Homes by Julie Jane, Realtor

05/03/2022

Whether for your own a.m. delight or to usher friends in on a brisk morning, a home coffee bar not only frees up countertop space, but it also makes impromptu hospitality a cinch (and who doesn’t need that these days?). ⁣
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Ready to be up, brewing and sipping in no time? Here’s how:⁣
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• Choose a nook. Think outside your kitchen’s traffic flow but somewhere that’s near the hustle and bustle. An underused hall closet, a too-small pantry, or a bare bakers’ rack make excellent candidates.⁣
• Gather the goods. Here’s what you’ll need: coffee maker, coffee beans, grinder, mugs, spoons, napkins, sugar and bowl, creamer, cinnamon, a tray, and containers to organize it all.
• Add some flair. Put your touch on your new space—photos, chalkboard, tongue-in-cheek signs, and season-inspired decor get you started.⁣
• Secure the treats. When you know friends are headed over, add store-bought or homemade sweets and treats to your coffee bar. Display them on a cake stand for that coffee shop feel. ⁣
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All this coffee talk has me cravin’ a piping-hot cuppa joe—who’s with me? Cheers! Have a great week, friends! ☕️

Photo credit: Caitlin Delay Blog

05/02/2022

Let's not sugarcoat it — buying your first home can be intimidating!
✨ But owning your home is such an incredibly rewarding feeling ✨
When I purchased my first home I felt confident in the decision I was making but I didn't know the process from start to finish. So I had nerves running crazy. - and that’s exactly how I DON'T want YOU to feel when you purchase a home.
I want you to ask me a million questions until you feel READY and CONFIDENT.
If you’re thinking about buying a home, but, you feel intimidated because you’re not sure how the process works - let’s talk!!
You’re one DM away from becoming a homeowner 📲🙋🏼‍♀️🏠🏠🏠

04/30/2022

🏠Buying a home doesn’t have to be overwhelming — I hear ALL THE TIME how much easier the process was than they initially thought it would be. I couldn't agree more! ⁣
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Buying a home can be a (literal) walk in the park...IF you have the RIGHT agent to guide you along the way. As your agent I will: ⁣
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• Listen to your wants, needs, and dreams⁣
• Take to heart your fears and hesitations⁣
• Ask questions to help you clarify what it is you’re REALLY looking for⁣
• Give you the time and info you need for every step in the homebuying process⁣
• Provide you all the home options I possibly can⁣
• Encourage and support your short- and long-term goals⁣
• Put you and your family's needs first above everything else⁣
• Celebrate as you start an exciting new chapter in life⁣
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If you’ve thought about buying for a while now, but always talk yourself out of taking the next step, TODAY is the day — send me a message. That’s all you have to do to move towards your real estate dreams. I can’t wait to hear from YOU!⁣ 🥰

04/29/2022

I feel like this could get good 😈 let’s hear them…

04/28/2022

When discussing the value of a home, you'll hear the terms market value and appraised value – so, what's the difference?⁣
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Market value is the price a buyer is willing to pay for a property, and the appraised value is the professional opinion of an appraiser.⁣
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Once your home is under contract, an appraisal will most likely need to be done. Mortgage companies require an appraisal because they need to verify that the home is worth the purchase price.⁣
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Curious what the market value of your home is? Shoot me a DM. 😎📲

03/04/2022

Market Update!

03/03/2022

Visit our blog to see the Do's and Don'ts of caring for your Septic System!

One of the most common questions we hear from our buyers looking outside the city is “Are septic systems hard to maintain?” Having to take care of your own septic system may seem like a daunting task. There is a lot at stake.

03/02/2022

With a tight inventory in this market new construction can be a fantastic option for some buyers. Do you know that it's in your best interest to have a buyers agent when purchasing new construction? The builder rep might be charming, but they don't represent you, they represent the builder. There's a lot to navigate and some builders are even negotiable. Don't give up your right to representation.... call me before you even set foot in a model. I've got your back!

02/28/2022

This is one of my favorite places in downtown Frederick! I've been going here since I was a kid and the pretzels just can't be beat!

This Maryland restaurant serves all things pretzels and pizza.

02/17/2022

Market update from Mt. Airy giving you the active resale home update as of 3pm today.

Who is ready for spring? When the weather turns so are all those buyers! Let's spring you into a new home this year!