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What Are Closing Costs?

What Are Closing Costs?

What Are Closing Costs? You've found your dream home, the seller has accepted your offer, your loan has been approved and you're eager to move into your new home. But before you get the key, there's one more step--the closing. Also called the ...

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Jefferson Maryland - Small Town Living

Jefferson Maryland - Small Town Living

According to archaeologist Mary F. Barse, Jefferson was initially laid out in 1774 on a 96-acre tract owned by Mrs. Eleanor Medley, which was ultimately called "New Town". It contained 40 rectangular lots – 20 aligned on each side of what is ...

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Middletown Maryland - A Great Place To Live

Middletown Maryland - A Great Place To Live

CHARMING, PEACEFUL, AND WELCOMING The early German and English settlers started to arrive in the valley in the 1730s. Among them was Michael Jesserong, who bought for 50 acres. He named his property Middletown and sold the first lots there in 1767, ...

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Making an Offer

Making an Offer

Making an Offer Before the offer to purchase is created, it is very important that you have been at least pre-qualified or better yet pre-approved by a lender. This is one of the best negotiating tools a buyer can have. It shows the seller that you ...

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First-Time Home Buyers

First-Time Home Buyers

If you are a first-time home buyer, use the guide below for helpful hints and tips and learn how to avoid common mistakes when buying your first home in Maryland. Pre-Qualification: Meet with a mortgage broker and find out how much you can ...

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PRICING YOUR HOME

PRICING YOUR HOME

Pricing Your Home Pricing your home is both an art and a science. Achieving the optimal price is the result of both objective research into comparable properties and a gut feeling about your property and the current market. The right price ...

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ADDING VALUE TO YOUR HOME

ADDING VALUE TO YOUR HOME

Adding Value Which items will add value to your home and help with resale when the time comes to sell? The answer is: “Only the ones that future buyers will also want and be willing to pay for.” As a general rule, choosing the functional ...

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Showing Your Home When Selling

Showing Your Home When Selling

Showing Your Home First Impressions are Lasting Impressions.The exterior of your home often determines how buyers will view the interior, so: Make sure your front entrance is clean and inviting. Paint or replace your front door if it's faded or ...

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Selling a Home in Maryland or Pennsylvania

Selling a Home in Maryland or Pennsylvania

Selling a Home in Maryland or Pennsylvania We Know the Maryland Real Estate Market. Maryland is a unique and diverse area. Each community has its own character. Each neighborhood appeals to a different buyer. To obtain the highest possible sales ...

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WHAT TO REPAIR BEFORE YOU LIST

WHAT TO REPAIR BEFORE YOU LIST

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how ...

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WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also ...

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YOUR GUIDE TO HOME APPRAISAL

YOUR GUIDE TO HOME APPRAISAL

Your Guide to the Home Appraisal You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T's and dot all your I's before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist the home appraisal. So, what ...

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PREPPING PETS FOR THE MOVE

PREPPING PETS FOR THE MOVE

PREP YOUR PETS FOR THE BIG MOVE Your moving day is set and it’s time to start preparing. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, don’t forget to factor in your furry friends. Here are some tips for making sure the ...

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GETTING READY FOR RETIREMENT

GETTING READY FOR RETIREMENT

HOW TO GET READY FOR RETIREMENT For most people, retirement feels like a long way off. But, if you don’t start preparing as early as possible, you may find yourself in a place of financial insecurity when the time does come. To avoid this, ...

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Washington County Has Nine Municipalities

Washington County Has Nine Municipalities

Washington County is located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, the population was 154,705. Its county seat is Hagerstown. Washington County was the first county in the United States to be named for the ...

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Frederick County Has Twelve Municipalities

Frederick County Has Twelve Municipalities

Frederick County is home to 6 Maryland designated Main Street communities and 12 municipalities. Maryland’s designated Main Streets make for fun getaway destinations for just a few hours, for a day or for a weekend journey that will be ...

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