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anne arundel county: Jury Duty SCAM Alert Resurfaces - 04/02/12 03:40 AM
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is issuing a warning to all County residents regarding a “Jury Duty” scam. This warning applies to all residents, and not just seniors and disabled adults.The way it works is a resident receives a phone call, and the caller indicates that a warrant has been issued for failing to report to jury duty. Of course, there was never a jury duty summons ever issued. In order to clarify the issue with the resident, the caller asks for a Social Security number and birth date in order to retrieve the summons from the … (10 comments)
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anne arundel county: Is a permit required to replace an electrical switch or outlet in Anne Arundel County, MD? - 02/29/12 12:37 AM
According to the Anne Arundel County Inspections and Permits website, a permit is NOT required to REPLACE an electrical outlet, or switch in your home. That being said, maybe the correct question to ask is SHOULD you replace the switch yourself?Residential electricity is pretty dangerous. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you should always hire someone with the requisite skills, and licenses. Necessary to replace an outlet...NO, but maybe prudent.Below is a table showing what permits, or plans are required when electrical work is conducted in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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anne arundel county: President's Day Openings and Closings in Anne Arundel County, MD - 02/18/12 07:08 AM
President’s Day is this coming Monday, February 20th, and while open shopping outlets will be plentiful, conducting business with Local, State, and Federal offices won’t be. Here is a list of what will be open/closed in Anne Arundel County, MD on Monday, February 20, 2012:
Federal Offices - Closed
State Offices - Closed
County Offices - Closed
Banks - Closed
Courts - Closed
Libraries - Closed
Post Offices - Closed
County Curbside Trash Collection - Regular Schedule
Annapolis Parking Meters - Operating as Usual
I’m quite sure that most real estate offices, and your local REALTOR® will be working on President’s … (4 comments)
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anne arundel county: Can you face criminal charges for cutting down a tree on your property in Maryland? - 02/02/12 06:52 AM
If you live on the water, or within 1000 feet of tidal water in Maryland, you had better be aware of restrictions imposed within this Cheasapeake Bay Critical Area. For instance, if you cut that tree down on your property to get a better view of the water, you could face both civil and criminal charges. Yes, that wasn’t a typo...criminal charges.A homeowner was recently sued by the State for cutting down trees on his waterfront property to get a better view. He was sued simultaneously in both Civil and Criminal Courts. His fine in Civil Court exceeded $10,000, and he … (60 comments)
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anne arundel county: Is a permit required to install a fence in Anne Arundel County, MD - 02/02/12 05:37 AM
Does Anne Arundel Country Maryland require building permits for fences?Generally speaking, according the the County website, fences under six feet, and located completely within the property lines, do not require a building permit. You should check with the County if the property is located on a corner lot, or waterfront, since some restrictions do apply here.Keep in mind too that many properties in Anne Arundel County are subject to Home Owners and Condo Association restrictions. At minimum, you should review your HOA or Condo documents, and call the Architectural Committee or Property Manager to see what fencing restrictions apply.If you have … (4 comments)
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anne arundel county: New trash schedule for Anne Arundel County, MD residents - 01/10/12 08:56 PM
The era of two times a week trash collection is coming to an end in Anne Arundel County, MD, including Crofton residents. Beginning in June, 2012, trash pick-up will be reduced to one day a week. The day where trash and recycling will remain, and the day where trash only was picked up, will be eliminated.Besides the savings, which is anticipated to be returned to taxpayers, the County also anticipates that recycling will also increase. It seems that many recycled items are thrown in the regular trash, on the trash only day. The County Executive expects that the current recycling rate … (2 comments)
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anne arundel county: Anne Arundel County MD - Road Closures - 09/09/11 04:16 PM
We don't get road closures all that often because of weather condition, but lately, we've had a lot of rain, and it's been playing havoc with roads in our area.
There are flood warnings that are in effect, but should expire today, Friday, September 9th. The Department of Public Works has issued a warning to citizens in Anne Arundel County...TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN. All citizens are urged to respect barriers that have been placed throughout the county.
If you're travelling on the following roads, you will encounter detours:
New Cut Road Harwood Road Patuxent River Road Old Herald Harbor Road There are … (0 comments)
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anne arundel county: Know your Congressional Representatives in Anne Arundel County, MD - 09/06/11 10:39 AM
As we approach the 2012 political season it may be nice to call your Congressional Representatives office, or at least visit their website to get a better feel for what is important to them. We, the people, have only one way to influence politics in our area, and that is who we vote in, and more importantly, who we vote out. Once a Representative is in office, it’s pretty much impossible to influence them to any meaningful degree. Once they’re in office, they vote with their leadership the vast majority of the time.
Anne Arundel County, MD is represented by … (1 comments)
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anne arundel county: Crofton MD - Be Safe with Hurricane Irene on the way - 08/27/11 07:56 AM
As residents all up and down the East Coast prepare for dealing with Hurricane Irene, Crofton, MD, located in Anne Arundel County probably won't be immune to some severe weather in the next 24 hours. With all the mature trees in Crofton, and the saturated ground, we can expect to have downed trees dotting the area. Let's all hope that they stay away from the above ground power lines.
In anticipation of this weather event, County Executive John R. Leopold has declared a State of Emergency for Anne Arundel County. Residents in the County have been advised to evacuate from … (3 comments)
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anne arundel county: Anne Arundel County School System - Schools Opening One Day Late - 08/19/11 08:05 AM
Anne Arundel Country School System is calling it Shools Opening One Day Late, but if I were a kid still in school, I would be calling it a day off. No joke here, normally, in Anne Arundel County, MD, all schools open on the same day withing the County. Not this year though. The County School website has listed the following schools as opening Wednesday, August 24, 2011...one day later than all other schools in the County.
Broadneck Elementary School Brock Bridge Elementary School Brooklyn Park Elementary School Four Seasons Elementary School Germantown Elementary School Linthicum Elementary School Pershing … (2 comments)
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anne arundel county: Anne Arundel County MD pool owners. Save a few bucks...read this post - 05/13/11 12:23 AM
Did you recently buy a house with a pool in Anne Arundel County, MD? Well, it’s time to get it ready for the season? It could be that you have to refill it after the previous home owner had it winterized.Of course, there are the many pool filling companies in the area that you could use. A lot of homeowners though, just use the garden hose and let it run for a couple of days. If that’s your choice, than here is something you might want to take into consideration. Anne Arundel County can provide a credit for the wastewater … (3 comments)
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anne arundel county: Anne Arundel County, MD Spelling Bee, Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 02/24/11 12:32 PM
Twenty seven students from public and private schools, including one home school student, will compete this Saturday in the 23rd annual Anne Arundel County, MD, Spelling Bee. The winner gets the honor of representing the County at the National Scripps Spelling Bee, in June, 2011.
Crofton will be represented in the County Spelling Bee by Emily Durell, an eighth grader at Crofton Middle School.
The Spelling Bee will be broadcast on AACPS-TV, at 10 AM, Saturday, February 26th, 2011. County cable residents can find the broadcast on Comcast channel 96, and Verizon channel 36.
Best wishes to all the participants. … (7 comments)
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anne arundel county: Comparing foreclosure activity in Anne Arundel and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland - 02/06/11 03:44 PM
The overheated real estate market here in Suburban Maryland started to decline around the second half of 2006, like most other areas of the country. It was a slow decline at first, than picked up speed in 2007. Finally to the beginnings of a recovery now.
As you can see in the first graph of new foreclosures, they didn’t really start to hit the market in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties in Maryland until around mid 2007. From there it’s been a steady upward trend, that is still there today.
The banks probably released the foreclosure inventory a little at … (1 comments)
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anne arundel county: Vehicle Emissions Testing in Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 11/11/10 12:53 PM
Every two years you get the request in the mail to have your vehicle emissions test done. $14 if you get it done on time. If you don’t make it in the allotted time you can tack on another $15 fine. You’ll also get a notice of suspension if it isn’t completed this time. The MVA doesn’t tolerate missing your emissions testing very well.
There are two locations in Anne Arundel County to have your emissions testing completed:
Anne Arundel County – North 721 Ordnance Road Baltimore, MD 21226
Anne Arundel County – South 189 Defense Highway Annapolis, MD 21401
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anne arundel county: The sky is not falling on the Anne Arundel County, MD real estate market. - 09/27/10 01:54 PM
Despite the Chicken Little national headlines you read about, the real estate market in Anne Arundel County, MD is not collapsing. While there are some significant challenges in some States and areas, the data for Anne Arundel County hasn't show those negative effects. Take a look at the table below to see the latest results for July and Year to Date July for Anne Arundel County.
An almost 10% increase in closed sales year to date over the same period in 2009 is pretty significant. An 8.8% increase in pending sales is also pretty dramatic year over year. This is … (5 comments)
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anne arundel county: Real Estate tax effect on Anne Arundel County Revenues - 09/21/10 09:27 PM
Counties derive most of their revenue from real estate in most jurisdictions. In Anne Arundel County, MD, 47% of revenue is generated from property taxes.
Another source, albeit smaller, is also generated from real estate transactions. 5% of the revenue generated in our County comes from recording and transfer taxes on every sale.
As you can see from the chart below, the blue property tax bar has gone up consistently, even thru the difficult years. That’s because most Anne Arundel County property owners don’t pay taxes on the full assessed value of their home.
The red bar however, shows the … (4 comments)
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anne arundel county: Crofton, MD - Everybody loves a parade, especially when there are Firetrucks. - 09/12/10 07:44 AM
Yesterday, the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association Parade was held in Crofton, MD. The last time Crofton was able to host this event was back in 2000.
Crofton residents, adults and children alike, lined Crofton Parkway to celebrate these brave volunteers. It was especially fitting to honor these first responders on the 9th anniversary of 9/11.
The weather was perfect and the firetrucks and equipment shined and polished.
The National and State Colors honored at the front of the Parade.
The obligatory open convertible. This one was even red.
Arundel was there in full force.
The Odenton … (4 comments)
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anne arundel county: Do as we say, not as we do. - 07/28/10 07:30 AM
We have definitely entered into the political season here in Anne Arundel County, MD. I've had at least six aspiring office holders knock on my door here in Crofton, the mail carrier's back is hunched with all the post cards he has to deliver, and of course...the signs.
As Realtors we know about signs, don't we? Here, our temporary signs are restricted as to time and location. No earlier than Friday at 3 PM, and down by Monday at 9 AM. State and County highway right of ways are a no-no. Violate these simple rules and your signs are subject to removal...and you're … (20 comments)
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anne arundel county: Maryland property assessments show a 20% decline - 01/02/10 08:52 PM
Unless you've been living in a cave the last couple of years, this property assessment decline in Maryland real estate shouldn't come as a surprise. The State of Maryland reassesses 1/3 of the properties in the State every year. The ones coming out of the reassessment process now were last assessed in 2005-2006. In many communities, the height of the housing market. Late 2006 is when many Realtors saw the market begin to decline in value. The question many home owners are asking is, "since my property has declined in value, will I see a reduction in taxes?" Unfortunately, the answer … (4 comments)
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anne arundel county: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MD MANDATES NEW CONSTRUCTION SPRINKLERS - 01/06/09 08:56 PM
Congratulations to the Anne Arundel County Council, who voted 6 - 1, to mandate sprinkler systems in ALL new home construction. Prior to this ruling, single family homes were exempt.
County firefighters have been lobbying for the bill for several years.
New home builders have opposed the bill because of the added expense during construction. The additional cost of the sprinklers will have to be passed on the home buyer. This expense could add an additional several thousand dollars to already pricey homes in the County.
Home builders wanted a bill that would mimic the one in Howard County. There, buyers … (5 comments)
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