Cindy Hartman, REALTOR®,e-PRO®, AHS™

A large part of my business has always been a little handholding, pointing people in the right direction for information, enlightening clients on what might be a potential issue regarding house condition "red flags",  health hazards, potential resale value, lender requirement glitches etc.  As REALTORS we experience multiple ...

As a benefit and incentive to home buyers, some sellers will offer a home warranty to potential buyers.  This coverage normally is for a one year period, beginning with the day of settlement, and it helps to assure the buyer that there will be no major home related repair expenses during the first year.  Home Warranty Plans vary in ...

 Fall is here, and with it, the urge overtakes a lot of us to stoke a fire in the fireplace…pull up our favorite easy chair with a good book, a glass of red wine or a steaming hot cup of coffee…  As this is the time of year when a good number of us stoke that fireplace up again, I wanted to share these reminders and ...

I found these ideas on the web, and thought I'd share.  Most are easy and low cost, and every little bit helps!   1. Switch 3 lights that you use for 4 hours a day with compact fluorescent bulbs. 2. Replace a porch light that's always on with a compact fluorescent bulb. 3. Turn your heater thermostat down 2 degrees in ...

Here are some easy, inexpensive fixes that will help create that outside appeal and get you one giant step further to a sale: - Paint or stain the front and garage doors, especially if they show any weathering. These are the first visuals where a potential buyer focuses. If garage doors are metal and dented, they may need to be replaced. - Any ...

Let's face the fact that people's first impression of your home is critical.  .   . The harsh reality is that staging is your the best opportunity to make a positive first impression rather than a negative one.Everyone knows the stronger the impression...the less likely a potential buyer will be bothered if some things ...

[expires:2008-04-10:Note that this information is outdated.] The Charles County Commissioners announce that the 19th annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup will be held on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, 2007, from 9 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed at numerous sites in Charles County for this annual event, which is held rain or ...