When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter. The way your home is presented to potential buyers can greatly influence their decision-making process. While professional staging services can be effective, they can also be costly. Fortunately, there are plenty of do-it-yourself (DIY) staging strategies that can help you showcase your home in its best light without breaking the bank.

In this blog, we will explore a variety of DIY staging techniques that you can easily implement you...

Kent Island, Maryland, is more than just a picturesque destination for a vacation; it's also a fantastic place to call home.  Situated just across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge from Annapolis, Kent Island is the largest island in the Chesapeake Bay and is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Eastern Shore".  With it's rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant community, Kent Island offers a unique lifestyle that appeals to many.  In this blog, we'll explore some compelling reasons why...

I have been saying for some time now that it is a sellers market, not enough inventory for the buyers, homes are selling fast, and Sellers are getting over their asking price and multiple offers.  Yet, here you have your home on the market and it's been on the market for awhile and it hasn't sold.  What's the problem?  Buyers have fewer options than usual right now, so with limited choices and your home not selling, there is a reason.  Perhaps it's because the home is overpriced.

With today's h...

The spring market has arrived and it is anything but a typical market. Buyers are still finding a lot of competition, as home shoppers compete for a still-limited number of homes for sale. Inventory is shrinking in some markets, and new listings are still way below historic trends.

In our region, sellers are still in the drivers seat.  Sellers who closed on their home in April received an average of 3.5 offers. More than half (53.5%) ended up closing at a price above their original asking price...

 

 

 

Time to get the stats on the real estate market in Anne Arundel and Queen Anne's County.  Are we still in a sellers market?  Are the sellers still getting the prices they were a few months ago?  Has foreclosures increased recently?  What do you think?

Let's start with Queen Anne's County

New listings: 48
Down 9.4% from November (expected.  During holiday season).  But it's also down 14.3% from Dec 2021

New Pendings:  38
Down 32.1% from November

Closed Sales:  51Up 6.3% from November.  Down...

  Well, we made it to the end of another year and entering a new year.  What is in store for us in the coming year?  Let's just highlight what is expected.

Where the Housing Market is Headed In 2023

• NAR (National Association of Realtors) predicts 4.78 million existing-home sales in 2023, down 6.8% from 5.13 million in 2022.
• Annual median home prices are expected to increase by just 0.3%, following a 9.6% gain in 2022.

Total existing-home sales dropped 5.9% from September to October, marking th...

As your neighbors are hanging their holiday lights, you’re getting ready to list your home to another potential buyer. But is selling your home during the holidays a good idea?  Believe it or not, the holiday season can be a great time to sell your home. It’s true that the housing market typically heats up during the spring. However, the holiday season is often overlooked as a prime time to sell.

The holiday season between October 31 and December 31 is the most hectic time of the year. From Hall...