Randy Barth Closes the Sale of His 'Flip' Property

Randy Barth has helped flip more than 30 residential properties in the greater Baltimore area over the last few years. After purchasing a 1924 duplex in Baltimore's Forest Park neighborhood for $21,000, he recently completed a massive renovation of the home and sold the property for $125,000. Randy enlisted me to sell the home.

Interestingly, to help boost market exposure of the property, I was able to get the home included in Live Baltimore's "Buying Into Baltimore" program (http://livebaltimore.com/events/details/buying-into-baltimore/#.VHiKv_10z5o). As a result, more than 50 qualified homebuyers were able to tour the home during the program's open-house bus tour on Sept. 27. The buyer found the house during that tour.

Do you have an interest in buying and "flipping" residential investment properties? Are you a first-time homebuyer in need of financial assistance for a Baltimore-area home? Call me, and I'll be glad to help you with your real estate need.

Again, congratulations Randy on your home sale, and thanks for choosing me as your listing agent!

Congratulations David & Isabella on Your New Tanyard Springs Lennar Home!

David and Isabella White and their four young children faced a daunting move from Florida to accommodate David's new job at Ft. Meade, Md. Not knowing where to turn for help, they enlisted me as their buyers agent earlier this year. We spent time visiting a wide variety of properties in the greater Anne Arundel County area. In the end, David and Isabella settled on a Lennar new-construction home in the Glen Burnie community of Tanyard Springs.

We were able to get the Whites a fully upgraded, quick move-in Patriot single-family model for an incredibly low price. Tons of closing help from the builder, too!

If you know someone moving to the central Maryland area and needs help finding a place to live, have them give me a call. I'd be happy to help them, too!

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Congratulations Brandon on the Purchase of Your New Investment Property!

Brandon Crawford buys distressed residential properties in Baltimore City, then updates and renovates them. Some he keeps as rental properties and some he re-sells to others. Brandon recently enlisted me to help him with the purchase of 3110 Wolcott Ave. in Baltimore's Forest Park neighborhood. Having just closed the sale a few days ago, Brandon's already hard at work gutting and rebuilding the 90-year-old structure. Thanks, Brandon, for choosing me as your Buyers Agent!

Some Buyers Rush to Purchase Homes During the Holidays

Sometimes the “off-peak” holiday time can actually be the perfect moment to sell your home. Several studies show that, on average, homes listed in November and December are more likely to sell, sell more quickly, and more closely approach the asking price. Rush to Buy Homes During the Holidays?

Sold in 4 Days!

Thanks, Mike Fletcher, for engaging me to help you sell 3551 Fortuna Ct. in Huntingtown. Now, we're off to find you a new place!

Second Arrest Made in Arkansas Agent's Murder

According to police reports, Crystal Lowery, the suspect's wife and a nursing student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, filed for divorce from Lewis on Oct. 17, citing general indignities and Lewis’ murder charge. She said in the filing that she did not know Lewis was a seven-time felon when they had married on April 20. Police have yet to disclose details on Lowery’s suspected involvement and if any additional suspects are being sought in the case. Second Arrest Made in Ark. Agent's Murder

When HOAs Foreclose, Mortgage Banks Are Left Empty-Handed

An eye-opening trend, really. Homeowner associations, similar to lenders, can foreclose on homes to recoup delinquent payments. Nevada, as well as 20 other states, has laws giving HOA liens priority over first mortgages. HOA Foreclosures Leave Banks Empty-Handed.

Federal Regulators Announce Dramatic Easing of Mortgage Standards

The move is expected to help open up the credit box to first-time buyers, self-employed borrowers, borrowers who have had recent job switches, and borrowers who faced financial hardship during the recession. FHFA's Dramatic Easing of Mortgage Standards

Congratulations on Your New Home, Peter & Naomi!

Peter & Naomi Crellin were searching for a historic property they could put a lot of love and hard work into, to bring back to life. Just a block or two from the old Bowie train station, we found the perfect, 104-year-old Victorian they were hoping for. The Crellins recently settled on the home and have already started restoring it. Thank you, Peter & Naomi, for allowing me to help you with this fun and rewarding project!generic cialis vs brand cialis reviews