What to Repair Before You List

When you’re getting ready to list your home, there are a few basic improvements that go a long way to putting your home in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top
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Only the Beginning: House Hunting Online

Low inventory and a dynamic housing market has made modern-day house-hunting even more confusing for some buyers. Now more than ever, a Realtor™ with local expertise is a resource buyers–and sellers–need to have. Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all
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The Difference Between Home Warranty and Home Insurance

When purchasing a new home, it’s important to do in-depth research on all facets of the homebuying process. One thing you’ll need to understand is how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. Check out the information on home insurance versus home warranty below to educate yourself on your
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Tips for Making Downsizing Later in Life Easier

There are many options for moving later in life and the prospect of relocating can often seem daunting. At Rich & Rich Group we have helped many clients find the next right home and take some of the guesswork out of downsizing. Whether you are looking for a 55+ community or a one-level style home
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How to Budget for Closing Costs

Purchasing a home is arguably one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. As you start your hunt, don’t forget there will be other costs associated with your purchase then the price of the home. Here are 5 fees to keep in mind as you begin to budget. Home inspection. This
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Create the Office of Your Dreams

  As the landscape of our homes has changed to accommodate working from home, creating an inviting work space has never been more essential.  Here are the fundamentals to consider when you create your own home office.   1. Invest in a good office chair. Investing in an ergonomic office chair is essential. You may
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$1,000 Credit for Local Heroes

We want to thank all of the special heroes who risk their lives daily in our community. We and Tom Cumpston of First Home Mortgage have created our own credit towards a home purchase for all first responders. This is a $1,000 credit when you work with Tom, Bob and Linda to purchase a home.
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Three Ways Marylanders Can Avoid Shocking Electric Bills

Unless you’ve forged a life off the grid, chances are good that there are a few constants when it comes to your mailbox. Every so often an envelope arrives with the logo of your cell phone provider, energy company, or municipality – and inside is your monthly or quarterly bill. It might not be fun,
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Caught Off Guard: Hidden Costs of Homeownership

Owning a home isn’t entirely about the dollars and cents – in addition to the monetary benefits, it often comes down to the fact that homeownership is part of many peoples’ American Dream. After all, owning a piece of property is a sign of accomplishment and a means of building on a family legacy for
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Window 411: Making The Most Of The Glass You’ve Got

Window 411 making the most of the glass youve got

Sometimes in the process of building, buying, or renovating a home, we make sacrifices on things that we want in order to accomplish everything that’s essential. Luxuries like accent elements, decorative treatments, and optional features are often the first to go. And although we’re glad to balance the checkbook, it’s only afterward that we regret
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