Samantha L. Johnson

Samantha L. Johnson My goal as your agent is to make the buying and selling of real estate as cost effective as possible

09/14/2026

Washington Commanders y’all not stressing me out this year 😒

ADUs are coming to Prince George’s County, and this could be a major shift for homeowners and families across our commun...
09/14/2026

ADUs are coming to Prince George’s County, and this could be a major shift for homeowners and families across our community. 🏡

Maryland is requiring local jurisdictions to establish laws allowing ADUs on properties with single family detached homes by October 1, 2026.

Why does this matter?

Because ADUs could create more options for aging parents, adult children, multigenerational living, and homeowners looking for more flexibility with the property they already own.

The details are still being worked out locally, including zoning, setbacks, permitting, size, and how these homes can be used.

But the possibility is big.

For a county with so many single family homes and families who want to stay close while still having their own space, this could make a real impact.

I’ll be following the updates closely and breaking down what this means for Prince George’s County homeowners.

Would you consider adding an ADU to your property?

About three years ago, I visited a Micro Home community in College Park, Georgia, and I left thinking Prince George’s Co...
09/10/2026

About three years ago, I visited a Micro Home community in College Park, Georgia, and I left thinking Prince George’s County needs this.

We have plenty of large homes and townhomes, but not every buyer needs or can afford that.

Many first time homebuyers are buying on one income. A well designed home under 700 square feet could create a more affordable path to ownership without sacrificing comfort.

These could also be great options for our elders, especially with one level rambler style layouts that make aging in place easier.

When I toured this home, it honestly did not feel like less than 700 square feet. It felt functional, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed.

Prince George’s County needs more housing options like this.

🚨 IMPORTANT BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨Football season starts tonight, which means my office hours have officially changed. ...
09/09/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Football season starts tonight, which means my office hours have officially changed. 🏈😂

Effective immediately, I will be OUT OF OFFICE:

Thursdays ❌
Sundays ❌
Monday ❌

Calls will not be answered.
Texts will be ignored.
Real estate emergencies will need to schedule themselves accordingly. 😂

If you need to get in contact with me during any of these times, I look forward to speaking with you in January!

Thank you for respecting my work life football balance. 🏈😂

Sincerely,
Management

Sometimes the house isn’t the problem. You just can’t see the vision yet. 👀I used ChatGPT to reimagine this home and sho...
09/09/2026

Sometimes the house isn’t the problem. You just can’t see the vision yet. 👀

I used ChatGPT to reimagine this home and show what it could look like with updated finishes, decor, and renovations.

This can be great for buyers, sellers, or anyone renovating their current home.

Save this prompt:

“Redesign this home in a modern, realistic way. Keep the layout similar, but update the finishes, flooring, paint, lighting, kitchen, bathrooms, and decor. Create a side by side before and after comparison so I can see the potential.”

Would this help you see a home differently?

09/08/2026

Maryland just launched a new $50 MILLION homeownership program for eligible teachers and first responders. 👀🏡

And yes, applications are already open.

The program may help eligible first time homebuyers with:

✅ An interest rate that is 0.5% lower than the Maryland Mortgage Program’s First Time Advantage rate

✅ A 0% interest loan equal to 5% of the mortgage amount to help with down payment and closing costs

So if your mortgage is $300,000, that could mean $15,000 in assistance.

This is exactly why I tell people not to assume homeownership is out of reach just because you do not have a huge amount of money saved.

There may be programs available that can change the numbers significantly.

If you’re a teacher, police officer, firefighter, EMT, paramedic or 911 dispatcher in Maryland and you want the details, comment MOVE below and I’ll send you the information.

No pressure, just expertise. 🏡

09/04/2026

PG COUNTY PROUD 🤎

I keep seeing the post that says, “Don’t sell Grandma’s house.”And I understand the sentiment.But as a real estate advis...
09/01/2026

I keep seeing the post that says, “Don’t sell Grandma’s house.”

And I understand the sentiment.

But as a real estate advisor, I have to say this plainly.

It is not always that simple.

Sometimes keeping Grandma’s house can be one of the best financial decisions a family makes.

If the home is paid off or has a low mortgage, is in a strong area, can be maintained, and the family has a real plan for it, that property could become a rental, stay in the family, appreciate over time, or become part of a larger wealth building strategy.

That can absolutely be a blessing.

But sometimes keeping Grandma’s house can also become a financial burden.

The house may need major repairs. There may be multiple heirs who do not agree. Taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, liens, probate issues, or an existing mortgage can start adding up quickly.

And if nobody actually wants to live there, manage it, or financially contribute to it, what was supposed to be an asset can slowly become a problem.

I have seen families hold onto property because of guilt and emotion while the house deteriorates and the value they were trying to preserve disappears.

That is not generational wealth either.

Selling Grandma’s house is not automatically the wrong decision.

Keeping Grandma’s house is not automatically the right decision.

The question should be:

What is the best decision for this family, this property, and the legacy we are trying to protect?

Sometimes that means keeping it.

Sometimes that means renting it.

Sometimes that means renovating it.

And yes, sometimes that means selling it and using the proceeds to create the next opportunity.

Legacy is bigger than one house.

The goal should always be to make the decision with a plan, not just emotion.

08/20/2026

Four years ago, I toured a micro home in Atlanta and immediately thought, Prince George’s County needs this.

Not because tiny living is for everyone, but because housing should come with more options.

Accessory Dwelling Units, better known as ADUs, can create opportunities for multigenerational living, aging parents, adult children, caregivers, additional housing options, and better use of property people already own.

Now that conversation is happening right here in Prince George’s County.

Maryland law requires counties to adopt local legislation by October 1, 2026 allowing ADUs on properties with single family detached homes, and Prince George’s County has established an Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force to help shape how that process will actually work in our communities.

And I plan to be a voice in this conversation.

As a real estate advisor who works in this community every day, I want homeowners to understand what is being proposed, what it could mean for their property, and how the final rules could impact housing throughout Prince George’s County.

I saw the potential four years ago in Atlanta. Now I’m excited to see Prince George’s County having the conversation.

And trust me, I’ll be talking a LOT more about this as the ADU process moves forward. 👀

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