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What if you get an unsolicited offer for your home? Everything about your home can be found in public records. How long you've lived there, how big your home is, how many bedrooms and bathrooms, whether you've added on, your current mortgage amount owed, whether you have a HELOC, when you last refinanced, and more. While that information has always been available in public records, it's only fairly recently become more easily accessible online. These days, real estate agents can instantly find any home that fits their buyer's criteria -- even if the home isn't for sale. Algorithms process all that data to provide agents with a measure of how likely the owner is to want to sell. The result is an increasing number of "cold offers" sent to the owners of homes that are not for sale. What should you do if you get one of these offers? 1. First, don't be too concerned. Yes, it can feel creepy to get an unsolicited offer, but in most cases the buyers and agents haven't seen your house. It simply fits a set of criteria. The data they used is a matter of public record and an app has aggregated that data, and the offer is just a starting point. You're not likely to get more than one unsolicited offer. 2. Second, double check that your home isn't being used in a Zillow or Craigslist-like scam. Scammers "list" homes on these sites as ‘for sale by owner,’ then they take deposits from unsuspecting buyers. You can call the agent or buyer who sent you the offer and ask how they selected your home. 3. Third, if the offer seems intriguing to you, thoroughly vet the agent and buyer. Consider hiring your own real estate agent to approach the buyer or buyer's agent for you. Let me know if you need me to look over an unsolicited offer with you.
The Test Button Doesn't Test the Device Along with the time change, it's time to test your smoke detectors. But don't simply push the test button. That only tells you if the alarm works when the test button is pushed. To really test the smoke detector, light a match, blow it out, then wave it under the detector. If the alarm sounds, it's working. If not, change the batteries and try again. If it still doesn't work, replace the unit.
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Movie Releases
Featured Recipe
Pumpkin-Chorizo Pizza
Spencer
Clifford The Big Red Dog
During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.
A young girl’s love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size.
Prep Time: 30 min • Cook Time: 15 min • Total time: 45 min
In Theaters November 5th, 2021.
Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •
All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 lb. prepared pizza dough, at room temperature 1/4 small pumpkin (about 8 ounces) 6 oz. chorizo, casings removed, torn into small pieces 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion 1 small red chile pepper, sliced, optional 1 tbsp. thinly sliced lemon zest 1 tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 oz. Gruyère or extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated
In Theaters November 10th, 2021.
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into a large rectangle and transfer to prepared baking sheet. 2. Peel pumpkin, then shave 2 cups. Combine pumpkin, chorizo, parsley, onion, lemon zest, and oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Add half of Gruyère and toss to combine. 3. Scatter pumpkin mixture over dough and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère. Bake until crust is deep golden brown and pumpkin is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Encanto
In Theaters November 19th, 2021.
In Theaters November 24th, 2021.
When a single mom and her kids arrive in town, they begin to discover their connection to Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left.
A young Colombian girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.
Things To Do Rock Your Socks 5k
Wildberry Feild Market
Grab your most colorful socks and run to end homelessness in Baltimore! The 5K will raise money for Health Care for the Homeless to help children and families.
We can’t wait to see you up on the farm! Wildberry Farms will be there with our beautiful flowers, and farm fresh produce & eggs.
Baltimore Craft Beer Festival
Annapolis Running Classic
Grab your pretzel necklaces and put on your favorite brewery T-shirt! This year’s festival features great beers from dozens of Maryland breweries.
Choose your distance and take in the beautiful views of the waterfront! After, enjoy food, cold Blue Point Brewing Company craft beers, frosty root beer, and great
Maryland Irish Festival
Grown-Up Field Trip
Join us all weekend as we celebrate our Irish culture with great music, food, beer, and do some early Christmas shopping with our fantastic vendors!
Who said field trips are just for kids? Join us for an exclusive night of kid-free exploration of our brand new human body exhibit.
November 6, 2021. 2601 E Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD
Nvember 6, 2021. 3001 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD
November 12-14, 2021. 2200 York Road, Baltimore, MD
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November 13 & 27, 2021. 1047 St Stephens Church Rd, Crownsville, MD
November 13, 2021. 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD
November 19, 2021. 601 Light Sreet, Baltimore, MD
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Minnesota Vikings at Baltimore Ravens
Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals at Anaheim Ducks
November 7th
November 1st
November 16th
Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins
Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers
Washington Capitals at Los Angeles Kings
November 4th
November 17th
November 11th
Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears
Philidelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks
November 21
November 6th
November 20th
Buffolo Sabers at Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals at Seattle Kraken
November 8th
November 21st
Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals
November 11th
November 24th
Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets
Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals
November 12th
November 26th
Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes
Cleavland Browns at Baltimore Ravens November 28th
November 14th
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team November 14th
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Washington Capitals at Flordia Panthers Nov ember 30th
Washington Football Team at Carolina Panthers November 21
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team
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November 29th
Trivia Challenge
Christmas Village in Baltimore Novemer 25, 2021. 501 Light Street, Baltimore, MD
Christmas Village in Baltimore will once again transform West Shore Park at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor into an authentic German Christmas market!
A Christmas Carol
November 26, 2021. 1804 West Street, Suite 200 Annapolis, MD
Our original production of this classic Charles Dickens’ story has become an annual holiday tradition, delighting patrons of all ages.
November Trivia Challenge Question What is the Chinese Harvest Called?
Small Business Saturday November 27, 2021. Downtown Annapolis
Have fun and shop in Downtown Annapolis at your favorite small business. The day is devoted to supporting your local independent retailers and restaurants.
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Monthly Trivia Challenge Want to Win a $100.00 Visa Gift Card?
It’s easy to play! Answer the Trivia Challenge question on page 3. Each month, all correct entries have a chance of winning the gift card. It’s time all that seemingly random knowledge you’ve stored up is not so useless after all!
Want to Enter?
Email ClientCare@BREMove.com with the word “TRIVIA CHALLENGE” in the subject line. Good luck! Last Month’s Question: What Is The Night Before Halloween Called? Last Month’s Answer: Mischief Night
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Congratulations to Last Month’s Winner! Cathy Moore
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