• My (insert relative, friend, cousin, uncle, mom) just got licensed....,Tom Ciccarone

    My (insert relative, friend, cousin, uncle, mom) just got licensed....

    We hear it all the time. A friend got licensed and they are going to help me buy my home. Or they're going to list my home. And they're going to do at a discount too. Isn't that nice? The article below shares some insight into finding a real estate agent and why going with someone who just got licen

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  • Why Your Down Payment Matters!!,Tom Ciccarone

    Why Your Down Payment Matters!!

    With multiple offers commonplace, your down payment matters more than ever. Why? Here's a few reasons.  Financial strength - greater down payment portrays a stronger financial position. Less reliance on a mortgage. If your income dips or a slight financial change occurs with you or a family member,

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  • School Performance Reports Are Here!,Tom Ciccarone

    School Performance Reports Are Here!

    One of the first questions I am asked when families are thinking of a move to the 'burbs - what are the best school districts? Well, the annual report is out. Access the stats here. Out of the 315 state districts, here are a few local rankings based off SAT Scores & Pariticpation Rate* #7 Montgomery

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