Anne Arundel County Maryland Real Estate Video Blog with Diane Donnelly

Anne Arundel County Market Update for Summer 2014

There are many great Anne Arundel County area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, Click here for an in-depth overview of the selling process. You may also call me at (410) 320-6551 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

It is an exciting time in the Anne Arundel County real estate market. There are so many different things going on, it's hard to keep track of it all. This is why I decided to do a market update for you so that you can be up-to-date with all the latest trends. Here are some of the highlights:

Home Inventory is up an astonishing 22% from last year. There are over 2,500 new homes in the market for you to choose from, which is great news for sellers.
Inventory has increased 15% in the last month alone. This makes right now the perfect time to buy while inventory is at its peak.

The average days a home is on the market is down 3.66% to 79 days. This is an encouraging figure for those who are debating about whether to sell their home or not.

The average sale price for a home in Anne Arundel County is down 1%. Combined with low interest rates that are predicted to go up soon, this is another incentive to sell now.

In summary, the Anne Arundel County market can be advantageous for both buyers and sellers. Buyers can take advantage of the massive inventory and selection to have their pick of a home. Sellers can take comfort in the fact that their home will spend less time on the market, without the overall value of their home decreasing much, if at all.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call. We would love the chance to talk to you more!

How we helped Patricia with her real estate needs by always being accessible

"Having not gone through the experience in a long time, I was very impressed with how professional, helpful, and accessible the Donnelly Group was. They’d answer calls when I had concerns and always had time for me. They were incredibly patient, informative, and reassuring. I’d recommend them to anyone!"

How we helped Isabel sell her home in a short amount of time for the most amount of money

"Diane really has the magic touch! She sold our home in 16 days when we were panic stricken to get the deal through. She calmed us down and made us feel that everything was going to be okay. Hire them, you won’t regret it!"

Diane Donnelly Reviews - Yvonne Gazelle

(The Donnelly Group did a very good job when I worked with them. I had 2 short sales and we got list price for both of them. The short sale process is very long and I know that she was doing things behind the scenes to make sure people were feeling as urgent as I was to get things done and I really appreciated that. She had wonderful communication and that definitely sets them apart from the rest. She also has her own office manager which was very helpful. The Donnelly Group is a great company and you should definitely hire them!)

Our New Builder Relations Manager Will Help Sell Brand New Homes

There are many great Anne Arundel County area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (512) 590-0850 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Welcome to the team, Mike!

Today I am very proud to announce that we have added a new team member here at the Donnelly Group. His name is Mike Scarpignato, and he is our new Director of Builder Relations.

Mike has been in the new home construction business for over 30 years, and has also managed his own residential remodeling company as well as served as the vice president for one of the top 10 biggest building firms in the country.

Mike will be helping us to sell homes in the new construction area, and will be working directly with builders to help us sell homes. On a day to day basis he will be helping builders sell more homes and also helping buyers to buy new homes. All of Mike's experience over the years will lend directly into his new position and he is poised to succeed in all of his responsibilities.

We couldn't be more excited to have Mike on board, and hopefully you are, too. If you're looking for a newly constructed home in Maryland, then give us a call today and we can set up an appointment.

Additionally, feel free to contact me with any and all of your Maryland real estate needs because we work with much more than just new construction. I would be more than happy to help you out.

First Time Home Buyers in Maryland are Eligible for a $5,000 Grant

There are many great Anne Arundel County area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (512) 590-0850 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

I have invited a special guest today from First Home Mortgage. Mike Archer is here to explain a tremendous home loan program designed for first-time home buyers in Maryland.

Maryland Mortgage Program

This mortgage program is designed for first-time home buyers, although you can be a repeat buyer if you're purchasing in a targeted area (Baltimore areas and across the Bay Bridge). The primary benefit of this program is that Maryland will offer a $5,000 grant towards the buyer's closing costs, and it can be applied to the FHA's minimum down payment. So, it can actually apply to down payments and closing costs.

Through this program you are able to do a conventional loan, an FHA loan, or a VA loan. Right now everyone is talking about the 3% down conventional loan, so you're getting a lower down payment option on a good loan with reduced mortgage insurance. The state of Maryland has negotiated reduced premiums for first-time Maryland home buyers.

Within this program are many other sub-programs. I will go into detail on two of these important ones.

Builder Match Program: If you're buying new construction and the builder is partnered with CDA, the state will offer the $5,000 dollar grant plus an additional $2,500!
Disabled Veterans Program: This program is brand new, and offers disabled veterans a 3% fixed rate for 30 years, as well as the $5,000 dollar grant.

So if you know any first time home buyers or veterans that would be able to take advantage of this program, be sure to contact me. Also, if you would like to discuss Maryland real estate, please contact me at (443) 270-5093 or email me at diane@tdgmoves.com

Spring Cleaning: 4 Tips for Properly Staging Your Home!

When preparing your home for sale, keep in mind that the ultimate goals of staging are to make your home feel as large as possible, as bright and “airy” as possible and to appeal to the masses. To stage your home properly, I’ve out lined four simple steps that you can follow:

De-clutter. If you don’t need it in the home before you move, take it out! Place your extra items at a friend’s house, storage unit or P.O.D.
Neutralize your home. If you have dark walls or different colored carpet throughout your house, make the change immediately – it’s significant! This could include painting your walls tan, not white (it is too stark and too cold), and keep your carpet tan as well.
Maximize curb appeal. This means your lawn has to be mowed at all times, edge the corners of the lawn and trim the bushes back and avoid them from feeling overcrowded.
Review comparable home sales. Inventory homes that have recently sold in your neighborhood and find out what they have done to stage their homes. Apply those techniques to your home!

I have many more ideas that I would love to share with you! If you want more information or have any questions, please feel free to call or email me. Thanks and have a great day!

Why Hire The Diane Donnelly Group to Sell Your Home?

The Donnelly Group Testimonials

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testimonials from happy clients

Joann - "It wasn’t just a piece of property for them, they understood everything that was going on for me and provided wonderful service.”

Yvonne - "She had wonderful communication and that definitely sets them apart from the rest."

Isabel - "Diane really has the magic touch! She sold our home in 16 days when we were panic stricken to get the deal through. She calmed us down and made us feel that everything was going to be okay. Hire them, you won’t regret it!"

Randy - "The Donnelly Group is very proactive and creative in terms of putting the word out about your home. They always got back to me to answer any questions I had and did what it took to get my house sold. They’re a great team and I’d highly recommend them!"

Patricia - "Having not gone through the experience in a long time, I was very impressed with how professional, helpful, and accessible the Donnelly Group was. They’d answer calls when I had concerns and always had time for me. They were incredibly patient, informative, and reassuring. I’d recommend them to anyone!"

Carrie - "We’re actually still working with the Donnelly Group. We’re still in the process of purchasing a home through them, but in the sale of our home we met with Diane and she came over to the house and helped us find comparables. She actually sold the house for more than we intended on so we’re pretty happy with the experience."

Rodney - "I was very happy with what the Donnelly Group did for me. They went above and beyond in every aspect. The put together a nice slideshow of the home, a virtual tour, and all of that stuff so those who were looking online would get a better view of the home inside and out."

Lucas - "The entire process was very positive. My Realtor really knew the ins and outs of the real estate game. The level of service I received as a first time home buyer was just fantastic. They were really able to get an idea of what we were looking for and helped us find the right place."

Michael - "We were able to sell my home in 9 days and then they also helped me navigate the purchase of my next home without any flaws. They even sent us a professional stager and a professional photographer to help us prepare the home for sale which we really appreciated. It ended up selling for the highest price in the neighborhood!"

John - "The Donnelly Group was aces from beginning to end! We were referred to her because our previous agent wasn’t performing up to her abilities. Everything was great from beginning to end and she sold our house pretty quickly! It sold in about 7 days when the other agent had it for 3-4 months. Dianne would give her advice but we didn’t have to follow it and she always kept us informed of exactly what was going on."

Nadine - "I felt very good about the whole experience. I think they were very professional and Tricia Roe would always answer my calls and if I left her a voice mail, which I don’t think I had to, she’d immediately call me back. It was the same with emails, they were just so responsive! I was just very pleased with the whole experience!"

Tracey -"We listed my daughter’s house with them, and within two weeks it had sold. The situation was that my daughter’s husband had died, so it was a very emotional and difficult time for her. At one point we had a contract written, and the family found out that her husband had died in the home. They asked for a $15,000 reduction in the sales price because of that. Diane was very respectful and professional when she told us that information, and she was very supportive of our decision not to proceed with that contract. I would recommend Diane’s group at any time. They stayed on top of everything and did an awesome job."

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