Saturday, February 10, 2018

Check this "Sweetheart of A Deal" out.

What a "Sweetheart of a Deal" just in time for Valentines Day. Great starter home or if you are looking for an investment property or maybe even sizing down. Just had a price adjustment. Please take a look at the video below and then give me a call for a tour today!!!





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Lynn Nichols, Realtor, CRS, MRP of Douglas Realty...
Lynn is a Realtor that serves Maryland and works
mainly surrounding Central Maryland.
For any Real Estate Needs please contact her at 



Best Valentine's Gift Ever

Looking to have the best Valentine's Day Ever?  Well then you have to give the best gift ever. We just happen to know what that would be, 109 Brenda Joyce Lane in Severna Park. This awesome house would be perfect as your new home. Don't take my word for it, look at the video and then call me for a personal tour. 





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Lynn Nichols, Realtor, CRS, MRP of Douglas Realty...
Lynn is a Realtor that serves Maryland and works
mainly surrounding Central Maryland.
For any Real Estate Needs please contact her at 



Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Ten Must Do To Prepare to Buy A House


Want to know how to prepare to buy a house? If you think this will be the year to put your rental days in your rear-view mirror and move into a home of your own, it’s time to start planning now. Even if you won’t be ready to buy for six more months or even a year, here are 10 straightforward steps to take today. One tip I did forget to put in here, is first contact Lynn Nichols Real Estate. Crossing these items off your list will make it easier for you to find and finance the home of your dreams.

1. Check your credit

A good credit score is essential to buying a home, since it proves you've got a good track record paying off past debts (such as your credit card bills and college loans). A higher credit score makes it easier to qualify for the lowest which in turn make your purchase more affordable.  

2. Start Saving
You’ll need cash reserves to buy a home, and you’ll need to prove to a lender that you can afford housing payments that may be higher than what you're currently paying in rent. In other words, start saving now!

3. Earn extra cash

If you’re low on cash, as most first-time buyers are, consider taking drastic steps to cut spending. Or try out some ways to increase your income, such as selling some of your stuff or taking a part-time job.

4. Consult a lender

The sooner you visit a lender, the faster you’ll know where you stand on what your buying power is, and the steps you need to take to improve your situation.

5. Investigate down payment assistance programs


6. Decide how much you want to spend. 
It pays to explore down payment assistance programs—you don't have to be destitute to qualify.  
A lender can give you an idea of what your buying power is, but you have to create a personal budget to decide how much you will be comfortable spending on your mortgage payment.

7. Attend a seminar or take classes on buying a home

Want to learn more? Lenders and agents often offer free seminars that explain the home-buying process. Many local government and nonprofit agencies also offer classes that can help you prepare for the financial responsibility of owning a home.

8. Start looking at neighborhoods

Unless you already know where you want to live, take the time to visit a variety of potential neighborhoods. You'll want to scout out areas that meet your needs in terms of transportation options and other amenities. Exploring different locations will help you narrow your priorities.

9. Visit open houses

Going to open houses early in your search will let you see what’s available in your area that might fit your budget. You can then begin to see what matters most in your decision: the location, room to entertain or outdoor space. 

10. Interview real estate agents

At each open house you’ll meet a real estate agent who represents the seller of the home. As long as you don’t plan to make an offer on that particular home, there’s nothing wrong with striking up a conversation with the agent regarding your plans for buying a home.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope  today's Blog was informative. Please share with friends. Visit us at            www.MarylandHomesByLynn.com




Lynn Nichols, Realtor, CRS, MRP of Douglas Realty...
Lynn is a Realtor that serves Maryland and works
mainly surrounding Central Maryland.
For any Real Estate Needs please contact her at 



Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Ten Shortcuts To A Not-So-Scary Basement

Good Day Everyone and thanks for stopping by. With the Spring Real Estate Season right around the corner, the one thing that is very overlooked in houses that are listed is the basement. here from Bob Vila is great tips to make that basement not so scary and more functional. Any Real Estate questions you may have or any needs please contact us here at Lynn Nichols Real Estate




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Lynn Nichols, Realtor, CRS, MRP of Douglas Realty...
Lynn is a Realtor that serves Maryland and works
mainly surrounding Central Maryland.
For any Real Estate Needs please contact her at 



Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Join Us This Sunday For An Open House

Good Day Everyone and thanks for stopping by. This Sunday, January 28th from 12 PM until 2 PM,  Lynn Nichols Real Estate will be hosting an open house at 109 Brenda Joyce in Severna Park, please stop in and see us. When you see this house you will not be disappointed. House is set on .70 acre. Take a sneak peak below.

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Lynn Nichols, Realtor, CRS, MRP of Douglas Realty...
Lynn is a Realtor that serves Maryland and works
mainly surrounding Central Maryland.
For any Real Estate Needs please contact her at 


Monday, January 22, 2018

Market Update

Good Day Everyone, today I wanted to give everyone an update on what the Real Estate market is doing. In 2017 we had a very strong market and predictions are it will be even stronger this year. So I have attached some charts and am giving some figures. Truly it is a sellers market in most areas. How we tell if it is a Seller's Market is that there is from One to Four Month's of Inventory, Four to Six Month's of Inventory is a Balanced Market and anything over Six Month's of Inventory is a Buyer's Market. These charts are based on the average of Housing Prices. Of course when you get into Luxury Home Market's in most area's it is a Buyer's Market. Please buyer's even though it is a Seller's Market with interest rates there are a lot of good deals out there. If at anytime you would like it broken down more, by market's or subdivision's please contact us, we can do that here at Lynn Nichols Real Estate.

Anne Arundel County

For 2017 The Median Sold Price Increased by 3.3% with Median Average Days on Market 45, below is a screenshot of months of inventory in Anne Arundel County as of December, along with a few other figures....





Prince Georges County

For 2017 The Median Sale Price Increased by 5.7% for the year of 2017, Median Days on Market was 22 for 2017. Below is a screenshot of months of inventory in Prince Georges County as of December, along with a few other figures....


Howard County

For 2017 the Median Sales Price had increased by 3.1% and Average Days on Market were 35. Below is a screenshot of the months of inventory in Howard County as off December 2017...


Again if you would like to see any figures for any other counties in Maryland please contact us.

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Lynn Nichols, Realtor, CRS, MRP of Douglas Realty...
Lynn is a Realtor that serves Maryland and works
mainly surrounding Central Maryland.
For any Real Estate Needs please contact her at 










Saturday, January 20, 2018

Time To Start Your Home Search

Good Day and what a beautiful day it is to start a home search, time to get the off fence. Below you will find a virtual tour to a Great Starter Home, that wants someone's personal touches. This house is a short sale. Please contact us for a private tour at Lynn Nichols Real Estate





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Lynn Nichols, Realtor, CRS, MRP of Douglas Realty...
Lynn is a Realtor that serves Maryland and works
mainly surrounding Central Maryland.
For any Real Estate Needs please contact her at 





Check this "Sweetheart of A Deal" out.

What a "Sweetheart of a Deal" just in time for Valentines Day. Great starter home or if you are looking for an investment property...