Happy May!

May is a month of growth and celebration. As we head into the fifth month of the year we are looking forward to a busy time in the real estate industry. With more people starting to think about buying or selling a home, the market tends to become more active! Continue reading for more real estate news, home tips & tricks, and much more.

Real Estate in the News

Jokes About Millennial Homeowners Can Stop Now

"In what is being described as a historic shift, the millennial generation is now made up of more homeowners than renters, according to new data released by RentCafe. After years of being known as the “renter generation,” millennials tipped the scale, largely due to the 7 million people in the generation who bought homes in the last five years, bringing the total percentage of millennial homeowners up to 52%. Now, according to the data, Gen Z, who range from 11 to 25 years old according to Pew Research, is the only age group made up of a majority of renters."

Courtesy of Architectural Digest

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Local Happenings

May 5th & 6th, 11am - 8pm Flower Mart Flower Mart was founded in 1911 by the Women’s Civic League, an organization formed to advocate for better living conditions in the City of Baltimore. Shop plants & crafts from local growers & artists, and enjoy musical performances, workshops, local food, lemon sticks & wine/beer. LEARN MORE HERE
	​Sat., May 27, 1pm - 7:00pm Sun., May 28, 1pm - 7:00pm Brew at the Zoo Experience one of Baltimore’s biggest beer festivals Memorial Day weekend, May 27 & 28. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo. LEARN MORE HERE

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Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Ready to Remodel? Here Are The Home Projects That Will Get You The Best Return On Your Investment

Even when they don’t buy a fixer-upper, most people will end up doing some amount of repairs on a new home. About 95% of homeowners said they plan to take on a major home improvement project in the next five years, according to a recent report by Real Estate Witch. However, only 50% said they can afford it at the moment.

Courtesy of CNBC

45 Must Make Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Whether you’re hosting or invited to a party this weekend, be sure to make one, or a handful of these recipes!

Courtesy of What’s Gaby Cooking

Backyards Are The Must-Have Home Feature for 2023

A new report from Zillow names the backyard a must-have feature in the eyes of home-buyers.

Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

25 Top Interior Design Trends for 2023

If you've been searching for the right opportunity to add more style, vigor and comfort to your space, you'll appreciate this list.

Courtesy of Good Housekeeping