How About That 6 Hour Home Inspection? - 12/31/08 10:56 AM
I'll preface this post by saying that I always advise my buyers to hire a home inspector and have a thorough inspection done on the property they've decided to purchase.  Additionally, I always add,
"I wouldn't buy a house without getting an inspection done!".
Then, I give my buyers the contact info. for 3 inspectors that I know and love, one of whom is the inspector I used for my own residence.  I tell 'em that since they have the right to use any inspector they want, they should not feel obligated to use my list (and might want to ask family … (30 comments)

5 Reasons Why I Love The Baltimore Ravens - 12/30/08 11:37 PM
I penned this one about a week and a half ago; just wasn't able to post it until now. Darned buyers, don't they know it's the Holidays?!
O.K., so, without further ado...
5 Reasons Why I Love The Baltimore Ravens
1. They just beat the Cowboys like they stole something -- Boo-Yah!
2. They have Ray Lewis.
3.They have Ed Reed.
4. I'm Wacko for Flacco.
5. I love the color purple.
Those are just 5. There are lots more reasons why I love the Ravens but I'll keep 'em under wraps until they make the playoffs.
… (3 comments)

Short Sale Denied - Despite Cancer Diagnosis - 12/30/08 08:17 PM
Wendy Rulnick, Realtor in Destin, Florida, posted the following to her blog just a few days ago.  I felt the need to RE-blog.  Never done that before, but this situation is just beyond ridiculous. Banks that operate like the one mentioned in Wendy's post need a fire or two lit under their little arses, that's for sure. 
Any wonder why we're in the middle of an economic meltdown?  Read it for yourself and tell me what you think.

Via Wendy Rulnick "Its Wendy!" Destin Florida Real Estate (Rulnick Realty, Inc.):
I am writing about a very disturbing short sale situation.  The property is a … (2 comments)

What's Happening in Bel Air Right NOW? - 12/20/08 11:34 PM
What's Happening in Bel Air Right NOW?
Here's an up-to-the-minute snapshot of Real Estate activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015):*
 
There are a total of 397 homes that are currently FOR SALE in Bel Air, MD 56% are detached single family homes, 22% are townhomes, and 22% are condos. Asking prices range from $112,000 to $1,350,000.  
The inventory is abundant; there's something for everyone's taste and budget.  What to buy? Choose from a 2 yr-old, 6 bedroom colonial priced at a cool $1.35 mil to a 35 yr-old 1 bedroom condo priced at a … (9 comments)

Bel Market Snapshot: Week 50 - 12/20/08 10:44 PM
LAST WEEK  in Bel Air, Maryland...
a total of $2.5 million in real estate was SOLD!
 
7 Houses SOLD Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 247 (OUCH!) Average Sales Price for houses sold - $350,486 



 
 
Highest Sales Price - $579,900 originally listed at $650,000
6 yr-old BRICK Colonial on slightly less than 1/2 acre
4 Beds/4 Full, 1 Half Bath
68 DOM
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Lowest Sales Price - $175,000(originally listed at $205,000)
8 yr-old Condo
2 Beds/2 Bath
350 DOM
 
 
 
Above data … (0 comments)

T Minus 9 Days And You Still Need A Gift? - 12/16/08 11:45 AM
It's nine days until Christmas and you still haven't found the perfect gift for those special people on your list.  What will you do?
Are you kidding me?  What in the world have you been doing all year?  Certainly not selling houses -- the Media said so!.  You knew Christmas was coming this time last year! Uggghh...
I digress...
Here are some cool, SIMPLE, inexpensive gift ideas that you can whip up fairly quickly.  Yes, they are homemade, but they won't have to look homemade, if you put a little thought into 'em--
1.  Give the gift of THEM THEM.  You're a … (13 comments)

What's Happening in Bel Air Right NOW? - 12/13/08 12:34 PM
What's Happening in Bel Air Right NOW?
Here's an up-to-the-minute snapshot of Real Estate activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015):*
 
There are a total of 413 homes that are currently FOR SALE in Bel Air, MD 57% are detached single family homes, 19% are townhomes, and 24% are condos. Asking prices range from $101,145 to 1,350,000.  
The inventory is abundant; there's something for everyone's taste and budget.  What to buy? Choose from a 2 yr-old, 6 bedroom colonial priced at a cool $1.35 mil to a 78 yr-old 2 bedroom bungalow priced at … (0 comments)

Bel Market Snapshot: Week 49 - 12/12/08 11:05 PM

LAST WEEK  in Bel Air, Maryland...
a total of $2.4 million in real estate was SOLD!
 
5 Houses SOLD Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 165 (OUCH!) Average Sales Price for houses sold - $475,300 



 
 
Highest Sales Price - $872,500 originally listed at 1,165,000
5 yr-old BRICK Colonial on 1 1/4 acres
4 Beds/4 Full, 1 Half Bath
173 DOM
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Lowest Sales Price - $170,000(originally listed at $184,900)
7 yr-old Condo
2 Beds/2 Bath
232 DOM
 
 
 
Above data is … (1 comments)

Want To Know If You're Buying In A "Safe" Neighborhood? - 12/12/08 10:29 PM
So...you're a savvy buyer and you really like the house, but how do you know if the neighborhood if "safe"?
"Is this a safe neighborhood?" you wonder.
 
Well, if you're working w/me and you ask me that question, I'll tell that, as a REALTOR, I can't answer that question for you. 
 
I'll tell you that "safe" is totally subjective, and you need to check out that type of information for yourself.
Then I'll guide you to the information you need to make an informed decision.
I'll tell you to go to CrimeReports.com, put in the address of the home … (1 comments)

Bel Air Christmas Parade: Trust Me, You Don't Want To Miss This! - Part II - 12/11/08 10:15 AM
You missed it didn't you?
Well, we didn't.
So, we did the parade thing on Sunday in the bitter cold.  Totally The Sydster's decision to continue the tradition and march in the parade, thereby foregoing the final game of her basketball tourney.
  -the tourney where her team kicked butt in several games throughout Friday and Saturday.
  -the tourney that took place in a nice, toasty gym.
But, I digress...
So, Syd marched and the family supported and...
To Recap--
This was the 19th annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and The Sydster was scheduled to march.  Last year's parade was cancelled … (8 comments)

Add-A-Caption! - 12/10/08 12:07 PM
O.K., so this is the ways it works.  I'll offer up an interesting photo and you add a caption. Couldn't be simpler. 
Hope it's fun, though.
This brilliant idea came to me as I helped my daughter with a class project.  The class is creating its own  newspaper and she has volunteered to create a comic strip for the paper.  Pretty cool first one, actually; didn't know The Sydster had such talent in there.  You go, girlie! 
Anyways, just trying in my own little way to spark some creativity with my ActiveRain friends -- provide some sort of positive outlet for all that imaginative … (37 comments)

What's Happening in Bel Air Right NOW? - 12/06/08 11:38 PM
Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland
Here's an up-to-the-minute snapshot of Real Estate activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015):*
There are a total of 419 homes that are currently FOR SALE in Bel Air, MD
58% are detached single family homes, 20% are townhomes, and 22% are condos. Asking prices range from $101,145 to 1,350,000.  
The inventory is abundant; there's something for everyone's taste and budget and now's an exceptional time to buy.  So, whether you're looking for that perfect first home, a decent fixer-upper, or your next buy-up -- call me for the best deal available.
If you'd … (2 comments)

Bel Market Snapshot: Week 48 - 12/06/08 07:49 AM

LAST WEEK  in Bel Air, Maryland...
a total of $3.3 million in real estate was SOLD!
 
9 Houses SOLD Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 146 Average Sales Price for houses sold - $368,311 



 
 
Highest Sales Price - $480,000 (originally listed at 549,900) THIS IS NOT A TYPO!
8 yr-old ALL BRICK Colonial on less than 1.2 acres 5 Beds/3 Full, 1 Half Bath 96 DOM  
 
 
 

 
 
 
Lowest Sales Price - $175,000(originally listed at $175,000)
18 yr-old Condo 2 Beds/2 Bath 52 DOM … (1 comments)

Bel Air Christmas Parade: Trust Me, You Don't Want To Miss This! - 12/06/08 12:23 AM
O.K., so the Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade is coming up this Sunday, Dec. 7th and I'm psyched! 
It starts at 3:30 PM at Main St. and Rte. 22 and winds its way to Shamrock Park.  I'm sure there will be hot chocolate for all just like past years (along w/the tree lighting and Christmas carols).

I just hope the weather won't be too cold and brittle.
Last year's parade was actually cancelled because of the weather.  We had a terrible ice storm.
 
The Sydster was none to pleased since she was oh-so ready to march with her Girl Scout … (4 comments)

If You Are Renting, You Need To Read This. - 12/04/08 10:04 PM
Have you heard the one about the renters who paid their rent on time yet were thrown out of their home?  There's got to be a catch, you're thinking.  They had to be loud and unruly, maintaining a nuisance house?  Parents of crazy teenagers? Owners of menacing pets that barked constantly - all hours of the day and night? Oh yeah, they paid the rent, but not the HOA fees!  Well...NO, no, no, and no.  None of these were the case.  In fact, these were ideal tenants that paid on time, maintained the owner's/landlord's property, and got along wonderfully with their neighbors.
… (5 comments)

Bel Market Snapshot: Week 47 - 12/02/08 11:09 PM
LAST WEEK  in Bel Air, Maryland...
a total of $3.2 million in real estate was SOLD!
 
12 Houses SOLD Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 110 Average Sales Price for houses sold - $268,567 



 
 
Highest Sales Price - $435.900  (originally listed at 499,900)
5 yr-old Colonial on less than 1/4 acres 4 Beds/3 Full, 1 Half Bath 19 DOM  
 
 
 

 
 
 
Lowest Sales Price - $128,000(originally listed at $139,000)
37 yr-old Condo 2 Beds/1 Bath 44 DOM  
 
 
Above data is … (1 comments)

Bel Market Snapshot: Week 46 - 12/02/08 10:58 PM
WEEK 46 in Bel Air, Maryland...
a total of $2.4 million in real estate was SOLD!
 
9 Houses SOLD Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 206- OUCH! Average Sales Price for houses sold - $265,333 



 
 
Highest Sales Price - $549.900  (originally listed at 499,000)
9 yr-old Colonial on 1/3 acres 5 Beds/4 Full, 1 Half Bath 229 DOM  
 
 
 

 
 
 
Lowest Sales Price - $165,000 (originally listed at $175,000)
15 yr-old Condo 2 Beds/2 Bath 138 DOM  
 
 
Above data is … (0 comments)

Bel Market Snapshot: Week 45 - 12/02/08 10:47 PM
WEEK 45 in Bel Air, Maryland...
a total of $1.5 million in real estate was SOLD!
 
4 Houses SOLD Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 363 - OUCH! Average Sales Price for houses sold - $366,750 



 
 
Highest Sales Price - $500,000  (originally listed at 499,900)
10 yr-old Colonial on 1/2 acres 4 Beds/3 Full, 1 Half Bath 23 DOM  
 
 
 

 
 
 
Lowest Sales Price - $212,000 (originally listed at $230,000)
17 yr-old Townhouse 3 Beds/2.5 Bath 455 DOM  
 
 
Above data … (0 comments)

 
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