Parkville home sale in July 2012 were up 25% over the same period last year! $12,926,189 in homes sold in 21234 in July, while only was $10,340,700 sold last July. Seventy-two homes sold, which is eleven more than July 2011. It took, on average, about 98 days to receive an acceptable contract, which was right on line [...]
1429 Joppa Road in Towson is a terrific semi-detached home for rent for $1,550 per month. The owners have a plan as well, that if a tenant pays each month's rent early via direct deposit, that a $150/mo credit can be given to the tenant -- making that month's rent only $1400! Two car concrete [...]
There are many ground rent houses in Baltimore. What does this mean? Guest blogger, T Jeremy Loomis, Sales Manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, explains more about Baltimore ground rent homes: What is ground rent (also known as a leasehold estate) and why would I have it? Ground rent is when a fee is paid [...]
Beginning June 13, 2010, the FHA appraisal guidelines for leasehold properties (also known as houses with ground rent) will be changing. Guest blogger, T Jeremy Loomis, Sales Manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, explains what this means for Baltimore ground rent homeowners: Confused on the recent news about new FHA ground rent appraisal requirements? Simply [...]
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 [...]
Last week, Baltimore County went back to school. A long Labor Day weekend allowed for a feeling of lengthened summer, but today is the official day that we are back in full swing and the long days of summer are over. Since kids are back in school, that usually brings a boost to the Towson [...]