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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Comments 43
 Many years ago, I was privileged to hear a speaker who made an impact on me. Ann Kaiser Stearns is the author of numerous books, including Coming Back: Rebuilding Lives after Crisis and Loss, published in 1989.   She worked with many people who had been through tragedies ranging from death, divo...

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Comments 22
 An Offer Is Not An Insult As a listing agent, I encourage offers and don't worry about "insulting" the seller or me?                                                             Low offers are rejected, but many more have been negotiated and gone to settlement. No seller wants to 'give their hous...

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Comments 19
   As a listing agent, make sure that the buyer has signed and initialed everything that has been agreed upon before the contract is sent back. Taking their word is not legally binding. I have written the backup offer for a buyer, and we have accepted a seller's backup offer. Of course, it is alw...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 16
Book Recommendation: The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleeves The Darkest Evening (2020) is the latest murder mystery novel featuring Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope by The New York Times bestselling English author Ann Cleeves. I enjoyed this book and recommed it for your reading list. Click on the l...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 0
Holiday Travel Destination, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us will not be traveling during the holidays this year. A few years back, Dolores and I spent a week in Colonial Williamsburg for Thanksgiving.  It is one of our favorite places to visit during the h...

By Ron Trzcinski, 410-935-5844
(Century 21, The Real Estate Centre, 410-665-0200 Office)
Comments 3
Check Your Spam Folder; It Might Have Something WorthwhileThe other day I prepared an offer for my client.  Before I sent the email off to the listing agent, of course, I had to decide, if I wanted it to go to their primary email folder or to their spam email folder.I doubted that this low ball o...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 2
Montgomery County Library Cardholders: Access Newspapers, Magazines Montgomery County Public Libraries’ cardholders will now be able to access magazines and newspapers from more than 120 countries through PressReader, according to a news release.“We are so pleased to add PressReader to our digita...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 7
Book Recommendation: The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly The Law of Innocence (2020) is the latest Lincoln Lawyer novel featuring Mickey Haller by The New York Times bestselling American author Michael Connelly. Dolores and I have enjoyed the six books in this series and recommend them for y...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 7
New Codes: Residential  Deck Construction in Montgomery County, MD The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services is hosting a webinar at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 about new codes for construction of residential decks. To register: https://buff.ly/3fRa4YT.    Dahlia, Hollyhill Black Beauty...

By June Piper-Brandon, Piecing Dreams One Home at a Time
(Houwzer Inc)
Comments 2
Baltimore County Christmas Tree Farms2020 certainly has thrown a twist into all our holiday plans and some may want a more authentic Christmas than in past years which may mean having a real tree rather than an artificial one. Or you have just bought your first (or second) home and need a tree fo...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 15
Kentlands Holiday House Decorating Contest   Holiday House Decorating Contest   It's that time of year again. Show off your holiday spirit by decorating your home for the Kentlands Holiday House Decorating Contest!     Nominate a neighbor or participate!  We ask that all nominations be emailed to...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 7
Food Distribution in Germantown, Maryland on Dec. 1, 2020 A drive-thru food distribution event is scheduled tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 1) in Germantown. For more information about food assistance, visit the County's website: https://buff.ly/2VoZD53. @311MC311@NourishNow@BlackRockCenter Please share ...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 9
Book Recommendation: Sisi by Allison Pataki Sisi, Empress on Her Own (2016) is a work of historical fiction by The New York Times bestselling American author and journalist Allison Pataki. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the autho...

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Comments 9
 After speaking to friends and clients during this Thanksgiving week, I see a trend. That trend is towards bigger homes, more versatile spaces, and separate entrances.   With the pandemic, people need each other even more. Please think of the assisted living without being able to visit...they are...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 10
Seeking Police Cadet Candidates in Gaithersburg, Maryland  The Gaithersburg Police Department is currently seeking highly motivated candidates who are 18 years old or who will be 18 years old at the time of hire. We are looking for candidates who are interested in a future career as a Gaithersbur...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 13
Gaithersburg Virtual Election Forum: Preferred Voting Methods To gauge public preferences on voting methods, the Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections invites residents to participate in both an Elections Survey, available now, and a Virtual Election Forum, taking place on Thursday, Dece...

By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Century 21 - Redwood Realty)
Comments 2
Today’s View – Nov 27, 2020 – New Market, Md. 21774 – Detached HomesThis is a market report for existing detached homes in New Market, Md. 21774.  At the time of this report (11/27/2020) not including new construction 9 such homes are on the market FOR SALE, another 42 under contract, and 23 have...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 8
Free Meal Pickup in Rockville, Maryland, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 Free Meal Pickup SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020, 10AM – 12PMFree meals distributed by the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation. If someone is elderly or immuno-compromised please reach out and set up a contact-less delivery. Location              ...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 13
Virtual Town Hall Discussion: Ending HIV in Montgomery County, MD Maryland's most populous jurisdiction is pushing an ambitious plan to nearly eliminate all new HIV transmissions by the year 2030. The plan, announced Friday, aims to reduce new HIV transmissions by 90 percent in Montgomery County ...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 9
Free Box of Groceries on Saturday, November 28, 2020 Free grocery pick-up - one box per household - drive up and walk up, while supplies last. Location              East County Community Recreation Center3310 Gateshead Manor WaySilver Spring, MDAge        Adult, Seniors, FamilyArea       Silver S...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 8
Gaithersburg Small Business Saturday With an official proclamation, the Mayor and City Council encourage you to shop local this holiday season. Small Business Saturday on November 28 is a great time to start. With the pandemic affecting area businesses, shopping local is more important than ever....

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 12
Maryland Housing Statistics, October, 2020 This report was provided by Meredith Fogle at Old Line Properties in Kentlands. Home prices are up from last year, the inventory is very low and the days on the market are much less. Prospective home buyers need to be well prepared to make quick decision...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 6
Friday Family Food Distribution in Bethesda, Maryland  Drive-Through Family Food Distribution Fridays 1-3 pm while supplies last   Enter the fire station from the Battery Lane entrance.Please remain in your vehicle in order to receive groceries while supplies last. Walk-ups are welcome.   Please ...

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Comments 8
Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival Opens on Nov. 27, 2020 Our Winter Lights Festival, the perfect socially distancing holiday event, welcomes you back for its 25th spectacular season. The wondrous display of lights at Seneca Creek State Park is open nightly November 27 through December 31 (close...

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