Dolores Maloney's Blog

Posted on 06/07/2020

Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Most buyers understand the importance of getting a home inspection before purchasing a property. But did you know that some sellers are also opting to invest in a pre-inspection? These savvy homeowners realize that a pre-inspection can be a very helpful tool when it comes time to market their houses. If you're...

Home Inspection

Pre Inspection

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Posted on 05/31/2020

Tips for Flipping Your First House

Photo by Skitterphoto from Pexels House flipping has been made particularly trendy in recent years, in part due to the popularity of shows like Flip or Flop and Property Brothers. If the trend has caught your eye as well, here’s an overview of the steps you’ll need to take to get the job done right. 1. Know Your...

Posted on 05/24/2020

How is a Land Contract Different than an Mortgage?

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay A land contract and a mortgage have a number of similarities. For example, you can use either option to purchase a home Both loans must be repaid on a monthly basis. Understanding the Differences A land contract is a legal agreement between a buyer and a seller. Rather than a traditional mortgage...

Posted on 05/17/2020

How to Tackle Home Selling Challenges

Home sellers may encounter problems as they try to get the best prices for their residences. Fortunately, there are lots of things that sellers can do to reduce or eliminate hurdles that otherwise may slow down the house selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you tackle various home selling hurdles. 1. Analyze the...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 05/10/2020

Execute a Property Selling Plan

If you intend to sell your home, you should develop a plan. That way, you can identify any potential home selling hurdles and take steps to address such issues before they escalate. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you execute a house selling plan to perfection. 1. Establish a Timeline You know you want to...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 05/03/2020

Tips for House Sellers: How to Handle High-Pressure Situations

You might want to believe that the home selling journey will be fast and simple, but high-pressure situations may arise that cause you to panic. However, there is no need to let high-pressure home selling situations get the best of you. Because if you know how to handle these situations, you can boost the likelihood of enjoying a quick,...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 04/26/2020

Tips for Making Your First Rental Purchase

Photo by Tumisu via PixabayMaybe you’ve thought about buying rental property. Wouldn’t it be great, you think, to own something that someone else pays for? It can work out that way, with your property increasing in value while you pocket money every month. But with the wrong home, the wrong tenants or the wrong management, it can go...

Landlord

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Selling a Home: Tax Considerations

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels In a nutshell, if you have owned a home for five years and lived in it for at least two out of five years, or if you’ve owned the house for two years and lived in it the entire time, a single person has a $250,000 tax exemption. If you are married,...

Posted on 06/01/2020

Another Property Sold - 1509 Billman Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Posted on 04/25/2020

Video Tour - 16817 Harbour Town Drive, Ashton, MD 20861

Welcome to your private oasis! Spend your summer days relaxing by the pool. 16817 Harbour Town Drive is a 5 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bath home with comfort and luxury at every turn. Enter through the front door to the grand 2 story foyer. Head straight to the kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances. The double ovens, microwave and gas stove-top are brand new! Natural light streams in through the breakfast room to the kitchen. The kitchen is open to the family room which has over-sized windows and a fireplace to keep it cozy. From the kitchen and family room, you can head to the back patio. The fenced in backyard has a...

Posted on 04/25/2020

16817 Harbour Town Drive, Ashton, MD 20861 is now new to the market!

Welcome to your private oasis! Spend your summer days relaxing by the pool. 16817 Harbour Town Drive is a 5 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bath home with comfort and luxury at every turn. Enter through the front door to the grand 2 story foyer. Head straight to the kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances. The double ovens, microwave and gas stove-top are brand new! Natural light streams in through the breakfast room to the kitchen. The kitchen is open to the family room which has over-sized windows and a fireplace to keep it cozy. From the kitchen and family room, you can head to the back patio. The fenced in backyard has a...

Posted on 04/16/2020

1509 Billman Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20902 now has a new price of $524,900!

Welcome to this well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a large lot. As you approach the house, you'll notice that the exterior has been updated with a new roof, siding, gutters and downspouts (2018). There is a garage and a double driveway providing plenty of off-street parking.The house has beautiful hardwood floors on the main and upper levels, and tile in the kitchen and entry foyer. There are two fireplaces to keep things cozy. The table spaced kitchen has ample counter tops, an updated range and is open to the family room. Sliders in the family room lead to the spacious backyard with a privacy fence. House backs to Old...