maryland: Is It Time to Rent or Buy In Annapolis, Maryland? - 06/21/10 03:14 AM
Is It Time to Rent or Buy In Annapolis, Maryland?
Bret Arends at the Wall Street Journal recently wrote "A Fresh Look at Rent vs. Buy" in the Wall Street Journal.  With an opening line of "Why on Earth would you buy down here when you can rent?" it seemed like an irresistible read.  In the article he discusses Trulia.com's look at major real estate markets across the country in their attempt to answer the question "Is it cheaper to buy, or to rent?"  When looking at the total cost of home ownership including principal, interest, taxes, insurance and all other costs … (1 comments)

maryland: Townhome For Sale - 1674 Walleye Drive, Crofton, Maryland 21114 - 06/19/10 08:25 AM
Townhome For Sale - 1674 Walleye Drive, Crofton, Maryland 21114 … (2 comments)

maryland: Home for Sale - 216 Chelsea Road, Pasadena, Maryland 21122 - 06/19/10 08:14 AM
Home for Sale - 216 Chelsea Road, Pasadena, Maryland 21122 … (0 comments)

maryland: Home For Sale - 12 Windwhisper Lane, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 - 06/19/10 08:02 AM
Home For Sale - 12 Windwhisper Lane, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 … (0 comments)

maryland: Presenting 2713 Elton Court, Crofton, Maryland 21114 - 06/18/10 01:33 AM
Presenting 2713 Elton Court, Crofton, Maryland 21114 … (0 comments)

maryland: Presenting 809 Bay View Drive, Deale, Maryland 20751 - 06/17/10 09:37 AM
Presenting 809 Bay View Drive, Deale, Maryland 20751 … (0 comments)

maryland: Presenting 7760 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, Maryland 21122 - 06/17/10 09:00 AM
Presenting 7760 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, Maryland 21122 … (0 comments)

maryland: Property Tax Reassessment Anne Arundel County Maryland - 06/17/10 03:19 AM
Property Tax Reassessment Anne Arundel County Maryland
If you purchase a home this year between January 1st and June 30th, you should consider reviewing your property tax assessment, especially considering that property values have declined and tax assessments may not accurately reflect the value of your home.  You must appear your property tax assessment within 60 days of the transfer.  After filing a written appeal you will be scheduled for a hearing or your written appeal can be reviewed instead of a hearing.
Even if you didn't buy your home this year, but you did receive a Notice of Assessment you have 45 days after receipt … (1 comments)

maryland: South River Colony Homes for Sale in Edgewater Maryland 21037 - 06/16/10 12:18 PM
South River Colony Homes for Sale in Edgewater Maryland 21037 South River Colony is a growing community that now offers everything from shopping and dining, to golfing and boating venues, to award-wining luxury homes. South River Colony has ten different residential neighborhoods - collectively referred to as "South River Colony" - including: The Avenue, The Cove, Estates East, Estates West, The Greens, The Hamlets, Hidden Pond, The Landings, The Pointe and The Villas.

South River Colony is located about 30 miles and about 40 minutes driving from downtown Washington DC, alittle bit less than 30 miles and about 30 minutes … (0 comments)

maryland: How Does Rent-to-own Work? - 06/13/10 07:53 AM
How Does Rent-to-own Work?
Rent-to-own, also known as lease option to purchase, is where a landlord/owner and tenant/buyer agree to terms whereby at sometime in the future the tenant buys the landlord's property.  There are benefits to both the tenant/buyer and to the landlord/owner.  The basic benefit to a buyer is he/she can lock in a price at today's level and purchase (or not) sometime in the future, while the landlord hooks a buyer who cannot purchase today but could sometime tomorrow.  Of course home prices will go up or down.  The buyer is likely counting on home prices increasing, while … (0 comments)

maryland: Summer Place at Riva Trace in Annapolis Maryland - 06/12/10 06:46 AM
Summer Place at Riva Trace in Annapolis Maryland
Rocky and I took a walk through Summer Place at Riva Trace in Annapolis, Maryland this morning.  Although it was only 10:30 am the temperature was already in the 80's and the humidity was coming in.  Rocky wanted to walk down to the community pier so we headed off in that direction first.  Then climbed the hill and walked back along Summer Village Drive.  There was a yard sale in progress (too bad I left my wallet at home).  So instead we just stopped and talked to some neighbors along the way.  As we … (0 comments)

maryland: Annapolis Maryland Homes For Rent - 06/12/10 05:44 AM
Annapolis Maryland Homes For Rent
Are you thinking about living in the Annapolis area?  Would you rather lease than purchase?  If so, then you've got choices because there are 19 homes for rent in Annapolis.  Single family homes for rent will continue to be at a premium now in the metro-Annapolis area until the economic and lending crisis subsides.  Asking rents range from $1,400 to $6,500.  Most of homes currently on the market today are 3 or 4 bedrooms with 2 or 3 full baths.  Rental homes are located throughout many Annapolis neighborhoods, from row homes for rent in Murray Hill in … (0 comments)

maryland: Annapolis Maryland Condos For Rent - 06/12/10 05:24 AM
Annapolis Maryland Condos For Rent
Are you thinking about living an Annapolis lifestyle but would like to lease a condominium instead of purchasing one?  If so, today's your lucky day because there are 21 condos for rent in Annapolis Maryland today.  Condominiums for rent are in short supply in the metro-Annapolis area because of the lingering effects of challenging lending environment.  Asking rents range from $1,350 to $4,500.  Most of the units on the market are 2 bedrooms with 2 full baths (although some have more space).  Some condominium communities have amenities including pools, workout rooms, club houses, but, check with your real … (0 comments)

maryland: Annapolis Maryland Townhomes For Rent - 06/12/10 04:53 AM
Annapolis Maryland Townhomes For Rent
Are you thinking about living an Annapolis lifestyle but would rather lease than purchase?  If so, then you're in luck because there are 10 townhomes currently for rent in Annapolis.  Townhomes for rent are at a premium right now in the metro-Annapolis area.  Asking rents range from $1,350 to $2,000.  Most of the townhomes currently on the market are 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths and 3 level homes (although there are some 2 level homes).  Some townhome clusters include amenities such as pools, workout rooms, club houses, but, check with your real estate agent to be sure … (2 comments)

maryland: Top 10 Priciest Waterfront Summer Homes In Annapolis Maryland - 06/10/10 02:06 AM
Top 10 Priciest Waterfront Summer Homes In Annapolis Maryland
The luxury waterfront real estate fire hose is now all but a trickle as prime properties that once would have sparked multiple offers and bidding wars continue unsold.  The most expensive of the top 10 homes is 1514 Whitehall Road with an asking price of $11,900,000 and the least expensive is 226 Wardour Drive with an asking price of only $4,850,000.  Since the economic shift in 2008, some of these homes have now been on the market for more than a year with several well over a year - not unlike their … (0 comments)

maryland: It's a Buyer's Market For Luxury Summer Homes in Annapolis Maryland - 06/09/10 02:44 AM
It's a Buyer's Market For Luxury Summer Homes in Annapolis Maryland
The decline in home prices makes Annapolis Maryland trophy properties more affordable than ever.  Prices for luxury waterfront summer homes (and winter ones too) sold in May 2010 were down 28% compared with those sold in May 2006 when according to the S&P/Case-Schiller Index the metro Washington DC area reached it's price zenith.

According to a report in Bloomberg Business, vacation-home markets are surging above 2009 levels.  And you might think that Annapolis Maryland luxury waterfront homes were too, but, think again.  The sales statistics for May tell another story.  In … (1 comments)

maryland: Fall In Love with This Home in Millersville Maryland 21108 - 06/08/10 12:30 PM
When friends come to visit they fall in love with this home and you will too! … (2 comments)

maryland: Market Assessment, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - May 2010 - 06/07/10 10:18 AM
Market Assessment, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - May 2010
The preliminary May 2010 data is now available from MRIS.com for Anne ArundelCounty, Maryland and other metro-Washington and metro-Baltimore counties.  To quickly summarize the information for May, the average sale price fell by 2.5% and the dollar volume increased by a whopping 17% from this time last year, while month-over-month prices increased slightly by 2.5% and the dollar volume increased by 4.8%.  There was also a dramatic increase in total units sold over last year which increased by 20% but only 2.5% month-over-month.  The likely cause of this is one several reasons - two stand out. First, May followed … (0 comments)

maryland: Alexandra Horowitz’s “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know” - 06/06/10 03:51 PM
Alexandra Horowitz's "Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know"
Yesterday at a listing appointment, the owners and I were discussing our mutual love of dogs.  When I arrived I was greeted at door by by Lucky, their Australian herding dog who's also a leaner.  I told them about Rocky, my lab-mix from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County in Annapolis.  You see, Rocky is a cross between Astro and Scubby Do.  He's a real character, a dog's dog, and my faithful companion.
Rocky knows exactly what I need and how to manipulate me into giving it to him.  He … (2 comments)

maryland: Rent to Own this Great Home in Crofton Maryland 21114 - 06/05/10 11:23 AM
RENT TO OWN THIS GREAT HOME!!! … (1 comments)

 
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