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2019
2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year:Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortga...
12/31/2019
Thinking of Selling your Leisure World Home? Don't “For Sale By Owner” Rising home prices coupled with the current inventory in today's market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their homes on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). However, a FSBO might be hard to ex...
12/30/2019
Working with a Leisure World Real Estate Pro Makes All the Difference Some Highlights: Choosing the right real estate professional is one of the most impactful decisions you can make in your home buying or selling process. A real estate professional can explain current market conditions and brea...
12/27/2019
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5,300 Reasons to Be Happy You’re a Homeowner Studies have shown that, in many cases, the largest asset a family owns is the house they live in. Over the last twelve months, that asset has gained substantial value. CoreLogic just released their 2019 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity Insights Report. Th...
12/19/2019
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Leisure World Home in 2020 It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending...
12/17/2019
Homes for sale in Leisure World Maryland week of Dec. 15, 2019The best 55+ housing opportunity in Montgomery County, Maryland! Living at Leisure World is a great lifestyle choice – its also a smart financial decision. This community is for anyone aged 55 or older. The 650-acre campus located in M...
12/15/2019
15101 Interlachen Dr 1-223 For Sale in 55+ Leisure World of Maryland55+ LEISURE WORLD – This fully renovated condo with indoor garage space #1-05. Completely remodeled kitchen has new white cabinets with soft-close drawers, all new Samsung stainless appliances, granite counters and new vinyl woo...
12/13/2019
Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now Black Friday is behind us and holiday gifts are flying off the shelves in stores and online. Unlike last year, however, there’s another type of buyer that is very active this winter – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing...
12/12/2019
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Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs? Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? Accordin...
12/10/2019
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A NUTTY REAL ESTATE STORY I was the listing agent for the sale of a most unusual detached home located in a normally safe and quiet older neighborhood that featured mature trees and tree dwellers. The house had proved impossible for two previous agents to sell because of its very unusual floor pl...
12/07/2019
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Barbara Michaluk
Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR
