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Rich Lamkin Real Estate Representing Baltimore Buyers and Sellers of Residential and Commercial Real Estate in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties.

Experienced Realtor at Cummings and Company 's Timonium office

Selling a home fast requires knowing exactly what buyers desire. Preferences shift rapidly from year to year based on ne...
10/13/2026

Selling a home fast requires knowing exactly what buyers desire. Preferences shift rapidly from year to year based on new lifestyle trends. You might upgrade the wrong areas if you ignore recent market data. Understanding these shifts helps you maximize your final sale price.

Properties highlighting bespoke details receive much higher bids than standard listings. Homeowners who highlight these specific features command significant premiums on the market. Here are the top upgrades driving higher property values this year.

If you’re refreshing your garden, Martha Stewart has a clear preference: let the plants steal the show. Black and red mu...
10/12/2026

If you’re refreshing your garden, Martha Stewart has a clear preference: let the plants steal the show. Black and red mulch don’t make her shortlist.

In this U.S. gardening feature, Martha Stewart shares her preference for natural-looking spaces, explaining that she avoids plastic accents and black or red mulch. Her approach puts plants at the centre of the design rather than decorative extras. She also makes room for individual taste, acknowledg...

A little preventive maintenance usually costs far less than an emergency repair, especially when it comes to gutters, HV...
10/09/2026

A little preventive maintenance usually costs far less than an emergency repair, especially when it comes to gutters, HVAC systems, pests, and small leaks.

Owning your first home comes with a learning curve, and many of the biggest surprises aren’t part of the purchase itself. This guide covers common mistakes such as underestimating taxes and insurance, postponing routine maintenance, rushing into renovations, overlooking neighbourhood restrictions,...

Higher financing and renovation costs mean successful flips now depend more on buying right and budgeting carefully.
10/08/2026

Higher financing and renovation costs mean successful flips now depend more on buying right and budgeting carefully.

Flipping homes in 2026 takes more patience and precision than it did during the fast-moving market of previous years. With borrowing costs, labor, and materials still elevated, profitable deals often come down to strong underwriting and realistic renovation planning. That doesn’t mean flipping is ...

A new shop or bike lane can change how a block feels. If you’re evaluating a neighborhood as an investment, check the lo...
10/06/2026

A new shop or bike lane can change how a block feels. If you’re evaluating a neighborhood as an investment, check the local numbers before treating those changes as a price forecast.

A look at the shops, development, transit, and housing activity that can shape city neighborhoods.

Seeing more listings doesn’t always mean more people are putting their homes up for sale. Across the U.S., inventory is ...
10/05/2026

Seeing more listings doesn’t always mean more people are putting their homes up for sale. Across the U.S., inventory is building partly because homes aren’t selling as quickly.

Higher mortgage rates are slowing the U.S. housing market just as fall typically creates more room for negotiation. Real Estate News reports that Freddie Mac’s weekly 30-year mortgage average reached 7.28%, while mortgage applications and pending sales declined. Inventory is growing partly because...

If an unexpected offer to buy your Maryland property comes with a check, pause before depositing it. A new state law now...
10/02/2026

If an unexpected offer to buy your Maryland property comes with a check, pause before depositing it. A new state law now prohibits sending checks as part of unsolicited property purchase offers.

Maryland’s new consumer protection law took effect October 1, 2026, prohibiting checks and other negotiable instruments sent in connection with unsolicited offers to purchase real property. The law also covers unsolicited secured-credit offers when the recipient hasn’t applied for credit. Violat...

Open-concept living still appeals to many buyers, but more people are also looking for spaces that offer privacy and fle...
10/01/2026

Open-concept living still appeals to many buyers, but more people are also looking for spaces that offer privacy and flexibility.

For years, open-concept floor plans dominated home design, but buyer preferences continue to evolve. Some people love large, connected living spaces, while others are looking for dedicated rooms that offer quiet, privacy, or work-from-home flexibility. This article explores the pros and cons of both...

If you love the idea of living near a lake, you may have more options across the U.S. than you’d expect. This list stret...
09/29/2026

If you love the idea of living near a lake, you may have more options across the U.S. than you’d expect. This list stretches from New York’s Finger Lakes to Arkansas, Minnesota, and beyond.

Explore lake communities across the United States, with town-level home value estimates and a look at what makes each place distinctive.

If you're selling, it's worth remembering that the highest offer isn't always the offer most likely to make it to the fi...
09/28/2026

If you're selling, it's worth remembering that the highest offer isn't always the offer most likely to make it to the finish line.

Many homeowners think the process is essentially over once an offer is accepted, but the weeks between contract and closing can be just as important. This article looks at common issues that can affect a sale, from inspection negotiations to financing challenges and closing delays. If you're plannin...

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