Margaret Rome's Blog

I had a caller this week that said they felt I was talking directly to them. This is someone who has lived in the same home for over fifty years and knows it is time to start to make arrangements for a move. Even though she won't be ready for another 6 months to a year, there is lots that can be ...

Just because the market is active right now does not mean I have to change how I have always taken listings.  Yes, I have a waiting list.  This gives you, the seller, time to do your cleaning and purging and decide where you are going. When you and the house are ready, professional photos are tak...

9960 Shoshone Way 21133MLS MDBC 2072516The Village of Twelve TreesTake a look at this new listing in Baltimore CountyLargest home in Twelve Trees.  Yep, four bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths in this townhome.  The finished lower level has a guest suite with two rooms, a full bath, and a laundry room.  Th...

 I recently spoke with an upset friend.  She wasn't upset with me or anything to do with real estate.  It was a troubling situation, and she needed to vent. It immediately reminded me of another day.  It was a day when a dear lady in her eighties,  mother-in-law of a dear friend, buried her husba...

Dedicating the radio show to DottieIt was a beautiful party that filled an entire room with love for Dottie McGeehan. It was her special birthday, and what a celebration. As gracious, poised, and beautiful as ever, Dottie glowed with pride and happiness. Dottie took the microphone and did not mis...

Some excellent posts are in this month's contest, and we are looking for many more entries in the next few weeks.  Please look at July's Contest that John Meussner and I are hosting. By the way, the members who sponsor a contest also write an entry, and I was thinking about what that post would b...

 There have been many comments and mentions about how some people respond to other blog posts. Here are some examples of unacceptable responses. The same cut-and-paste comment on multiple blogs.  A one-word answer like "yes" or "no." in the Q&A section Or answering, "I have no idea." Are you comm...

2708 Hamilton Ave.Baltimore, Md 21214MD BA2082404This Hamilton home is for sale and ready for a new buyer with the vision to bring back the old-world charm.It was built in 1909 and, at one time, was three residences.  Now back to a single-family home and ready for some TLC from one lucky buyer.  ...

Notes from a radio listener   I always look for real estate ideas to discuss on my weekly show. When a long-time radio listener called asking me to discuss buying a house AS IS, I was happy to accommodate.    I asked some questions,  I listened, and I took notes.   They purchased six or seven hom...

To Kat Palmiotti; Thank you for explaining Montana's rules of why your sales price is not public knowledge. We take for granted that this information is readily available to us. What is missing? If a home sells for way over the list, we have no way of knowing; if there are seller concessions, we ...