When You Can’t Be There in Person  PCS moves have a way of demanding speed—and sometimes, speed means buying a home you’ve never...

When the "For Sale" Sign Starts to Feel Permanent  You listed your house. You cleaned, staged, maybe even dropped the price once or twice. But the offers just aren’t coming.  If your home isn’t selling in Maryland—especially in a competitive or shifting market—you’re not out of options. You just need a new approach.  Here’s what could be going wrong—and the practical moves you can make now. 

Not every zip code was built to last.  Some places appreciate because the market lifts everything. Others hold value because they were built on fundamentals: quality architecture, thoughtful zoning, walkability, and a culture of care.  In Maryland, where price tags range from modest to multimillion, understanding which neighborhoods are truly resilient isn’t about trends—it’s about time-tested demand. These are the areas where smart buyers are quietly planting roots. 

Renovations are like investments—they only make sense when the return justifies the risk.  Many sellers approach pre-sale upgrades emotionally. Fresh paint, new floors, trendy fixtures—the impulse is understandable. Presentation matters. But when it comes to your bottom line, the difference between a strategic refresh and an overreach can be thousands.  The key is knowing what moves the market and what simply moves money out of your pocket.

When the numbers don’t add up, it’s rarely the price that’s the problem.  You list your home. You negotiate well. You accept a solid offer. And yet, when the settlement statement hits your inbox, something feels off.  This is where most homeowners realize: the "sale price" is only part of the story. The real math happens behind the scenes—and it’s often where equity quietly slips away.  Let’s look at the often-overlooked, sometimes hidden, costs of selling a home that can

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial moves you'll make—especially during a PCS move when timelines are tight and stress levels are high. For military families, one major decision early in the process is whether to use a VA loan or a conventional mortgage.  Each option has its advantages. But depending on your goals, budget, and timeline, one may clearly fit better than the other.

Thinking about buying your first home in Maryland? Whether you're relocating from out of state, or finally ready to stop renting, your first home purchase is a big deal—and it's easy to make costly mistakes if you don't know what to expect.  At Salvato & Co. Real Estate, LLC, we help first-time homebuyers across Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George’s, and surrounding counties avoid the most common pitfalls.