Foreclosures in Maryland Rose in February

Foreclosures in Maryland rose above the national average in February, with a total of 5,732 according to the Baltimore Business Journal.

This was a 9% increase over January, and an 80% increase (yes eighty percent) over February 2009.

In Maryland, one in every 407 houses was in foreclosure in February. The national average was one in every 418.

This rate made Maryland the tenth worst default rate in the country.

You will most likely see many of these homes come on the market soon. Some may have already been listed as short sales and did not sell or were not accepted by the bank.

Though technically not “comparables” for regular home sales, these many foreclosures that will most likely sell at lower-than-market prices will not help Baltimore house values any, and will probably bring values down further than where they are now.

Creepywoods Haunted House and Fall on the Farm Festivities at Hubers Farm in Baltimore County — Kingsville Maryland

Baltimore County offers much in the way of Autumn fun and as we get closer to Halloween, the festivities intensify!

For years Hubers Farm in Kingsville has been a source of good times with pumpkin picking, hay rides, corn maze, and a children’s area with a spooky funhouse, scarecrow making station, and a bounce house.

For the second year in a row, it is also the home to Creepywoods Haunted Forest . As they say on the site:

Summon your courage and prepare to enter the dark of the forest in a walk-through haunted trail filled with live actors, awesome special effects and amazing monsters! Come face to face with terrifying creatures and tortured souls that are neither living or dead roaming about in search of their next victims. If you are able to make it through the dwellings in the village and the restless souls in the Mausoleums, the prison, and more, prepare yourselves for the amazing 17 foot tall Pumkin King creature!

So strap your boots on, get ready to be scared! Or, just visit Huber’s Farm in beautiful Kingsville for pumpkin picking and non-scary good times. Either way, Huber’s offers fun for all ages!