17 MONTVIEU COURTCockeysville, Maryland 21030 A SPECIAL HOME This is a property that is difficult to describe in a few words, and it is certainly not a house that can be understood simply by looking at square footage and a list of rooms.It is a home that was created to live in, work in, entertain in, laugh in, and enjoy! Set on approximately 3.5 private wooded acres, the house combines beautiful custom craftsmanship with an unusual sense of fun.The exterior features custom stacked stone and beautiful knot-free cedar. Inside are expansive rooms, walls of windows, wonderful natural light, and spaces designed for both large gatherings and quiet privacy.There is a private professional office suite with its own entrance and restroom, making it possible to work seriously from home while keepi... 08/12/2026

 Some homes have a finished basement.This one has a destination.The lower level of this custom-built 7000 sq ft property is so much more than extra square footage. It is an entire entertainment wing designed for fun, creativity, relaxation, and gatherings of every kind.Love to entertain? Imagine hosting family celebrations, holiday parties, game nights, corporate events, reunions, or neighborhood gatherings with room for everyone to spread out comfortably.The billiards area creates an instant gathering spot. At the same time, the recording and karaoke studio invites guests to grab a microphone, sing their favorite songs, record music, or enjoy the show. For those who enjoy classic arcade fun, there are pinball machines, Pac-Man, and plenty of opportunities for friendly competition.One o... 06/22/2026

Who Could Live Here? I rarely ask this question when I list a home. Usually, the answer is obvious. But not this one. Is it for a family? An entrepreneur? Three generations? The Golden Girls? An artist? A musician?  Someone looking for a private retreat that's still close to everything. The more I think about it, the more possibilities I see. Recently, I wrote an article about the Golden Girls. Not the television show itself, but the idea behind it. Several people sharing a home, maintaining their independence, enjoying companionship, and reducing expenses. At the time, it seemed like an interesting concept. Today, it may be one of the fastest-growing housing trends around.Families are changing. Adult children are moving back home while saving for their own homes. Grandparents are livin... 06/08/2026

Dinosaurs, Tigers, Giraffes, Oh My!I've listed homes with indoor swimming pools. I've listed homes with tennis courts. I've listed homes with spectacular gardens and one within a few feet of the railroad tracks.However, this is the first home I've listed where I encounter monkeys and a camel while walking the grounds. Nestled on three and a half private acres, this home is coming soon.  This remarkable architectural home offers something you don't often find in Baltimore County:  Fun and surprises.            And this house is not that old, but check out the dinosaurs.And a few tigers, a lion, and I think I see a bear in the background.No, they aren't real. But they do make you stop, look, and wonder what other treasures you might discover next. The sculptures create a sense of whimsy t... 06/05/2026

A Touch of Enchantment in the WoodsEvery once in a while, a property has a feature so unexpected, so personal, and so memorable that it becomes part of the home's soul. This extraordinary property is one of those rare places.Nestled among the trees are life-size animal sculptures that quietly and beautifully transform the grounds into something almost magical. A graceful giraffe peeks through the woods. Tigers rest peacefully near the garden paths.  A horse reclines as though enjoying the afternoon sunlight.  Deer wander naturally nearby, blending real nature with artistic imagination in a way that feels surprisingly serene and elegant.For many longtime Maryland residents, these sculptures may stir memories of the beloved Enchanted Forest, a place fondly remembered by generations who gr... 05/29/2026

Catonsville will have new elementary schools by 2016 if all goes as planned!Our area has seen a big influx of families over the years - the result has been that the Southwestern District elementary schools are over capacity by hundreds of students. Here is the lowdown: Catonsville Elementary will move from Frederick Road to the Bloomsbury Community Center on Bloomsbury Avenue.  The new school will accommodate 700 students and will have air conditioning which the old school did not. The community center building built in 1925 was used as a high school until the mid 50's so a lot of work will be done to make it a modern school.  Recreation programs will be transfered to various locations (including the Benjamin Banneker Park and Museum) until a new community center location is in place - ... 06/22/2014

I found this article that offers expert advice for staging your home when it is listed for sale and thought it may be of help.  I have found that staging your home is a tremendous asset when trying to sell.  I have also started to hear more and more about virtual staging.  Does this actually work??  I think the idea is still a little new to have the results on that, but with everyone searching the internet and looking for pictures I think it may be worth a try.  Please let me know what kind of results you have been seeing if you have tried virtual staging and at what cost.   http://www.cnbc.com/id/101279545?__source=xfinity|mod&par=xfinity   12/21/2013

Baltimore County's New Recycling Center is a Win-Win! The new $23 million single-stream recycling center in Cockeysville is a big deal for Baltimore County!  Previously we had to ship our recycling to other areas for sorting & processing and pay them for their work.  Now it's estimated that our county can earn upwards of $1 million a year by recycling our own items as well as accepting single-stream from other locations.  Harford County just agreed to send us their recycling which can bring in $60,000 a month starting in 2014.The recycling center can sort and process 35 tons of materials in an hour.  The sorted bundles of paper, glass, plastic and metal are then sold to customers and businesses who reuse those materials.  Now the residents of Catonsville - who made our town the #2 area ... 11/24/2013

32nd Annual Honey Harvest Festival - Oregon Ridge Nature Center October 5 - October 6, 2013 - 11am-4pm Bee lovers and beekeepers are headed to the Oregon Ridge Nature Center for the 32nd Annual Honey Harvest Festival on October 5 and 6, 2013.  There is no entry fee to go to this great event and food and drink will be sold. The Oregon Ridge Natural Center and the Central Maryland Beekeepers Association will start the festivities on Saturday, October 5 from 11 am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday October 6.  There will be hive demonstrations, candle dipping and mead (honey wine) making.  Children will enjoy making their own honey ice cream, puppet shows, animal encounters and face painting.  American craftsmen will display their skills at wool spinning and blacksmithing. Live traditional mu... 09/28/2013

  More Than 10 Reasons to Live in the Greencroft Community of Hunt Valley. There is a beautiful home at 1 Clipping Tree Lane and there are at least 10 reasons to live in  Greencroft...an Exclusive Hunt Valley Neighborhood                                              What is so special about Greencroft? Who better to ask than the present owners?                                                                 From the sellers perspective '- We knew right away that One Clipping Tree Lane was our perfect home. It was just what we were looking for and it met our criteria. This contemporary home was large enough for our children, our hobbies and it is perfect for the way we entertain. The style is both practical and exciting with custom finishes and  built with superb quality. -We love our lo... 02/02/2012

York County Pennsylvania home sales here !   Fannie and Freddie Fail To Meet Low Income Lending Goals   We have heard how evil lenders have been writing loans to families that could not pay it back and causing the housing crisis. But if you look at the facts  Fannie and Freddie encouraged this behavior. By admitting they have failed to hit their quota they are telling us that even they think the mandates that Congress gave them are crazy. Both companies missed their 2008 goal to set aside 56 percent of their loan purchases and mortgage guarantees for low-and moderate-income borrowers, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director James Lockhart said today at a real estate industry event in Washington. He didn't say what the new target would be.One of the ways Fannie and Freddie made their goa... 11/30/2009

Maryland, The Stupid State. We have a new Democratic Governor, in an almost all one party State, that thinks by calling a special session of the State houses of Congress and forcing through higher taxes and raising fees on anything and everything in sight, without Public Hearings, because of an imaginary Budget Deficit we will attract new businesses and encourage more people to move to Maryland. Its kind of interesting the last Governor was a Republican and when he left Office the State had a budgt surplus. He also wanted to bring slots to Maryland so that we could compete with are Border States and keep gambling revenues in Maryland but the State Legislature, almost all Democratic, was against it. Today the new idea, and one that I endorse is to bring full Casino gambling into our Sta... 01/08/2008