crofton md: Maryland to Florida Snowbird Express - 01/08/08 05:05 PM
Who wants to move to Florida?
That's a question I'm asking Crofton Maryland residents throughout this month and next.
Many people in the Crofton area arrived 20 or 30 years ago for a government, consulting, or other white-collar career position in Washington or Baltimore. Now they're either retired or on the brink of retirement, with … (9 comments)
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crofton md: Top 5 Reasons to Buy A Crofton MD Townhouse - 01/06/08 07:10 AM
This information is included in the Online Anne Arundel County Relocation Package for Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, the the U.S. Naval Academy.
You probably already know that Crofton, Maryland, was named one of Money Magazine's Top 100 Best Places to live last year, based on its location, amenities, affordability and other … (8 comments)
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crofton md: Two New Grandbabies In One Month! - 01/04/08 09:58 PM
For the past few days, I've been a little slow with acknowledging your comments... with good reason. I've been spending a lot of time at the hospital with my son and daughter-in-law, who just had their first baby, Jack Lawrence. We're very fortunate to have them nearby, in Northern Virginia - about … (32 comments)
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crofton md: Choosing an Agent Got EASIER in 2007. - 01/02/08 09:43 AM
Choosing a real estate agent is a lot easier than it was a year ago. There's a new criteria, and not many agents qualify.
TECH-SAVVY is now just as important - maybe even more important - than the qualifications you looked for in a real estate agent just a year ago! And you have a … (27 comments)
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crofton md: Crofton MD Calendar of Events - January 2008 - 01/01/08 10:03 PM
Crofton MD is a wonderful place to live and, whether you're new to Crofton or a long-time resident, you'll find plenty to do thoughout January. Please contact the sponsoring organization for the time and locations. Remember, all events are subject to change without notice.
If your organization in the greater-Crofton area would … (6 comments)
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crofton md: Crofton-area Teachers Earn National Board Certification - 12/22/07 07:45 AM
Anne Arundel County Public Schools recently announced that thirty-four county teachers received National Board Certification this year from The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), double the number who achieved this status in 2006.
Ten of the 2007 teachers are in Crofton-area schools, including Odenton and Davidsonville...
To see a list of … (8 comments)
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crofton md: Reminders for Halloween Safety - 10/30/07 08:49 AM
Keep the REAL spooks out of your children's Halloween night by taking these precautions.
1. Accompany children when they go trick-or-treating - If they're a little older, stand back so you're not "lurking", but don't let a pedophile take advantage of this great opportunity to troll for vulnerable kids. Adolescents are not too old … (8 comments)
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crofton md: How To Be Perceived As A Real Estate Expert - or NOT - 09/20/07 06:40 PM
You know what they say... "Perception is Reality."
THINK DR. PHIL. There's nothing magical about his advice that makes it any better than the same advice from another therapist with comparable training. He doesn't have an exclusive lock on knowledge or experience in his field. Yet, without ever saying "I'm an expert", Dr. Phil … (35 comments)
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crofton md: Is It Just Me Or Does New Business Always Happen When You Go Away? - 09/19/07 08:20 PM
IT'S RAINING CLIENTS!
You've heard it before: There are two things you can count on in life - death and taxes. Well, we all know there are other certainties in life. Here are just a few:
Wash your car, and it will rain.Carry an umbrella, and it will NOT rain.Go away, and business appear … (49 comments)
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crofton md: Because of Active Rain, I have answers to question I didn't even know I had. - 09/12/07 01:13 PM
Because of ActiveRain, I know answers to questions I didn't even know I had. (What does SEO mean? Blog, what's that? What's a widget, why do I want one, how to I get one? How do I make a nice graph like Brian does? Where can I find free graphics that … (23 comments)
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crofton md: How to Get Business by Farming Your Market Niche - 08/27/07 05:04 AM
IS THERE A MAGIC FORMULA FOR SELECTING A FARM?
Of course there is a magic formula! That's one of the reasons why some agents' farms are more successful than others. You just can't expect to earn a living by mailing to 250 homes with a 2% turnover rate. "I live here, so I farm here" is … (44 comments)
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crofton md: Hug Your Past Clients (Don't Take Them for Granted) - 08/26/07 09:06 AM
Do you ever take past clients for granted? I confess, I'm embarrassed to admit it, I sometimes do. (But that's going to change in the next few days because I'm going to reach out and "hug" my past clients!)
That realization is just one of the many "lightbulb moments" I experienced this week … (27 comments)
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crofton md: Crofton MD Real Estate - Market Report for July 2007 - 08/10/07 11:31 AM
CROFTON MD 21114
Crofton home prices dropped in July, putting her in good company with communities across the nation (although the number of homes sold in July 2007 exceeded those in 2006). The news is particularly discouraging, given that the current mortgage market debacle is not reflected in last month's statistics. Given … (4 comments)
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crofton md: Curb Appeal Counts More Today Than Ever Before - 07/24/07 09:48 AM
Crofton real estate is alive and well, if the activity I've experienced in recent weeks is any indication. But the inventory of available properties is much higher than we've seen in recent years, so buyers have several homes to consider. Showing so many homes in the same price range has reminded … (8 comments)
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crofton md: HOMEBUYER INCENTIVES - Will they help sell your home (or your listing)? - 07/16/07 07:38 AM
You have the best home on the block, the best block in the neighborhood, and the best neighborhood in your county. But... Is that enough to sell your home quickly, at top dollar, in today's buyer's market?
After years of touring homes with qualified non-contingent buyers, I have to offer an evasive answer of … (13 comments)
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crofton md: I'm a 5-house girl! - 07/14/07 08:43 PM
FIVE is the magic number in my book!
Five houses before lunch... Five houses after lunch... Five houses a day... Five different areas... Five homes in a particular neighborhood... Five houses in any combination, but ONLY FIVE at one time. That's my limit, and I'm sticking to it because I'm a 5-house girl!
Except, of course, when buyers arrive for their … (19 comments)
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crofton md: Anne Arundel County Real Estate - Market Report for June 2007 - 07/10/07 04:59 PM
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY REAL ESTATE -
There were almost 3 times as many new listings in Anne Arundel County last month as there were new "solds", according to MRIS, but most real estate sales statistics were relatively stable last month. The difference from June 2006 to 2007 was less than 10% in every … (0 comments)
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crofton md: Crofton Maryland Real Estate - Market Report for June 2007 - 07/10/07 02:29 PM
CROFTON MD 21114
There is more good news today for homebuyers in the Crofton area, based upon the June sales statistics released today by MRIS.
84 homes were listed last month in the 21114 zipcode, while just 32 went under contract. With the home inventory continuing to grow at more than double the … (0 comments)
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crofton md: If Dracula's castle was YOUR listing... - 07/03/07 05:38 PM
Crofton real estate is pretty tame - nothing like this property, currently on the market for sale:
One of literature's most famous vampires must be turning over in his grave because his favorite haunt (pun intended) is on the market for sale.
MarketWatch.com, RIS Media and the Associated Press, among others, are reporting that Bran … (19 comments)
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crofton md: Agent feedback... Candid or sugar-coated? - 07/03/07 09:42 AM
Are home owners and their agents hungry for feedback from prospective buyers and their agents who visit your listings? I always caution my clients up front to be careful what they wish for, because they may not always like the feedback they receive. In fact, some buyers and agents may sound critical … (29 comments)
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crofton md: July 4 at Ft. Meade - 07/01/07 01:11 PM
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE
For some people, July 4 means hanging out with the family. For others, it means a long weekend and trip to the beach or maybe just attending a local fireworks display. I was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, where the fireworks display on the national mall, with the … (0 comments)
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crofton md: Advice to New Maryland Real Estate Agents - 07/01/07 09:12 AM
WELCOME TO THE DANCE!
I encourage all new agents to bring your enthusiasm and new ideas to the world of real estate, while you learn some of the basic steps. As we all know too well, real estate licensing classes don't really provide the day to day "how to's" that mean the difference … (43 comments)
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crofton md: Meme'd in Maryland - 06/26/07 10:56 AM
If you have never heard the term "meme", you're not alone. As far as I know, it is unique to ActiveRain. let me briefly explain - Another member of the ActiveRain Community "tagged" me to share 5 things about myself with others in the network, so here goes:
My philosophy - It's … (20 comments)
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crofton md: The experts are saying... - 06/25/07 01:02 PM
Are home sellers in denial? Now that is a very good question, and everyone has an opinion. I'll bet you've already framed an answer in your own mind, and now you're waiting to hear what I have to say.
Yes, I think that's true. I've talked to a number of sellers, and … (7 comments)
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crofton md: ActiveRain vs. Blogger - 06/16/07 07:08 AM
Several months ago, I received an email from Carolyn Nelson, offering to help me get started with blogging. Her timing was perfect, following within days the warnings from my son, Steve, that I would be left in the real estate dust if I didn't start blogging. (Moment of motherly pride here: … (17 comments)
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crofton md: Agents are supposed to provide solutions, not obstacles - 06/12/07 07:37 AM
I've run into several agents lately who clearly do not have any idea how to function in a Buyer's Market and who are downright arrogant - they demonstrate no interest in learning; no willingness to adjust to today's marketplace; and, frankly, they are contributing to the high inventory because they provide obstacles, not … (8 comments)
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crofton md: Crofton MD - Market Report for May 2007 - 06/10/07 12:16 PM
CROFTON MD 21114
Each month, when new sales statistics are published by the Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS) - the multiple listing service for Crofton (21114) - the first thing I look at is the Total New Listings (76) and the Total New Contracts (41). If these numbers are not close, … (0 comments)
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crofton md: June Calendar of Events - Anne Arundel County MD - 06/04/07 10:33 AM
There is never a shortage of things to do in Anne Arundel County. Here are just a few of the things that I found advertised for the remainder of June:
June 10 - Bay Lighthouse Cruise, 12:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Cruise by Thomas Point,Sandy Point Shoal and Baltimore Harbor ighthouses. http://www.watermarkjourney.com/ or 410-268-7601 … (0 comments)
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crofton md: Crofton MD - Market Report for April 2007 - 05/20/07 06:24 AM
CROFTON MD 21114
Yikes! 93 new listings and 31 listings sold! Three times as many new listings as sales in the month of April in the Crofton (21114) zipcode. Now THAT is something to be concerned about. During my 33 years in Crofton real estate, it has never been more important for … (0 comments)
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crofton md: Crofton, Maryland - A Wonderful Place to Live! - 05/01/07 07:30 AM
CROFTON MD 21114
Crofton residents enjoy the cherry tree-lined streets in Spring, a crafts fair and Boy Scout-sponsored chicken barbeque at the Village Green in Fall, the annual Christmas tree lighting in front of Crofton Country Club, plus lots of organizations and year-round activities for every age group from kids to seniors. It's a … (0 comments)
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crofton md: CROFTON ONE-LEVEL TOWNHOME - 04/24/07 09:45 AM
1697 WALLEYE DRIVE, CROFTON, MD 21114 -
Elegent updates define this Crofton townhome condo. One-level living on two levels.
MAIN LEVEL: Huge master bedroom, state-of-the-art kitchen, laundry, updated bath, flooring, siding and windows.
LOWER LEVEL: 2 bedrooms, living/dining area, kitchen, laundry, bath - all recently re-done, fenced deck area and separate entrance.
This … (0 comments)
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crofton md: COMING SOON TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MARYLAND - 04/23/07 02:05 PM
WHAT'S UP FIRST ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR
Annapolis and the Eastern ShoreView the area's finest new homes and condosMay 1-31www.whatsupmag.com/ (410)267-9390COLE BROTHERS CIRCUS OF THE STARS
Anne Arundel County FairgroundsWednesday and Thursday, May 2 and 3, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.Featuring the motor thunderdrome, elephants, flying trapeze, horses, acrobats of China, jugglers, aerial gymnasts, clowns, K-9s, … (0 comments)
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crofton md: COMING SOON TO BOWIE, MD - 04/23/07 12:54 PM
OLD BOWIE ANTIQUES AND CRAFT SPRING FLING
100+ booths for antiques, collectibles and crafts; moon bounce, bands, pony rides and railroad museum.Rt. 564 and Chestnut Ave.Historic Old Bowie Merchants Association (301)262-3743Sunday, April 29, 10 - 5MOTHER'S DAY TEA
Celebrate a special lady with tean in a historic settingHistoric Belair Mansion. CityofBowie.org/museum (301)809-3089Sunday, May … (0 comments)
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crofton md: Don't shoot the messenger! - 04/21/07 10:18 AM
Are you worried that your prospective seller won't like the truth, and it could cost you the listing? In other words, if they don't like the message, they might "shoot the messenger" -
How do you handle it when you walk into a prospective seller's home and your reaction is something to the effect of...
Whew, … (41 comments)
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crofton md: When I have more time... - 04/16/07 09:05 AM
SENTINELS OF FREEDOM
If not me, who? If not now, when? At some point in our lives, many of us have been faced with these questions. "Someone else" and "when I have more time" have sometimes been my answers. Do I hear an echo? Does that sound like anyone you know?
Last month, at … (1 comments)
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crofton md: Anne Arundel County MD - Market Report for March 2007 - 04/11/07 07:37 AM
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MD
MRIS, the regional multiple listing service for 25 local Associations/Boards of Realtors in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, D.C. and West Virginia, has just released sales statistics for March 2007. It's not surprising to anyone working in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to see that everything is down EXCEPT days on market, … (0 comments)
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