St John maintains and services tenants in many commercial buildings around the Baltimore area.

The goal of the development is to service the many BRAC transferees coming into the area, many from the Fort Monmouth, NJ base in the next few years. Plans include the possibility of up to five restaurants, maybe a hotel, a daycare, two banks, and a conference center.

The new Aberdeen complex would service both those who work at APG and the many Harford County residents who live near the area.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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Explore this wonderful Abingdon home for sale at $210,000…

• First Floor
• Second Floor
• Finished Basement
• Exterior
• Neighborhood

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St Clair Townhouse in Abingdon, Maryland

This fantastic townhouse, built in 1995, is located in the St Clair community of Abingdon, Maryland in Harford County. Located in a subdivision with townhouses and condos, this one is a must see!

Beginning with the end of group at the corner of the court, wood floors throughout the first floor, plus three bedrooms and a super full bath with soaking tub, separate shower & double vanity sink upstairs, a fully finished lower level with gas fireplace and full bath, this home are beautiful!

Located close to 924, 24, and 95, this house is easy to get to and from!

First Floor

FOYER

• Wood Floor
• Two Coat Closets
• Shelf Divider to Living Room
• Stairs to Second Floor

LIVING & DINING ROOM 18×14

• Wood Floor
• Bay Window Across the Front
• Chair Rail & Crown Molding
• Pass through Counter to Kitchen

KITCHEN 18×13

• Wood Floor
• Breakfast Room Bump-out with Chair Rail
• Double Stainless Sink with In-Sink-Erator
• Black Whirlpool Dishwasher
• Black Whirlpool Flat Top Stove
• Black GE Microwave Range Hood
• GE Refrigerator
• Wood Cabinets
• Pantry Closet
• Sliding Glass Door to New Deck

REAR DECK AND YARD

• New Wood Deck
• Built-in Lockable Storage Under Deck
• Large Open Back & Side Yard

Second Floor

MASTER BEDROOM 15×11

• Wall-to-Wall Carpet
• Ceiling Fan with Light
• Two Closets
• Door to Full Bath

FULL BATH

• Deep Soaking Tub
• Dual Vanity Cabinet Sinks
• Separate Shower

HALLWAY

• Pull Down Steps to Floored Attic

SECOND BEDROOM 12×9

• Wall-to-Wall Carpet
• Ceiling Fan with Light
• Single Closet

THIRD BEDROOM 9×8

• Wall-to-Wall Carpet
• Single Closet

Lower Level: Family Room

FAMILY ROOM 17×15

• Berber Carpet
• Ceiling Fan with Light Operated by Remote
• Gas Fireplace with Wall Switch
• Storage Closets

SECOND FULL BATH

• Full Tub
• Cabinet Sink

LAUNDRY AREA

• Washer & Dryer
• Space for Shelving

Exterior

END OF GROUP

• Large Open Area
• Side Windows

Neighborhood: Abingdon Real Estate in Harford County

The St Clair community is located right off Route 924 just north of the intersection with 24 in Abingdon. Just across 924 is the Giant Food Store, and across 24 is the Constant Friendship Shopping Center with Target, Wal-Mart, Miniature Golf, Batting Cages, and more.

Just north is Bel Air, the metropolitan hub of Harford County, with the county offices, Harford Mall, plus plenty of restaurants and activities.

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!

Forecasters were predicting a dusting to three inches of snow. As most of us realized yesterday, it was more like 6-10 inches.

The major problem was that State Highway Administration crews apparently were not prepared. At noon, as I was on 695 traveling east toward White Marsh, it became very clear that road crews had not been out — there was no salt, sand or plowing. Snow began around 10, and it was sticking very well to the cold roadways.

I would have thought that 95 North of the Beltway would have been better, but I was wrong.

Numerous cars spun out, down embankments, in the medians. I saw about 4 accidents and probably 13 cars spun out in my short trip to Abingdon. I have a heavy SUV and it handles very well in the snow, but even I found my wheels losing their grip as I traveled slowly north.

As I was meeting with sellers and listing a great property in the St Clair neighborhood of Abingdon (it will be online in a few days — stay tuned!), the snow continued to fall quickly. At 3 pm I went to leave.

Route 24

And Route 24 was a parking lot.

It took about 35 minutes to go just over a mile on that main artery toward 95 South. Police were out directing traffic, which is the only reason things were moving at all.

Once I got on 95 South, roads were a little better than earlier. It appeared at least the left lane had been sanded, but in between lanes there was a decent amount of snow built up and the right lanes completely covered. To be safe, you needed to drive in the grooves in the snow that other cars had created. Again, though, the number of ambulances and fire engines I saw was astounding. All I could think was that maybe if these roads were treated, the EMTs, firefighters, and police officers wouldn’t have to be working so hard!

695 West was decent, but Eastbound still was not. An hour & 1/2 later I was getting to Towson and York Road was untouched by plows. Bosley was a mess with cars attempting to go uphill without traction. I am still amazed that one car did not slide back down and hit me. I saw it happening and was able to navigate my way around him (thank goodness for growing up in New England — we learned how to turn into the skid!).

By the time I got home, my nerves were shot, and I was shaking from being so tense for that two hour period of driving. I was glad to get and remain home.

I wish that forecasters had been closer or that the State Highway Administration had taken precautions and sanded “just in case” so there wouldn’t have been so many accidents.

I hope you were able to remain home, and that you remembered to check out my past post on how to Enjoy the Winter White for fun things to do. It appears roads have been cleared this morning, at least here in Towson, so we may venture out. If you do so, please be careful!

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!

Front of Building

**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.

The dining room with hardwood floor opens to a charming deck. There is even a laundry room in the unit!

3101M Cardinal Way is available immediately!

For further information or to fill out an application for rent, please contact me.

Don’t miss this one!