“Gretchen was an excellent Realtor. She was kind, friendly, and on time with finding us a new home. I would definitely work with Gretchen again, and recommend her to my friends.” |
Our homes are our biggest investments. It takes a great deal of trust for buyers and sellers to choose an agent to negotiate on their behalf...I never forget the trust that my clients place in me, and work hard to keep my skills and knowledge up to date so that my clients feel confident and at peace with their decision to hire me as their Howard County, Maryland REALTOR®.
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From The Blog
Tax Assessments
“Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible…for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands.” Judge Learned Hand This opinion refers to federal income tax but the logic and spirit can easily be applied to any tax including property tax. Most property tax [...]
Local Sporting Events – Rental Opportunities?
Some residents of Augusta, Georgia have purchased tickets to the Master’s for years but have never attended the famous golf tournament. It’s because they include the tickets as a bonus to the people who rent their home during the event. Each year, owners rent their home for a big premium during the Masters and make [...]

FHA Fees Going up April 1st, 2012
They’re going up! FHA has raised the annual Mortgage Insurance Premium to 1.25% beginning April 1st. MIP is required on all FHA loans and used to fund losses by lenders for borrowers who default on their mortgages. As of June 1st, FHA loans in excess of the standard maximum of $625,500, in high-cost areas, will [...]

Too Cute to Miss Monday in Howard County MD 3 5 2012
Here we are! It’s Too Cute to Miss Monday again! What do you think of these adorable Howard County homes, especially picked out for good looks, good condition, and an all around cute factor? Have fun looking, and let me know if you’re in the market and would like to take a closer look. The pictures here will give you a [...]


