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usna: What makes a "Military Specialist" different from any other agent? - 09/25/11 10:53 AM
A columnist for The Washington Times contacted me last week for an article she is writing, and this is the question she asked me: What makes you a military specialist?
Of course, any agent can work with a relocating military family, whether they're coming or going. And most of those transactions
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usna: Annapolis Views - The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center at USNA - 08/07/11 10:40 AM
Whether you're visiting Annapolis or relocating to the area, a walking tour of the U.S. Naval Academy will probably be a highlight of your stay.
The 75-minute tour explores several historic sites, including the Chapel, LeJeune Hall, Bancroft Hall, Tecumseh Court, Herndon Monument and the Crypt of John Paul Jones. It
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usna: The U.S. Naval Academy Grounds Are Beautiful in Spring - 04/17/11 08:50 AM
Living in Maryland near the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has it perks... especially if you or your spouse happen to be active-duty or retired military and you have occasion to visit The Yard, as we often do.
This past week we took a lunch break during a very busy day and
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usna: PCS Orders to the U.S. Naval Academy? - 03/29/11 11:59 AM
If you're headed to the U.S. Naval Academy in the coming weeks for duty, you'll want to check out this beautiful townhome that just went on the market. It's located off Forest Drive, only a few minutes from The Yard. Best of all, it's so affordable at $234,900 AND you may
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usna: Annapolis Views - World War II Memorial - 02/27/11 10:10 PM
As you approach Annapolis MD and the U.S. Naval Academy from Rt. 50 via Rt. 2, you will notice a scenic overlook in the median strip.
In the background, across the Severn River, is the U.S. Naval Academy; the bridge crossing the Severn is the Naval Academy Bridge (featured a few
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usna: Annapolis Views: The U.S. Naval Academy Observatory - 02/06/11 06:31 AM
Rarely-seen view of the U.S. Naval Academy Observatory
This is another one of many "rarely-seen" views of the Annapolis area that I photographed at the U.S. Naval Academy last summer. In fact, I was unable to find a single picture of it online as I searched for background information to accompany
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usna: Another Win for Education in Maryland - U.S. Naval Academy - 02/01/11 12:36 AM
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis Named #1 Most Popular Liberal Arts College in America.
Within the past few weeks, Maryland public schools were ranked #1 in the nation for the 3rd year in a row by Education Week, the College Boards, and Newsweek Magazine and five Maryland public higher
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usna: Annapolis Views - Worden Field at the U.S. Naval Academy - 01/30/11 07:30 AM
This gazebo overlooks the parade grounds known as "Worden Field" at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis MD. Between the trees, you can see the Severn River on a beautiful summer day. Just look at that beautiful blue water and sky!
The next scheduled Brigade of Midshipmen Dress Parade
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usna: Annapolis Views - The U.S. Naval Academy Bridge - 01/23/11 09:49 AM
Rarely-seen view of the Naval Academy Bridge
This is one of many "rarely-seen" views of the Annapolis area that I've photographed from the U.S. Naval Academy grounds. I say that because access to the USNA "yard" is restricted and not everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the marvelous photo opportunities on
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usna: Spacious Crofton Colonial on 2 Acres for Rent - 12/15/10 07:43 AM
Not many homes in the Crofton area are located on 2 acres, so it's a rare opportunity when one becomes available for rent. If you're relocating to the Baltimore-Washington area, your timing couldn't be better.
Three military installations are located within a half hour - Fort George G. Meade, Andrews AFB,
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usna: Crofton Area Military Families Save $$$ Shopping at Commissary - 06/24/10 04:46 PM
Military families who live in Crofton are just a half hour from three different military commissaries: Naval Station Annapolis, Fort Meade, and Andrews AFB. (...Not to mention other family-friendly facilities at these three locations.)
It's so easy to be lazy and shop at the nearest grocery store - I did that
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usna: CROFTON HIGHLANDS - Affordable Homes Near Fort Meade - 06/20/10 12:23 PM
Homes in Crofton Highlands rarely change hands. This small neighborhood of 50 homes, located on the North side of Rt. 424 (Davidsonville Road), is across from Old Crofton and backing to Crofton Meadows. Washington, DC and Baltimore are easily accessible via major commuting routes, and major employers such as Fort Meade,
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usna: A Tour of Local Public Schools for Crofton Newbies - 06/03/10 06:00 PM
Homebuyers relocating to the D.C. - Baltimore - Annapolis Triangle, including military families headed to Fort Meade, Andrews AFB and the USNA, often discover the greater Crofton area for the first time when they start digging into the quality of schools throughout the region. It's hard to find anything "not
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usna: Hermitage - An Upscale Community Near Crofton - 09/22/09 07:15 AM
As you leave Crofton and head east on Route 450 towards Annapolis, you'll spot this entrance into the community of Hermitage - a community of 62 custom-built homes on spacious lots.
You can see from these photos that Hermitage is not a "one size fits all" community... in fact
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usna: NAVAL BAGELS - Near the U.S. Naval Academy - 07/30/09 05:25 AM
NAVAL BAGELS near The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis is our early-morning destination most Saturdays. Not that we couldn't get a bagel or other breakfast treat closer to home... it's just that their bagels are amazing and worth the 15-minute weekly drive.
We first discovered NAVAL BAGELS when it was
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usna: Housing Relief for Military Families - 03/13/09 07:59 AM
Military families stationed at Fort Meade, Andrews AFB, the U.S. Naval Academy and other military installations in the Crofton area and throughout the D.C.-Baltimore region will be glad to learn they may now be eligible for relief to their housing woes, compliments of the recent stimulus package.
It comes in an
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usna: Inside the U.S. Naval Academy Gates - 01/14/09 11:29 PM
When we moved to Crofton from San Diego, California, Larry was a young Navy Lieutenant, just completing four years of sea duty. We were very excited to have some time together after several lengthy deployments, and Annapolis was only about an hour from my family.
If you're
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usna: Crofton in Photos - First Baptist Church of Crofton - 01/11/09 10:01 AM
It's Sunday morning, and some of my neighbors will gather at one of the many places of worship in our community.
First Baptist Church of Crofton, located on Crofton Parkway, is the first House of Worship you see when you drive into the communty via Clubhouse Gate Rd.
If memory
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usna: 30 Minutes to Andrews AFB - Home for Rent - 08/08/08 06:22 PM
If you're eager to find a home that's away from the hustle and bustle around Andrews AFB, but still within about 30-40 minutes, check out this home.
731 Mallard Drive is near Rockhold Creek in North Deale, in a relatively quiet neighborhood with a rural atmosphere. Children will attend Anne Arundel
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usna: Tips for Moving Your Hi-Tech Equipment - 04/23/08 09:01 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 moving than packing up your belongings and transporting them in a truck to your destination location. Getting your life back to
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Margaret Woda, Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation Services
Crofton,
MD
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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, MD
Address: 2191 Defense Hwy., #120, Crofton, Bowie, and Davidsonville, MD, 21114
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