The Ramblings of a Baltimore Area Realtor

There's a New HelplineThere's a new suicide prevention, crisis hotline that is - 988.The 988 hotline is a nationwide network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crises and emotional distress.  The line is manned 24/7 by professionals...

Wish List for Night of Peace Family ShelterHoliday times are hard for people, and especially for those in need.  This year it seems that there are so many more families living on the edge of homelessness, in shelters and on the street.  Let's help those less fortunate than ourselves.  The Pikesvi...

Holiday Gift Giving Guide for New HomeownersIt's that time of year again when we all wonder what to give that person that has everything, or that they would actually use, that isn't a gift card or something they won't use.Sometimes when someone buys a new home they need everything, sometimes they...

Tips to Sell Your Home in a Changing MarketI think we can all agree that the real estate market is shifting.  Interest rates are dropping slowly and people are once again starting to think about moving but we aren't seeing the insanity that has marked the past few years. There's nothing more upse...

Toys for Tots 2023 - Howard CountyHoward County folks can help make the holidays a little brighter for the kids and can drop off new unwrapped toys at several locations across the county before noon on December 15.While you are checking off holiday gifts for family and friends, don't forget the k...

MTA Suspends Light Rail Service IndefinitelyThe Maryland Transit Authority has indefinitely suspended the Baltimore area's light rail service.  The suspension started on December 8 and there is no indication as to how long this suspension will be in effect.  The reason given was because of recent...

Just Rented - 611 Brisbane Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229I brought this homeowner a ready willing and able tenant that was acceptable to the owner and they signed the lease.I screened the prospect, verified their income and rental history and all were acceptable to the owner. Do you have a property that...

Help! I Need To Help You Sell Your PropertyI just sold my last listing!!  It sold for over the list price and settled in 21 days.  Did a loved one pass away and leave you a property, or are you a Personal Representative for an estate and you need to sell a home to settle the estate?Are you gettin...

Are You Interested in Making Repairs to a Historic Property?Are you interested in making repairs or improvements to a historic property? The Maryland Historical Trust is hosting two workshops, two webinars, and two virtual Question and Answer sessions in December, January, and February for prospe...

It's that Time Of year Again - 22 Days Until ChristmasI am originally from North Bay, Ontario, Canada.  Besides being the home of the northernmost NORAD station, it is also home to the Santa Tracker.  The first siting of Santa has been broadcast from there since 1955.  The technology has come a l...