By Brandon Scott The idea of purchasing your first home is significant, then you reach a point where you begin to feel like you understand the real estate game. The monthly mortgage payment that you initially thought was too much, you now pay without blinking. The...

It should come as no surprise that homeowners have a higher net worth than renters. Fact two, home prices in the Washington DC area are increasing. And if you live in DC proper than you know that paying rent at or under $1,500 is becoming more of a fantasy. And living...

You did it! You have a really good job and enjoy where you work and the people, even during the pandemic. But you’re beginning to feel the pinch of your apartment and the walls around you. On the plus side, for now, you have one less monthly bill off your plate, your...

by Brandon Scott The Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) provides 30-year fixed-rate home loans to eligible homebuyers purchasing in Maryland. Loan terms are competitive with other home loan products on the market, but what makes MMP unique is the range of associated...

by Brandon Scott We now have the election in our review; or is it. As you all know, we are in a very weird place with 2020 but, also, in how our democracy operated during the elections.  And this means that market forces are watching keenly to see what is taking place...

by Brandon Scott  The sun shines through the open window, you hear the sound of a robin outside - greeting you to the warmth of the light with an oh, so gentle tune. You leap from the bed, refreshed from your sleep the night before; and, as if gravity is no longer a...

by Brandon Scott During my morning tea, coffee and series of articles, I came across one from Inman where they discuss 7 common objections to a real estate transaction. And, I found that these are all comments that I’ve heard myself. You see, real estate is not just...

by Brandon Scott Maybe winter isn't coming fast enough, and I don't know about you but I'm totally OK with that. One of the crazy abnormalities that we are seeing in this 2020 year is that existing home sales are going through the roof. Yes; in the month of September...

by Brandon Scott In 2020, we have seen some real changes to the real estate market both in prices, inventory and volatility. It is mind-blowing that one single event has the capacity to disrupt the our way of life and set a historical marker for future evaluation. Why...

by Brandon Scott Many people don't purchase a home or start the process because they don't know where to start. And starting the process typically means talking to a lender. I know that it's common for people to think that they should speak to a real estate agent...

by Brandon Scott This summer has been really interesting, not only the summer but the year altogether. We've had some highs, but we have had plenty of lows to last a decade. But I am a firm believer that life gives us clues. Think about it. There are so many lessons...

by Brandon Scott   The Great state of Maryland is vast both in income and culture. But one thing is consistent about the state, the local city managers have made clear paths for individual first-time home buyers to access home ownership. Specifically, individuals...