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09/30/2026

I recently sold this beautiful Loch Raven Manor home in Towson. It was beautifully redone and was in a great location for our buyer. I truly appreciate the trust and confidence my clients put in me to help them move forward!

Loch Raven Manor in Towson in Baltimore County is a popular place to live. I recently sold a Loch Raven Manor townhome on Doxbury Road to a buyer client. The Loch Raven Manor community in Towson is adjacent to Loch Raven Village and Knettishall. The Loch Raven Manor neighborhood was optimal for this...

09/17/2026

Home appraisals are changing on November 1, 2026. What does this mean for Baltimore homebuyers and sellers? Brian Kesler of Direct Mortgage Loans explains what is coming. Thank you, Brian Kesler, Mortgage Loan Originator, for this information and guest post!

Home Appraisals Are Changing: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Thank you to Brian Kesler of Direct Mortgage Loans for this guest post. If you plan to buy or sell a home, there is a big change coming to home appraisals.   Starting November 2, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie

09/16/2026

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates 1/4 point today. With high inflation, high oil prices, and the uncertainty with the Iran war, this was an expected increase.

The Fed increased interest rates for the first time since 2023, after their pauses in the July 2026, June 2026, April 2026, March 2026 and January 2026 meetings. This was the third meeting with the new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh. This was a mostly-expected raise in rates after a fifth pause....

08/20/2026

The Baltimore Home Demand Index for August 2026 was up from July. The data for the August index is from July, so I will be interested to see the September report, as I have noticed a slow down, which is not unusual for mid-late summer.

The Baltimore Home Demand Index for August 2026 is 87, up three points from last month, remaining in the "Slow" category from the Baltimore home demand index for July 2026 that was "Slow" at 84. (Please note that the index is one month behind, meaning the data for the August report is from July 2026

07/29/2026

The Fed left interest rates the same, which was expected. There was discussion amongst some economists as to whether there could be an increase, but the Federal Reserve decided a continued pause was the best route at this time.

The Fed left interest rates the same in July 2026 after their pauses in the June 2026, April 2026, March 2026 and January 2026 meetings. This was the second meeting with the new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh. This was a mostly-expected continued pause, after a fourth pause in the June 2026 Fede...

07/22/2026

I was nominated for Best Realtor in Baltimore in Baltimore Style's Reader's Choice awards. I am so pleased to be nominated. If you'd like to vote for me, you can visit Baltimorestyle dot com and go to services, Best Realtor, and scroll down to Marney Kirk, Cummings & Co. Realtors. If you have Baltimore real estate needs, I would be thrilled to help! Contact me! Marney Kirk, Cummings & Co. Realtors. O: 410-823-0033. Equal Housing Opportunity. Realtor(R).

I am so pleased to announce that I have been nominated for Best Realtor in Baltimore via Baltimore Style Reader's Choice on their website. I wasn't aware of my nomination until recently, but I am so happy someone took the time to put my name forward. I work very hard for my clients, and

07/10/2026

A new Trader Joe's is slated to open in Anneslie in Baltimore County near the City line. Could this affect neighboring house values? Maybe! https://www.realtormarney.com/anneslie-trader-joes-coming-soon/

06/30/2026

Buying a condo with a conventional mortgage is changing, and some communities may no longer qualify for standard conventional loan financing with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

There are new condo rule changes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans as of March 2026. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac back many mortgage loans in the United States. Though they don't directly lend, they do purchase loans from banks, so their rules and regulations affect many conventional mortgage loans...

06/17/2026

The Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates the same today. This is a continued pause.

The Fed left interest rates the same in June 2026 after their pauses in the April 2026, March 2026 and January 2026 meetings. This was the first meeting with the new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh. This was a potentially expected continued pause, after a third pause in the April 2026 Federal Res...

05/25/2026

Remembering and honoring today.

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