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I want to live in Historic Catonsville, but I can't find a home!

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Real Estate Agent with Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate 535650

I want to live in Historic Catonsville, but I can't find a home!

Catonsville, mdThis 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

 Lower Catonsville

 



There are not many distressed homes and it is considered an economically stable area.

A small fact about residents in Catonsville & Oella is that they do not move as frequently as residents of neighboring areas- 45.23% of homeowners have lived in the same house for 5 years or more.  They don't need to, it's a joy to live in such a great community. Large extended families with deep roots in the community are quite prevalent.

Location is terrific- close to major routes, public transport and BWI airport.

Schools are excellent- Check greatschools.org to see how they rate.

Amenities are plentiful - great restaurants, unique shopping and lots of public parks and playgrounds.

Life is Great in 21228

In the past 6 months 36 homes have gone under contract within 15 days of being listed.

What does that mean to a buyer looking to move into desirable Catonsville? You will need to act fast!  Select a local local buyers agent who uses modern technology to get the new listings to you as soon as they hit the MLS. An agent who networks with other agents in the same area would not be a bad thing either. You also need to work with an agent who has great flexibility in a schedule to make appointments very quickly. You don't want to miss out on a great home because your agent is unavailable until the weekend. Many buyers focus on certain school districts. Knowing the school boundaries is also very important. Fortunately for you I have all of these abilities!

Joking aside, it is personally a great joy for me to help buyers find a home in the Catonsville area. Many of the homes have an intrinsic uniqueness that comes with age that is not found in many other local areas. Historic Catonsville and Oella have a rich history. The oldest home currently on the market is 205 years young.

Many of the older homes in Catonsville & Oella have beautiful hardwood floors throughout, albeit usually covered up by worn carpet. (I have been known to dig in a closet corner to reveal the beautiful wood below) Stained glass windows, glass doorknobs, deep baseboards and transoms are just a few details that can frequently be found in a classic Catonsville home. Yes, I live in a quintessential Catonsville home that is almost 80 years old. I fell in love with the staircase all those years ago.

But there are many other home styles and sizes in the Catonsville market too, young and old. There is something to suit everyone. There are also many townhomes that have great qualities as well. There is a little bit of something for every buyer.

If you are looking for a Catonsville home, call me- I am also a great tour guide too.








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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 are the areas that I serve Buyers orSellers in the Metro Baltimore area :  Howard County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Harford County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Montgomery County or Prince Georges County . If you would like more information please call me, Ellie McIntire at 443-418-7668or e-mail EllieMcIntire@MRIS.com


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The McIntire Team Real Estate Services.

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Comments (6)

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Ellie, Cantonsville sounds like a very stable and comfortable area to live in. Homes priced right will always sell but quicker there.

Dec 28, 2011 01:44 PM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Ed. You really must come and visit sometime. 4th of July is a good time to be in town.

Dec 28, 2011 01:47 PM
Brian Rugg
Rugg Realty LLC Sun City Texas 512-818-6700 - Georgetown, TX
Sun City TX Real Estate - Georgetown, TX Real Est

Hello Ellie:

 

Having demand greater than the supply is an economists (and an agents) dream come true.  Hope you can capitalize on the market and help your buyers find their ideal property.

Dec 28, 2011 02:40 PM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Brian- It's a GREAT time for a seller to list their home in Catonsville- the market is good and the houses currently active are tired and overpriced.

Dec 29, 2011 01:21 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Ellie,

Catonsville sounds like a GREAT place to live!!! You are the expert and I'll bet people can hardly wait until homes become available. They must be excited when represented by you because you are so good at what you do! I just know people feel a lot better when they move to Catonsville! Gosh, they must be crazy about it, otherwise, there would be lots of homes on the market.

When opportunity knocks in Cantonsville, you're the person to call!

Patricia

 

Dec 29, 2011 04:11 AM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Patricia. What a wonderful and generous comment. Thank you for stopping by.

Dec 29, 2011 04:07 PM