealtor #buyingvsrenting #croftonmd #annapolismd

Real Estate Should You Sell or Rent Your House? Should You Sell or Rent Your House? When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision, should you sell or rent your house? And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their […]

Real Estate Odenton MD Real Estate Market Report – November 13, 2024 As a real estate professional, it’s key to understand how different market metrics connect. Right now, the Months Supply of Inventory is 1.26, which points to a seller’s market where demand is higher than supply. This low inventory increases competition among buyers, often pushing prices up. The 26% rise in Months of Inventory over the […]

Real Estate More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. You Have More Options To […]