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2014
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. For anyone who is determined to sell their property in Upper Marlboro, but only at a price the market is not yet will to pay – well, the turn-lemons-into-lemonade situation is appropriate. Smart investors are buying up and renting properties because ...
05/29/2014
As the days grow longer and the thermometer rises, everyone wants to start spending more time outdoors to make full use of their yards and patios. But what if your home in Upper Marlboro is going to be on the market this summer? Does it mean you have to stop enjoying yourself, stop entertainin...
05/28/2014
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A short sale is an agreement in which the mortgage lender agrees to accept a payoff on the loan for less than the balance owed. If you find youself in a position where you can no longer afford your home and you owe more on it than it's worth, then a short sale may be your best option. You need h...
05/21/2014
Before April 15th came and went, you and your accountant may have had one of those occasional talks about your assets and liabilities. If owning your vacation home has resulted in more taxes or less financial gain than you’d planned for or if you and your family just don’t use the place as often...
05/21/2014
If you have taken good care of your property, you rightfully expect that selling your home will result in its attracting a good price when it hits the market. That’s the right mindset for success, but it serves sellers best when it’s only a starting point. Structural elements of a house have va...
05/17/2014
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It’s usually the curb appeal properties that either plants a winning first impression…or hummm…maybe it’s more interesting inside reaction. This is what prospective buyers see when they pull up for a scheduled visit or just driving through the neighborhood. If you’re planning to sell your h...
05/15/2014
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It’s usually the curb appeal properties that either plants a winning first impression…or hmmm…maybe it’s more interesting inside reaction. This is what prospective buyers see when they pull up for a scheduled house showing or just driving through the neighborhood. It’s simply true: you never ge...
05/15/2014
You've found the perfect house -- it's in a great neighborhood in Upper Marlboro, it's zoned for a top school, and the price is just right. What could go wrong? A lot, if the home is being sold as a short sale. Whether you're a first-time buyer or veteran homeowner, buying a short sale home ...
05/14/2014
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Mortgage rates may rise and fall during the spring (lately they seem to be falling!) – but that shouldn’t prevent you from saving even more money when it’s time to structure your own mortgage. The fact is that mortgage rates are only one of the factors that affect how much you wind up paying. ...
05/12/2014
Remodel Your Current Home or Purchase A New Home? Considering a remodel of your current home or purchasing a new home…get informed about the factual tradeoffs of your decision. Last week’s Rasmussen Reports survey reported that the majority (52%) of Americans consider their home to be a fami...
05/06/2014
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