Jen Ward REALTOR® Blog

Do This Before You Go on Vacation | Sail250 | Avoid Invasive Plant Species | 4th of July Events | Borrow a Book

Happy June! I hope a well-deserved vacation is in your future. Before you head out, review the checklist below to keep your home secure while you are away.  There are a lot of good reasons to get outside this month. The United States of America is celebrating 250 years, and the city is marking it wi

Before You Leave: A Homeowner’s Checklist for Going on Vacation

If you’re like many of my clients, you’ve been counting down to a well-earned vacation. Before you lock the door and hit the road, there’s one thing I always remind homeowners: a little preparation goes a long way toward protecting the investment you’ve worked so hard for. As your real estate agent,

Is Your Fridge Working Too Hard? | A Shot and a Chaser for Your AC | We All Scream for Local Ice Cream

The days are getting longer, the lawn needs mowing, and school children are driving their teachers crazy. Are you ready for a break for some summer fun? I am! I love to travel and there's nothing quite like taking a break, going away, and relaxing or experiencing something new.   National Parks Trip

How to Deal with a Water Emergency | Are You Ready for the Changes on Maryland Roads? | Don't Dump This in the Drain | Winterize Your Garden

Has your house ever flooded? We accidentally flooded our laundry room recently and ended up having a not-so-relaxing Sunday dealing with the soggy fallout. When we discovered the flooding, we scrambled to find the wet-dry vac and old towels. Once we had those in hand, we spent the rest of the day re