How to Research a Neighborhood Online Before Buying a Home
When buyers start their home search, the first thing they usually look at is the house itself. But just as important as the home is the area and neighborhood surrounding it. The good news is there are some really interesting online tools that can help you learn about an area before you ever visit in person. I often share these with my home buye...
What Are Common First-Time Buyer Mistakes?
I work with first-time buyers all over Harford County, and many of the same concerns and mistakes come up again and again. The good news is that most of these missteps are completely avoidable with th...
Do I Need to Make Repairs Before Selling My Home?
This is one of the more common questions I'm asked as a Harford County Realtor.
The simple answer is no. You do not have to make repairs before selling your home.
But the more honest answer i...
What It Really Means to Live in a 55+ Community in Maryland
Who can buy a home in a 55+ community, and who is allowed to live there? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is often more nuanced than people expect. Do all owners nee...
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 mark...
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...