Baltimore Farmer’s Market Opening April 3, 2011

The Baltimore Farmer’s Market is opening earlier than ever, and it is this weekend!

The earlier start helps Eastern Shore farmers, especially those who grow asparagus, the season of which ends in May. This also helps lettuces, radishes and beets as well, since they are cold weather crops.

Local farmers will have meats, vegetables, fruits, and organic products for sale, as well as vendors with fresh fish and other seafood. The Farmer’s Market also hosts a Bazaar nearby with crafts and handmade items too! The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts website has a lot of details, including who will be marketing each weekend.

The Baltimore Farmer’s Market is located under the JFX at Holliday and Saratoga Streets.

So come to Downtown Baltimore this Sunday from 7am-12pm and check out the 2011 Baltimore Farmer’s Market. You will be glad you did!

Baltimore County Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event April 3, 2011

On Sunday, April 3, 2011, Baltimore County is hosting a hazardous waste drop off event from 9am-2pm at the Baltimore County Recovery Facility on Warren Road in Cockeysville.

According to the Baltimore County Government website, this event is so that:

Baltimore County Residents may drop off unwanted household chemicals, paints, pesticides, medicines, mercury thermometers, fluorescent bulbs, rechargeable batteries, computers and home electronics, ammunition and automotive fluids for recycling or proper disposal.  No trash will be accepted at this event.

So bring your chemicals, old paint cans, fluorescent bulbs, batteries and other items you cannot dispose of in the regular trash. It is a very convenient location in Cockeysville!

Baltimore County Yard Trash Pickup Resumes in April

Baltimore County yard trash pickup resumes in April, a welcome beginning since it ended in December.

The Baltimore County Yard Material pickup has specific items they DO pick up, and what they don’t.

They DO accept, per their website:

• Grass
• Leaves
• Vines
• Twigs
• Shrubbery Trimmings
• Branches & Limbs less than 3 inches in diameter and shorter than 3 feet in length

♦ Grass and leaves should be in paper or plastic lawn or leaf bags. The County prefers paper!

♦ Vines, twigs and shrubbery trimmings should be bagged or bundled, and the weight should not exceed 30 pounds per bag.

♦ Items should be placed on your yard, as it is a violation of Baltimore County Code to have it in the street. Also, do not put them in trash cans, or they will not be taken!

Baltimore County DOES NOT accept: Poison ivy, sumac, or oak, lumber, food scraps, or yard items that are not listed above.

Thank you to Baltimore County for providing us this service. Our date for pickup here in Towson begins April 13, 2011. I’ll have a bag or two out there!

Southland Hills and Towson University

Southland Hills neighborhood is right on the cusp of Towson University, near the corner of Towsontown Boulevard and Bosley Avenue.

Located right behind the Old Towson Jail, which is due to become the Towson Swim Club, the neighborhood has seen a number of changes recently.

The most recent change is that Towson University Public Safety building is due for a major addition to begin this summer — much larger than the one on the master plan in 2009.

It will add much more parking and take over where the tennis courts used to be right on Towsontown Boulevard.

The big question to the nearby homeowners is whether it will affect Southland Hills house values and their current quality of life and neighborhood. That is yet to be determined, possibly unable to do so until the new TU building is finished.

Contact me for both West Towson house values and Southland Hills house values. I live nearby!

MOM’s Timonium Store Opening Soon

MOM’s (Mom’s Organic Market) will be opening its’ Timonium store soon.

MOM’s is an organic and natural foods market known for low prices on these typically high priced foods.

The store is going to be in Ridgely Plaza, and 11,000 sq ft. Ridgely Plaza currently showcases a Kohl’s, Old Navy, Borders, Michael’s Craft Store and others.

One thing that I find very cool is that it will be 100% wind powered, have recycling bins for batteries (finally, a place to recycle them safely!), and be energy efficient.

Currently, Timonium has The Natural, which is a small organic store. MOM’s will be much larger, and will include things like breads from local bakeries, and hormone free locally raised meats, plus gluten free and other special sections.

I do love my grocery stores, as many noted with my posts about the Towson Safeway, and I am particularly excited about this one, because it is right behind my Timonium real estate office, and I can offer healthy, local food more easily to my son.

This is not a paid endorsement, nor an ad for the store. I am just excited about its’ opening soon, and wanted to share my excitement with others!

1110 Walnutwood Drive – Hunters Run

1110 Walnutwood Drive is a beautiful Hunters Run house, and is on the market for $619,900. **UPDATE 7/26/11: SOLD!**

Located at the corner of Silvermaple, it has a convenient location & beautifully landscaped yard!

This is a Ryland “Calvert” model, the largest the builder built in the Hunters Run community.

Gleaming hardwood floors are showcased on the first floor, including the two story great room!

The owners have completely redone the kitchen, knocking out a wall and adding granite counters & beautiful cabinetry. This leads to the laundry room the garage.

The powder room right off the kitchen is nicely designed and tastefully done as well. The lower level has been finished with a bedroom and full bath, plus a recreation room!

Upstairs has been redone as well — the master bath has beautifully done tile work and marble.

This is a spectacular Hunt Valley Station house. Currently there are three other single family homes on the market in the Hunters Run neighborhood at 11513 Hunters Run Drive for $530,000, 1210 Maple Leaf Ct for $505,000, and 11615 Silvermaple Ct for $524,000.

For more information on 1110 Walnut Wood Drive or other Hunters Run houses, contact me. I know the neighborhood well!

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Baltimore Blast Rally for the Championship

The Baltimore Blast is in the playoffs and their eyes are on the Championship. Join the Blast Rally for the Championship on Thursday, March 24th at noon at Hopkins Plaza.

Enjoy music, free food, and meet some of the players as our city rallies its’ team into their championship game here in Downtown Baltimore Friday night against the Milwaukee Wave.

The Blast players will have shirts & other memorabilia to give away and autograph for fans!

So come on down to Hopkins Plaza at lunchtime tomorrow to cheer on the Baltimore Blast!

Hopkins Plaza is located at Baltimore and Charles St (Google Map) across the road from the First Mariner Arena.

6802 Roberts Ave – Dundalk Cape Cod Home
Dundalk, MD – Offered at $150,000.
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Cape Cod Home in Dundalk, Maryland

This single family home, built in 1950, is located in the Del Ray Park community in Dundalk, Maryland in Baltimore County.

The first floor has gleaming hardwood floors, and a new kitchen! The bathroom has been redone too. Off the kitchen is a utility room with an exit to the screened porch overlooking the level backyard. Upstairs was gutted and built, creating two new rooms with brand new carpet.

This could be used as a four bedroom house!

Located in Baltimore County but near Baltimore City’s Canton neighborhood, this home has convenience and charm all rolled into one.

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Neighborhood: Dundalk Real Estate in Baltimore County

The Del Ray Park community is located in Dundalk between Dundalk Ave and Delvale Ave in the 21222 zip code. This is an older, established neighborhood nearby newer townhomes in the Boston Courts neighborhood, right around the corner.

Close to the Eastern Ave exit off I95, it is convenient to so much! Nearby is Boston Street and O’Donnell St, both of which lead into the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore City!

In the other direction, Eastpoint Mall is close by, and near the entrance & exit from I-95 is the Anchor Square shopping center, which is currently under construction.

Dundalk is home to many happy residents. Join them!

Hampton Elementary In Lutherville May Get Needed Addition

Hampton Elementary School on Charmuth Rd in Lutherville had a visit today from State Comptroller Peter Franchot to see the overcrowding in the school.

Hampton was built for a capacity of 307 students. The Towson Times reports that it currently has 496 enrolled students, with eight trailers currently in place, and the playground being torn down to add three additional portable classrooms.

This visit comes on the heels of Kevin Kamenetz’s visit to Stoneleigh Elementary to view the overcrowding at that school, and the push for an addition there.

The State Board of Public Works still has to vote on the Hampton Elementary addition, because it would cost about $6.5 Million in funding. The County has pledged their support, but the state has to approve their portion.

Good luck to Hampton Elementary on receiving their funding for the addition. It sounds very likely they will get what they need, which will help the students tremendously!

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, Baltimore!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Baltimore!

One of my favorite Irish Blessings, (as I am sure it is for many), is one I’d like to reiterate today.

“May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.”

Whether you are Irish or not, I do hope that you are happy, safe, and able to enjoy today. Tomorrow’s weather is supposed to be beautiful again, so hopefully you can enjoy some sunshine if you weren’t able to do so today.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

May the luck of the Irish be with you today!

Photo courtesy of *~Dawn~* Busy Bee ~ Be Back SOON!

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