Move-in ready, beautiful townhome in great location! Come to the Open House from 1-3Pm on Sunday, January 25th, at 1122 Singer Drive, Westminster MD. For more details, click here: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1122-Singer-Dr-Westminster-MD-21157/36784457_zpid/

Great news for buyers! The Federal Housing Administration will be cutting the premiums for its mortgage insurance, from 1.35% of a loan's value to about 0.85%. This means that typical first-time homebuyers will save $900 a year on their mortgage payments. Existing homeowners who refinance into an FHA loan will see similar savings.

Please come check it out at the Open House on Sunday, December 14 from 1pm-3pm. Price reduced to only $49,900!!

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Open House on Saturday November 22 from 1-3PM in downtown Hanover. Address is 205 1/2 Ruth Avenue. 3 bedrrom, 1 bath, new stainless steel appliances, new washer/dryer, 1 year home warranty. Lots of room for your family! Only $88,000! Come on over and check it out!

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is around 4 percent. This low rate is keeping borrowing costs low for refinancers and home buyers, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage market survey.

This means that it’s still a great time to buy! Please call me at 443-306-9053 if I can help you in any way!

According to the National Association of Realtors®, existing-home sales reached their highest pace of 2014 in September. Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, increased 2.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.17 million in September, from 5.05 million in August. Economists believe that low interest rates and price gains holding steady led to this increase.

Even more good news--The median existing-home price for all housing types in September was $209,700, which is 5.6 percent above September 2013. This marks the 31st consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.

The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.23 percent from 4.24 percent last week, according to the Bankrate.com national survey of large lenders. One year ago, that rate was 4.62 percent. It's a great time for borrowers/buyers. Experts say rates will not stay this low--they're expected to rise next year. If I can search for/show you any properties, please give me a call at 443-306-9053. 

The median sold price for homes in Maryland in July 2014 was $320,000, a slight drop from $323,000 in July of 2013.

Data Source: MRIS. Statistics calculated August 05, 2014.

Please call me at 443-306-9053 if I can help you price your home. I'm licensed in both Maryland and Pennyslvania. 

Happy Thursday everyone!

According to the REALTORS Association of York & Adams Counties (RAYAC), the median sale price of homes in York County, and the number of homes sold in York County, increased by 1% each during the first 6 months of this year, when compared to January-July of last year.  While the median sales price of homes in Adams County increased by 3% the first half of this year, the total number of homes sold has decreased.

“York County’s market appears to be stable while Adams County is having a harder time bouncing back,” said Paula Musselman, RAYAC President. “Historically the York & Adams housing market lags behind national trends. With the national housing market reporting good news, we hope that translates into a stronger fall season.”

If you would like statistics specific to your school district in York and Adams County, please give me a call at 443-306-9053. I'd be happy to share that information with you!

Come see me at my Open House this Sunday, August 10 from 1-3PM. Address is 2378 Grandview Road in Hanover. Like-new townhome for a great price--only $99,900!

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To get top dollar for your home, you need to use a few proven strategies For example, update your kitchen with new cabinet door handles and lighting fixtures, de-clutter your closets and install closet organizers, and replace your old carpet with new, neutral carpet. Thoroughly clean your home from top to bottom to make it shine. Also be sure to focus on curb appeal. Keep your lawn immaculate, add fresh mulch to your gardens, and place some potted flowers on the doorsetp. These things can go a long way in making your home look great and sell quickly!

Call me at 443-306-9053 for additional tips and advice!

An experienced real estate professional can help you arrive at a price that will increase your chances of getting your dream home. Once you are pre-approved and ready to make an offer, there are many factors to consider when determining the price you should offer.  

In addition to sale prices of other comparable homes, you should also consider the condition of the house, whether the local market is a buyers’ or sellers’ market, and the length of time the home has been on the market. These are just some of the factors. Contact me for more advice any time: 443-306-9053.

For the week of June 26, national mortgage rates dropped. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 5 basis points to 4.28%, and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also dropped 5 basis points, to 3.39%. (A basis point is one-hundredth of 1 percent.) It's a great time to buy a home!

Get updates on the local real estate market, open houses, and tips for buying and selling your home. Chat with me about these topics!

According to the REALTORS Association of York & Adams Counties (RAYAC), the median sale price of homes in York and Adams County was higher in May 2014 when compared to May 2013. But, the number of homes sold in Adams County showed a 20% decrease since May of last year, and the number sold was up only 2% in York County. What does this mean??

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO SELL!

“The big story this month is inventory. The bottom line is that we need more homes for sale,” said Paula Musselman, RAYAC President. “There are two primary reasons why some homes aren’t selling. Either they are priced above market value or they haven’t made the updates that buyers are expecting. You don’t have to break the bank to get your home ready to sell. Some neutral paint and mulch can go a long way.” 

If you would like statistics specific to your school district in York and Adams County, please give me a call at 443-306-9053. I'd be happy to share that informaiton with you!

Want to know how the U.S. real estate market is doing? Watch this 4 minute video for an update: http://vid.us/vzl7p8

I'm  licensed in Maryland as well as Pennsylvania, so if I can help you sell or look for a home in either state, call me! 443-306-9053. I hope everyone is enjoying the gorgeous spring weather we've been having. :)

The median sales price of homes sold in York County was 7% higher in March, 2014, than in March, 2013. In Adam County, the median sales price increased by 5%.* That's great news!

If you want to find out the value of your home (no cost, no obligation, no pressure), just give me a call! Happy Monday everybody!

*Source: REALTORS Association of York & Adams Counties

That's the main question I will ask when you first contact me. I want to know how I can best help you with buying, selling, or leasing a home. I want to understand  what you're looking for and help you get exactly what you want. I am here to help YOU.

If you know me, you know that I love to talk about real etstate. I hope you visit my blog often for buying and selling tips, important information about the local market, and interesting facts about our community.