NARPM Maryland Suburban Chapter

04/08/2024

Among the respondents, the most common sacrifice (34.5%) was taking no or fewer vacations. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Homeowners and Rents Struggle with Housing Payments

08/22/2023

July represented the third consecutive month of year-over-year declines in rental housing prices, according to data from Realtor.com.   While the median asking rent in the 50 largest metros increased $15 to $1,759 from June to July, it nonetheless remains down $18 from the peak 12 months ago. July ...

10/26/2022

The PPS team, pictured with co-exhibitor and Top Tier Property Management owner Soraya Gillespie, had a groovy time at the Frederick County Association of Realtors tradeshow last week representing NARPM! ☮️✌️🎃 Can you dig it?

04/21/2022

Frederick County Rents have climbed the most in Maryland since 2019!

The number of people — particularly younger Americans — looking for their own apartments is squeezing an already tight housing market. Here is how rents are going up in your area.

03/10/2022

A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form.

02/10/2022

Many Americans say they’re seeing big swings as they prepare to renew their leases. What’s behind those increases? Here are four reasons your monthly payment is ticking up.

12/22/2021

'Tis the season to be jolly...at the NARPM annual holiday party! TTPM founder and NARPM Maryland Suburban Chapter President Soraya Gillespie is pictured with fellow members at the Cucina Massi restaurant in Frederick, MD. Delicious food, fun times!

05/27/2021

It's that time of year again!! Hope you all have this topic in your spring letter! Safety first!

Reminder, don't grill close to the house!! You don't want this or worse to happen!

05/10/2021

The Maryland General Assembly adjourned on April 13, 2021. More than 60 bills were introduced regarding the rental industry. All of the bills were successfully defeated except for three.

HB 18 Requires a landlord to give tenant a 10 day advance written notice of intent to file Failure To Pay Rent claim in the District Court. The claim may not be filed before the 10 day period expires.

SB 401 This bill establishes new guidelines for notices of non-renewal of leases. Month to month lease is now a 60 day notice, year leases will require a 90 notice of non-renewal. The amount of notice required from a tenant to vacate is not affected.

HB 861 This bill establishes guidelines for landlords who choose to allow applicants to submit a reusable Tenant Screening Report.

Please search these Bills online for the complete summary of each.

04/26/2021

Concerned about safety and finances, renters are slow on moving plans — for now.

04/21/2021

Is buying a foreclosed home a better investment?

Important Factors to Consider When Buying a Foreclosed Home Posted on March 1, 2021 by author Foreclosures are often the investors’ go-to’s when they’re seeking a bargain-priced home or wanting to flip a house. And while they’re a solid option, foreclosed homes are very different from tradit...

04/21/2021

Attract tenants with the ultimate outdoor living space in 2021!

Create the ultimate backyard hangout this summer with firepits, movie screens, edible gardens, and more!