The Baltimore County Council voted unanimously on legislation to require Baltimore County rental property owners to install carbon monoxide detectors in all units that are heated by fuel-burning units and those directly attached to enclosed parking areas. This comes on the heels of 1,355 fire department responses to carbon monoxide calls in 2008, and the [...]
My compilation of the 21093 real estate market statistics for the last six months are here! The full chart in the link includes data on sales, contract, and active homes from June 22-December 6, 2009. The full chart shows that prices and inventory have stabilized in the Lutherville and Timonium real estate market. There are 4% more houses on the [...]
A few month back, I received a phone call from Jamie Smith Hopkins of the Baltimore Sun because she knew I know Towson real estate very well, and had sold homes in Loch Raven Village and Knettishall. Jamie was putting together a series of articles called "Hidden Gems" about areas in Baltimore County and City [...]
Towson residents can gear up for easier & better recycling for all of Baltimore County. Beginning February 1, 2010, instead of splitting up paper & plastics based on the week, it will all be done at one time. We will be able to put things in a small carboard box or a 34 gallon or smaller container that [...]
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 [...]
Beginning December 12, 2009, Fannie Mae will have new requirements on credit scores and debt ratios for all of their conventional loans. Prior to this change, the lowest credit score a borrower could have for this type of loan was 580. The new lowest score is 620. This is not negotiable, even if you are [...]
This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy living in Towson near Ruxton if you want to try some great food at Graul's in Ruxton or be happy you live in Timonium near the Graul's in Mays Chapel. Friday from 4-7 enjoy yummy appetizers that are easy to make! Saturday and Sunday, try some "Over the Top" Holiday [...]
The Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville is ready to celebrate the holiday season with a wreath making party this weekend! From 2-4 pm both Saturday and Sunday, adults, bring your gloves and your clippers, and make a fresh evergreen wreath for only $8 per wreath. Kids -- you come too and in the auditorium [...]
On Thursday, November 19, I was fortunate to be sworn in as the 2010 Vice President of Membership for the Greater Baltimore Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS(R) at the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors in Lutherville. This is a very prestigious yet demanding position, and I welcome the challenge. As a "line officer" [...]
Cromwell Valley Park, located off Cromwell Bridge Road in Parkville, MD, offers serene views as well as fun activities! Tucked away on a windy road, it is a hidden treasure in Baltimore County. This Saturday it is all about the birds! From 7-10 am, visit Willow Grove Farm and go on a birdwalk led by [...]