Real Estate The Woda Way

Tomorrow, February 18, is President's Day - a federal holiday. The holiday was initially created by an Act of Congress in 1879 for the City of Washington, D.C. to honor George Washington on his February 22 birthday, but it became a federal holiday just six years later.  Another Act of Congress, t...

If I had a dollar for every time I've declined to answer a question because someone somewhere might interpret the answer as legal advice, I could go buy a nice ocean-front condo in Ocean City, Maryland.  The interesting thing about this is that my answer might be a whole lot more practical and sa...

Perhaps you saw Greg Nino's featured post yesterday on the topic of Zillow. My comment on that post grew too long, so I copied and pasted it into a draft for this post. There is no doubt that Zillow is seriously flawed. Their Zestimates are painfully inaccurate, not to mention the status of prope...

Thank you, Cindy Jones! One size doesn't fit all - not in clothes and not when it comes to real estate agents. This has never been more evident to me from a consumer's perspective than it was when my daughter Susan started condo shopping in Arlington, Virginia, a few months ago.  Cindy provided t...

Yes, blogging pays!  Even when you're not blogging, your old blog posts are still generating new consumer contacts and agent referrals. Go to the gym or walk the mall? This is my first decision most mornings, these days, and walking Annapolis Mall usually wins. They open at 7 a.m. for walkers and...

Crofton Library is arguably the heart of the community.  In fact, it serves as the community center we don't yet have, but that's a topic for another day. Several activities are coming up at the library in January including the following...   January 8, 7 p.m. - PJ Story Time (Ages 2-5) Accordin...

Happy New Year! As we look forward to a new beginning in 2013, a quick glance back at home sales in 2012 suggests that Crofton home owners can feel good about our local real estate market. 12.5% more homes sold in Crofton, Maryland, during 2012 than 2011 and 2010. 2012: 307 homes sold and settled...

Santa Claus is coming to Crofton, Maryland, but he won't be on a sleigh or coming down your chimney... Anne Arundel County Volunteer Fire Department will provide a ride for Santa next week, as he visits the community to find out who's been naughty or nice. Check the schedule (below) so you can ta...

Important information for buyers as they shop the Internet for a lender.   There is more to selecting a lender and loan product than finding the lowest rate... the seller and seller's agent don't have to accept your offer, and they won't if the lender letter gives them any cause for concern. Lenn...

Crofton, Maryland, will feel the impact of the 2012 election, far beyond the choice of President. In particular, Question 5 confirms the division of Crofton into four different Congressional Districts. It reads as follows: "Establishes the boundaries for the State’s eight United States Congressio...