Showing posts with label harford county real estate agent. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Bel Air Real Estate Agent Home Buying Workshop

Bel Air Real Estate Agent Home Buying Workshop 
Home Buying Seminar August 9th 2014 Bel Air MarylandCompass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty 
Call or Text 443-360-0086

Join the Compass Home Group, your premier Bel Air Real Estate Agent team, for a no obligation Home Buying Workshop August 9th from 9:30am - 12pm. Local real estate professionals will guide you through the various ups and downs of a real estate transaction, how to finance a home purchase, various loan and grant programs offering up to $15,000 in purchase help!! Don't miss this great event, August 9th located at 2021B Emmorton Road Suite 110 in Bel Air! RSVP directly at www.MarylandSeminar.com or by calling us at 443-360-0086. Refreshments will be served at this FREE EVENT, along with door prizes, and an opportunity to walk away with your FREE CREDIT SCORE. Understand what your score is, and how it can effect your home buying process. Why rent when you can potentially move into a home for less than a security deposit and first months rent!! This event has sold out previously, so make sure to capture your spot today and learn everything needed to bring your dreams of home ownership to reality!!

Your Keynote Speakers will be Michelle McCartin and Tim Laghauser, Realtors of the Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty, David B. Ratti, [NMLS #532652],Market Leader of Embrace Home Loans, and Tasha Linton, Settlement Agent of North American Title. In addition, there will be information and guidance shared on all segments of the industry, including Credit Counseling, Home Inspections, Home Appraisals - and more to help educate the consumer of the home buying process! Each participant will have the opportunity to have a Free Credit Score and to have a FREE one-on-one home loan pre-qualification meeting arranged with a seasoned professional. Many FREE incentives, and Door Prizes will be given away as well.

This Seminar is a Public Service, and is FREE. The information you will receive at this seminar cannot be bought at any price. There is a very limited number of seats available so please RSVP NOW!  

Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty  
Tim Langhauser & Michele McCartin  
Call or Text 443-360-0086 for information Broker: 443-512-0090
Get a FREE REPORT of your HOME'S VALUE at www.ListWithCompass.com 
 
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Harford County Real Estate Agent Market Update July 2014

Harford County Real Estate Agent Market Update July 2014 
Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty 
Call or Text 443-360-0086 

Harford County Real Estate Agent Market Report July 2014Welcome to the Harford County Real Estate Agent Market Updated for July 2014. Compass Home Group, your premier Harford County Real Estate Agent team, is dedicated to keeping you informed of market updates, statistics and trending as we continue to inch our way out of the depressed real estate markets of the last 5 years!! Lets not waste anytime and jump right into what is happening in our local market today! The numbers for June were just released, and as usual we will look at these numbers, compared to last year, last month, and the beginning of 2014. Search All Harford County Homes for Sale! 

In June, 267 Harford County properties exchanged hands via the MLS system called MRIS. This number represents a 3.9% increase in homes sales from the same time last year, and up 3.89% from last month. This is very common to tick up throughout the Summer months as parents want to make their move outside of the school year for an easy transition for their children. The average sold price of a Harford County home was $274,379 in the month of June, falling 1.19% from the same time last year, but up 2% from last month. The MOST sold home in Harford County was a single family detached home with 4+ bedrooms, average a sales price of $372,260!! These homes made up 41% of the Harford County Real Estate Market.

Average Sold Price		 $274,379
# of Homes Sold 267
New Under Contract 172
Active Listings 1515
New Listings 513
Average Days On Market 85
172 homes went under contract in the month of June, up 1.18% from June 2013. Realtors were busy in June, with 513 new homes hitting the market! This stat shows a 17.9% increase from the same time last year, bringing our current housing inventory to 1,515 active Harford County Listings. This statistic represents our largest jump from 2013, increasing over 20%! The Harford County Real Estate Market is basically playing catch up right now. Sellers were on the fence about selling, inventory was down, and now as they see prices begin to tick up, they are are putting their homes on the market. This is creating a Balanced inventory as we currently have approximately 5.6 months of inventory in Harford County. National Association of Realtors defines 6 months of inventory in a market to be balanced, anything above and we are in a buyers market, anything below and we find ourselves in a sellers market. The average days a home is taking to sell in Harford County right now sits at 85, down 1.16% from the same time last year. With homes priced well, regardless of condition, we are often seeing homes selling within 5-7 days bringing in multiple offers. Remember, you pay a Realtor to market, position, and negotiate your home sale. Make sure you hire a Realtor with the marketing know how to bring the most qualified buyers through your home! 

For a FREE market valuation of your home, but a licensed Harford County Real Estate agent, contact us today by calling 443-360-0086 or complete our short seller survey!! We will also include our 2014 guide to selling your Harford County Home!!  

Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty  
Tim Langhauser & Michele McCartin  
Call or Text 443-360-0086 for information Broker: 443-512-0090  
Get a FREE REPORT of your HOME'S VALUE at www.ListWithCompass.com 
 

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Harford County Real Estate Agent Takes Home Seller from Stressed to Sold!!

Fish Guy StoryHarford County Real Estate Agent Takes Home Seller from Stressed to Sold!! 
Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty 
Call or Text 443-360-0086

Michele reached out to Dennis & Patsy upon noticing that their home had expired on the market. After looking at the listing, Michele wondered why this “investment property” was not successful in selling the first time. Dennis was willing to meet with Michele to discuss a different approach to getting his home sold. Compass Home Group is a your premier Harford County Real Estate Agent, serving Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Cecil County. When Michele visited the home, it was all packed up already. Dennis & Patsy were ready to move.

Dennis & Patsy actually were successful in getting a contract but unsuccessful reaching closing. Once that contract fell through, they weren’t successful getting another offer and felt, at the time, a move just wasn’t in the cards. It was heartbreaking and they explained that the reason for the move was to get closer to Patsy’s family. Her mom was recently ill and the need to get “back home” was more apparent than ever before. Dennis & Patsy were completely hospitable and over a few Danishes and coffee, a plan to successfully position and market their home was laid out. Compass Home Group was successful in getting two offers on their home. A few road blocks presented with inspections, however, with teamwork fueled by their motivation, those obstacles were overcame easily. Compass Home Group got them on the road to Kentucky and completely handled the sale here while they were on the road moving across state lines in order to purchase their new home on time. Upon finalizing the move, Dennis & Patsy gave each and every member of our team mugs that ensure we’ll never forget them. Dennis’s pet fish was very much adored...and to Compass Home Group, he’ll always be known as “the fish guy!”  

Dennis and Patsy's Experience
Compass Home Group was first to observe that my house was off the real estate market. We were even unaware of this fact. Michele showed willingness to get the house sold after eight months of nothing going on. We would highly recommend Compass Home Group, Harford County Real Estate Agents, because they are a professional group of people that do their jobs very, very well. They cover all aspects of selling as well as showing their emotions along with their clients. All staff members work well with all family members... including pets. Many thanks from the “Fish Guy”!!!!  

Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty  
Tim Langhauser & Michele McCartin  
Call or Text 443-360-0086 for information Broker: 443-512-0090  
Get a FREE REPORT of your HOME'S VALUE at www.ListWithCompass.com 
 
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Harford County Real Estate Agents Close Another Home!!

RosserHarford County Real Estate Agents Close Another Home!! 
 Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty 
Call or Text 443-360-0086

Compass Home Group, your premier Harford County Real Estate Agents close another deal and Bring Dreams Home for Jeanne as she moves on to the deep South! Jeanne and her story:

After doing research online, Jeanne called the Compass Home Group to visit and assess her home’s value. It was Tim’s online bio that really prompter her to sell her home with Compass Home Group. Tim & Michele met with Jeanne right away. After discussing her goals, the strategy was provided to ultimately see her to success. Through meeting with Jeanne, Tim & Michele were able to talk about potential feedback (no exit from her basement, flag lot, and some others) that may have ultimately effected her sale. Preparing for this helped lessen the blow when it showed up. Jeanne was also painting, replacing carpet, and removing items from the home to get the home in it’s best showcase position.

 Jeanne was attentive to feedback, worked along with the team, and constructively used her feedback to place her home in the best light for getting an offer. And…that’s just what happened! Not only did she get a contract, it was an as-is sale eliminating one of the most major negotiations after a home sells. And, let’s face it, a little less stress allows you a lot more smiles.

When asked, Jeanne told us why she picked the Compass Home Group, your premier Harford County Real Estate Agent, to represent her home sale. "Tim’s online bio is the reason I decided to sell my home through Compass Home Group. I would recommend their services because of their customer interface, communication skills, knowledge of market, and use of electronic and social media. If you're interested in selling your Harford County home, complete this short survey for a FREE market valuation of your home. The Compass Home Group has over 20 years experience in the Harford County Homes market, they are the premier Harford County Real Estate Agent team, located right in Bel Air ready to serve you!  

Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty  
Tim Langhauser & Michele McCartin 
  Call or Text 443-360-0086 for information Broker: 443-512-0090  
Get a FREE REPORT of your HOME'S VALUE at www.ListWithCompass.com 
 
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Research Your Neighborhood Before You Buy

Scoping Out a Neighborhood
Homebuyers enter the process with one of two mindsets. There are those who know what kind of house they want – the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the type of kitchen and maybe whether or not they want a yard. Then there are those who know where they want to live, such as a specific school district or neighborhood, but haven't completed a wish list of home features.

Seldom does a homebuyer tell their real estate agent that they want a "three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a gourmet kitchen, a fireplace and a pool in the backyard, located on J Street in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood."

While it's important for your real estate agent to know what features you want in a home, "location, location, location" is just as important, important, important.
Even if you know exactly what you want in a house and perhaps have one picked out, it's important to scope out the neighborhood before committing fully to buying.


Don't Believe What You Hear
Especially when you are new to an area, it's easy to believe what residents tell you about the various neighborhoods. "When I was getting ready to move to Las Vegas 10 years ago I went online and read about the various neighborhoods," recalls Veronica Thomas. "The consensus seemed to be that Green Valley and Summerlin were the best places to live."

On a weekend trip to check out the areas in person, Thomas found that neither area suited her. "Green Valley was far too congested for me," she said. "Summerlin was way too far from my job on the Strip. I'd heard that both had low crime rates, but they weren't that much lower than some other areas that I found much more attractive," she concludes.

There is nothing quite like first-hand information. If good schools are important to you, do the research yourself instead of relying on what others consider "good." GreatSchools.org lists schools' test scores and features reviews from parents, and you can check your zip codes local schools here.
Crime statistics can also be found online. The FBI offers a nationwide Sex Offender Registry on their website and Neighborhood Scout claims that they "reveal the safety from crime for every neighborhood in America." Finally, call the police or sheriff's department in the area for more information on crime statistics.

Google maps will allow you to map a route from the new house to your job, to a particular school, or to the nearest shopping center and kick back the mileage and a rough estimate of the time it will take to get there.

A lot of your preliminary neighborhood research can be done online, but it's not a substitute for actually checking out the neighborhood in person.

Drive It
Number three on the list of the five biggest mistakes homebuyers make when choosing a neighborhood is underestimating or ignoring the commute, according to MSN Real Estate. Their advice is to actually make the commute during normal commute hours to see if it fits your lifestyle.
Drive through the neighborhood at different times during the day and evening, on both weekdays and weekends, looking for anything that may be considered an annoyance. Music blasting from a teenager's open bedroom window when you're trying to unwind after work may make you wonder why you bought a house in that neighborhood in the first place. Is the house under the airport's flight path? Kids – and all that they imply – may be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you feel about them.

If you don't drive, walk the neighborhood. Locate the nearest public transportation stop and see for yourself what the walk is like to the store and other local conveniences.

Check Municipal Records
Finally, check the neighborhood and surrounding area for anything that may impact the home's value.
Look for:
A high number of foreclosures nearby.
Developments in the works.
Upcoming zoning changes.

Sure, it's important to fulfill those dreams of the perfect house for you. But the bigger picture - a suitable neighborhood in an area that fits your lifestyle – is just as important to your quality of life.

Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty
Tim Langhauser & Michele McCartin
Call or Text 443-360-0086 for information
Broker: 443-512-0090
Get a FREE REPORT of your HOME'S VALUE at www.ListWithCompass.com
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Harford County Maryland Real Estate Update - March 11, 2014

Harford County Maryland Real Estate Update - February 2014
Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty
Call or Text 443-360-0086

The market data has come in for the Harford County Maryland Real Estate market for February 2014, and we are here to decipher some of the data given and give you our thoughts/ideas on where the market is heading.  Last month, 124 homes sold in Harford County, this was up from the same time last year, increasing just under 6%.  The average sales price of a Harford County home ticked it lower than usual at $240,656 down 6.24% from the same time last year, but up 3.4% from where it was in January.  The Harford County Maryland Real Estate market is still feeling the pain of the past several years as the government went through a recession driving home prices down.  In February, about 30%, or 1 in 3, homes were a distressed sale, meaning they were either bank owned/foreclosure, or acquired via a short sale (where the seller owes more on the home than it is worth, and sold for).  114 new homes went under contract in the month of February, another decrease from 2013, going down 5.8%.  

As we all know, the last couple months have been a busier than usual winter with so many snow storms, keeping home buyers hunkered down waiting for better weather to get out and shop the Harford County Maryland Real Estate market.  With less homes going under contract, but sellers still listing their homes, the active inventory of listings came in at 1,143 for February, up over 11% from 2014.  With only 124 homes selling last month, and over 1100 actively listed for sale on the market, that gives us about a 9 month supply of inventory on the market.  Nine months of inventory is what the National Association of Realtors would consider a Buyers Market (6 months of inventory is a "healthy" market).  However, if you talk to local agents, you will see they are finding a shortage of "quality" homes for their buyers around the area.  Homes in this market, priced well, and in good condition are selling quickly, usually in a few days, and often with several offers on the home.
288 new listings hit the market in February within the Harford County Maryland Real Estate market, this is actually down 4.32% from February 2013.  You can see the math, and trends, if only 124 are selling and 288 are coming to the market, inventory is definitely going up giving buyers more options in their home purchase.  On average, of the homes sold in February, it took approximately 127 days for that home to sell, significantly higher than the same time last year, of only 86 days.  Harford County Real Estate Report February 2014
Average Sold Price$240,656
# of Homes Sold124
New Under Contract114
Active Listings1143
New Listings288
Average Days On Market127

If you are considering buying, or selling your home in, or around the Harford County area, give us a call and we can help navigate the waters of what a home sale/purchase may look like for you 443-360-0086.  For detailed information on your zip code, visit the market insider section of our site and register for monthly updates on housing trends in your area.

Compass Home Group of Keller Williams American Premier Realty
Tim Langhauser & Michele McCartin Call or Text 443-360-0086 for information
Broker: 443-512-0090
Get a FREE REPORT of your HOME'S VALUE at www.ListWithCompass.com

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