Halloween for Adults in Ellicott City. - 10/31/08 09:36 AM
Halloween is certainly a holiday for children, but that does not mean that adults can not have fun too.
Start your evening off by watching the parade of costume dressed children enjoying the abundance of candy being given out by store-owners along Main Street.
Usually I can be found … (3 comments)
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My "Fan of the day" award- John Hurly. - 10/30/08 09:40 AM
The Philadelphia Phillies became the winner of the 2008 World Series Wednesday evening defeating the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4 games to 1. Fans went wild over the rain delayed game that was stopped Monday night because of the downpour and the series was finally concluded last night.
The Phillies have not … (2 comments)
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I guess I am not as old as I think I am! - 10/29/08 09:11 PM
It's been a long day. 2 listing appointments this morning and 9 home showings this afternoon with a new buyer. Busy busy busy.
Add to that a rambunctious two year old who wants to play with Mummy when she gets home and you better believe I am tuckered out when dyno kid … (5 comments)
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...and you thought you were having a bad day! - 10/28/08 09:54 PM
Someone went to a great deal of trouble to let a "cheater" know that the game was up and the gloves were off.
There is probably a very nice car beneath all of these incriminating black and white pictures. Thankfully it is being well preserved with a few dozen rolls … (6 comments)
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Halloween "TRICK OR TREAT" in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland. - 10/28/08 01:24 PM
A great start to the Halloween fun and games is always in Historic Ellicott City.
For the eleven years that I have lived in this area I have enjoyed this annual event. All the store owners fill baskets with candy and are swamped with little ghouls, Princesses and Spidermen. (Pumpkins too!) … (1 comments)
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Obama Assassination plot foiled. - 10/27/08 10:17 PM
The evening news (Monday October 27th)is reporting that an assassination plot to kill Barack Obama was thwarted.
Two white supremacist skinheads were arrested in Tennessee over plans to go on a killing spree and eventually shoot the Democratic presidential candidate, court documents showed on Monday.
With the election a week away … (2 comments)
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It's time for new headshots. - 10/27/08 09:47 PM
It's pretty bad when my clients ask if they will see the same picture this year on their yearly calendar!!!!
The picture that you see at the side of this blog has done some mileage. It was taken pre-baby, even pre pregnancy and has served me well, but it seemed like a … (7 comments)
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ELLICOTT CITY HOME OWNERSHIP FAIR. - 10/27/08 08:13 AM
Two presentations per hour, information booths, free refreshments and more.
You will also receive valuable information from the following:
¨ Tax-Masters, Inc. 1st Time Home Buyer Credit & Debt Forgiveness Act of 2007/2008
¨ Exchange Professionals, Inc 10-31 Tax Free Exchanges
¨ Entrust Mid Atlantic, LLC Investment Options for Your Self-Directed … (4 comments)
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Gas prices have just gone crazy! - 10/22/08 02:43 PM
I wrote a post last week about my euphoria of finding the local gas station selling gas for my gas guzzler at a mere $2.99 per gallon. What a treat that was.
Today I could hardly contain myself when I passed the Exon Mobil station at the Arundel Mills Mall in … (10 comments)
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3rd Annual Scarecrow Classic in Ellicott City. - 10/21/08 11:43 AM
Join fellow runners and walkers at Meadowbrook Park on Sunday October 26th to raise money for the Brain Injury Association of Maryland.
Get a team together and join the fun! You may register online through www.charmcityrun.com, or you may download a .pdf of the registration brochure here.
Weather predictions for … (5 comments)
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Haunted House in Bowie, Maryland. - 10/21/08 11:19 AM
If you want to be scared to death and have some good family fun, head to the Bowie Baysox stadium for the Annual Haunted House. For seven years this area event has enjoyed the facilities at the stadium, but this has been an area fixture for 22 years.
Due to the … (2 comments)
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Should the right to VOTE become compulsory. - 10/21/08 10:33 AM
Only 2 weeks till the 2008 Election Day. Have you registered to VOTE?
I proudly "Pledged Allegiance to the Flag" in 2004 and as a new American Citizen I registered to vote within the first month of my Citizenship. The first time I voted in this Country was in … (15 comments)
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The quirks of Ellicott City, Maryland. - 10/21/08 10:00 AM
My son and I took a walk through Ellicott City recently, which is something we do on a regular basis. This particular day the parking situation was tough on the main street, so I finally found a space at the parking lot that sits beside the railway track and the Patapsco … (0 comments)
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23rd Annual Taste & Auction of Howard County - 10/19/08 02:32 PM
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday evening in October.
Tonight is the 23rd Annual event held at Turf Valley in Ellicott City. A spectacular evening filled with entertainment and a HUGE silent auction. Enjoy tastings of food from many local Restaurants. The longest line is ALWAYS for the "Crepe Suzette" prepared … (2 comments)
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It's about time! - 10/15/08 07:57 PM
I guess I have been driving around oblivious to the changes in gas prices lately. I was aware it was not as horrific as in recent months, but I almost ran into a lamp post when I noticed the marquee at this gas station today.
The first number for "regular" … (6 comments)
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Every Little Boy LOVES a Fire Truck. - 10/15/08 08:30 AM
Are you planning your weekend of activities for the weekend in Howard County Maryland?
If, like me, you have a 2 year old who either wants to be a Fire Fighter or a Train Engineer, then be sure to stop by the
2008
HOWARD COUNTY FIRE EXPO
Sunday October 19th
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Active Rain- So powerful it brings friends and families back together. - 10/13/08 01:29 PM
A warm and fuzzy tale about the power of Active Rain
I was out and about showing homes on Friday in Columbia, Maryland. Once all the showings were complete and I had said farewell to my clients I checked my phone for any activity. My rule of thumb is that I put … (9 comments)
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Residential Home Resale statistics for Carroll County- September 2008 - 10/13/08 10:44 AM
Real Estate Trend Indicator
Carroll County, MD From: 09/01/2008 to 09/30/2008
Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc
If your interested in relocating and finding a home in Carroll County, Maryland, please contact The Mcintire Team of Long & Foster Real Estate.
Ellie McIntire
The McIntire Team
410-480-3398
410-750-8781(FX)
443-418-7668(cell)
E-mail: Ellie@LNF.com
http://www.elliesteam.com/
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Howard County Community Shredding Event- October 18th 2008 - 10/13/08 09:37 AM
Howard County is Earth Friendly
Howard County will be hosting a Shredding Event on Saturday October 18th where County residents may bring their documents (up to three bags or boxes) and watch as they are shredded.
Electronic storage devices (such as hard drives, discs, etc.) may also be brought to … (4 comments)
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Residential Home Resale statistics for Howard County- September 2008 - 10/12/08 12:52 PM
Real Estate Trend Indicator
Howard County, MD
From: 09/01/2008 to 09/30/2008
Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc
If your interested in relocating and finding a home in Howard County, Maryland, please contact The Mcintire Team of Long & Foster Real Estate.
Ellie McIntire
The McIntire Team
410-480-3398
410-750-8781(FX)
443-418-7668(cell)
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Residential Home Resale statistics for Baltimore County- September 2008 - 10/12/08 12:39 PM
Real Estate Trend Indicator
Baltimore County, MD
Interesting info: The average sale price has declined this month compared to last, but the sale price compared to list price is has increased.
From: 09/01/2008 to 09/30/2008
Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. - MLS Resale Data
If your interested in relocating … (0 comments)
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Residential Home Resale statistics for Baltimore City- September 2008 - 10/12/08 12:28 PM
Real Estate Trend Indicator
Baltimore City, MD
From: 09/01/2008 to 09/30/2008
Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. -
If your interested in relocating and finding a home in Baltimore City, Maryland, please contact The Mcintire Team of Long & Foster Real Estate.
Ellie McIntire
The McIntire Team
410-480-3398
410-750-8781(FX)
443-418-7668(cell)
E-mail: Ellie@LNF.com
http://www.elliesteam.com/
We … (0 comments)
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Residential Home Resale statistics for Anne Arundel County- September 2008 - 10/12/08 11:22 AM
Real Estate Trend Indicator
Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
The average sold price of list price is a staggering 86.55%. Down from 90.6% from the previous month
Anne Arundel County, MD From: 09/01/2008 to 09/30/2008
f your interested in relocating and finding a home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, please contact The … (0 comments)
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Sunset in Baltimore City. - 10/11/08 11:59 AM
It was a perfect evening last night to go out and enjoy the delicious Fall Weather in Maryland and eat some crabs outside for possibly the last time this year.
There was not much conversation at the table as we concentrated on picking the crabs and enjoying this beautiful sunset … (2 comments)
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Open House in Ellicott City, Howard County- Sunday October 12th 2008 - 10/11/08 11:46 AM
4626 Smokey Wreath Way, Ellicott City, MD, 21042
Open Sunday October 12th 1:pm-3:pm
Located in the Ellicott City Neighborhood of Dorsey Hall, in the Howard County School System (Northfield ES, Dunloggin MS, Wilde Lake HS) this terrific 4 bedroom/2 full/2 half bath Colonial also has all the benefits of the … (2 comments)
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Open House in West Friendship, Howard County- Sunday October 12th 2008 - 10/11/08 11:27 AM
12580 Clover Hill Drive, West Friendship, MD, 21794
Open Sunday October 12th 1:pm-3:pm
Visit www.CloverHillTour.info for a visual introduction.
Ellie McIntire
The McIntire Team
410-480-3398
410-750-8781(FX)
443-418-7668(cell)
E-mail: Ellie@LNF.com
http://www.elliesteam.com/
We redefine the essence of service
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Congratulations to Victoria Gastro Pub in Columbia, MD. - 10/11/08 11:19 AM
A great new restaurant in Columbia, MD, Victoria Gastro Pub was very much noticed in the 2008 Readerʼs Choice Best of Dining in the October issue of Howard Magazine.
They won 12 awards.
More than any other restaurant in one year, In all the years Patuxent Publishing Has been running this … (1 comments)
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Baltimore Running Festival 2008 - 10/09/08 09:02 AM
The Baltimore Running Festival is ready to take over the streets of Baltimore again.
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 08:00 AMM&T Bank (Ravens) Stadium555 Russell StreetBaltimore, MD 21230
This event was known simply as the Baltimore Marathon is an event that is so much more than just a marathon that they … (1 comments)
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Do I REALLY use my cell phone that much? - 10/09/08 08:21 AM
I remember back in the good old days, long before my Real Estate career, when I purchased my first cell phone.
Don't worry this is not a tale about the big bulky cell phones that weighed a ton and could only hold a charge for 30 minutes or so- I was … (30 comments)
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Fells Point Festival- October 4th & 5th. - 10/04/08 12:16 PM
What a glorious Fall weekend to take a trip down to Fells Point in Baltimore City.
This is the 42nd annual outdoor street festival held in Baltimore's original deep water seaport, Fell's Point. The festival was originally started as a way to raise funds and draw attention to Fell's Point when … (5 comments)
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BWI Taxi drivers say Thank you to Michael Phelps. - 10/04/08 07:40 AM
Don't worry, there is no separate parade and there is nothing that has been formally missed, but clients of mine (3 in total) who happen to be Taxi Cab drivers at BWI (Baltimore Washington Airport) are thrilled about the HUGE parade & festivities scheduled for today (Saturday October 4th)in honor of Michael … (1 comments)
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Macbeth in Ellicott city - 10/02/08 02:28 PM
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble
There is no more perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit this October than to experience Macbeth in Ellicott City.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Maryland's premier classics company, will remount its sell-out 2007 production of Macbeth with a new and highly imaginative version … (1 comments)
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Welcome home Michael Phelps. - 10/02/08 06:14 AM
Unless you live under a rock in Maryland this week, you will be fully aware that this Saturday is dedicated to the homecoming event of 8 times gold medalist Michael Phelps.
The USA is proud of this amazing Olympian, but his home state is just giddy and can't … (2 comments)
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