Image by Mudassar Iqbal from Pixabay Construction of affordable starter homes is failing to keep pace with the number of first-time house hunters. At the same time, more homeowners are resisting the siren song of selling to these potential buyers in order to move up or downsize. It's a trend called "rising tenure length." Owners are staying put. There’s

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Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay The windows in your home not only supply security while allowing fresh air and natural light to filter in, but they are also essential to keeping energy costs down and they contribute to the overall value of your home. During a windstorm, here are some ways you can protect your entire home as a

This true one-bedroom condo is ready for your personal touch. Bring your selection for flooring and paint colors. Kitchen and bathroom fully functional or switch it out for your own style. Regardless of what you choose, you can not beat the location and easy lifestyle. New elevators in 2018. Heated community pool overlooking Towson. Fitness room and 24/7 front desk concierge. Garage parking available for a monthly fee ($100). Estate sale. Offered as-is.

This true one-bedroom condo is ready for your personal touch. Bring your selection for flooring and paint colors. Kitchen and bathroom fully functional or switch it out for your own style. Regardless of what you choose, you can not beat the location and easy lifestyle. New elevators in 2018. Heated community pool overlooking Towson. Fitness room and 24/7 front desk concierge. Garage parking available for a monthly fee ($100). Estate sale. Offered as-is.

Back on the market due to buyer's financing. Buyer's loss is your gain. BEAUTIFUL CONDO ALERT! Check out this one-bedroom condo with a bonus room (enclosed balcony 138" x 92"). The enclosed balcony is not included in the listing square footage. This warm and sunny condo faces East where your view is the newly renovated Towson Circle East. Start your day by waking up to a stunning view of the sunrise. The Seller has made this home absolutely move-in ready, so you can begin loving all of the conveniences right away. Be the first to revel in the new kitchen with quartz countertops and the new bathroom with ample counter space. More goodies include brand new waterproof vinyl wood flooring and recessed lighting. You will immediately feel relaxed after taking the elevator from the garage to your highrise oasis. Summers include swimming in the heated community pool on the 7th floor overlooking Towson. Soon, you will be minutes from Whole Foods and Towson Row. Garage parking is $100 per mo. per car or use the soon-to-be FREE Towson Circulator. With interest rates this low, it just makes sense to own!

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Post Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayIt's easy to believe you don't have much leverage if you're getting ready to buy in a seller's market. Unfortunately, that sense of frustration can result in desperation, which can ultimately lead to overpaying on a home. Before you accept your fate, consider how you may have more power than you think. Start Strong

Image by Andrey Popov from Shutterstock The term "fair market value" is the price at which an interested but not desperate buyer is willing to buy and a motivated but not distressed seller is willing to sell on the open market in your location. The set value depends on recently sold similar-sized homes with like amenities, upgrades, and location.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to craft an effective property listing. Instead, a seller needs to allocate the necessary time and resources to ensure a house listing hits the mark with buyers. In fact, failure to do so may make it tough for a seller to generate interest in his or her home. Perhaps even worse, an ineffective home listing