WELCOME TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY!

• Welcome to Anne Arundel County -
  When you live in Anne Arundel County, you can play a round of golf in Crofton, go crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, and then attend a concert at the Kennedy...

• 3 Simple Steps to Owning a Home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland - 
  No need for you to worry about the countless details involved in finding and buying a home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland - It's MY job to handle them on your behalf...

• Why Anne Arundel County Website is #2 in the Nation -
  Have you visited the Anne Arundel County website?  You'll find it to be user-friendly, up-to-date, and informative - some of the criteria used by The Center for Digital Government in ranking...

• Maryland On The Big Screen
  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

• Fort Meade - What to Expect When You Arrive
  Families of civilian employees and military personnel relocating to Fort Meade will find a post that covers 5,415 acres, with nearly 70 miles of roads ...   

• Welcome to Northrop Grumman in Maryland
  Welcome to Anne Arundel County and congratulations on your new job at Northrup Grumman.  You may be joining about 500 other engineering, electrical...  

• Relocating to Anne Arundel County?
  Anne Arundel County, Maryland, located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay about a half hour from both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, is home...

• BRAC bringing 22,000 new jobs to Anne Arundel County MD
  Anne Arundel County agencies are scrambling to anticipate the impact of 22,000 new jobs on infra-structure and public services ranging from transportation to...   

QUALITY OF LIFE

• Crofton Daycare Options for Relocating Families
  Families relocating to the D.C.-Baltimore area often look to the availability of child daycare as a deciding factor in choosing Crofton or another community to live...

• Top 5 Reasons I Love Crofton Fine Art & Framing
  Crofton Fine Art & Framing is located at 1334 Defense Highway in Gambrills, at the intersection of Routes 450 and 424.  It's a tiny little shop you could easily miss, if you weren't looking for it.

• A New Look for Maryland Terps
  Terps football has a new look this year, and I'm not talking about their uniforms, stadium, players or coaches.  (Although a huge addition to Tyser Tower is under construction.) During...

• Robert Andrew Salon & Spa - Gambrills, MD
  This is not your mother's hairdresser or nail salon!   Robert Andrew Salon & Spa is a 22,000 sq. ft. "Tuscan-themed" day spa located in Gambrills, about 15 minutes from Fort Meade...

• MARC - An Alternative for Anne Arundel County Commuters
  Commuting from Anne Arundel County to Washington, D.C. or Baltimore is not limited to driving your car or taking METRO.  In fact, MARC Rail is the commuting method of choice for...

• Crofton Library - Heart of the Community'
  Crofton Library is arguably the heart of the community.  Located at the intersection of Reidel Road and Aberdeen Drive, it is easily accessible to every...

• Crofton Houses of Worship
  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 when ...    

• Higher Education - What to Expect When You Live in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
  Anne Arundel County is located about equidistant from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD - and all the world-class higher education...

• Education - What to Expect When You Relocate to Anne Arundel County, Maryland
  Since Maryland Schools ranked #3 in the Nation, chances are your children will be attending a better school here than the one they left...    

• Shopping Guide for Anne Arundel County, Maryland
  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 ...   

• Four Seasons in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
  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...    

• A Commuting Guide for Northrop Grumman Newbies
  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 ...   

• World-Class Medical Care for Anne Arundel County Residents
  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 ...

• Maryland Outshines Virginia and D.C on School Report
  If you're facing relocation to the Washington, D.C. area, or even if you're a current Maryland homeowner contemplating another home purchase, choosing where to live may...   

A COMMUNITY THAT IS JUST RIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY:

• Crofton Real Estate for First-Time Buyers
  Crofton Meadows is a community that's priced right for first-time buyers - and repeat buyers, as well.  There aren't many places in the D.C.-Baltimore area where you can find a ...

• Anne Arundel County Golf Course Communities 
  If you're a golfer, chances are good that living near a golf course is a priority for you.  I know because that describes my family!  There's no shortage of golf courses in the D.C. - Baltimore...

• Choosing an Active Adult Community in Piney Orchard
  Whether you're relocating to Anne Arundel County for a second career, or trading in your current home for an "active adult" lifestyle, you have many nearby options...  

• April Blooms in Crofton, Maryland
  Crofton is a "community," however, and not just a subdivision or zipcode.  The distinction is in the residents who make Crofton one of Money Magazine's Top 100 Best Places to Live.  One of

• Waterfront Homes for Sale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
  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...

• Anne Arundel County Rolls out the Red Carpet for Active Adults
  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...

• Historic Homes Outside the Naval Academy Gates
  The Annapolis Visitor's Bureau describes Annapolis as "a place where history lives in a museum without walls."  While this is true, history also lives within the...   

• Top 5 Reasons to Buy A Crofton MD Townhouse
  You probably already know that Crofton, Maryland, was named one of Money Magazine's Top 100 Best Places to live last year, based on its location, amenities... 

• Maryland Waterfront Property - Questions to Ask BEFORE You Buy
  Any time of year is beautiful, along the water.   Now, when you see reflections of the beautiful fall colors on the water, it's especially lovely!  If you enjoy...   

• 20 Places to Buy Waterfront Homes in Anne Arundel County
  Looking for a Maryland waterfront home?  Look no further than Anne Arundel County, with over 500 miles of shoreline along the many inlets, coves, bays and creeks...   

• Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Purchase Your Next Home in Crofton, Maryland
  While these buyers are fictional, the facts about Crofton, Maryland, would interest most people relocating to the area....

• Crofton Real Estate - Tee it up!
  My dad always said that a golf course is the best place to raise children, and I have to echo his sentiment.   A child who runs home from school ...

• 5 Communities Among "Top 100 Best Places to Live"
  Maryland real estate may experience a slight "boom" now that word is out about what a great place it is to live!   Money's list of Top 100 Best Places to Live...

RECREATION - NO SHORTAGE OF THINGS TO DO!

• Public Gardens Outside the Naval Academy Gates
  Daffodils are popping up inside the Naval Academy gates, buds are appearing on the dogwood and cherry trees, and azaleas will soon be in bloom.  If you've

• Family is In the Car, and We Are Ready to Go!
  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 ...

• For Golfers Relocating to Anne Arundel County Maryland
  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...

• A "Tale of Two Cites" Near Anne Arundel County, Maryland 
  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 ...   

• STOP, You Need a License to do That in Maryland
  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...

• Around the Maryland Beltway
  Maryland Real Estate is not the only thing that REALTORS in the D.C. Metropolitan area have to offer relocating buyers - we are privileged to live and work in an...

RESTAURANTS:

• Crofton Loves Kauffman's for All-You-Can-Eat Crabs
  Kauffman's Tavern is not located on the water, where you might expect to find one of Anne Arundel County's premier crab houses.  In fact, it's not even a crab house.  But boy, do... 

• Crofton Maryland Restaurant Review - Italian Market
  When Larry and I moved to Crofton, Maryland, in the 70's, there were just two commercial dining establishments:  Pigeon House (at the site now housing Jasper's) and the Sly...

• Have You Dined at McCormick & Schmick's in Annapolis?
  Larry and I eat out often, as I've mentioned before, and this weekend we decided to check out a new restaurant in the Annapolis Mall expansion, just 20 minutes from Crofton... 

• Is There Any Such Thing As a PERFECT Dining-Out Experience?
  Crofton is home to many restaurants and we patronize them several times a week - from Ledo Pizza at Eddie's Place to Damon's, and then beyond Crofton to nearby restaurants... 

• Little-known Facts about Crofton's Ledo Pizza
  Crofton loves Ledo's at Eddie's Place, that's for sure!  Several months ago, I held a pizza contest on another website and invited people to post a comment about their favorite...  

RELOCATION TIPS:

• Resources for Davidsonville Newbies 
  'Just bought a Davidsonville home, settlement is over, the moving truck has come and gone...  now what?  Unpacking and putting things away seems like a good place to start...

• If Price Were No Object, What Would Your Dream House Look Like?
  If you're looking for a home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, this is something I'll probably ask you before we step foot into a single home.  Even though price...

• Why Get a Home Inspection When You Relocate to Maryland
  Peace of Mind - the #1 Reason for you to get a home inspection!  Whether you're relocating to Anne Arundel County from another part of the country, or... 

• Last Minute Moving Checklist for Your Relocation to Anne Arundel County, Maryland
  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...   

• Would You Hire This Agent?
  If you're relocating to Maryland, you probably want an agent who.Gives you undivided attention; Understands and respects your needs; Knows the market...

• Moving Your Pets
  Including Anne Arundel County Veterinarian Directory and Dog Park Directory
  From dogs and cats to birds and fish, pets are part of the family and we... 

• A Question Everyone is Asking
  How Long Has That House Been on the Market? was asked by Brian Block about a week ago on ActiveRain.  As he says in that post, it's a question that is "topping ...

• Home Financing Mystery Unraveled for Buyers
  When I get that phone call from the office receptionist to say "Your clients are here for their appointment," it always makes me smile.  In the next 30 ...

• How to Get Your VA Certificate of Eligibility
  VA Home Buyers, arm yourself with a Certificate of Eligibility and a loan pre-approval.  Just two or three years ago, you had to settle for a conventional loan, because ...

• Good News for VA-Eligible Home Buyers in Maryland!
  Sellers WANT you now, after years of shunning VA buyers!  It's true, home sellers are eager to accept your offer on their home, even though your choice of financing...

• What I Won't Tell You (and Why)
  Why Real Estate Agents Don't Always Answer Your Questions.  This is the topic addressed in an article appearing on MSN's homepage today, and I opened it with..