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A True Home Staging Project that SOLD this House in 2 Days!

Under Contract in 2 days. And, the reason – because this home was, what we now call “staged.” In 2010, before home staging was even a thing and just before I obtained my real estate license, while working as an Executive Assistant to Realtor Larry Hogan, I recognized the importance of what I considered back…

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Maryland’s New Smoke Detector Law Explained

Out-dated, code-violating smoke detectors have been a common issue noted in many of our clients home inspection reports recently in houses they are purchasing. It is absolutely critical that word get out to landlords, homeowners, builders, renters, etc to ensure your homes smoke alarms have the most successful technology available to keep your family safe…

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Why Staging & Professional Photography is Necessary When Selling a Home

BEFORE/AFTER photos for some fun. Here is a home listing that was on the market several times for several months with no offers. When JEMS TEAM took it on, we offered to these Sellers our free services of 1.) helping you STAGE your home for optimum marketing & to maximize value and 2.) professional, intentional…

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Exclusive New Professionally Designed & Custom Built Rustic French Country Waterfront Estate on 3 Acres in Huntingtown $1,375,000

This one-of-a-kind french country, lodge-style waterfront home is perfectly set upon 3 acres of wide open, lush grounds with spectacular panoramic river views and sits within an enclave of only a few high-end waterfront homes on a secluded street in Huntingtown at the very end of the desirable Deep Landing Road. This prime location situated…

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End of Year Housing Statistics

Despite increase in average & median home prices in December, the number of homes sold, dipped by 3.8 percent (according to Maryland REALTORS®.) Average home prices rose by 3.3 percent, while median prices increased by 1.6 percent as compared to the same time in 2016. The period between Thanksgiving and the end of the year…

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10 Ways to #GIVEBACK this Holiday Season

It’s the 2017 #GIVING SEASON & through our community we have many incredible opportunities to help each other during this time of need for so many. Here is a list of suggestions and wonderful ways to #GiveBack to our own local community & worldwide this grateful time of year. PLEASE feel free to comment if…

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Build Your Custom Home on this North Beach Waterfront Lot on the Chesapeake Bay

EXPANSIVE BAY VIEWS FROM THIS WATERFRONT LOT WAITING FOR YOUR CUSTOM DREAM HOME IN THE JEWEL OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY! Rare, mostly cleared waterfront parcel located in North Beach w/ easy access to main roads. Prime location. 50′ of waterfrontage, current riprap, 50′ right of way, mature trees, stunning views. Easy access to amenities of…

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French Country Inspired & Redesigned Farm Ranch

Staging a home for sale is not a new concept, but it is a practice that has gained steam with our more challenging market. I have used this in my proven marketing package for 10 years…and it WORKS! I see many home of my sellers confuse staging with decorating and consequently resisting the process and…

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