Are condos a good investment, or even a good value? Buyers struggle with this question. The answer isn't obvious, and comes down to your own sense of value. Do you place a high value on others maintaining the property and not having to worry about major repairs to your property? …

A couple of days ago, I was walking through a home in Catonsville, MD with a client. The client was intrigued by the location - being close to Ellicott City with a seemingly attractive price. The property had been billed as a complete renovation. When I walked into the property, …