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In June 2023, a National Association of Realtors survey showed 47.8% of home buyers in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia were first time home buyers. That compares to 26% in 2022. While this is welcome news, buyers still face limited housing inventory and multiple offers on a single home. Are there advantages in this market for buying a new construction home?

Glen Blanc the owner of Pro-Spex a residential and commercial inspection company serving the Greater Washington DC area. Glen shares his expertise on deck safety. How can you tell a deck is safe? How can I determine, when touring a home, if a deck is safe?

Katrina Piehler is a certified health and wellness coach, licensed massage therapist, and essential oils, educator. What is aromatherapy? What are the benefits? Katrina answers these questions and provides her expertise.

Katrina Piehler is a certified health and wellness coach, licensed massage therapist, and essential oils, educator. What is aromatherapy? What are the benefits? Katrina answers these questions and provides her expertise.

This overview covers the key things you can expect to learn at an open house, how to conduct yourself during your visit, and the questions you should consider asking the listing agent or other real estate professionals.

Who represents you when buying a home? Is it the agent from the open house? The buyer’s agent who is showing you properties? The dual agent who says they work for the seller but will also work for you?‍If you are not sure who represents you, you’re not alone. 

In this episode of Listen Up Home Buyers, host Victoria Ray Henderson speaks with mortgage loan originator Mark Morant about the essential steps in the mortgage application process.

The way listings are marketed is a topic of serious concern. A pocket listing or office exclusive listing refers to a situation where the seller agrees to limit access to their property exclusively through the listing agent or brokerage.

Buying a condominium or cooperative property offers a unique form of homeownership, blending private ownership of your unit with collective responsibility for the common areas. However, navigating the condo document review can be complex, particularly when it comes to understanding the governing documents and financial health of the community association. 

In the world of real estate transactions, the concept of dual agency is a contentious topic, sparking debates and raising questions about the conflicts of interest and transparency.

As a home buyer advocate, my goal is to provide buyer clients with information that potentially saves money while they create an energy efficient home. 

Buying a home is one of the most significant milestones in life, but for many buyers in Maryland, the journey can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, Maryland offers a wide range of programs to help home buyers.