Prices on the secondary market declined 0.45 per cent in January as a closely watched gauge edged down to 287.6 from 288.9, following a 0.65 per cent drop in December, wiping out gains from October and November, according to data published by the Rating and Valuation Department on Friday. Prices weakened 7.13 per cent in … Read more
Unless you are incredibly rich, it’s highly likely that your vacation property is smaller than your primary residence. Having a smaller vacation property is a rational choice given you don’t live there as long as you do your primary residence. Further, it’s unlikely you need as many extra rooms for guests, an office, or entertainment … Read more
When I lived in the Marina neighborhood of San Francisco, I could walk to endless bars and restaurants within 10 minutes. It was the perfect place for twenty- and thirty-somethings to live, socialize, and indulge in city life. Back in 2005, at age 28, I had just bought my first single-family home—a handsome three-bedroom house … Read more
Attorney Lauren DiMartino, along with co-counsel Jim Ray of The Ray Legal Group, petitioned the Supreme Court of Maryland to bypass the Appellate Court to hear a case involving Maryland’s HOME Act. Lauren and Jim represent Katrina Hare, a participant in the Housing Choice voucher program that provides rental subsidy vouchers to low-income individuals. In … Read more
If there’s one lesson I’ve learned the hard way in real estate, it’s that a full-on, gut-remodel can be a nightmare. After years of painful, unpredictable remodeling projects, I can confidently say: I will never do a complete remodel again. Instead, I now favor purchasing a fully remodeled, move-in ready home for any future investments. … Read more
