Melting Snow Photos 3136 Eden Drive in Abingdon

Finally enough snow has melted that I was able to take new *better* photos of my listing at 3136 Eden Drive in Abingdon, MD.

The great court location had been working against it because the plows had to put the large mounds of snow somewhere — and the large open space by this wonderful home was the place they chose.

I was able to take new front photos and put the signs in place — and you can actually see them from the road!

The new photos are on the front of the brochure.

The new exterior shots are on the virtual tour.

And I am excited!

I have felt like I couldn’t do this home its justice with marketing until you could actually see how wonderful it is from its location and its exterior. The wide open space to run in the side yard is so unusual!

The sellers are looking for photos from the spring when their beautifully manicured gardens and lawn are lush and inviting, so we can share them with prospective buyers (see tip #3 from the Top Four Inside Secrets to Selling Your Home in this Buyer’s Market).

Not only is the weather more spring-like, buyers feel it too, and I know I have a spring in my step as well.

So don’t miss out on this unusual and wonderful townhome in Abingdon. Or if you are looking for the Perry Hall/White Marsh area of Baltimore County, stay tuned, I have an inside unit in Oakhurst coming on soon!

Ryland Homes Names New Chairman and New Homes To Be Built in Baltimore County

Ryland Homes Inc., a builder who has been behind many popular communities in the Baltimore area, has named Bill Jews as its new Chairman, reports the Baltimore Business Journal.

Mr. Jews was the CEO of Maryland’s own Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield and brought it back from the point of it almost shutting its doors in 1993 to a successful company by the time he stepped down in 2006.  Jews is on a number of boards in the Maryland area, including Fortress International in Columbia, Maryland, and Camden Learning Group in Baltimore.

Though Ryland Homes is based in California, they are a pillar in the Baltimore real estate community. Their developments have won awards and have shown to be well planned.

If you would like more information on new Ryland Homes in Baltimore County, Harford County, and surrounding areas, please contact me so I can help!

More Snow on the Way for Baltimore Homeowners Already Hurting From Heavy Snow and Ice

Well, of course, the snow is hurting the entire areas, but many homeowners are already having major issues with their homes due to this heavy snow and ice damming, and it appears a major amount of heavy snow may visit us tonight through tomorrow, freezing those gutters back up and re-creating problems.

The other issue that it appears we will have is high winds, which could possibly knock out power — so sump pumps and other drainage systems in homes may not work properly.

Baltimore homeowners, if they can, need to try to knock down as much ice from their gutters as they can, to free it up for when this round begins to melt.

As I mentioned in my post last week about the possibility of more storms, this is truly hurting the Baltimore real estate market.

Buyers are having trouble envisioning yards, homes as they truly are, and neighborhoods as they really are.

The mounds of snow in front of homes on cul de sacs make it difficult to even see the home from the street. My listing at 3136 Eden Drive in Abingdon, MD, has a great location — but right now it doesn’t appear that way! The snow is mounded so high in front of the house that you can’t see how nice it looks. Its location on the cul de sac is wonderful for extra yard space, more parking directly across the way, and a sense of privacy — but you can’t tell because of the snow pile up! Their yard has beautiful landscaping and shows such a pride of ownership — but you can’t tell because of the deep snow covering the gardens and plantings.

These things that would usually create such nice curb appeal and make it feel like home to a buyer are hidden behind the wall of snow. And another 8-12″ will only hinder things further.

We hope that buyers can imagine, but as my sellers have found while searching for their next home, it is very hard to do!

Here’s hoping that March will bring a little warmer weather and a LOT less snow. Our sellers and buyers need it!

3136 Eden Drive Virtual Tour

3136 Eden Drive in Abingdon, MD, is a beautiful home in a very convenient community.

Beautifully maintained and updated, this home has it all including a new virtual tour to showcase its many amenities!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic home — the only end unit currently on the market in St. Clair.

So if you are looking for a gorgeous townhome in Abingdon with larger yard, a large kitchen with eat-in bump-out, plus a gas fireplace in the walk out lower level, this is the place for you.

Showing Houses in Harford County with Six Foot+ Piles of Snow

Yesterday was an interesting day as clients and I viewed seven homes in the Bel Air and Forest Hill areas of Harford County. We were lucky that all of the properties we were viewing had driveways, because street parking was an impossibility!

It is difficult to tell how large or small a yard is, how the yard looks, and how the house sits on the yard. You really can’t tell how the whole driveway looks, the front walk, the roof, or base around the house.

The large amount of snow really creates issues for buyers to imagine a home in its real state and understand how the home can really work for them.

My current listing has the same issue, as people really can’t see the deck with the under storage, the large side yard as it is an end unit, and the great location on the court — which currently has an 8′+ bank of snow piled in front of it!

Luckily the storm we had set for today did not happen as strongly as it was supposed to, and hopefully we will have some warmer weather and maybe some rain to melt some of the over 6′ piles of snow we have covering many of the street corners and driveway edges.

Buyers and sellers in the Baltimore area need & want it!

3136 Eden Drive – St Clair – Abingdon, Maryland
Offered at $215,000

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Explore this wonderful Abingdon home for sale at $215,000…

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New Listing at 3136 Eden Drive in Abingdon, MD 21009

I have been working on the website for my new listing at 3136 Eden Drive, Abingdon, MD 21009 for sale for $215,000, and it has been taking some time to complete.

I do have the brochure with photos and details uploaded, and wanted to share this beautiful house!

Located just north of the 24 & 924 intersection in the convenient St Clair subdivision of Abingdon, MD, this one is a true treasure.

Minutes to 95 North and 95 South, plus just minutes south of Bel Air, MD, this home is very easy to get to!

The owners have lovingly updated this end of group home with wood floors on the main floor, newer appliances, and a new deck with built-in lockable storage underneath.

The lower level features a gas burning fireplace (perfect to stay warm today!), sliding glass doors to the backyard, a full bath, laundry, and a nice family room with a ceiling fan & light controlled by remote.

Upstairs you find three nice sized bedrooms and an extra large bath with deep soaking tub, separate shower, and double vanity sink.

Not one to be missed!

Keep an eye out for the upcoming website on this great home at 3136 Eden Drive!

White Marsh Real Estate Values May Get Boost From GM Electric Motors Plant

General Motors announced today that its White Marsh plant is going to be its hub for building electric cars, creating 200 new jobs in Baltimore County. Andrea K. Walker of the Baltimore Sun reported this news shortly after GM announced it this afternoon.

This could be wonderful for the White Marsh and Perry Hall housing market because these jobs created may bring people from outside of the area, and they will need places to live! Other areas that could benefit could be Harford County up towards Bel Air like Abingdon, Fallston & Joppa, because they tend to be a quick commute to the area where the factory will be.

The expanded plant is due to open in 2013, with the new jobs beginning right around that time. Job training should begin before then with people moving into the area at that point.

This is GM’s first foray into electric motor cars, and is creating good buzz for the company, which bodes very well for the White Marsh area of Baltimore County!

3101M Cardinal Way — Abingdon, MD — FOR RENT — $1175/mo.

**Update September 22, Congratulations, owner, we have an accepted lease!**

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What a terrific rental in the St Clair neighborhood of Abingdon! Convenient location off 924 (Emmorton Rd) near 24 — easy access to 95. Located just across Emmorton from Giant, Fortunato Brothers, and other shopping and food, this place has great amenities.

3101M Cardinal Way has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, on the top floor with cathedral ceiling in the living room.
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904G Cedar Crest Ct – Edgewood, MD – for RENT $875/month

**Update November 12, 2009, congratulations owner, we have a tenant!**

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This completely redone two bedroom two bath 1000 sq ft condo located near Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Base is available for $875/month rent. Read more