What Creates Hagerstown Property Listings Leaders, “Curb appeal” is an instantly understandable byword: one every home seller hears. You can see for yourself how Washington County property listings that feature sparkling exterior shots with superior ‘curb appeal’ instantly draw your attention — and often, higher offers. Hearing the phrase makes you picture potential buyers standing at the curb, viewing your property. Yet the most important part of ‘curb appeal’ is the second word, not the first. “Appeal” should be an active concept: one that’s about reaching out, roping potential buyers in. Successful sellers create appeal by making every part of a home’s presentation — from its debut in the Hagerstown property listings to final inspection and closing — as actively appealing as possible... 03/11/2013

Factoring Pro Managers intoHagerstown Property Investments The stage is set for those with investment dollars to spare: income properties -- including rentable Hagerstown vacation homes – are still being offered at discount prices. At this point, the fire sale psychology has been pretty well hosed down, but… Despite the evidence of an improving market, the recovery is from such a deep downturn that, stacked up beside historical levels, real bargains are still out there. Add in the fact that recent pronouncements from Washington indicate that a lid is firmly in place on those extremely attractive mortgage rates, and it’s clear why investors are likely to continue on course to match or beat last year’s 7% growth in vacation home sales. However, buying a second home as an investment is ju... 09/24/2012