localism: Why Read Localism Posts on Active Rain
- 09/27/09 06:34 AM
I couldn't help noticing that some hyper-local posts have been appearing recently on the "Featured" dashboard of the Activerain homepage. They don't generate quite the number of comments that general posts do, but maybe they should. Featured posts are usually well written, full of good information, and - in the case of local posts about a specific neighborhood or community - they are a great source of ideas for our own writing. Please... take a minute to read and comment on these, if you haven't already:
Diane Aurit's post, Lake Norman Overview September 2009, demonstrates for us that a … (47 comments)
localism: Maryland Schools Rank #3 in the Nation
- 07/15/08 08:52 AM
If you're facing relocation to the Washington, D.C. area... If you're a current Maryland homeowner contemplating another home purchase... Choosing where to live may seem overwhelming in such a vast area! The first step is probably to choose between living in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. - and that choice may be easier for you after reading Education Weekly's 12th Annual Quality Counts report. MARYLAND SCHOOLS ARE RANKED #3 IN THE NATION!
Only three states earned a "B" in this report: Maryland, Massachusetts and New York. Under the leadership of Maryland's State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick, Maryland has climbed from 25th in 2006 to 3rd in … (7 comments)
localism: Maryland Loves Cal Ripken!
- 07/29/07 04:12 AM
Baseball fans know that Cooperstown = Baseball Hall of Fame. In case you are not a baseball fan, let me bring you up to speed... This is the day that Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. and San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn are being inducted into that Hall of Fame, the highest honor for anyone in baseball. I can only imagine how emotional it must be for them - it certainly is an exciting day for their fans, even those who may not also be baseball fans. To be honest, I don't know a thing about Tony Gwynn, and I hope his fans will … (5 comments)
localism: Curb Appeal Counts More Today Than Ever Before
- 07/24/07 02:48 AM
Crofton real estate is alive and well, if the activity I've experienced in recent weeks is any indication. But the inventory of available properties is much higher than we've seen in recent years, so buyers have several homes to consider. Showing so many homes in the same price range has reminded me again how important curb appeal is to a sale - especially in this "Buyer's Market". Each of my buyer-clients chose to make an offer on the home that had the best curb appeal over others in the same price range and with the same features. Having observed this, I sat down … (8 comments)
localism: Around the Maryland Beltway
- 07/22/07 06:10 AM
Your real estate connection for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, Northrop Grumman, BWI and the U.S. Naval Academy
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 area that celebrates culture, history, and recreation, enriching life every day for local residents. When someone buys a home around here, they get the whole package! Take a look at some of the sites around the Maryland side of I-495, the D.C. Beltway: Start by visiting Fort Washington Park, which was built over … (6 comments)
Real Estate and community information for home buyers and sellers, military transferees, and rookie agents in the greater Crofton area, including Annapolis, Bowie, Davidsonville, Fort Meade, Gambrills, Joint Base Andrews, Millersville, Odenton, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
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