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 [...]
According to CNN, by a vote of 98 to 0, the Senate voted to extend unemployment benefits and extend the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit! The next step is to move onto the House of Representatives, who is expected to pass it as well as early as tomorrow, and get the bill into President Obama's [...]
Located in Historic Old Lutherville, St. Paul's Lutheran Church is a beautiful pillar of the community. The parish is holding a craft fair on November 7 from 9am-2pm in Spangler Hall. If you are a crafter and would like to sell your wares, please contact them at 410-252-3768 -- the tables are inexpensive! If you [...]