Is It Better to Buy or Rent in Today’s Market?
As a local Harford County Realtor, I am hearing this question more and more right now. With higher interest rates, rising rents, risaing home prices and constant headlines about the housing market, many buyers are unsure which path makes the most sense.
The honest answer is that it depends on your situation, your timeline, and your goals. There is no one si...
What Does a Buyer’s Agent Actually Do?
With online platforms like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com, it is completely fair to ask an honest question. What does a buyer’s agent actually do?
Anyone can search for homes online. Honestly, I eve...
What Is the Hardest Month to Sell a House in Harford County, MD?
As a Realtor who works with buyers and sellers across Harford County, I am often asked when the housing market is slowest. Based on recent local market data and my own experience...
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may have come across something called the 30/30/3 rule. As a Harford County, Maryland Realtor who works with many first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and relocating families, I am a big fan of this...
Do I Need to Paint Before Selling My Home?
If you're thinking about selling your home in Harford County, you may be wondering, “Do I need to paint before listing?” As a realtor who has sold many homes in this area, my honest answer, almos...
What It’s Really Like to Live in Harford County, MD
A local perspective from someone who made the move
I moved to Harford County from New York in 2016 (My Journey from New York to Bel Air, MD), and like many people who relocate here, I ha...
What to Ask a Realtor Before Hiring One
Choosing the right real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you will make when buying or selling a home. You are not just hiring someone to unlock doors or list a property online. You are...
What Selling Your Home Is Really About: A Saturday Morning in Harford County
Imagine this with me.
It is Saturday morning in Havre de Grace. The sun is rising over the water, and the town is just beginning to wake up. You take your cof...
If you have ever typed how to schedule a home viewing near me into Google, you are in the right place. I am Leigh Kaminsky, a local Harford County realtor, and I help homebuyers see homes, understand showings, and start their home search with c...
When I Was the Home Seller, I Wasn’t Easy
Looking back, I’ll be the first to admit it, I was not an easy seller.
When we sold our home in upstate, New York, I loved that house deeply. It was where our kids were little, where we made c...