The crepe truck in Baltimore is a neat idea -- and terrifically delicious! The Creperie Breizh serves up fresh, hot crepes to order, and they are made just like they are in France. I've braved the bitter cold and a snowy day to get my fill from the truck when it was making its' rounds [...]
Stoneleigh Elementary school has been overcrowded for a few years now, and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz has agreed to put funding toward building an addition on the school to accommodate the growing student body. This comes as great relief to Stoneleigh homeowners, who had been told their children could possibly be relocated to Dumbarton [...]
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed this Saturday night because we "spring forward" into Daylight Saving Time at 2 am Sunday, March 13, 2011! Whenever we have a time change, It is also a good idea to change the batteries in your smoke detectors to ensure they are [...]
314 Valley Court Rd is a very large, manor-like stone Colonial set back away from the street in Lutherville, MD. Very unique and incredibly fascinating to tour, this home has old world charm with new world comforts. It is stately and huge, yet warm and inviting all rolled into one. There are six bedrooms and [...]
In early February, I shared about a new IRS law that would effect those who own rental properties, where a 1099 would have to be given to anyone who worked on that property if the total amount of work they did was over $600 over any year. The U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal [...]
What is the Homestead Tax Credit and how do I apply? The Homestead tax credit limits the increase in the value of the actual property tax a person actually pays is computed. In Baltimore County, the current homestead cap is 4%. You receive an application to apply for the Homestead Tax credit when your house [...]
This Month in Real Estate for March 2011 has been released, and is full of information about rising interest rates and how sellers can showcase their homes best online. First, Jay Papasan shares that mortgage rates jumped, creating a sense of urgency for some buyers. The average fixed rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage [...]
The Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville is having its' annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6, 2011 from 8am-noon. Using real maple syrup from the trees in the park, like that tapped last weekend at the Maple Syrup event, it should be a great time for all! Tickets are $6.00 [...]
The FHA annual mortgage insurance premium is set to rise by .25% for any loan case numbers assigned after April 18, 2011. Bob Mowrey, from Corridor Mortgage Group, let me know just what this could mean to FHA buyers. On average, he says, this would mean that buyers will pay an extra $30/month. For a [...]
Many buyers and sellers are trying to time their sale or purchase based on whether they feel house prices may have hit the bottom or if they will fall further. According to a recent USNews Money report, the housing market bottom may already be here. Why? Some areas show homes are undervalued, and increases in [...]