Need to Sell an Estate Property?  The period after a loved one’s death is difficult for many reasons. The emotional toll of losing someone close to you can put a great strain on you mentally and physically, and dealing with their estate can only make things worse. The confusing mess of frustrating paper work, fighting over inheritances, and the pang of having to sell sentimental items of the estate, makes for a difficult experience for anyone.The house in particular, can be a headache and heartache. It is normally the most valuable piece of property in a person’s estate, and also the piece the most full of memories. A person leaves their mark on a place, and it becomes a part of them, and them a part of it.However, as hard as it can be to deal with, you can’t put it off. Taxes need to b... 03/11/2016

Making Your Small Bathroom Appear Larger To Sell Your Home We’ve all dealt with the struggle of a small bathroom. Although there’s not much you can do to increase the size of the room, you can definitely make it appear larger than it actually is. Nobody wants to feel cramped in a space that’s meant for resting or relaxing. Here are a few tips to make your small bathroom feel less restricting:  Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors! Mirrors act as a great illusion to make your bathroom appear larger. Putting one large mirror over the sink will make the room seem double its size. Placing small accent mirrors on an adjacent wall will also help to increase the illusion of a larger space. Lighten the space. It’s best to avoid dark colors and bold wallpaper on your small bathroom walls, because it makes ... 02/26/2016

Curb Appeal and Real Estate: Tips for Selling Your Home   The impression that the exterior of your home makes could be the deciding factor when a potential buyer comes to look at your property. A good impression could seal the deal, while a bad impression could send them running to another neighborhood! The real estate experts at The Team Edge Properties know that you can never be too careful when it comes to curb appeal; it can make or break a sale. When you are preparing to sell your home, take a look at your curb appeal first and do what you can to maximize it!How do you know if your home has curb appeal? Take a look at it as if it is entirely new to you. If this wasn’t your house, what would be the first thing you noticed about it? Are the shutters in need of repainting? Is the lawn... 02/22/2016

Redesigning On a Budget to Help Sell Your HomeYou may be planning to sell your home soon, but you know it will need some work before you are able to. At the same time, making huge investments in your old home can negatively affect how much you are able to spend on your new one! So how do you find a balance? By redesigning on a budget, you will be able to make necessary changes to the home you are trying to sell while still saving your money for when your own house-hunting expedition begins. The real estate experts at The Team Edge Properties are here to help with their advice on how to best go about your home makeover. The first thing you should do is to make a list of what needs to be done versus what you want to do. The needs should include things that directly affect functionality: i... 02/17/2016

Moving Tips Don’t wait until the last minute to pack up your belongings. Start now and call the Team Edge! When packing up your house, it is important to get organized. After calling The Team Edge, you should begin packing up your home and doing your research. But what is the best way to pack up your home? Doing the Research Packing up your home should begin with some research and estimates. Look online at reviews and call a few reputable companies in the area for an estimate. Makes sure these companies come to your home and give you a written estimate. This will help you choose the best company to help you move. Reduce and Recycle The first rule of packing is to get rid of things you don’t need, use, or want. Take a survey of your house for items you haven’t used in a while. Old waffle... 02/15/2016

3 Reasons You’re Struggling to Sell Your Home If you are ready to sell your home, it’s not uncommon to run into a few roadblocks in the process. From decor to location to your inner hoarder taking full reign, the possible problems you could run into are endless and unique to each property. In severe cases, it is hardest to sell homes that have been condemned and could be posing a health hazard. After all, you don’t want to call this place home anymore – so how are you going to convince someone else that they should? Let’s review possible problems and solutions to avoid driving buyers away. Your Home is OutdatedYes, there was a time where pastel and floral wallpaper and trim was a hot and desirable trend in kitchens and bathrooms. Not so much anymore. There’s a reason why newer homes hav... 02/12/2016

4 Winter Heating Problems That Make it Hard to Sell Your Home Winter heating problems leave residents shivering indoors and forced to bundle up. Find out how to fix these problems and sell your home.BRRR! We hope you and your home safely and warmly survived Maryland’s first winter blast- Blizzard Jonas. While some people had the luxury of seeking shelter from the storm next to their fireplace or in their well-heated home, others bundled up and shivered indoors due to a winter heating problem. If you are trying tosell your home in the winter, a heating problem can kill any chance you have – since potential buyers are seeking immediate warmth from winter weather upon arrival. Let’s talk about common winter heating problems and solutions. Rapid Loss of HeatIf your furnace suddenly stops, a... 02/09/2016

When is the Best Time to Buy and Sell Real Estate in Maryland?If you’re trying to get the most for your money, buying or selling, then there are many factors to consider. One of the more important, but often overlooked, factors in buying or selling a home is the season in which you’re doing it. There are many contributing aspects that might make it a season a good time to buy or sell. Things like the weather, financial climate, and seasonal psychology all play factors in real estate buying and selling. The Best Time to BuyReally, the best time to buy your home is when you find your dream home at an affordable price. However, realistically, and somewhat surprisingly, the best time to buy your home is during the winter.Looking at the market figures for home sales, you might think that spr... 02/03/2016

3 Quick Tips For Requesting a Short Sale  Selling your home in a short sale is a common alternative to avoid foreclosure when you owe more money on your home than what it’s worth. People can find themselves behind on mortgage payments for several reasons involving financial hardship, and short sales can be a great way to get out from under your payments. The whole process can be a bit overwhelming, but if you know you are leaning towards a short sale and aren’t sure where to start – start by reading these tips.Know How Much You OweWhen you start this process, it is imperative that you know the total balance of any and all mortgages or liens you have on the property. Your mortgage lender has a share in your home and they need to approve the short sale. If your mortgages are with the same... 02/01/2016

3 Interior Tips to Sell Your Home Fast Planning to buy a new home? Still haven’t sold your current home? This predicament can get costly, quickly. This is just one of the common scenarios that leaves homeowners with the unavoidable need to sell their home as fast as possible. The following tips can contribute to your ability to sell your home fast. But if you want the fastest sale possible – get in touch with The Team Edge! We’d be happy to provide a fast and fair offer on your property. Get Personal Items Out of SightWhen selling your home, you should take your personal items off of display. While you may think your family photos and personal art adds character or charm to your property, it can be a major distraction to a potential buyer. If you remove family photos, heirlooms and art ... 01/27/2016

How to Make Repairs in an Old House: Fixing Cracked Plaster Houses are like cars: high maintenance. Just as your old clunker needs to plunk itself into the shop quite often, so too, does an old home need a lot of work. Owning a prewar home requires some give and take: there may be a lot of charm and interesting architectural details, but you can bet there will be a lot of work to accompany it. Here’s the thing, though: it would be an utter shame to completely gut the interior of an aging beauty. With the exception of kitchens and bathrooms, which generally need overhaul remodels to offer the modern conveniences most homeowners expect, an old home usually just needs a few repairs – a little makeup, rather than reconstructive surgery. One of the biggest cosmetic complaints about old homes... 01/25/2016

3 Tips to Speed Up a Winter Home Sale Take extra precautions to make sure your home is ready for potential buyers this winter! Are you selling your home this winter? We have had a pretty lucky winter in Maryland so far, in regards to the lack of inconvenient snowfall. With that luck running out – as weather forecasters predict monumental snowfalls in our near future – have you thought about if your home is prepared for potential buyers? Follow these quick tips to sell your home fast this winter. Find out why The Team Edge is your best option to speed up your winter home sale! Increase Winter Curb Appeal When you are looking to increase the curb appeal of your home in the warmer months, colorful and lively flowers and shrubs are a common choice to assist in doing so. In the winter months... 01/22/2016

Bathroom Remodeling Tips to Sell Your Home in 2016 When remodeling your bathroom to sell, it is best to stick to neutral colors, clear counter tops and create an impressive focal point. It’s no secret that having an updated bathroom and kitchen is a great way to increase your chances of selling your home quickly. Homes in the Baltimore area with a remodeled bathroom provide a great return on investment for the homeowner. The more outdated your bathroom is, the higher the chances are that a potential buyer will consider it unappealing or dirty. And while The Team Edge will gladly buy your property in its current condition, other potential buyers won’t be as interested in your home if it needs this kind of work. Let’s review some bathroom remodeling tips that will help you sell your home ... 01/18/2016

Looking to BUY or SELL a Central Maryland Home? Call 240-389-EPIK or use our 15 second Home Value EstimatorEPIK Kids in Action UPDATE- Mid January 2016.UPDATE : The first 2 weeks of 2016 and EPIK Kids in Action has hit the ground running. This is the Hillcrest ES "Giving Tree" on the wall in the school which will quite full be the end of the school year with all the great activities planned.The application to join the Spring session was sent out this week at Hillcrest Elementary School. On the application is a code of conduct they must sign and each child then writes a short essay on why they want to be part of EPIK Kids in Action. From 2nd grade to 5th grade there are 50 children that will be included. Can't wait to see the essays that are submitted.Here are just a few of the local and... 01/17/2016

Looking to BUY or SELL a Central Maryland Home? Call 240-389-EPIK or use our 15 second Home Value EstimatorEPIK Kids in Action is now in ACTION!EPIK Home Group is celebrating. We can officially announce the eligibility of EPIK Kids in Action as a NON PROFIT FOUNDATION. We have received documentation from the State of Maryland and the IRS, that our 501(c)3 is recognized and we can start contributing to it.AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2016, EPIK Home Group of Keller Williams Realty Centre will be donating 2.5% of every commission check to “EPIK Kids in Action” Foundation.The more homes we sell, the more money we can donate to “EPIK Kids in Action“. Our goal for 2016 is 200 homes. The 100th home sale we will donate 100% of the commission. If we hit our lofty goal of 200 homes we will donate 200% of t... 01/03/2016

 The Catonsville, MD Real Estate Market Report for  July 2015 The July real estate market here in Catonsville, MD really moved this month with 90 units sold at an average of $328,077 for detached homes.  75 new homes came on the market this month as well which is down about 8% from last year.  There is more good news for sellers as the average days on market was just 39 days and the average Listing Price to Sold Price is at 97.5% - homes are being priced right here in Catonsville!Want good news for buyers?  There are currently 151 active listings in Catonsville, MD - lots for buyers to choose from!Take a look at the latest McIntire Team Catonsville Listing if you are ready to buy a home here. Our pricing strategy and established marketing and internet presence gets many of our client ho... 08/12/2015

3 Rumford Dr, Catonsville, MD 21228 is for sale with EPIK Home Group!Call 240-380-EPIK (3745) for all your Central Maryland Home Sale and Home Purchase needsThere are not many opportunities to move to Catonsville, MD at this price point and this 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo has handicapped accessibility!3 Rumford Drive #103 is a street level 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo with a walkway leads directly into the home and the unit includes a reserved handicap parking space. Wonderful, quiet location looks over Patapsco Park in the delightful town of Catonsville.The original homeowner at 103 Rumford Drive has loved the friendly neighbors and peaceful location and having the back entrance with lots of open parking for friends and family! 3 Rumford Drive, #103 is a terrific starter home or the ideal, acc... 07/07/2015

The Chairs of Catonsville are an Annual Tradition.If you are not familiar with the Catonsville, Maryland area you will probably be confused if you take a drive through the Catonsville main street in the month of June.  All kinds of outdoor chairs are lined up on the main street of Catonsville awaiting the 4th of July. As the month progresses more and more chairs arrive. It's great living in 21228. To learn more about all the great events in Catonsville and local Market reports, visit my Blog 06/18/2015

Open House on Sunday, March 8th from 1-3pm at 1920 Lismore Lane in the wonderful Keeper Hill/Rollingwood neighborhood.  Westchester Elementary School District! The Mcintire Home Team is excited to announce, new to the market, a Catonsville home with space and amenities not seen in many homes in this area! Go to www.ILoveCatonsville.com for pricing and all the details!  This is a great neighborhood in Catonsville with a blend of original owners and families with all ages of children.  Dog walkers and work from home owners abound and the neighbors really watch out for each other here.  This is the kind of thing you usually don't know in advance when choosing where to live!     Ellie McIntire, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, CLHMS, SRES, and CDPE Certified and The McIntire Tea... 03/07/2015

Catonsville, MD is known in Central Maryland for quite a few things.  It's in the South west corner of Baltimore County, it's close to downtown Baltimore City which is a mere 10 miles away and its located just west of I95.  Catonsville has it all with great schools, walkable shops and restaurants and fantastic access to jobs in Columbia, Baltimore and Washington. FOR THE COMPLETE UPDATE ON THE CURRENT CATONSVILLE MD REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JANUARY 2015 (GRAPHS, CHARTS AND DATA) CLICK THIS LINK.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The McIntire Luxury Home Team Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area? Find out why Goldilocks would use the McIntire Luxury Home Team and you should too... 02/20/2015