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your realtor june: Giving Tuesday - Keeping It Local - 11/28/23 02:24 PM

Giving Tuesday - Keeping It Local
It's Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday that follows Thanksgiving where we give to charities to help make the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves better. When it comes to giving we often think about the larger charities but small charities often get forgotten and the need is more locally based. What are some of your favorite local charities?
I like to support local charities and more specifically, charities that have to do with people being able to stay in their homes longer or that make the lives of others better.
One of my favorite local charities that I … (4 comments)

your realtor june: Concierge Services - 11/19/23 06:34 PM

Concierge Services
There are a ton of ways that I can help you that don't involve buying or selling a home. How can I help you?
I am now offering full concierge services, that is I have compiled a list of service providers that can help with all your needs. Do you need a painter? A plumber? A carpet cleaner? Are you looking for ways to save money on your utilities? And, let's face it, who doesn't want to save money these days? Are you looking for security for your home? How about Identity protection?
I can help with all your needs, ask me … (5 comments)

your realtor june: Coldwell Banker Howard County Helping Others - 11/16/23 01:07 PM

Coldwell Banker Howard County Helping Others
The Howard County Regional Office of Coldwell Banker is helping those less fortunate than us during this holiday season.
We are collecting clean coats in good condition for those less fortunate than ourselves as well as hats, scarves, and mittens. Please bring your new or used, laundered coat or accessory to our office during office hours. We are located at 6031 University Blvd, Suite 100 in Columbia, MD.
We are also collecting non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items (baby, toddler, adult diapers, feminine hygiene products), and pet food for the Howard and Baltimore County food banks.
Our office is … (2 comments)

your realtor june: World Kindness Day - 11/13/23 02:20 PM

World Kindness Day
November 13 is World Kindness Day.
Text your friends that you love them today. Call your family and tell them you love them. And, spread the love, hold the door, buy someone a coffee, donate to a charity - sponsor a gift box for a homeless person ($45 - Ask me how), help us fill shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child (ask me how). Show someone you care!
Let's make the world a better place by showing a little kindness.
… (5 comments)

your realtor june: Open House - 14305 Bonnett Ln, Laurel, MD 20707 - 11/09/23 07:12 PM

Open House - 14305 Bonnett Ln, Laurel, MD 20707
Friday - November 10, 2023 - 11 am - 1 pm
Sunday - November 12, 2023 - 1 pm - 3 pm
You won't want to miss this great opportunity in Laurel's Mayfair community. This well-maintained end-of-group townhome has had many upgrades including a lovely deck, hardwood floors, fireplace, built-ins, and more. Mayfair is conveniently located near I-95 just off Konterra Dr near the ICC for easy access to Washington DC, Columbia, and Baltimore, there is even a large EV charging station near to this community. Upon entering there's a half bath conveniently located near … (9 comments)

your realtor june: When Will You Know When You Are Ready to Buy A House? - 10/19/23 03:12 PM

When Will You Know When You Are Ready
to Buy A House?
You might be asking yourself "When will I know when I'm ready to buy a house?"
You've paid off all your debt, you have a full emergency fund of 3-6 months of your typical expenses and you've saved a strong down payment of at least 5 - 10%. But we recommend 20% you can afford the house payment - less than 25% of your take-home pay on a 15-year fixed rate mortgage.
Actually, stop listening to this kind of advice. You don't need this kind of negativity in your life, or this … (7 comments)

your realtor june: Catonsville 2bd Apartment for Rent - 10/02/23 10:12 AM

Catonsville 2bd Apartment for Rent
I just listed this lovely 2 bedroom upper-level apartment with a loft in Catonsville's Paradise neighborhood. The apartment is conveniently located near public transportation, the UMBC shuttle, and I-695. The apartment is also convenient for shopping and restaurants. This is a 2 bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom, living room, and a loft, there is also a coin-operated laundry on site. The rent includes electricity, gas, and water.
The landlord is looking for a stable tenant with at least a 620 credit score, however, she will consider someone with a lower credit score with a 2-month security deposit.
This is … (2 comments)

your realtor june: Sundae's on Sunday at the Arbutus Branch Public Library - 09/18/23 03:14 PM

Sundae's on Sunday at the Arbutus Branch Public Library
To celebrate the return of Sunday hours, the Arbutus Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library is hosting Sundaes on Sunday through October. This Sunday, September 17, the Miss Twist truck will be at our Arbutus Branch from 3 to 4 p.m. Anyone who shows a library card receives a one-topping sundae. After the sweet treat, come inside and register to win two tickets to Funny Girl at the Hippodrome Theater or a family four-pack of tickets to the Maryland Science Center.

Arbutus, Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Pikesville, and Towson branches … (3 comments)

your realtor june: Home Buying Can Be Stressful - 09/18/23 09:29 AM

Home Buying Can Be Stressful
Home buying can be stressful but it doesn't have to be if you work with a team of seasoned professionals.
The first step is to get a financial fitness check and work with a pro to get preapproved. Work with a lending professional to get preapproved and someone who knows the programs that are available in your market that you may qualify for and a monthly payment you are comfortable with.
Work with a pro to decode the real estate market. Get with a real estate pro who knows the current trends, and the locations and thinks about things … (2 comments)

your realtor june: Maryland Restaurant Week Starts September 15, 2023 - 09/14/23 08:27 PM

Maryland Restaurant Week Starts September 15, 2023
Everyone who knows me, knows, I'm all about planning my day around where I'm having breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Now, normally I have dinner at home but that's not always the case, especially during restaurant week!! Some of my favorite places put on a great show with some special menu items!!
Maryland Restaurant Week runs this year from September 15 to September 24, 2023.
Some of my favorite places include:
Salsa Grill in Woodlawn - I absolutely love their Caribbean Paella and Carne Asada
Mamas on the Half Shell - Cream of Crab Soup out of this world
Amicci's of … (7 comments)

your realtor june: How Can You Get Your Piece of the American Dream - 09/07/23 08:49 AM

How Can You Get Your Piece of the American Dream
Quality real estate in the United States is becoming limited. Sadly, the American Dream of owning a home for many people is dying. Housing prices in many areas are becoming out of reach for many people and combining that with rising interest rates makes it challenging. We are getting into a situation in real estate where we are going to have haves and have-nots.
So, what are you going to do about this? If you don't own any real estate now, you have to figure out how you are going to get your … (2 comments)

your realtor june: Coming Soon - 14305 Bonnett Ln, Laurel, MD 20707 - 08/29/23 12:28 PM

Coming Soon - 14305 Bonnett Ln, Laurel, MD 20707
This great end-of-group townhome in Laurel's Mayfair neighborhood of Prince George's County will soon be on the market. The home is conveniently located near Konterra Dr, close to the ICC, I-95, University of Maryland Medical Center on Contee Dr and Van Dusen. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a finished walk-out basement, wood floors on the main floor, and a sunken living room with a fireplace. The home has a lovely green space to the rear and a large deck perfect for outdoor living. There are net-metered rented solar panels on … (5 comments)

your realtor june: Just Sold - 1229 W Cross St, Baltimore, MD 21230 - 08/22/23 09:43 PM

Just Sold - 1229 W Cross St, Baltimore, MD 21230
I have one ecstatic buyer. This is one of those transactions for the record. My buyer has been under contract since August 2022.
This property was a FSBO and it was tenant occupied. The seller wanted to sell, the buyer wanted to buy - those were the two most important factors in this sale. The buyer was self-employed and used a special Bank Statement Loan to purchase the home. The terms of the contract stated that the property needed to convey vacant which was the challenge. In Baltimore City, if the property is … (8 comments)

your realtor june: Big Changes in Real Estate Licensing in Maryland - 08/17/23 07:48 AM

Big Changes in Real Estate Licensing in Maryland
There are some big changes in the Maryland Real Estate Commission for real estate agents renewing their licenses. Effective today, August 17, 2023, agents will no longer be able to self-declare their continuing education classes. Starting today licensees who have not completed their CE requirements or who are not showing necessary CE hours in the renewal portal will no longer be able to self-certify compliance and proceed with renewal.
If your license renewal date is coming up, you need to check your CE status in the license portal and ensure that your coursework is properly … (4 comments)

your realtor june: National Airborne Day - August 16, 2023 - 08/16/23 12:40 PM

National Airborne Day - August 16, 2023
When I saw that today was National Airborne Day, I couldn't, not write a blog about it. My oldest son, Ryan, was an Airborne Soldier, stationed at Fort Bragg and did one deployment to the "sandbox". Upon returning he was injured in a practice jump and is now a Veteran, thank you and all who have served for your service.
August 16, 1940, was the first Army parachute jump at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. The successful jump validated the innovative concept of inserting U.S. ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute. These sky … (5 comments)

your realtor june: Why are Homes So Expensive? - 08/14/23 07:37 PM

Why are Homes So Expensive?
There are two main reasons why home prices haven't come down in 2023. The main reason that most markets are strong is due to the low supply of homes, builders did not overbuild new homes and homeowners are reluctant to sell because of low housing payments. And, furthermore, there is a strong demand from millennials who are in their prime home-buying years, those who can afford to buy are buying and just dealing with the mortgage rates.
If you own a home and have a low-interest rate and a low monthly payment but need more space you might … (4 comments)

your realtor june: Back to School Backpack and School Supply Drive - 08/02/23 01:51 PM

Back to School Backpack and School Supply Drive
Here at Coldwell Banker Realty in Howard County, we are blessed with so much but some of our neighboring communities are not and we love to give back!!
Jan Hayden in my office is running a backpack drive for the less fortunate kids in the Sandtown area of Baltimore. You can Venmo cash to Jan to help purchase 300 backpacks for inner city youth or drop your donation off at our office located at 6031 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Jan can be reached at 410-935-9225.
The deadline for donations for the Backpack Drive is … (4 comments)

your realtor june: Just Rented - 11700 Old Georgetown Rd, #103, North Bethesda, MD 20852 - 07/31/23 12:49 PM

Just Rented - 11700 Old Georgetown Rd, #103,
North Bethesda, MD 20852
A lot of agents don't list apartments or homes for rent, I do. I also help renters find homes to rent.
I recently helped a renter find and secure this gorgeous 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in The Sterling in North Bethesda near the White Flint metro station on the Red Line and near the new Pike and Rose as well as Whole Foods and other great restaurants. We looked at townhomes and apartments for rent before finding just the right one and for a great price.
Do you have a home … (4 comments)

your realtor june: You Thought You Knew Anne Arundel County, MD - Trivia - 07/28/23 03:45 PM

You Thought You Knew Anne Arundel County, MD - Trivia
Anne Arundel County has the most shoreline of any western shore county with 508 miles of shoreline.
Maryland's capital city of Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is also the county seat.
The county was named for Lady Anne Arundell, the daughter of Thomas Arundell of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall England. She was married to the second Lord Baltimore, Cecilius Calvert also the first lord proprietor of the colony in an arranged marriage around 1627.
Most of the county's borders are defined by coastlines and waterways. Originally Anne Arundel County … (3 comments)

your realtor june: Price Improvement - 611 Brisbane Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229 - 07/06/23 07:13 PM

Price Improvement - 611 Brisbane Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229
Now with a new improved price, a second chance like this doesn't often come around, so don't miss it!! Plus, the seller is now offering $5000 towards the buyer's closing costs for an acceptable offer that proceeds to closing. Welcome to this newly renovated rarely available 3-bedroom porch front end-of-group fee simple home in Baltimore's desirable Beechfield neighborhood. This home is conveniently located close to St Agnes Hospital, UMBC, CCBC, I695, and I95 for a quick commute downtown or to neighboring communities. The UMBC shuttle also services this neighborhood. This home is also … (6 comments)

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