Resources
Here is an ever-growing list of resources our clients have found helpful. Please message us with any others you’d like added to this list!
Maintaining Your Home
Home Maintenance Blog – Here’s our handy home-maintenance blog to help you with a variety of topics having to do with the upkeep of your home!
Living in Montgomery County, MD
MC311 – Instant call-line for government services, resources, and information. They will be able to help you with most questions you may have.
Montgomery County Library System – We have one of the top-ranked library systems in the nation, and you’ll be blown away by what a library membership will give you!
Researching Neighborhoods
MCPS Accountability Reports & Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) Open Data – Instead of relying on online data aggregators that assign arbitrary ranking and ratings, why not start by looking at the actual data for any schools you’re interested in? Look into the metrics that matter to you to help find the best fit!
Montgomery County School Locator – Wondering what schools are assigned to a particular address in Montgomery County, MD? Wonder no more!
GreatSchools.org – This is a popular website that aggregates data about schools.
SpotCrime – Wondering about recent criminal activity in an area? SpotCrime pulls data from police and news reports.
Niche – Get a top-down view of what an area of interest is like based on a wide variety of factors.
Maryland Sex Offender Registry – While the current interface leaves a lot to be desired, it’s important research for many of our families.
National Sex Offender Database – Go beyond the state level to search for registered sex offenders.
Researching Homes
Montgomery County, MD Permit Search – If you’re wondering whether a home has had the necessary permits pulled to get work done on it, this is a great place to start.
Montgomery County, MD Master Plan List – Know what the county has planned for future development before you buy your home!
City of Rockville Permit Search – The City of Rockville maintains its own database.
City of Rockville Boundary Line Map – Don’t know if the home of interest is in the City of Rockville? Cross-reference it here!
Plat Search – Wondering where a property’s boundary lines are drawn? This site is a little convoluted to use, but you can find any records here!
FHA Approved Condos Lookup – Check to see if a condo you’re interested in is FHA approved!
VA Approved Condos Lookup – Check to see if a condo you’re interested in is VA approved!
Stigmatized Homes – A free, crowdsourced list of stigmatized homes (deaths, murders, criminal activity)
Resources for the Elderly
Montgomery County Senior Transportation – Resource for various transportation options for seniors.
Senior Connection – Rides and grocery shopping help.
Rockville Senior Center – Bus shuttle for City of Rockville residents is available to the Senior Center, shopping club meetings, and more. Call for reservations and area pickup and drop off location: (240) 314-8810
Resources for Tenants & Landlords
Montgomery County Landlord-Tenant Handbook – Have a dispute with your landlord or tenant? This should be your first resource!
City of Rockville Landlord-Tenant Handbook – Get to know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant and a landlord for homes in the City of Rockville.
City of Rockville Tenant Complaint Form – Have an issue with your landlord for a home located in the City of Rockville? Here’s where you can file a complaint.
Animals, Pets, & Wildlife
Montgomery County Humane Society – Pet adoptions, spay/neutering, and educational programming for our non-human friends!
Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center – Wondering what number to call for an animal-related issue? Click here.
Discounts & Promos
The following may contain affiliate links which may results in a bonus to us without any additional cost to you. If anything, you’ll likely be able to save money!
ADT Home Security [click here] – If you want top of the line home security, there’s a reason why ADT keeps topping every list of home security companies. Many of the DIY home security solutions have dangerously easy workarounds. We trust ADT with our home security.
Litter Robot [click here] – Take out the most tedious part of caring for a cat. Yes! It’s a litter box that cleans itself! This was an absolute game-changer for us. We have two cats, and they both learned to use it without any mess. Best of all, we’re able to use our favorite litter (start with this one, then transition to this one) without causing issues. The litter that they sell on their site is very good as well and is what we used to start our cats.
Instacart [click here] – Get $10 off your first order. Get someone else to do your grocery shopping and deliver it right to your front door! While this seems like an excessive luxury, we’ve actually found that we’re saving time and money by using Instacart. Grocery stores are actually designed to get you to spend more time and money than you plan (this is a great video detailing some of their tactics). We’ve actually found that our grocery bills have gotten lower and much more predictable every since using this service. : )