By Thomas Carroll, REALTOR® There is a lot of noise out there surrounding the real estate market. Prices and interest rates are up, and cap rates are down. Despite the significant price appreciation and the rise in interest rates we’ve… Read More
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How to Obtain a VA Home Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Thomas Carroll, REALTOR® So, it is time to buy a home and you’ve decided that the VA loan may be the way to go. VA loans often come with below average interest rates, require no money down and do… Read More
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The VA Loan: A Guide for Service Members and Veterans
By Thomas Carroll, REALTOR® Today we’ll go through the 5 Ws of the VA Home Loan. For service members and veterans out there, the VA loan can be a great benefit. WHY The best part of the VA Loan is… Read More
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What Does it Cost to Buy and Sell a Home In Maryland?
By: Thomas Carroll, REALTOR ® When it comes to real estate, there are entry and exit costs above and beyond the sticker price. This information is not meant to dissuade you from owning real estate. The hope is to help… Read More
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Four Things to Look for in a Military Friendly Maryland Real Estate Agent
By Thomas Carroll, REALTOR ® Service members have unique needs and considerations when it comes to real estate. If you are a service member or veteran it is important that your agent understands a few things. TRUST Trust is first… Read More
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Your Home is an Investment!
By Thomas Carroll, REALTOR® You hear investment gurus trumpet the idea that your home is not an asset, it is a liability. To be blunt, I think that is crap. Your mortgage is a liability, but your home is an… Read More
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Housing prices have gone up a lot recently. Is it still a good time to buy?
By Thomas Carroll, REALTOR® There is a ton of noise out there right now surrounding the real estate market. All of the headlines about how much housing prices have gone up and that interest rates are going to rise create… Read More
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4 Ways to Build Wealth with Real Estate
Comparatively, real estate is an incredibly versatile asset that provides four ways to build wealth. Below, we dive into all four plus a bonus method! Appreciation The increase in the value of your home is known as appreciation. Home owners… Read More
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Howard County Market Update!
The month of January saw only 273 homes listed for sale in Howard County. This represents an 8% decrease in supply year or over year and a 10-year low! This low supply resulted in a 3% increase in the median… Read More
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What is going on with the housing market!?!? A technical description.
In 2021, home values in the U.S. appreciated at roughly 16%! To put this in historical perspective, homes have appreciated at a rate of 3 to 4% annually so 2021 was really an incredible year for home owners. Appreciation is… Read More