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Hot Take Tuesday 🔥Cash is NOT the same as hard money.One thing I see from time to time in transactions is an offer being...
05/26/2026

Hot Take Tuesday 🔥

Cash is NOT the same as hard money.

One thing I see from time to time in transactions is an offer being presented as “cash,” but then when proof of funds is requested, what shows up is a pre-approval letter from a hard money lender. That’s not the same thing.

Hard money can absolutely be a great tool, especially for investors and certain acquisition strategies. This isn’t anti-hard money. But hard money is still financing.

Depending on the lender and transaction, there may still be:

⚠️ Lender review and approval
⚠️ Property evaluations or inspections
⚠️ Appraisal requirements
⚠️ Funding conditions
⚠️ Verification that the investment numbers or exit strategy make sense

Any one of those things could impact timing, approval, or whether funds are ultimately released. Which means the deal could still fall through or be delayed!

A true cash transaction generally means the buyer already has access to the funds and can demonstrate that through verifiable assets, such as:

✔️ Bank account statements
✔️ Brokerage (investment) accounts
✔️ Retirement assets (when accessible/ liquidatable)
✔️ Other verified available funds

In other words: available money ≠ approved money. Because fast financing and cash are not interchangeable.

Words matter in contracts.How an offer is structured matters.How expectations are set matters.

Agents, ask one extra question:“Are we paying cash… or are we obtaining financing?”

(This is general education, not legal, lending, or financial advice. Lending requirements can vary.)

S/N:
❌ Pictures of mattress and shoebox money are not sufficient POF (proof of funds)/ cash in this industry either! You will not be able to show up to the title company with 3 Nike boxes full of your “cash to close” 😆

Looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate in Maryland? Contact me today. I am accepting and looking for new clients.

Krista Thomas
Maryland REALTOR, Salesperson
Transaction Coordinator
Compliance Officer
Realty ONE Group Universal
📲 443-362-1527 (Direct)
☎️ 443-991-5942 (Realty One Office)
📧 [email protected]

Hot Take Tuesday 🌶️🥵When real estate deals start falling apart, somehow it always becomes the REALTOR’S fault. 😅But the ...
05/19/2026

Hot Take Tuesday 🌶️🥵

When real estate deals start falling apart, somehow it always becomes the REALTOR’S fault. 😅

But the reality is, a real estate transaction involves a LOT of moving parts and multiple people behind the scenes. Lenders. Underwriters. Title companies. Appraisers. Inspectors. Contractors. Buyers. Sellers. Transaction Coordinators. Timelines. Paperwork. Conditions. Communication. All of it matters.

And yes… sometimes clients play a role too. 😬

Sometimes documents are submitted late. Sometimes communication goes silent. Sometimes expectations are unrealistic. Sometimes people make decisions that directly impact their own transaction. Sometimes people leave out information. Sometimes people simply do not follow professional advice.

But when things go left, it usually turns into:
“Well my REALTOR didn’t tell me…”
“My REALTOR didn’t do…”
“My REALTOR should’ve…”

Meanwhile your REALTOR is over there trying to hold together 17 moving pieces, prevent the transaction from imploding, answer everyone’s questions, calm emotions, solve problems, and keep the deal moving forward. 😂

A good REALTOR cannot control every single thing that happens in a transaction. What we can do is educate, communicate, advocate, problem solve, negotiate, and guide our clients through the process as professionally as possible.

As someone who works both on the client side and behind the scenes in transaction coordination/compliance, trust me when I say: real estate deals are rarely as smooth and simple as social media makes them look. That’s why proper representation matters.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling and want a REALTOR who will keep it real with you, educate you throughout the process, and help navigate the unexpected, let’s connect. 🏡

📩 DM me “BUYER” for my free Buyer’s Guide
📩 DM me “SELLER” for information on getting your home market-ready and sold

Krista Thomas
Maryland REALTOR, Salesperson
Transaction Coordinator
Compliance Officer
Realty ONE Group Universal
📲 443-362-1527 (Direct)
☎️ 443-991-5942 (Realty One Office)
📧 [email protected]

05/14/2026

April showed slightly improved market conditions for sellers. Sellers received an average of 2.5 offers, and 21% received more than the asking price of the home. Days on market remained higher than last year at 32 days, but dropped considerably since last month.

Officially stepping into a new lane 📚👩🏾‍🏫I’m proud to announce that I have officially completed Phase 1 of the mentorshi...
05/14/2026

Officially stepping into a new lane 📚👩🏾‍🏫

I’m proud to announce that I have officially completed Phase 1 of the mentorship program at and I am now officially accepting 1-2 apprentice agents.

Honestly, stepping into more teaching, training, and mentorship opportunities was not originally something I planned on doing this heavily, but between serving as a Compliance Officer and hosting my Coffee & Compliance conversations, I started realizing how much I genuinely enjoy educating agents and helping them better understand the contracts, compliance, timelines, and overall structure of this business.

The feedback, conversations, and real-life scenarios shared during those sessions really pushed me to want to do more when it comes to guiding and developing agents who truly want to learn the business the RIGHT way.

If you are:
• A newer agent at ROGU looking for mentorship, guidance, structure, and real-world support

OR

• An agent interested in joining Realty One Group Universal to see if you may be eligible to become one of my apprentice agents

Reach out to me so we can schedule a meeting with myself and my brokers to discuss next steps and see if we’d be a good fit.

I’m big on:
• Compliance ✅
• Contracts and transaction management ✅
• Learning beyond social media fluff ✅
• Doing business professionally, ethically, and confidently ✅

This won’t be a “figure it out alone and good luck” situation. We’re getting in the field, getting into the contracts, getting into the REAL work. No sink-or-swim energy over here 😂

I love working with people who are realistic, adaptable, eager to learn, and serious about building a solid career, not just chasing the aesthetic side of real estate.

And trust me… this is only Phase 1 👀 There’s definitely more on the horizon. 😉🙏🏾

📩 DM me if you’re interested in apprenticeship opportunities or learning more about joining the brokerage.

Krista Thomas
Maryland REALTOR, Salesperson
Transaction Coordinator
Compliance Officer
Realty ONE Group Universal
📲 443-362-1527 (Direct)
☎️ 443-991-5942 (Realty One Office)
📧 [email protected]

05/13/2026

While most homeownership programs are focused on down payment and closing cost assistance, there are other options available.

The Q1 2026 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) shows the following mix of program types:
74% support down payment and closing cost assistance
15% provide additional forms of assistance
9% are first mortgage loans
2% are mortgage credit certificates

These different program types can help address affordability concerns in different ways.

Interested in learning more about the different types of homeownership programs? Explore additional data in the Q1 2026 HPI report: https://hubs.ly/Q04g069R0

05/12/2026

For all my ladies… let me hear you sing it out 🎶💅🏽

Now THIS was my favorite property from this weekend’s showings. And honestly? It was refreshing to walk into a renovation that actually felt like QUALITY.

No overpowering air fresheners trying to cover up mystery odors. No bouncy floors. No damp basement smell. No “flip special” with gray floors, white cabinets, and prayers. 😭

Just a well-done renovation that felt solid, intentional, and MOVE-IN READY. My buyer absolutely loved this one, and fingers crossed we can get some moving pieces aligned because baby…this house is GOOD.

Also, shoutout to the investors and agents bringing quality inventory to the Baltimore Metro market. We notice it. We appreciate it. And yes, I definitely left positive feedback because good work deserves to be acknowledged. 🤗

And to my ladies handling motherhood, life, business, and everything in between… Mother’s Day or not, we still get it DONE. 🖤🏡😉

If this property is still available and you want details, DM me. I’m actively accepting new buyer and seller clients across Maryland.

Krista Thomas
Maryland REALTOR, Salesperson
Transaction Coordinator
Compliance Officer
Realty ONE Group Universal
📲 443-362-1527 (Direct)
☎️ 443-991-5942 (Realty One Office)
📧 [email protected]

Myth Monday: Spring Market Edition 🌷Somewhere along the way, people started believing your first home has to be your dre...
05/11/2026

Myth Monday: Spring Market Edition 🌷

Somewhere along the way, people started believing your first home has to be your dream home.

Meanwhile, some of the smartest people in real estate started with the “good enough for now” property.

Your first purchase is allowed to be strategic instead of emotional. 💭

A starter home can still build equity.
A rowhouse/ townhouse can still create wealth.
A duplex can completely change your financial future. 🤑

Too many buyers spend years waiting for the “perfect” home while prices, rent, and interest rates continue moving around them.

Truthfully? Perfection has delayed more buyers than bad credit ever has.

Your first home does not have to be your forever home. It just needs to be a smart move.

If you’re thinking about buying in Maryland and don’t know where to start, DM me for a copy of my FREE 2026 Buyer’s Guide 🏡

Krista Thomas
Maryland REALTOR, Salesperson
Transaction Coordinator
Compliance Officer
Realty ONE Group Universal
📲 443-362-1527 (Direct)
☎️ 443-991-5942 (Realty One Office)
📧 [email protected]

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05/10/2026

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