Oregon Ridge in Cockeysville Flag Day and Fireworks

Visit Oregon Ridge in Cockeysville Monday night for Flag Day and fireworks — all for free!

Monday, June 14, 2010 is Flag Day, and Oregon Ridge is doing it in style. The American Flag Foundation, Inc. is hosting their 31st Annual “Pause for the Pledge” event in Cockeysville this year from 6-9 pm.

From the coordinators:

Lead the Nation in saying the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
Band Concert and a Fly-Over by the A-10 Thunderbolt Jets Of the 104th Fighter Squadron 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard

Program concludes with Spectacular Fireworks Display. Come join us as we celebrate with a Star-Spangled Banner Program!

This looks to be a fun event for all — and the flyover is always a popular, loud, and exciting experience.

Celebrate our Flag in an enjoyable and Patriotic way on Monday for Flag Day at Oregon Ridge.

There are a number of events to observe Flag Day in Baltimore County, including at Pickersgill in Towson. Just don’t miss out on celebrating!

Great Grapes Oregon Ridge

Great Grapes Wine, Arts & Foods Festival traveling wine fest is coming next weekend, June 12 & 13, 2010.

There will be 20 wineries there, as well as family activities, like a great playground and a stage with live music to enjoy.

Crafts, cooking & wine pairings, and organic farm products will be on hand. Great Grapes is open from 12-6 pm both days.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the event. A designated driver ticket is $15, and kids under 12 are free.

All of this at the wonderful Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville!

Oregon Ridge Nature Center Cockeysville Celebrates Arbor Day with Dr Seuss

Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville is Dr. Seuss-ing it up for Arbor Day on April 24, 2010.

From 2-4 pm, enjoy Lorax themed crafts, listening to the story, and watching the movie!

Arbor Day arrives two days after Earth Day, so it is a perfect time to hit the Nature Center at Oregon Ridge. Not only is this event going on, but you can also visit the Oregon Ridge trails, Oregon Ridge Park, and enjoy the great outdoors in a beautiful setting!

Oregon Ridge Nature Center is located in Oregon Ridge Park at 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030. The Nature Center is open Tuesday through Sunday 9-5, and the park is open daily from dawn to dusk, plus additional hours for special events.

Cockeysville Home Sale Statistics February 2010

Cockeysville houses that sold in February 2010 were up 40% over February 2009 from an average sales price of $203,000 last year up to $284,450.

Under contract prices are down 19% over last year at this time to $300,000 from $372, 450.

For sale is down 5% to $339,900 from $359,900 last year.

There were 97 homes for sale in 21030, 9 under contract, and 10 sold in the month of February.

These numbers are fairly good considering the mutiple blizzards and snowstorms we had in the month, slowing the market down tremendously!

View the Cockeysville Home Sale Statistics for February 2010.

Please note that these are statistics from the multiple list. The chart is an overview of the zip code and does not take into account the type (condo, townhouse, single family) or condition of the home. To have a true value understanding of your Cockeysville home or Hunt Valley neighborhood, these factors need to be taken into consideration. If you would like a Cockeysville or Hunt Valley home price evaluation, please contact me today.

Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Hunt Valley this Weekend – “Scrambled Eggs”

Looking for something outdoors, interesting and fun to do this beautifully warm, sunny weekend?

Well, pack up your rain boots and head to Hunt Valley to the Oregon Ridge Nature Center where a Naturalist will take you around and show you which “critters” laid which eggs around Oregon Ridge Park!

Amphibians have laid their eggs by the masses in the ponds, and this is your chance to wade in the water and closely inspect these eggs.

The tour is from 2-4 pm both Saturday and Sunday, March 20 & 21.

So WELCOME SPRING, and COME ON OVER to Cockeysville!

Oregon Ridge Nature Center is located in Oregon Ridge Park at 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030. The Nature Center is open Tuesday through Sunday 9-5, and the park is open daily from dawn to dusk, plus additional hours for special events.

Hunt Valley Home Sales Statistics Past Six Months

My compilation of the 21030 real estate market statistics for the last six months are here!  The full chart includes data on sales, contract, and active homes from June 22-December 6, 2009.

What the full chart shows is that prices and inventory really have stabilized in the Cockeysville and Hunt Valley real estate market. There are a few spikes, but in general, the past six months have been fairly even. Prices have actually risen by about 12% in the past 12 weeks compares to the prior 12, but the number of houses going under contract have dropped about 10%.

Consistently, there have been about 100 homes for sale in 21030, while on average only 3-4 of those homes are going under contract each month, and only 2-3 are settling each month.  There is a large inventory for Cockeysville homebuyers, with an average of only about 3% of listed homes going under contract each month.

These 21030 home sale statistics show that pricing correctly, having the home in showplace condition, and good marketing are imperative in this Hunt Valley housing market.

Please note that these are statistics from the multiple list. The chart is an overview of the zip code and does not take into account the type (condo, townhouse, single family) or condition of the home. To have a true value understanding of your Hunt Valley home or Cockeysville neighborhood, these factors need to be taken into consideration. If you would like a Hunt Valley or Cockeysville home price evaluation, please contact me today.

Baltimore Party in the Park at Padonia Park Club in Cockeysville, MD Saturday October 10, 2009 11am-5pm

This Saturday is Baltimore Party in the Park at the Padonia Park Club in Cockeysville.

Showcasing two adult bands and the ever popular kids band, Milkshake, the tunes will be rocking!

Many more kids shows on the “Kidz Stage” plus activities such as a moonbounce, face painting, and crafts, this day looks to be a good time for all.

The event is put on by the Nikki Perlow Foundation, in memory of a young woman who died of an accidental overdose in 2007. Her family continues to celebrate her life and hope to raise awareness and aid young people and their families who are struggling with addiction. They offer financial aid as well as emotional help.

The Party in the Park is only $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Don’t miss what looks to be a great time — at a great location! Padonia Park Club is located at 12006 Jenifer Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030, just south of Padonia Road West of I-83.

19 Clarion Court – The Abbey at Sherwood
Cockeysville, Maryland – Offered at $499,900

Well maintained single family Colonial in the Abbey at Sherwood subdivision off of Sherwood Rd in Cockeysville, Maryland – south of Hunt Valley and north of Timonium.

**Update June 30, 2009: CONGRATULATIONS, SELLERS! WE SETTLED JUNE 30!**

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**Congratulations, Sellers, we are under contract 5/21/09!**

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Baltimore Housing Market Gaining Strength

Yes folks, you read that right, the Baltimore Housing Market is Gaining Strength.

What? What was that? The sound of glass breaking? Crashing to the ground in disbelief?

Well, believe it, and I have proof.

My phone, which, for awhile now, I will admit, I thought only made OUTGOING calls, has been ringing. A LOT. Since MONDAY. The spring-like weather? Maybe. The optimism of the new economic stimulus bill? Very likely!

All I know is that I had a house on the market last year in Hunt Valley that we removed from the market to have the home painted, “stuff” removed, and lay low for a little while. SINCE MONDAY I have received three phone calls — one from a perspective buyer, TWO from buyer’s agents who wanted to know, CAN WE SEE IT? When is it coming back on? (The great house: 11626 Hunters Run Drive – the photos will be updated once I get to take the new ones with the fresh paint, cleared out & staged rooms!)

Contracts are starting to flow in & out of my Timonium Real Estate Office. Baltimore Real Estate buyers are starting to realize that they need to get in NOW while the prices AND interest rates are LOW.

So, yes, I am optimistic and excited. There is SO much opportunity in this Baltimore real estate market whether in the Baltimore City real estate market, or the Towson real estate market, or even in the Timonium real estate market, and I urge buyers to take advantage NOW!