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Thanks to Tom Benisch of State Farm for this episode of Tips from the Pros about what to store in the garage.

It’s easy for a garage to turn into a catchall storage unit. For most items that’s fine, but some things simply don’t belong in a garage, and they can even become a home hazard without proper storage protection. This list of common red-flag items can help identify what doesn’t belong in the garage.

• Extra fuel. Stashing portable gas cans and propane tanks in the garage can be dangerous: Highly flammable fuel poses a leaking risk. If you store any fuel in the garage, do so only in dedicated, leak-proof containers out of the reach of children and pets and away from potential sources of ignition such as water heaters or power tools...

7830 Charlesmont Rd.

Very well maintained Dundalk end of group townhome at 7830 Charlesmont Rd. This home has an enclosed front porch with off street parking...

34 Elinor Ave.

Here it is, the one you’ll want to call home! This delightful single family colonial at 34 Elinor Ave., Baltimore County is perched on a large corner lot...

201 Janet Ct.

So much more space than one would imagine in this meticulously maintained Chartley home. It’s located at 201 Janet Ct...

Smoke detectors in Maryland homes

As you probably know, the law changed on January 1, 2018 about smoke detectors in Maryland.

You now must have a 10 year battery and the alarm needs to have a silence or hush feature. You have to have a smoke detector in every level of your home, including the basement. The smoke detector must be less than 10 years old.

If you don’t have the required smoke detectors in your home and you are selling the home, you are subject to a fine. Avoid the fine and update your smoke detectors to the required hardware.

Get the full details about home smoke detector legal standards by clicking here for a PDF infographic with all of the information you need.

September Calendar of Events

Lots of activities are happening in September around Baltimore. There is still time to celebrate outdoors. Many events are taking place include music, food and O’s games.

Image: Hampden Fest.

Get your beehive ready for Hamdenfest, September 8 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Image: Baltimore Magazine’s Music Festival

Baltimore Magazine’s Music Festival at Union Collective. Check it out in Baltimore on September 22, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Image: Power Plant Live!

Around the World Pub Crawl at Power Plant Live downtown, September 22, 2-10 p.m. Tickets

Image: Pigtown Main Street

Don’t miss the 17th Annual Pigtown Festival, September 22 from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Image: Power Plant Live!

Leinenkugel’s presents Oktoberfest Live!. See it September 29, 2018 from 3:00- 7:0...

302 Breslin Rd.

Lovingly cared for single family Cape Cod at 302 Breslin Rd.  in Joppa, Harford Co., offers a one year young kitchen that includes rich cabinetry and maintenance free counters...

Thanks to Mark Hines of Fidelity Bank for this episode of Tips from the Pros about mortgages.

It looks like last week everything leveled off a bit even in the wake of the possible collapse of Turkey’s economy. In US news, July Housing Starts +0.9%– Building Permits +1.5%.  Weekly jobless claims -2,000 to 212,000.  News is mortgage interest rate neutral.

As everyone knows by now FHLB is out of funds till January 2019.

There are other down payment assistance p[rograms that have funds to help 1^st time buyers. Feel free to reach out to me if you have questions on any of these valuable programs. Construction loans are becoming popular with the lack of inventory. I do have a one-time close construction loan...

In this issue of my Monthly Item of Value, learn good financial habits that will help you throughout your lifetime.

By following this list of tips, you will be able to make the most of the money coming in and help your lower your debt and raise your savings and investments.

• Be mindful of spending.
• Create and stick to a budget.
• Pay off one debt at a time.
• Continue building your emergency savings.
• Keep contributing to your retirement.
• Create a budget.

For the full report click here.

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