Short sales have fallen sharply over the last few months after the expiration of a key tax break at the end of last year. Also, rising home prices have made lenders less likely to grant a short sale, The Wall Street Journal reports. Underwater Owners Refusing Short Sales
Ranch-Style Homes Are Once Again Popular: What Are Their Plusses and Minuses?
The ultimate irony for home buyers is that the stock of available ranch-style homes may eventually dwindle. Not only because more home buyers are seeing the advantages of these homes, but also because the wrecking ball continues to demolish some of the ranchers that have survived.
Study: Five Types of Distressed Homes Have the Deepest Discounts
The study by RealtyTrac analyzed residential property sales transactions for the year ending March 2014 to pinpoint the types of distressed properties that sell at the largest discounts, comparing factors like foreclosure status, occupancy status, equity and the year the home was built. 5 Types of Homes With Deepest Discounts
JUST LISTED! Completely Renovated Baltimore City Duplex - $149,000
Looking for a great starter home in Baltimore City? Check out my new listing at 3108 Wolcott Ave. in Forest Park (MLS# BA8396461). Listed for $149,000, it's a 3-bedroom, 1 full-bath, 2 half-bath brick duplex that's been gutted to the studs.
The home features a new kitchen with pass-through, granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Also all new:
* Ceramic baths;
* Roof;
* High-efficiency HVAC system;
* Plumbing system;
* Electrical system;
* Windows;
* Doors;
* Flooring;
* Water heater;
* Recessed lighting;
* Crown moulding; and
* Large finished basement.
Plus that lovingly restored exposed brick wall!
Minutes to downtown Baltimore! Call me for more info (443) 924-7418
SOLD! -- 109 Cedar Rd. Severna Park, Md. -- $452,500
Congratulations John & Julia Murray on the sale of your home in West Severna Park, Md. It's a beautiful property and you worked very hard to make it stand out. Thanks so much for choosing me as your listing agent!
Four Reasons Homebuyers Are Happy This Summer
Home shoppers are finding there’s good reason to breathe a sigh of relief this summer, according to a recent article. Higher inventories, fewer bidding wars and slowing home prices as welcoming signs for buyers this year. So are low borrowing costs. 4 Reasons Why Buyers Should Be Happy
