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What to do With Inherited Land in MD

August 10, 2022

When you inherit any type of real estate, including land, after losing a friend or family member, it can be overwhelming, especially when you add the complications of probate or shared inheritance among multiple beneficiaries. If you’ve inherited land and have no need for the property, you’re likely considering cashing in on the inheritance. Once … Continued

3 Shady Things Some Maryland Listing Agents do to Get Homeowners to Sign a Listing Agreement

August 6, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

While it may seem like listing agents are doing sellers a favor by agreeing with unreasonable demands instead of being upfront, it isn’t fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to act in the sellers’ best interest. Unfortunately, sellers are unaware of the impact their decisions and demands may have until it is far too late. While not … Continued

How Simple Homebuyers is Changing the Way People Buy and Sell Real Estate in Maryland

August 4, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

We’re changing how people buy and sell real estate at Simple Homebuyers. As a result, there is a new option for buyers and sellers who would prefer not to pay the cost of time, energy, and money for the services of a real estate agent. And Simple Homebuyers has a solution for those who would … Continued

3 Reasons to Sell Your Land in Welcome

August 3, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

Diversifying your investments among several market sectors in your real estate portfolio fortifies your security in retirement. For example, investing in raw land, which historically increases in value over time, offers a long-term hedge against inflation. Additionally, land can lend itself to creative ways for investors to earn cash flow. And an essential part of … Continued

3 Reasons Why People Are Choosing to Skip the MLS When Selling a House in Maryland

July 30, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

Selling a house in Maryland? Unfortunately, not every home is a good fit for the MLS; when owners aren’t able to make repairs and update the property to present it in its best light, buyers on the MLS view the listing as a bargain opportunity. It can be upsetting to receive their rock bottom offer … Continued

How to Sell Your Maryland Land and Re-Invest for Higher Profits

July 27, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

While a great deal of thought is involved in buying an investment property, the exit strategy is a crucial phase of ownership that investors must plan, as the wrong moves at this time can be costly. For example, avoiding taxes by utilizing the rules of a 1031 exchange allows you to reinvest the profits from … Continued

5 Key Differences Between Buying an Apartment Building and a Multi-Family Property in Maryland

July 25, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

When planning your financial future, your goal is to gain the highest return on your investments. Therefore, real estate investors must consider all market sectors as opportunities for diversification, keep a steady eye on the future, watch for new market trends and local city zoning changes or economic development plans, and adjust their exit strategy. … Continued

5 Things a Port Tobacco Listing Agent isn’t Going to Tell You

July 23, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

If you’ve decided to sell your Port Tobacco home, stop looking for a listing agent and consider your options before making a costly mistake. Not all properties and not all sellers fit perfectly into the standard MLS listing model. Some home sellers are under pressure to carry the expenses of relocating before selling their first … Continued

3 Things Investors Should Know About Being a Landlord to a Multi-Family Property in Maryland

July 18, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

Investment properties offer the opportunity to build wealth and create a passive income stream that provides investors with the finances and the freedom to spend their time doing the things they enjoy in retirement with security. And because rental rates tend to keep pace with inflation, you can continue to live out your life on … Continued

What Investors Should Know About Buying Multi-Family Properties in Maryland

July 11, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

Investment properties help create wealth and provide an income stream that allows investors to maintain their lifestyle, despite increases in living costs because rental rates tend to keep pace with inflation. While investors may typically envision single-family homes when considering investment properties, nearly half of commercial investments are multi-family properties. As a result of many … Continued

Getting into Real Estate Investment? Why Your First Purchase Should Be Land

July 9, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

When you’re first investing in real estate, it can be a struggle to come up with a sizeable down payment to purchase residential property; however, raw or undeveloped land is available at affordable prices for any budget. In addition, with a bit of imagination and creativity, raw land can offer investors many opportunities to create … Continued

What Maryland Wholesalers Need to Know About Transactional Funding

July 9, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

What do you know about transactional funding? Wholesalers often locate deals with motivated sellers who agree with the arrangement. The wholesaler then locates an end buyer, making a slight profit without being involved in the actual transaction. However, there are cases in which this isn’t always an option; for example, no assignment clauses often force … Continued

3 Actions to Take if You Have An Expired Listing Agreement in Fort Washington

July 8, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

When a listing lingers on the market, sellers experience a long road of hopeful anticipation followed by disappointment as the days, weeks, and months pass. As a result, plans for the future must hold, and stress levels have likely risen as costs for holding onto the property continue to roll in like the tides. Furthermore, … Continued

3 Myths People Believe About Selling Real Estate in Baltimore

July 7, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

While popular beliefs may be chock full of intriguing details, they are hardly the truth about selling real estate. Even if it is a false narrative, what we believe can significantly influence our decisions. When it comes to selling your home, it’s best to have your eyes wide open to all of your options. Don’t … Continued

How to Find Multi-Family Properties for Sale in Maryland

July 4, 2022

By Jeff Johnson

Diversifying your portfolio builds security against economic downturns in any one market sector. In addition, because of the nature of multi-family properties, having shared construction, costs per unit are lower overall, as are maintenance costs in general which makes this an attractive way to diversify your portfolio. Finally, rental investments such as multi-family help build … Continued