northrop grumman: To List or Not to List? That is the Question - 03/17/09 04:23 AM
When a consumer finds your blog and contacts you about listing their home, it's always a compliment.  But sometimes that consumer owns property outside the immediate area of your office and focus area.  How would you handle this situation?

Over the years, I've known many agents who would say "No, refer it to another agent!"  And so, I ask, "Where do you come down in this debate?" 
For me, it boils down to this:  "Can I help these sellers achieve their goals while achieving mine?"  If I can't do both, I'll refer the lead.
 
I'm faced with this question right … (11 comments)

northrop grumman: Maryland is for Crabs - At a Price - 04/20/08 01:03 AM
Check out Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
Let me assure you that slogan does not refer to the attitude of Maryland residents or visitors.  It refers to blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay.  In fact, Maryland is a very friendly place!
Maryland is for Crabs became an official tourism slogan of the State in 1989 when the Callinectes sapidus (blue crab) became Maryland's "State Crustacean".  By the way, Maryland is not the only place to have blue crabs in their waters; you'll find them in Virginia (also on the shores … (18 comments)

northrop grumman: Crofton Houses of Worship - 03/16/08 09:07 AM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 

Relocating to a new area always presents many other challenges besides "just" finding a home.  I understand that, after a few of my own PCS moves  - often handling everything while my husband was deployed and my family was on the opposite coast.  
I relied upon that experience while creating this Relocation Package for you, trying to address issues such as commuting, schools, shopping, communities, and things to do for recreation.  There are so many other unknowns you … (7 comments)

northrop grumman: Crofton Maryland Real Estate and Condo for Sale - 03/01/08 09:59 PM
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northrop grumman: Higher Education - What to Expect When You Live in Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 02/28/08 05:00 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
 
Anne Arundel County is located about equidistant from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD - and all the world-class higher education institutions of the two cities.  And the flagship campus of the University of Maryland is just a half hour away, in nearby Prince George's County.  Anne Arundel County itself is home to St. Johns College, the United States Naval Academy, and Anne Arundel Community College.
If you're thinking about taking some classes yourself, or you have children approaching … (8 comments)

northrop grumman: Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 02/28/08 04:00 PM
Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, the U.S. Naval Academy, and Maryland's State Capitol.
 
When you relocate to Maryland, you will fall in love with Anne Arundel County's stunning scenery, laid-back atmosphere, and local feasts from the Chesapeake Bay. 
Anne Arundel County's convenient location, less than an hour from Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., may attract residents and businesses alike - but it's not the only reason they stay. 
You'll see why residents love it here, as you explore the pages of this ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY RELOCATION PACKAGE and read some of my blog posts about communities, things to do, … (17 comments)

northrop grumman: Education - What to Expect When You Relocate to Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 02/28/08 03:49 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland- Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
 
Since Maryland Schools ranked #3 in the Nation, chances are your children will be attending a better school here than the one they left.  Only New York and Massachusetts rank higher.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools seem to have another award or accomplishment to announce nearly every time I visit their website.  I usually take the published information and boil it down to just what will interest folks living in my immediate market area, Crofton and the nearby communities … (2 comments)

northrop grumman: Waterfront Homes for Sale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 02/28/08 03:05 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
Relocating to Anne Arundel County?  If you're interested in a waterfront lifestyle, here is an overview of properties on the market at this time.

 
ANNAPOLIS - 79 detached waterfront homes for sale.
They range from a bungalow on Black Walnut Creek on the market for $450,000 to Stonewater Estate, a mansion overlooking 8' of deep water on Crab Creek. 
 
RIVA  - 10  waterfront detached homes for sale
Homes range from $765,000 for a small 56-year old … (10 comments)

northrop grumman: Why Get a Home Inspection When You Relocate to Maryland - 02/28/08 11:18 AM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
PEACE OF MIND - the #1 Reason for you to get a home inspection!
Whether you'r relocating to Anne Arundel County from another part of the country, or just moving across the street, a home inspection is always a good idea for any homebuyer.  However, when you move to a new area, where you're unfamiliar with local home improvement stores and contractors, it's more important than ever.  
While a home inspection is no guarantee that "nothing" … (3 comments)

northrop grumman: Shopping Guide for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 02/28/08 03:02 AM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.

 
There's more to relocating than finding a home.  If you're anything like me, finding nearby shopping is pretty high on the priority list, once your boxes are unpacked.  Even though you moved all your household goods here, there will probably be things you need - perhaps new window coverings, shelving, closet organizers, and maybe you'll even make an unplanned purchase or two...  
You'll be happy to know the two largest shopping malls in Maryland are located right here in Anne Arundel County!  If … (3 comments)

northrop grumman: Four Seasons in Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 02/27/08 12:37 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
As we moved to different parts of the country, compliments of the U.S. Navy, I was very excited to experience life in a new places.  But I really missed winter, as I knew it, and I was glad to settle back in Maryland when Larry was stationed at the U.S. Naval Academy as an instructor.  I guess each of us grows accustomed to the seasons, whereever we live, and relocation may require some adjustments to our expectations and maybe even our wardrobe.
 
You … (11 comments)

northrop grumman: Last Minute Moving Checklist for Your Relocation to Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 02/25/08 12:18 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 

Did I tell you about the time when movers packed wet coffee grounds from my sink? 
Or another time when my un-emptied kitchen trash can got packed?  (Week-old banana peels are not a pleasant surprise when you're unpacking.)  When we relocated back to Maryland from Charleston, South Carolina, my boys' friends came over for a last good-bye - only to find their bikes loaded on the van when they went outside.
Then there was a … (14 comments)

northrop grumman: Family is In the Car, and We Are Ready to Go! - 02/25/08 10:31 AM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
In the unlikely event you run out of things to do in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis, and even your own neighborhood in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the possibilities for day trips and weekend getaways are many, when you live in this area.  Boredom is simply NOT an option for anyone relocating to work at Fort Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, the U.S. Naval Academy or anywhere else in this area.
I could rarely get away for … (6 comments)

northrop grumman: For Golfers Relocating to Anne Arundel County Maryland - 02/24/08 02:17 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 

 
First a little golf trivia... 
As a golfer, I'm sure you're familiar with the customary RED TEES for women, WHITE TEES for men, and BLUE TEES for Championship play.  This system was actually the brainchild of Frank Emmet, Director of the District of Columbia Golf Association's junior activities in the 1920's and a member of the USGA Junior Championship Committee.  But Frank Emmet's legacy reached beyond this to many generations of golfers in this area with his mantra On the links, … (8 comments)

northrop grumman: A "Tale of Two Cites" Near Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 02/24/08 02:07 AM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
What does Charles Dickens' classic tale about the French Revolution, England and spying have to do with working at Northrop Grumman, USNA, Fort Meade, BWI or anywhere else in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?  Well, absolutely nothing - except the title of the book is so perfect for anyone living near the two great cities of Baltimore and Washington - I just had to borrow it!
The ambiance, history, and things to do in a city … (6 comments)

northrop grumman: A Commuting Guide for Northrop Grumman Newbies - 02/18/08 01:22 AM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 

Relocating to Northrop Grumman?  If you're trying to decide where to live, let me help by giving you some idea of what to expect for your morning and evening commute.
 
No matter where you live in the area, you probably won't need a map or a GPS to get to work the first day, unlike most commuters in the Baltimore-Washington area.  That's because Northrop Grumman is located near Thurgood Marshall Baltimore-Washington International Airport … (4 comments)

northrop grumman: World-Class Medical Care for Anne Arundel County Residents - 02/17/08 04:38 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
When you live in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, world-class medical care is just an hour away.
 
Johns Hopkins is the "Best of the Best" in U.S. News & World Report's most recent Honor Roll of America's Hospitals for the 17th consecutive year.  The Baltimore medical facility also ranked among the nation's best in all 16 specialties, and #1 in Maryland in every specialty. 
Of the 5,462 medical centers evaluated, only 173 hospitals made it into the rankings, and just … (7 comments)

northrop grumman: STOP, You Need a License to do That in Maryland - 02/17/08 05:42 AM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 

 
When you relocate to Maryland, you'll find water, water, water everywhere! 
In fact, there are 4,360 miles of tidal shoreline within the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.  2,633 square miles of Maryland are covered by water (of 12,407 total square miles in Maryland). But you can't just grab a fishing pole and head for the shoreline!  A license is required to go fishing in Maryland, with only a few exceptions.
1.  License Free … (16 comments)

northrop grumman: Anne Arundel County Rolls out the Red Carpet for Active Adults - 02/16/08 11:58 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 

If you're relocating to Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and you've reached the ripe old age of 55, you'll find no shortage of new and resale communities built just for you.  Of course, you can live anywhere, but you will enjoy options not available to people under 55 because many of Anne Arundel County's new home communities in the past few years have been developed with age restrictions. 
Developers recognize the demand by empty-nesters for low-maintenance homes that offer elegant amenities, spacious floorplans, community … (6 comments)

northrop grumman: Maryland On The Big Screen - 02/13/08 04:52 PM
Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
 
When you relocate to Maryland, you could find yourself in the middle of a movie set. 
You may see Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Bruce Willis, Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Clint Eastwood, Meg Ryan, George Clooney or another film star browsing the historic streets of Annapolis when they're in town again to shoot their next movie.
That's because the film industry generates about $70 million annually in Maryland.
As Maryland's Film Office points out, Maryland is "America in Miniature", offering varied … (22 comments)

 
Margaret Woda,  Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation  (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)

Margaret Woda

Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Crofton, MD

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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Address: 2191 Defense Hwy., #120, Crofton, Bowie, and Davidsonville, MD, 21114

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