2011 December Blogging Challenge- The end is near. - 12/31/11 06:05 PM
2011 December Blogging Challenge ~ One last day in the year to get down to some business.31 days of posting is coming to an end. One of my New Years Resolutions is to keep up the momentum and not crash and burn like a kid on a sugar high. In the past, participation in the marathon contests has been replaced by a long period of lethargy and lack of posting. NOT THIS TIME.Active Rain is very good for business. It may not be directly from a potential client who has picked the phone up because they are reading what I have … (8 comments)

Enjoying the hidden delights of the Patapsco Valley State Park in Catonsville. - 12/30/11 10:30 PM
The hidden delights of the Patapsco State Park in Catonsville.

Many people that know me are aware of the speed that I usually travel through life. In my past I regretfully admit that I experienced Niagara Falls for all of 6 minutes and the Grand Canyon for a whopping 15. I am embarrassed to say how fast I have sped through some of the worlds most coveted museums and national treasures! Thankfully the past 5 years a certain young man has slowed my pace down somewhat, but still I am quite an impatient person by nature. In the Metropolitan Baltimore … (1 comments)

So what is all the fuss about Catonsville, Md for? Life is great in 21228! - 12/29/11 10:39 PM
So what is all the fuss about Catonsville, Md for?

Yesterday I wrote a post that essentially was about buyers that I am working with who have relocated to the area and have decided that they want to find a home in the Historic area of Catonsville. I want to live in Historic Catonsville, but I can't find a home!  An area that is rich in history, has lower taxes than the sister County of Howard County, enjoys great schools, lots of parklands and so much more. (Do you have an hour or so? I could talk about so many … (6 comments)

I want to live in Historic Catonsville, but I can't find a home! - 12/28/11 09:26 PM
I want to live in Historic Catonsville, but I can't find a home!This is the lament heard lately. If you are a buyer looking to purchase a great home in the "Lower Catonsville" area ~ The Catonsville High School district, then you are probably quite frustrated at the moment. In the past few months there have been limited new listings that are priced correctly and convey the essence of Historic Catonsville.The good ones are snapped up very quickly at very near to full price...... (or at least close to it)Catonsville 21228
Current Active Listings in Lower Catonsville
 
 
There are … (6 comments)

What amenities are in Western Howard County? ~ Waverly Woods Village Center. - 12/26/11 09:32 PM
Waverly Woods Village Center is the convenient resource location for Western Howard County residents in areas such as Woodstock, West Friendship and Marriottsville. Located a few miles outside of Ellicott City and quickly accessed from Interstate 70 off of Marriottsville Road, it provides a decent range of services, restaurants and general shopping.
"Waverly Woods Village Center" Create a free slideshow with Picnik!  Waverly Woods  in the 21163 zip code, is a planned residential and private golf community that was just farmland 13 years ago. The growth of Howard County is no more obvious than the rapid development of this area.  It … (3 comments)

Speechless (almost) Sunday - Christmas safety First. - 12/25/11 01:47 PM
This is my neighbor carefully watching over his frying Turkey for his Christmas dinner. The delicious smell is being shared with the neighborhood .
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December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Christmas morning in our home - 12/25/11 09:14 AM
Every family has different traditions and in our humble home we probably do not do it "The American Way". Despite nearing 25 years years of being in the USA the traditions of my own childhood prevail.Our Christmas Day has begun. The big Guy in red obviously stopped by in the middle of the night and enjoyed the Mince Pies and gave the carrots to the Reindeer. We call him Father Christmas and although he arrives in the middle of the night, he fills a sack that sits at the bottom of the bed.
The squealing 5 year old child wakes … (12 comments)

December's season of celebration and sharing ~ Following Santa on his busiest Day of the year. - 12/24/11 11:28 AM
The magic of Christmas is alive and well in our home. "Ralph", our Elf has been watching over all month to make sure that everyone has been very good. Thankfully he has only been reporting back good things.The excitement is starting to build as Christmas Day has already began in some parts of the world. So far this morning on the East Coast we have tracked Santa heading across Australasia and Asia. The wonders of technology and Google Earth enable every child to watch the progress of the Big Guy as he heads towards the USA.Check here to see where Santa … (11 comments)

Friday Fotos ~ Happy Holidays in Catonsville - 12/23/11 10:55 PM

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you are planning to move to the Central Marylandarea and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the area and all that it has to offer, I can help. (Personal tours of the area included in the service)If you are looking to successfully sell your Maryland home with a Realtor who will market your property with multiple resources, call me for an appointment. These … (7 comments)

Market Update December 23rd 2011 for Upper Catonsville, MD 21228 - 12/23/11 10:43 PM
 
Market Update for Upper Catonsville.
So what is UPPER CATONSVILLE? It's the area North of Rt 40. Still 21228, but newer homes compared to the historic homes of "Lower Catonsville".
Currently 40 homes on the market. Only 2 foreclosures and 8 short sales.
 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you are planning to move to the Central Marylandarea and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the area and all that it has to offer, I can help. (Personal tours of the area included in the service)If you are looking to successfully sell your Maryland home with a Realtor who will market … (0 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ A sweet farewell to our Troops from Baltimore. - 12/22/11 10:34 PM
As we plan and prepare for the holidays, shop and bake, wrap and write Christmas cards, it's easy to forget that there is so much outside our little bubble. I imagine many of us have made donations to charities, bought gifts for "Toys for Tots" or even sponsored a family, which is what we did at  Keller Williams Realty Centre of Greater Howard County. many of us  make our contribution and then we focus on our own festivities.Spare a thought for the brave men and women of our armed forces who are not afforded the simple joy of spending the holidays … (6 comments)

An update on the real estate market in the Baltimore Metro area. - 12/21/11 12:46 PM
The "Baltimore Metro Area market watch" remains quite upbeat as the year comes to a close. In general the Counties surrounding Baltimore City and the City itself collectively are showing improvement in sales and inventory.Out here in the trenches the well priced homes are getting a lot of activity and in some cases multiple offers. Days on Market seem to be decreasing and well qualified buyers are out searching for their new home. The regional job growth adds to the marketability of the area. A quote from Governor O'Malley yesterday on Facebook shows that Maryland is heading in the right direction.Since … (2 comments)

How many short sale sellers are gaming the system? - 12/20/11 10:34 PM

We all know that a " short sale" is anything but short. It should be renamed a "painfully long" sale.

No matter how many short sales you do, there is never a foolproof formula. Personally I have closed some short sales in less than 60 days from listing date to settlement & then others have taken months and months with a buyer just getting fed up with the games and promises and walking away.

I have a Title Company (Sage Title in Ellicott City) who successfully negotiate my short sales. Three times a week they make … (28 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Symphony of Lights in Columbia, Maryland - 12/19/11 09:39 PM
Are you all ready for the holidays and just waiting for the big day? I am jealous, but I hear there are organized people out there.

Now you can relax. There is no better way to get into the festive mood by taking some time during the evening and a drive to Columbia, Md. There you can enjoy a leisurely drive through the "Symphony of Lights" at Mereweather Post Pavilion and make a nice donation to Johns Hopkins Hospital at the same time.  

The local event is in it's 18th year in Howard County. This spectacular family entertainment of … (18 comments)

How to Size up a Home in 8 Minutes or Less - 12/19/11 03:25 PM
The joy of being a Realtor is that every buyer is different. Different needs, personalities and ways that they look at a potential new home. This post from Brian Block is a wonderful way to approach the home search.
Via Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President):
You should take your time when searching for a home. 
That's worth repeating:  You should take your time when searching for a home. 
If such an important project is rushed too quickly then you're susceptible to making mistakes not achieving good long-term results.  A home search and home purchase … (0 comments)

Open Houses in Howard County Maryland for Sunday December 18th 2011. - 12/18/11 10:13 AM
The last weekend before Christmas and the shopping malls are heaving with people. Are you ready?

If you don't want to fight the masses there are 27 Open Houses across Howard County today.

Bridget Oppenheimer will be throwing open the doors ar 3053 Hickorymede Court in Ellicott City's Valley Mede, so stop by and say hello.
OPEN HOUSES IN WESTERN HOWARD COUNTY



OPEN HOUSES IN ELLICOTT CITY & ELKRIDGE



OPEN HOUSES IN COLUMBIA & LAUREL





Are you looking for a home in Howard County and visiting … (6 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department 18th Annual Holiday Train Garden - 12/17/11 07:12 PM
Are you a fan of Train Gardens? The Volunteer Fire Department in Ellicott City always put on a great show. Just down the road in Arbutus you can visit the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department 18th Annual Train Garden at the station in Arbutus through New Years Day. With a different layout every year there is an abundance of eye candy with many different types of trains to entertain most children.

Here is a slide show of some of the great creative train journeys to be seen. "The Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department 18th Annual Train Garden 2011"Create a free slideshow with Picnik!
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Residential Home Resale Statistics - Ellicott City 21042 November 2011 - 12/17/11 09:48 AM
Ellicott City 21042

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If you are planning to move to the Central Maryland area and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the area and all that it has to offer, I can help. (Personal tours of the area included in the service)


If you are looking to successfully sell your Maryland home with a Realtor who will market your property with multiple resources, call me for an appointment.



These are the areas that I serve Buyers or Sellers in the Metro Baltimore area :  Howard County, Baltimore County, Baltimore … (1 comments)

Residential Home Resale Statistics - Ellicott City 21043 November 2011 - 12/17/11 09:42 AM
Ellicott City 21043

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If you are planning to move to the Central Maryland area and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the area and all that it has to offer, I can help. (Personal tours of the area included in the service)


If you are looking to successfully sell your Maryland home with a Realtor who will market your property with multiple resources, call me for an appointment.



These are the areas that I serve Buyers or Sellers in the Metro Baltimore area :  Howard County, Baltimore County, Baltimore … (0 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ WHAT IS YOUR ELF'S NAME? - 12/16/11 09:40 PM
So what is your Elf's name.

I need to start this post with "I wish I had thought of that!"

Do you have an "Elf on the Shelf" in your home? If you don't have any idea what I am talking about then you probably don't have small children or Grandchildren.

It's the "must have" in every home that celebrates Christmas. I am not sure how long it has been popular, but it's just this year that the threat and magic of Santa Clause has become real.

So back to the Elf. For a mere $30 … (6 comments)

Reduced $25,000. Beautiful Single Family Home in Valley Mede, Ellicott City. - 12/16/11 09:17 AM
3053 Hickorymede Ct in very desirable Valley Mede in the 21042 zip code is going to make an awesome Holiday Gift for some lucky buyers in Ellicott City. Reduced $25,000 and move in ready.

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If you are planning to move to the Central Maryland area and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the area and all that it has to offer, I can help. (Personal tours of the area included in the service)


If you are looking to successfully sell your Maryland home with a Realtor who will market your property with multiple … (3 comments)

Active Rainers get together in Annapolis- Cameras and chatter. - 12/15/11 09:01 PM
What do you get when there is an Active Rain gathering? A bunch of cool people who "gather" to eat and take lots and lots of pictures.


"Active Rain "Meet-up" in Annapolis."Create a free slideshow with Picnik!

Today for lunch.the lovely Martha Brown was our host in delightful Annapolis. It's been a while since I have visited the Maryland State Capital and I was impressed with the restaurant Martha had chosen for us to meet up. She hit a home run with reservations at Brio.

What a beautiful, elegant and very well priced restaurant. We had … (9 comments)

Holiday Greeting Card Contest- Santa's Elf says call The McIntire Team. - 12/14/11 11:16 PM
 
The POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul group gives you the opportunity to share your creative side during the holiday season with a creative writing challenge. Join in on the challenge with the Active Rain Holiday Greeting Card Contest.   
 
 
Happy Holidays to all.
A huge part of my life is my 5 year old son. He is the reason that I work as hard as I do. My clients and potential clients are aware of my role as a Mother from day one. Many of my buyers that are moving to Howard County are also parents and appreciate that I … (14 comments)

Howard County Residential Home Resale Statistics - November 2011 - 12/14/11 09:44 PM
Who says homes are not selling in Howard County?  The monthly statistics for November 2011 are looking healthy in almost all categories. Units sold have increased over November 2010 and the average sold to list price ratio has increased to 93%. These statistics are not really a surprise as buyers relocating to Central Maryland  are doing their homework and selecting Howard County as the area that they want to call home. As an active agent in the Howard County area I am in the trenches. There is limited inventory in certain areas and a lot of buyers looking to move into … (0 comments)

Lucky for you my Client is NOT a DEA agent. - 12/13/11 07:31 AM
Lucky for you my client is not a DEA agent.This weekend was a marathon of Buyers and MANY homes viewed. Big homes, small homes, nice homes and not so nice homes across Metro Baltimore. It's part of the job.....and the part that I REALLY love.What is really funny about when you show lots of homes in one day, how one item appears in many homes- sometimes it is the same board game in 3 different homes, ("Life" and "Scrabble" are usual contenders) or an unused "Ab Lounger" tucked away in at least 2 basements. My record was 4 homes out of … (10 comments)

Open Houses in Howard County Maryland for Sunday December 11th, 2011. - 12/11/11 07:55 AM
A chilly, but clear December day offers only 31 resale residential Open Houses across Howard County today. With just 14 shopping days till Christmas, you can still put a new home on your wish list.
OPEN HOUSES IN WESTERN HOWARD COUNTY



OPEN HOUSES IN ELLICOTT CITY & ELKRIDGE



OPEN HOUSES IN COLUMBIA & LAUREL





Are you looking for a home in Howard County and visiting Open Houses today? As a potential buyer you should be aware that the agent that is at the property holding the "OPEN HOUSE" is … (2 comments)

Silent Saturday ~ A Christmas Beer tree. - 12/10/11 07:32 PM

All photos were taken and are the property of Ellie McIntire. All Rights Reserved. This content may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ellie McIntire or an officer of The McIntire Team.
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you are planning to move to the Central Marylandarea and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the area and all that it has to offer, I can help. (Personal tours of the area included in the service)If you are looking to successfully sell your Maryland home with a Realtor who will market your property with multiple resources, call me for an appointment. These … (9 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Outback Steakhouse Ellicott City gives back to the community. - 12/09/11 05:19 PM
How many restaurants do you know that invite their best customers to enjoy a Holiday party with food and beverages and no bill at the end of the meal?
Outback Steakhouse in Ellicott City have a yearly event to thank their loyal and regular diners for their continued patronage. Today was the Holiday Party. Eat, drink and be merry compliments of your favorite Ellicott City restaurant.Not only is this a huge "Thank You" for customers, but a collection location for Christmas Gifts for sick children that will be spending the holidays in Hospital.
Outback Steakhouse, Ellicott City is notorious for their … (5 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department Santa Detail 2011 - 12/08/11 02:56 PM
The Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department Santa Detail.From December 9th till December 23rd there will be a lot of noise and lights around Arbutus and Catonsville as Santa Clause makes his pre-Christmas rounds in the area with the Arbutus Volunteer Fire department and entourage. This is the schedule.My son always gets excited when our evening arrives. We get together with neighbors and listen to the parade as it makes it's way closer to us. The noise is deafening as sometimes 6-8 vehicles are all full blast with lights and sirens. Santa waves to all from atop the head fire truck and the … (2 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ The Holidays are starting a little late in our home. - 12/06/11 09:15 PM
For as long as I can remember from childhood to present day, there has always been an Advent Calendar to count down the days of December until Christmas Eve arrives. An Advent calendar is a special calendar which is used to count or celebrate the days of  Advent in anticipation of ChristmasWhat a delight it was to wake up every morning and open another window and enjoy a delicious piece of Cadbury's chocolate (albeit not the most nutritious start to the day!)- it was another day closer to Christmas.As an adult it has always symbolized the traditions that I had as a child, … (10 comments)

Speechless Sunday ~ Tis' the season - 12/04/11 08:23 PM

 
All photos were taken and are the property of Ellie McIntire. All Rights Reserved. This content may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ellie McIntire or an officer of The McIntire Team.
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you are planning to move to the Central Marylandarea and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the area and all that it has to offer, I can help. (Personal tours of the area included in the service)If you are looking to successfully sell your Maryland home with a Realtor who will market your property with multiple resources, call me for an appointment. … (6 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Holiday Events in Baltimore City - 12/03/11 01:42 PM
Baltimore knows how to do the Holidays. From the decorated harborplace with Santa's house open for visitors to the different areas of the City who all do their own thing, there is a little something for everyone over the month of December.Saturday December 3rdIf Christmas makes you think of Elvis then A night of 100 Elvises is for you.28th Annual Merry Tuba Christmas is at the harbor. You may have to step over the tents of Occupy Baltimore to get a good view.The Annual Santa Stumble in Federal HillA complete day of events in Fells Point for all the family. Last … (2 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Walk to Bethlehem via Ellicott City - 12/03/11 12:51 PM
As a child in grade school I remember the excitement this time of year as the teachers selected who would have the good parts in the school nativity play. I don't recall ever being anything more important than a shepherd, but the event itself was always an enjoyable part of the term. The Nativity story is something that I have read to my son from a very young age, but there is something very special about seeing it with your very own eyes. On Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th, the Glen Mar Church, located at 4701 New Cut Road … (0 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department 14th Annual Holiday Train Garden - 12/02/11 10:37 PM
The Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department elves have been working very hard for the past few weeks putting the finishing touches on the extravaganza yearly "Holiday Train Garden" that delights children from around the area. Tomorrow, December 3rd is the opening of all the hard work at the Ellicott City Volunteer Station on Montgomery Road..

The first day is generally busy with all of the young train enthusiasts who can't wait to see the yearly display. At the perfect eye level for a small child the detail in the display can capture a childs attention for quite some time........and all … (5 comments)

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing ~ Ellicott City welcomes Midnight Madness 2011 - 12/01/11 08:54 PM
Midnight Madness in Historic Ellicott City. The 34th Annual Event Friday December 2nd 2011. 7pm till Midnight. A magical feel comes over Main Street in Ellicott City this time of year as the area gets ready for MIDNIGHT MADNESS.
This time last week the huge window at Sweet Elizabeth Jane was shrouded with mystery with brown paper obstructing the view. This simple message explained the situation.
This event takes place along the length of Historic Main Street in Ellicott City where all of the stores and restaurants celebrate the night by staying open till midnight. Yearly it seems to get bigger and better. This … (2 comments)

 
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Ellie McIntire, CDPE Howard County Homes for Sale

Ellicott City, MD

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Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate

Address: Ellicott City,Columbia,Woodstock,Woodbine,Catonsville, , Clarksville, Cooksville, Elkridge,Lisbon,Marriotsville,Eldersburg,Oella,Sykesville,, Ellicott City, MD, 21042

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I am a Maryland transplant from many other places, most recently Florida, but since 1997 I have found my true home in the heart of this great State. Maryland has it all. Mountains 3 hours to the West, the Atlantic Ocean 3 hours to the East and head North and South for either Philadelphia and New York or Washington DC. It is the perfect location! The Metro Baltimore area offers a rich mix of history and modern amenities. City living, suburbia or "not a neighbor in sight" is available in this area. Excellent Schools, amazing communities and an incredible location is why many people choose to live in Central Maryland. I proudly help my clients buy and sell all types of homes in Howard County and beyond. Enjoying the entire process is my goal for my clients. Every transaction is different and everyone has different needs. I know the Metro Baltimore area well and I am current on the Real Estate Market activity- That's my job. As your "Buyers Agent" I will work diligently to find you the home that suits all your needs. I will update you immediately when a home matches your search criteria. I will educate you on the current market and help you craft the best offer possible. I will "hold your hand" throughout the entire process. As your "Listing Agent" I will coach and guide you from day one to put your best foot forward when you list your home. I will use aggressive and innovative marketing strategies to give your home the best exposure possible. I will use modern technology and multiple resources that other agents do not use. I WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH PROOF OF ALL MY EFFORTS. I am a full time agent and I my number one goal is to give you exceptional service ALWAYS.


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