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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Who Absquatulated? A Real Estate MysteryThere are many moving parts in a real estate transaction. Buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, inspectors, appraisers, title companies, contractors… It’s like a carefully choreographed dance where everyone has a role, a timing, and a responsibility.And then… someone absquatulates.If you’ve never heard that word before, it’s a good one. It means to leave suddenly, maybe a little mysteriously, without much explanation. In real estate, it doesn’t always mean someone physically disappears. Sometimes it’s more subtle. The calls stop. The emails slow down. The urgency fades. And you start to wonder… who absquatulated?I’ve seen it happen in all kinds of ways.There was the buyer who fell in love with a house, wrote a strong offer, negotiated back and forth ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
🏡 NOW ACTIVE IN CATONSVILLE 🏡📍18 S Beaumont Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228The wait is over — one of Catonsville’s most incredible transformations is officially live.Originally a classic single-level home, this thoughtfully expanded “Raise the Roof” renovation now offers nearly 5,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space built for every stage of life.✨ 6 Bedrooms + potential 7th✨ 2 Full Baths + 2 Half Baths✨ Stunning sun-filled flex space✨ Full basement with outdoor access✨ Private fenced backyard + hot tub✨ EV charger & attached garage✨ Quiet cul-de-sac locationFrom cozy mornings on the front porch to summer nights on the patio, every inch of this home was designed to make life feel a little easier, warmer, and more connected.And yes… Catonsville Gourmet is still just a short wal...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Over the years, I have had significant success with my advertising, radio show, and blogging activities. I have improved these efforts by starting with a clear idea and a focused blog post topic. I also include visuals throughout my content to make it more interesting.I have two amazing assistants: Jeni, the associate publisher, and Ebony, the art director of the weekly publication, The Baltimore Jewish Times. The team is fantastic, and my ads always get comments.  I appreciate their assistance in selecting one blog post from my extensive collection of over 6,000 entries. Each week, they randomly feature one of these posts as a quarter-page piece on the inside cover. This is the post chosen for this week: real estate rollercoaster. And below ...how the published blog does double duty in...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Watch the video:https://youtube.com/shorts/2v3kSSuEv0IYou know a location is ridiculous when your biggest problem is deciding whether you’re walking to tacos, pizza, sushi, brunch, coffee, or ice cream. The hardships of Catonsville life. Truly devastating.Perfectly positioned just moments from downtown Catonsville, 18 S. Beaumont Ave puts you right in the heart of everything people love about this community. Walk to over 20 local restaurants, grab coffee on Frederick Road, spend a Sunday morning at the farmers market, stroll to the library, hop onto the trolley trails, and enjoy the music, festivals, and energy that make Catonsville feel like home.But what makes this property truly special is the story behind it.When the owners realized they had outgrown the location they loved, they di...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
It could have turned into one of those stories I tell with a knot in my stomach. You know, the kind that starts with excitement, takes a sharp turn into panic, and makes you question how everything will end.My recent sale hit the market looking like a completely different house. My HomeRome Team stepped in and did what they do best: they cleaned it out, painted it, freshened the cabinets, installed new toilets and lighting, and spruced up the landscaping. Every detail was handled. We didn’t over-improve; we improved smartly- focusing on the updates that truly mattered. I felt confident enough to raise the price. Just like that, on the first day on the market, it sold. The buyers were in love, and everything was lining up beautifully, inspections done, and the appraisal was ordered. Then...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
DisengageThere is a quiet power in knowing when to disengage. It does not mean you do not care. In fact, it often means the exact opposite. It means you care enough about the outcome not to let emotion take over. In real estate, and in life, not every conversation deserves your energy, and not every comment deserves a response. Some people are not trying to solve a problem. They are trying to be right, to be heard, or simply to release their own frustration. The moment you recognize that, everything changes.Disengaging is not walking away from the situation. It is stepping away from the emotion within the situation. It is choosing to respond rather than react. It is moving from conversation to documentation, from opinions to facts. A well-written email or text has a way of bringing clar...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
The Most Expensive Bargain You’ll Ever MakeEvery once in a while, a story comes along that says everything that needs to be said… without needing any extra commentary.This is one of those stories.A family required electrical work in their home. This is not unusual. They called a licensed electrician to come and assess the situation. After a thorough inspection, he explained that the job was bigger than they thought. It wasn’t just a simple fix. They needed a new electrical box and updated wiring out to the post. The estimate came in around $3,500. They didn’t like the number.So, they did what many people are tempted to do, they got another price. This time, the quote was $1,300.Now that sounded better. The licensed electrician had already explained why his price was what it was. He was ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
COMING SOON IN CATONSVILLE 18 S Beaumont Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228   What happens when you absolutely love your neighborhood… but outgrow your home? You create something extraordinary.   This stunning “Raise the Roof” transformation expanded a classic Catonsville home into nearly 5,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space — blending warmth, charm, and modern functionality in all the right ways.   6 Bedrooms + potential 7th 2 Full Baths + 2 Half Baths Multiple living spaces + full basement Incredible sun-filled flex room Private fenced backyard with patio & hot tub Playscape, front porch charm & attached garage EV charger included Approx. 600 steps to Catonsville Gourmet   Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac yet moments from downtown Catonsville, trails, parks, concerts, rest...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Eleven Slade THREE BEDROOMS $50,000There are moments in real estate that don’t come along often, and this is one of them. Welcome to Unit 412 at 11 Slade Avenue, a rare 3-bedroom, 2 full bath corner residence that is fully furnished and truly move-in ready. This spacious home offers beautiful natural light and a large private balcony with sweeping views, creating a quiet retreat above it all. And now, we are offering this extraordinary opportunity at an almost unheard-of price of $50,000.This is not just a home; it is a full-service lifestyle.Click for video and learn more about Eleven SladeThe monthly fee includes heat, air conditioning, water, and even the real estate taxes, making ownership simple and predictable. The building itself is known as one of the best-run and most efficient...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
How Do Real Estate Deals Actually Come Together?From the outside, it can look like a home sells in a moment. A showing, an offer, a contract. Done.But that’s almost never how it really happens.Most real estate transactions come together in layers.It often starts with a simple showing. A buyer walks through a home, takes a look, and leaves. Nothing dramatic. No immediate decision. Just a first impression.Then something interesting happens.They keep thinking about it.They compare it to other homes. They may go see a few more. Sometimes they come back for a second look. Sometimes they drive by again. Sometimes they bring someone with them, a parent, a friend, a different perspective.And then, slowly, interest turns into intent.That’s when conversations begin. Questions are asked. Numbers a...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
📊 Weekly Market Update in Catonsville | May 5, 2026Strong contract activity and steady closings this week 👇🏡 8 New Listings🔜 10 Coming Soon🤝 10 Under Contract📉 8 Price Reductions🔁 0 Fell Through✅ 11 Closed❌ 0 CanceledWhat does this mean?Buyers are making moves—homes are going under contract quickly, but pricing still matters with noticeable price adjustments happening.📩 Stay in the loop with local market updates: https://bit.ly/CatonsvilleREUpdateThinking about buying or selling? Let’s create a strategy that works in today’s market.📲 443-418-7668📧 EPIKhomegroup@gmail.com
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Nothing Works All the Time Everything works...some of the time. One of the simplest truths I’ve learned, and one of the hardest to accept, is this: Nothing works all the time.Some things work some of the time.And that has to be enough. If you’ve been in real estate for more than five minutes, you already know this. But now and then, we forget. We try something that worked beautifully once… and expect it to work the same way again. We price a house the way a similar one sold last spring… and wonder why it sits. We held an open house that was packed the last time… and this time, crickets. We write the perfect offer… and lose. We do everything “right” … and the deal still falls apart. It can make you feel like nothing works. But that’s not true. Things do work. Just not every time. A hand...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
The House That Wasn’t For Sale… YetLast week on the show, a caller named Chris shared something many buyers quietly feel.He had found the house.Not just a house… that house.The one he admired every time he drove by.The one in the neighborhood he really wanted.There was just one small problem.It wasn’t for sale.Now, most people would stop right there.They’d go back to scrolling online.Waiting.Hoping.But Chris didn’t.A Different Way to Find a HomeInstead of waiting for a “For Sale” sign, I suggested something a little different.I said,“Why not write them a letter?”Not a sales pitch.Not a solicitation.Just a simple, honest note:Hi… my name is Chris.I love your home.If you’ve ever thought about selling, I would love the opportunity to talk.That’s it.Fast Forward to This WeekChris called bac...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 My mother was an extraordinary woman who faced so many challenges in her life. She came to the US from Germany at age 21 without knowing anyone or speaking English.Mother, a widow at 39, with two young kids, ran the restaurant business, opening at six in the morning and closing at nine at night.  What a role model!  Mom taught by example, never missing one day in all those years. Maybe there is no coincidence that I've missed three live radio shows in twelve years. Despite the difficulties she faced, she was loved and admired by everyone in town for her hard work and determination. And I never heard her complain! When I moved her to Baltimore, she quickly became involved in the community. She gave generously to charity and to people in need, never considering her actions gifts because ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
A Closing Worth Waiting For Some closings are just closings. And then there are closings that feel like the house finally found the people it was waiting for. This was one of those. 8602 David Ave 21234 Before we got to the happy ending, there were the fall-throughs. The disappointments. The almost-buyers. The “we love it, but…” moments. The offers that did not make it to the finish line. The starts and stops that make everyone wonder whether the right buyer is really out there. And then they showed up. A young family. A happy family. Two little girls. The kind of buyers who did not just see rooms, walls, and floors. They saw a home. They saw where the girls would grow up. They saw birthday parties, backpacks by the door, muddy shoes, bedtime stories, and all the ordinary little things...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Clear to Close!There are three words in real estate that sound almost as beautiful as music.Clear to close!Those words mean we are almost there. Not “almost” in the hopeful way. Not “the lender says it looks good.” Not “we are waiting on one more thing.” Not “we should have approval any minute.” Clear to close means the final pieces are in place and settlement can be scheduled.By the time we hear those words, a lot has already happened behind the scenes. The contract has been signed. The earnest money deposit has been delivered. The inspections have been handled. The appraisal has been ordered, completed, reviewed, and accepted. The title work has been done. The lender has reviewed the buyer’s income, assets, credit, employment, bank statements, tax returns, and whatever else they neede...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
24 Basswood Ct, Catonsville, MD Click here to Get Directions$750,000 5 Beds - 4 Baths - 8872 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print For more info, contact directly the Official Listing Agent, Ellie McIntire with Keller Williams Realty at 443-418-7668 © or 443-574-1600 (o) – Have your mouse tour the house with the 3D tour - https://bit.ly/24BasswoodCtTour Located on the closest street to the Hilton area of the Patapsco Valley State Park in the lovely community of Patapsco Woods, the famous "Tire Park" is only minutes away. Offering 5 bedrooms & 3.5-bath, this home sits tucked back on a quiet cul-de-sac with it's own park views from 2 expansive decks. You can immerse in nature, yet be so pleasantly close to all of the great amenities Catonsville has to offer. A covered front porch se...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
  A successful negotiation  (A Bill Spear gem) My friend in real estate, Bill Spear, said something today: “A successful negotiation is a signed agreement that both parties are dissatisfied with.” Isn’t that wonderful? And oddly enough… It’s true. People often think a good negotiation means one side “won.” It doesn’t. If one side feels they have won everything, chances are the other side has lost too much, and that is usually not the best foundation for a smooth transaction. A good agreement often has a little discomfort on both sides. The seller wishes they did not have to fix that item. The buyer wishes they had gotten a little more. One side stretched on price. The other stretched on timing. Nobody got everything. And that may be exactly why it works. It's best to always negotiate w...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Understanding 11 Slade: A Different Kind of OpportunityCertain buildings require more than a standard listing presentation, and 11 Slade is one of them.With Units 412, 614, and 301 currently in the picture, and the possibility of a fourth co-op listing soon, I have spent a great deal of time not only marketing these homes but also educating buyers and agents about what makes this building so unique. 11 Slade is not simply another residential building. It is Baltimore County’s only co-op, and that distinction matters. The appeal is easy to understand. The building offers a full-service lifestyle with features increasingly hard to find, including valet parking, generous unit sizes, and special amenities such as a freezer/refrigerator room. For many buyers, it represents an elegant and pra...
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By June Piper-Brandon, Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Too Late - 1344 Martin Dr, Baltimore, MD 21229This great home went on the market and received offers the first day, so you're too late for this one!! This five‑level split is situated in the desirable Wedgewood neighborhood of Baltimore County. Conveniently located just minutes from I‑695 and I‑70, with easy access to shopping, dining, and daily amenities, this home offers both space and functionality. The main level features warm wood floors and a sunken living room filled with natural light, creating a comfortable setting for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy outdoor living on the spacious rear deck overlooking a terraced backyard, perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings, while the covered front porch adds charm and curb appeal. Offered as‑is and in good overall condition, th...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Making Mountains Out of AnthillsOne of the truest things I have learned is this:The smartest person is often the one least interested in proving it.That may not sound flashy, but in real life, and especially in real estate, it can save the day.Not every small problem needs a speech, a standoff, or a grand explanation. Sometimes a tiny issue shows up, and instead of quietly fixing it, people turn it into a production.Why?Because sometimes being right seems more important than being helpful.And sometimes, to make it even more interesting, some people want credit for solving the problem they created.That is where a little ant hill suddenly gets promoted to mountain status.I have learned that not every moment needs blame assigned, history reviewed, and every detail retold. Many times, the b...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Who Knew We Couldn’t Live Without It?Sometimes I think the funniest part of our lives is realizing how many things we once lived perfectly well without but now act like we may not survive if they disappear for ten minutes.Who knew we couldn’t live without a TV remote control? There was a time when changing the channel required standing up, walking across the room, and turning a knob. We survived. Barely, apparently.Who knew we couldn’t live without GPS? We used to keep map books in the car, pull over to figure out where we were, and somehow still made it to the appointment. Now if the little voice in the car stops talking, people panic like they’ve been dropped in the wilderness.Who knew we couldn’t live without instant hot water, microwaves, calculators, cell phones, or computers? Ther...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
📊 Weekly Market Update in Catonsville | April 21, 2026Activity is picking up and closings are strong 👇🏡 9 New Listings🔜 8 Coming Soon🤝 4 Under Contract📉 4 Price Reductions🔁 1 Fell Through✅ 10 Closed❌ 3 CanceledWhat does this mean?More homes are hitting the market, but not all are sticking—buyers are being selective, and pricing still matters. The homes that are positioned right are the ones getting to the closing table.📩 Stay in the loop with local market updates: Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/CatonsvilleREUpdateThinking about buying or selling? Let’s build a smart strategy that works in today’s market.📲 443-418-7668📧 EPIKhomegroup@gmail.com
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