On behalf of the owners and agents, we are pleased to announce that EveryHome Realtors is now officially licensed in Maryland! Whether you’re interested in purchasing a peaceful getaway along the Chesapeake, a family vacation spot in Ocean City, or a classic Colonial in the suburbs of Baltimore or DC, it would be our pleasure…
If you purchase a home this spring, you’ll likely obtain a home inspection from a certified inspector. Arranging an inspection prior to settlement is a responsible way to ensure that there are no major structural or systems defects with your new home. In recent years, the use of infrared camera technology for thermal imaging has…
The world’s favorite groundhog didn’t see his shadow on February 2nd, which means spring is just around the corner! While the popular marmot may not have actually extended this promising forecast to the real estate market (he can’t speak, after all), we’re pretty sure that the real estate market is already warming up. In fact,…
If you’re planning on selling your vacant home this spring, you may have considered hiring a professional home stager to temporarily furnish your space. While every home staging company operates a bit differently, most will provide furniture for some (or all!) vacant rooms in your home for a set period of time. The home staging…
Considering a brand new home? You’re not alone! The majority of buyers prefer new construction when given a choice, and there are a lot of fantastic new communities all over the Greater Philadelphia. Here’s why new construction is a great idea This one is obvious, but its importance cannot be overstated: Brand. New. Every single…
It’s not uncommon for first time homebuyers to have a little help from a family member for their down payment. While down payment requirements are generally pretty low (as low as 3.5%), the costs of buying a home can add up fast when coupled with settlement fees and taxes. As a result, it’s not uncommon for…
Too much stuff? Moving into a smaller home? Or simply trying to declutter before you list your home for sale? Consider these five tips by the downsizing and estate sale experts: 1. Write a list of all the items you love and can’t part with; it will help you to discard the things that didn’t make…
One of the most important things a potential seller can do is get a full home inspection prior to putting the house on the market. Joe Santoro of Personal Property Managers points out that even if there is a meeting of the minds between the buyer and seller as to price, and bank approvals are…
If you have your home on the market, you may have received a “too low” offer where it didn’t even seem worth responding with a counteroffer. Let’s say, for example, you’re asking $250,000 for your home and you receive an offer of $200,000…. Yikes! Unfortunately, this scenario isn’t terribly uncommon. Some buyers will deliberately submit…
Joe & Nick Santoro are the experts when it comes to painlessly downsizing your home! In fact, they founded Personal Property Managers as a one-stop solution for clients needing to downsize and selling process, including estate sales and clean-outs. Whether you’re staging your home to sell, or simply trying to spruce up before the holidays, Joe…
It’s hard to decide whether or not to love your current home and renovate it to fit your lifestyle, or list it and start fresh in a great new space. HGTV’s hit show, Love It or List It, features interior designer Hilary Farr and showcases her amazing ability to beautifully remodel a family’s existing home….
It’s no secret that the housing market continues to improve, and a recent report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that Americans are more optimistic than ever about the future of real estate. In fact, more than eight in ten Americans think that purchasing a home is a good financial decision! Additionally, 61% of renters…
The National Association of Realtors recently released their 2015 Home Buyer & Seller Generational Trends Report, and its chock full of interesting info and data. Here’s what homebuyers (ages 18 to 89) considered to be the three most important factors for choosing an agent: Agent is trustworthy and honest (we agree!) Reputation of agent Agent…
We love finished basements, and it’s not uncommon for clients to question whether or not a basement is “finish-able.” After all, this extra square footage can add a ton of living space and increase your home’s value (but please note that some finished basements count towards your home’s official square footage, and some do not. Ask…
Unfortunately, it’s no secret that you often have to shell out a pretty penny to live in one of the state’s top-performing districts. But did you know that there are quite a few local school districts that consistently rank among the top in the state and offer affordable home prices? It’s true! Here are our favorite…