Maryland, and Baltimore in particular has been voted the most visibly historic town in America.  There are lots of historic neighborhoods, historic homes not just in Baltimore but across the state.  Pricing homes that are visibly historic, on the National Register of Hisoric Places or within historic districs can be both a challenge and time consuming.  The most important thing you can do to help your client is to preview other homes in your marketplace, so you know how the homes compare and therefore how the prices compare. 

If you are in the market to purchase an historic home or are in the market to sell an historic home then you want to work with an agent that is familiar with historic properties, historic neighborhoods, the local enforcement requirements for maintaining and improving historic homes.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc..  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's.  If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement.  This is a $350 savings.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent.  Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Via Jennifer Allan, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul):

Umatilla

Here's the third, well, kinda the fourth (if you count the introductory teaser) installment in my series "Pricing Historic Homes in Urban Neighborhoods." You can read the rest of the series here:

Introduction
Step One
 - Before you price, prepare!
Step Two - Preview, preview, preview

I've had a few comments come in to the tune of "Wow - that's a lot of work - is it really necessary to spend so much time pricing a home?" Well, I say - YES! It is necessary! After all, our product is property, and our sellers pay us darn good money to know our product and move THEIR product off the shelf... so I believe with all my heart that we owe it to our future adoring fans to do our homework and make the most knowledgeable recommendations we're capable of.

Although... we'll never be perfect. Sigh.

Back to Pricing.

In the last installment, I talked about how important it is to preview preview preview. The more competing listings you preview, the better sense you'll have of where your listing falls into the mix.

Remember, the houses you're previewing are 1) the competition for your listing and 2) houses that haven't sold.

Why is it important to check out the active listings? Some agents don't preview because they don't think the active listings are relevant. "All that matters is SOLD." Eh, I disagree. First, what's SOLD is not competing with your upcoming listing, and when you're dealing with older homes, buyers don't always have a lot of options that meet their criteria. In many cases, the buyer will only find one or two homes that even come close, so knowing what they're comparing your listing to is critical.

Second, it's important to know WHY that active competition hasn't sold. Especially if it appears to be "priced well." You'll never know for sure why a house hasn't sold by looking at the MLS, although you may have your suspicions. It's not as if the listing agent is going to tell you that the house reeks of cat urine or point out that there's no bathroom on the main floor.

So, when you're previewing, ask yourself...

  • WHY hasn't this house sold?
  • WHAT makes it superior (or inferior) to "my" listing?
  • HOW could the listing agent do a better job marketing this home?
  • WHO is the ideal buyer for this property and is it the same ideal buyer as "mine" will attract?
    (I can't think of a "when" or a "where," so I'll move on).

Training yourself to ask these questions at every house you preview makes you a better previewer, and therefore, a better pricer. It also helps you to remember each house so you can speak intelligently about the competition with your seller when discussing pricing, as well as down the road when that homes' status changes (sells, withdraws or reduces the price), you'll be able to nod and say to yourself, "Hmmmm, I thought so!"

Speaking of down the road... this is another important reason to preview. When or if the competition sells, you'll be familiar with it in case appraisal problems come up on YOUR property and the appraiser wants to use comparables that aren't appropriate. If you've been IN all the comparables, it's much easier to make a compelling case!

Okay, ‘nuff about previewing. Next time, we'll talk about how to evaluate the SOLDs in your CMA to help you price your historic home in your urban neighborhood!

Jennifer Allan, GRI

Subscribe to
The Daily Seduction
Tips & Inspirations to Generate Business from the Very Important People Who Know You

 

The HomeBuyer Tax Credit

Great news! The Homebuyer Tax Credit has not only been extended, but it has also been expanded to include current qualifying homeowners. The following are some of the features of the new bill:

  • Deadline for current credit is November 30, 2009.
  • Deadline for new and improved credit is April 30, 2010, as long as the home is under contract by that date; deal must close within 60 days or no later than June 30, 2010.
  • Eligibility and amount of new credit:
    - $8,000 for first-time homebuyers (those who have not owned a home in the last three years).
    - Up to $6,500 credit for homeowners who have lived in the home they are selling (or have sold), as a principal residence for five consecutive years of the last eight.
  • Buyers with incomes exceeding $125,000 for single and $225,000 for married couples are not eligible for the full tax credit but may qualify for a portion of it.
  • Homes valued at more than $800,000 are not eligible.


Sooooo....if you are a current homeowner, you might be eligible for a $6500 credit. And if you're a new homebuyer, you can receive up to $8000 credit.

BUT, legislators on both sides of the aisle agree that this credit will not be extended again. They urge anyone considering buying a home to do so by next Spring. This should also inform potential sellers' decisions regarding listing a property. Time is of the essence.  Fall and winter has always been a slow time in the home sale market, and prices tend to be lower now than in the spring market, so now would be the best time for buyers to buy homes. 

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc..  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's.  If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement.  This is a $350 savings.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent.  Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

 
John Newcomb | Advance Realty | jnewcomb@advancerealtyusa.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 570-5717
Fax: (410) 761-1404

378 COLONY POINT PL
$420,000






Year Built: 1997
County: Anne Arundel
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 full, 1 partial
Sqr Footage: 0
Garage Spots: 1.0
Garage Desc: 1.0 car garage attached
Subdivision: SOUTH RIVER COLONY
MLS Number: AA7186699

COMMENTS
Senior Living At Its Best! This elegant 2 story townhouse in the 55 plus community of renowned South River Colony has a single family feel in a townhome community. With over 2300sq ft, this roomy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is designed for senior living with a spacious 1st floor master bedroom and large private bath. The easy access shower was built for beauty and includes modern safety features. Entertain the whole family in the formal dining and living rooms. For the gourmet in the household, satisfy all tastes in the full sized eat in kitchen. On the second floor you can spread out with 2 spacious bedrooms, a full bath, as well as the open air loft which overlooks the living room. Listen to the sounds of the season as you relax on the screened porch off the kitchen. It is true Chesapeake living with Great Blue Herons in your own backyard. You may even see an occasional deer as this home backs up to the woods. Walk across the street to visit the Senior Center and Library or stroll over to Main Street for upscale, as well as casual dining. Boutique shopping and professional services are also just a short walk. This master planned community offers many impressive amenities including 300 acres of wooded preserves with walking trails, along with two resident only swimming pools, tennis courts and playground. Everything you need is right here at South River Colony. But, if you like to venture out, you're only 5 minutes from the highly ranked South River Golf Links, just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Annapolis and 35 miles from Washington D.C.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom-Master, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen, Other Room 1, Laundry-Kit Lvl, Loft, Main Lvl BR
  • Additional Structures: Office/Studio, None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Kit-Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch-rear, Porch-screened, Sidewalks
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
John Newcomb

Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061

Email: jnewcomb@advancerealtyusa.com
Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 570-5717
Fax: (410) 761-1404
Office: (410) 761-1550
OTHER LINKS

Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Trend MLS or MFR MLS or MRIS MLS or TMLS or LVAR MLS or EBRDI MLS or Baris MLS or Rayac MLS or Coastal Assoc. MLS or Cape May County MLS . Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Advance Realty may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.
Federal Housing Equal Opportunity Realtor

 
June Piper-Brandon | Advance Realty | junepiperbrandon@gmail.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

11727 PINDELL CHASE DR
$899,000




Year Built: 2004
County: Howard
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 5 full, 1 partial
Sqr Footage: 0
Garage Spots: 3.0
Garage Desc: 3.0 car garage attached
Subdivision: PINDELL CHASE
MLS Number: HW7096001

COMMENTS
Dramatic Price Reduction! Magnificent 5 bedroom colonial on one-acre country-setting, only minutes from Columbia. Plenty of space for entertaining, gleaming hardwood floors, state-of-the-art granite and stainless kitchen, home theatre, game room, Master suite with soaking tub, separate shower and sitting room with fireplace. Must see this incredible home. All offers subject to bank approval.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
  • Additional Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom-Master, Sitting Room, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen, Recreation Rm, Family Rm, Garage, Other Room 1, Other Room 2, Other Room 3, Library, Foyer, Bedroom-Master 2, Bedroom-First, 2nd Master BR, 2nd Stry Fam Ovrlk, Attic-Unfinished, D
  • Amenities: Attic-Access Only, Auto Gar Dr Opn, Built-in Bookcases, Granite Counters, MBA/Sep Shwr, MBA/Sep Tub, MBRs-Multiple, Master Walk-in Closet, Shades/Blinds, Tub-Soaking, W/W Carpeting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet Bar/Bar, Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrg/Frz, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven-Wall, Range hood, Refrigerator, Six burner stove, Washer, Water dispenser
  • Basement: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Kitchen Features: 2nd Kitchen, Gourmet, Kit-Breakfast Bar, Kit-Island, Kit-Table Space, Sep Dining Rm
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
June Piper-Brandon
e-PRO, CRIS, Broker
Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061

Email: junepiperbrandon@gmail.com
Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404
Office: (410) 761-1550
OTHER LINKS

Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Trend MLS or MFR MLS or MRIS MLS or TMLS or LVAR MLS or EBRDI MLS or Baris MLS or Rayac MLS or Coastal Assoc. MLS or Cape May County MLS . Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Advance Realty may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.
Federal Housing Equal Opportunity Realtor

 

Heritage and Museum Yard Sale

Have you ever wondered what Museum's have hidden in their attics and basements?  Now is your chance to find out what treasures are found when fifty local history museums clean out their attics and basements for this Museum Yard Sale from 8am to 2pm on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at The Baltimore Museum of Industry's Waterfront Pavilion, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230. Proceeds benefit the outreach and educational programs of the Greater Baltimore History Alliance (GBHA) and no, there won't be any artifacts or museum pieces for sale.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc..  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's.  If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement.  This is a $350 savings.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent.  Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

 

 

Maryland, and Baltimore in particular has been voted the most visibly historic town in America.  There are lots of historic neighborhoods, historic homes not just in Baltimore but across the state.  Pricing homes that are visibly historic, on the National Register of Hisoric Places or within historic districs can be both a challenge and time consuming.  The most important thing you can do to help your client is to preview other homes in your marketplace, so you know how the homes compare and therefore how the prices compare. 

If you are in the market to purchase an historic home or are in the market to sell an historic home then you want to work with an agent that is familiar with historic properties, historic neighborhoods, the local enforcement requirements for maintaining and improving historic homes.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc..  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's.  If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement.  This is a $350 savings.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent.  Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Via Jennifer Allan, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul):

Just another installment in the series: Pricing Historic Homes in Urban Markets...

IntroductionDenver Highlands Street Scene
Step One

In the last installment, I recommended that you always, always, always drive by your subject property before doing anything else. If you can get inside, so much the better...

So after you have a good visual of your subject property, it's time to go check out the competition - otherwise known as "previewing." (If your market frowns on previewing, and many do, please share with the audience how on earth you properly price homes!).

When I interview to list a property, I often find myself bonding with the home, to the point where it's almost as hard for me to be objective about it as it is for the sellers. I really have to fight the temptation to be overly critical of "my" listing's competition, while excusing "my" listing's challenges and flaws. Sometimes I'll take another agent with me on my previewing tour to help keep me objective.

SELECTING THE HOMES TO PREVIEW
Which homes should you preview? In a word (okay, a phrase) - as many as you can. Even if they aren't exactly comparable. With every house you tour, you gain a little better grasp on the up-to-the-minute marketplace, which makes it much easier to pinpoint the proper price range to recommend. It just happens naturally. As you look at the competition, you'll start to get a feeling for where your listing falls in the scheme of things, and the more you look at, the more confident you'll be in that feeling.

I try to preview at least 10 houses when I'm pricing a home. Sometimes I'll get lazy and only hit five - and I always regret it. It seems that it's right around the sixth or seventh house that I start to trust my gut about pricing. And that gut feeling is further confirmed on the eighth, ninth and tenth.

Depending on my price range, I'll preview all comparable houses within $50,000 (on each side) of where I think my listing will fall. By "comparable," I mean homes that offer similar square footage for the money. I probably won't preview a 1,000 sqft Bungalow if I'm listing a 2,000 sqft Victorian; they just won't attract the same buyer, even though they may very well be priced similarly. I always preview any homes within one block of my seller's property, even if they aren't comparable at all. It's just good practice in case the seller asks you about it.

Always preview the low outliers. A "low outlier" is a house that looks good on paper, but seems to be a screaming deal. You need to know why it's priced so well... but hasn't sold. There probably is a good reason. If there isn't, then this is the listing to beat. But we'll talk about that later.

How about the high outliers? The houses that are priced way above the rest, which are probably getting your seller all excited? Look at those, too. Chances are that they're just grossly overpriced (and the more houses you look at, the more sure you'll be of this). If they aren't overpriced, there's something really fabulous about them, and you need to know what it is.

As you're setting your previews, note if any homes are difficult to show. That will definitely affect market value. And frankly, if they are, I'll skip them. Lazy? Maybe, but on the other hand, a difficult-to-show home is not going to be comparable to MY listing because I don't take difficult-to-show listings!

Effective previewing in an urban market entails a lot more than just looking at a bunch of homes. Sure, that's what you're going to do (look at a bunch of homes), but in order to really evaluate the information you're gathering, you need to go in with the heart & mind of a detective.

We'll talk about that next time.

Jennifer Allan, GRI

Subscribe to
The Daily Seduction
Tips & Inspirations to Generate Business from the Very Important People Who Know You

 

More companies like Applebee's and Advance Realty Anne Arundel should give thanks to those that put their lives on the line for our communities and our country. 

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc..  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's.  If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement.  This is a $350 savings.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent.  Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Via Tammi Copsey REALTOR® Baltimore County Maryland (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Perry Hall, MD 21236):

On Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Applebee's is offering a free meal to Veterans and Active Duty Military with proof of service...
what a wonderful gesture!! 

The menu (six meals to choose from) and details of the promotion can be found on their website:
http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx

Please pass this message along to anyone who has served or is serving their country!

Applebee's locations in Maryland:
http://locator.applebees.com

 

 

I have received no compensation from this blog post and I am not affiliated in any way with Applebee's.

 

Tammi signature

Tammi L. Copsey, REALTOR®
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
8712 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21236
(410) 529-1900 office * (410) 529-5954 fax
(410) 258-5123 Blackberry
tammi.copsey@lnf.com
http://www.tammicopsey.com

Tammi Copsey subscribe  Tammi Copsey Google profile  Tammi Copsey Twitter  Tammi Copsey Facebook  Tammi Copsey LinkedIn  Tammi Copsey Flickr

 

 
June Piper-Brandon | Advance Realty | bmorerealtor@gmail.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

1109 Clinton Street South
$599,000




Year Built: 1900
County: Baltimore City
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 full, 1 partial
Sqr Footage: 0
Garage Spots: 0.0
Garage Desc: N/A
Subdivision: Canton
MLS Number: 48627242

COMMENTS
Beautifully renovated home just steps from Canton Square and with a full water view of Baltimore Harbor from the lovely roof top deck. Home features gorgeous hardwood floors, spacious kitchen with designer cabinets, beautiful granite counters and a full compliment of stainless appliances. Upstairs you'll find recessed panel doors opening to storage and loads of closets. On the top floor you have a beautiful sitting room opening to a balcony leading by way of spiral staircase to the roof top deck. The bathrooms are gorgeous with steam showers. You won't want to miss this beauty with over 3000 square feet of living space. All this and a 2 car parking pad accessible from the rear facing dining room. This lovely home is well laid out and spacious. Located close to all Canton has to offer and within easy access to I895 and I95 and easy commute to DC and all parts around Baltimore.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
June Piper-Brandon
e-PRO, CRIS, Broker
Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061

Email: bmorerealtor@gmail.com
Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404
Office: (410) 761-1550
OTHER LINKS

Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Trend MLS or MFR MLS or MRIS MLS or TMLS or LVAR MLS or EBRDI MLS or Baris MLS or Rayac MLS or Coastal Assoc. MLS or Cape May County MLS . Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Advance Realty may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.
Federal Housing Equal Opportunity Realtor

 

Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween!! The Anne Arundel County real estate market is still seeing a welcome increase in sales and settlements over the past weeks, the sales are edging higher.  Interest rates are still low.  The home sales still aren't as swift as we would like to see, however, they are remaining fairly stable.  The number of new listings has declined steadily over the past few weeks and we are seeing a slight increase in the number of homes going under contract and settling.  Home prices are also remaining fairly stable as we move into the Thanksgiving Season.  Now that fall is here to stay we'll see another spurt in activity before the winter hibernation.  I'm surprised I'm not seeing more new home buyers making the decision to buy with so many great deals available.  Now with the economic stimulus changes (up to $8000 in tax credits) and low interest rates it will be interesting to see how this all changes.  Overall, there has never been a better time to buy, than right now but buyers need to hurry because the tax credit times are coming to an end soon.

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

New Listings       15 (decrease 2 from last week)          

Under Contract     15 (increase of 2 from last week)

Settled Sales      15 (increase of 2 from last week)

Anne Arundel County

New Listings         130 (decrease 27 from last week)         

Under Contract      113 (increase 4 over last week)

Settled Sales         134 (increase of 40 over last week)

Glen Burnie offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis.  Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade.  It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too, as well as being commutable to DC whether you ride the MARC from Odenton or drive.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc..  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's.  If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement.  This is a $350 savings.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent.  Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

 

Jim Craig's Allstate Office

I met Jim Craig a few years ago at a Live Baltimore event in Baltimore City.  We talked shop and he asked if he could compete for my business.  At the time I was happy with my automobile insurer and the price was good.  My insurance wasn't due to renew for 6 months.  Five months later I got a call from Jim.  He asked me a few questions and was able to save me over $100 on my car insurance.  I had gotten a quote online on the companies website but that quote was much higher than Jim's.  That was five years ago.  My insurance has gone down every year.  Then last week Lauren called me from Jim's office and they were doing a review of my file and found that I qualified for a new program that will reduce my insurance by 5% and in talking to her she found something else that reduced our insurance another $87

Over the years I have referred many clients to Jim Craig and they all have the same thing to say about the service they receive.  And, my latest buyer got insurance for her flat roof row house from Jim too, when she wasn't able to get insurance elsewhere and it didn't cost her an arm and a leg. 

Over the years Jim has continued to compete for my business in order to keep it.  And, he will continue to compete for the business of my friends and clients.   

Jim's office is located at 912 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 in Federal Hill and you can reach Jim by phone at 410-752-1300.  Jim always says that his goal is his customer's complete satisfaction.  I am definitely a satisfied customer.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc..  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's.  If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement.  This is a $350 savings.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent.  Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

 

 
 
Junecropped Rainmaker_large

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker

Baltimore, MD

More about me…

Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Address: 5 Crain Hwy. N. , Suite 101, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061

Office Phone: (410) 761-1550

Cell Phone: (410) 292-0100

Email Me

Buying a house, selling a house, home buying tips and advice, Advice, Market Conditions, Listings in Baltimore.


Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog

Find MD real estate agents and Baltimore real estate on ActiveRain.