Race, taxes, and the widening of the socio-economic divide
Last week, I talked about the impact of steering, blockbusting, and redlining in real estate and how unethical practices were once legal and contributed to a lot of the issues we still see today in real estate. Now let’s talk about wealth through real estate. Let me...
What contractors need to be licensed in MD?
So you're ready to get some work done on your home and are wondering what contractors need to be licensed in MD. Great! Before you start getting bids for contractors, you'll want to make sure you have a qualified person working for you. While being licensed doesn't...
Piggybacking off of a video posted by fellow friend + musician + real estate agent, Jay Lesko, we agents are privy to an astounding insight into people's lives while serving as the fiduciary for our clients. In this role, there's a lot that's verbally and nonverbally...
Where are they building the Silver Line?
If you're living or looking to purchase a home in Silver Spring, where the Purple Line is being built is likely on your mind. In general, metro accessibility is a key factor for many home buyers and sellers. The maps below show you 1) where the Purple Line is being...
How is COVID-19 impacting real estate?
Learn how COVID-19 is affecting the real estate market in Montgomery County, MD.
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When working with buyers, one of the most embarrassing things for a REALTOR is to struggle with getting into a home. It happens to every agent multiple times. Just recently, I ran across a lockbox that was jammed. My client was so excited to see the house, but...
Grants for Home Modification: 16 Resources for Homeowners with Disabilities
Article: https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/grants-for-home-modification/ Housing inventory is already small for the average buyer. However, both home buyers and renters with disabilities are at a severe disadvantage due to the lack of resources and accessible housing...
How much money do you need to make/have saved to buy a home in Maryland?
It's a common myth that you need 20% down payment in order to buy a home. While there are certainly advantages for doing so, there are plenty of options depending on your situation. One of our favorite programs is the SmartBuy 2.0 since it forgives up to $40,000 of...
Welcome to the new HAWT Homes website!
Our previous website was extremely limited in capabilities, and we wanted to be able to offer so much more for you. We've simplified the navigation to stick to the essentials and are putting more focus on market updates and real estate news as a lot of the happenings...