Towson Real Estate also hosts a myriad of neighborhoods and homes, both new & old. From Rodgers Forge to West Towson, Loch Raven Village to Hampton , plus the Towson Town Mall, The Shops at Kenilworth featuring distinctive shops, and the Towson Place shopping center, and of course Towson University, Towson Real Estate has much for anyone to enjoy.One very popular area of Towson Real Estate is Ruxton. Ruxton is located between Charles Street and Bellona Avenue — right across from GBMC! Ruxton is known for its large, old homes, and its great charm. It is located right near the intersection of I-83 and I-695 so it makes for an easy commute in any direction, adding to its attraction.
Limekiln Farm – New Towson Homes to be Built
Limekiln Farm is a neighborhood of new homes being built off Cowpens Avenue in Towson. It is being developed and built by Caruso Homes. There are five floor plans from which to choose. The total number of homes expected to be built will be around 25. Thirteen homesites have already been sold. There are 11 [...]
Five Credit Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Ready to Buy a House
There are, I am sure, more than five credit mistakes to avoid when buying a house, but this list is a good place to start. Thanks to HomeKeepr for the list to share. First Credit Mistake: Not knowing what is in your credit file. I have been very surprised (as have clients) when judgements or [...]
Towson 21204 Home Sales January 2019
Towson 21204 home sales in January 2019 were down in a big way from January 2018. The total volume of Towson homes that sold in January was $3,604,500, down 52.37% from the volume of $7,567,063 we saw last January. It was also slightly down from the volume of $3,262,000 we saw in Towson 21204 Home Sales [...]
Am I Being Recorded When Viewing a House?
Am I being recorded when viewing a house? Potentially, yes. The TODAY Show did a segment about people recording showings in their houses, making people aware of something they may not have been before. This is something I have cautioned people about for a few years - that you never know if you are being recorded [...]
Home Sales in December 2018 Dropped More than Usual
Across the US, home sales in December 2019 dropped more than the usual seasonal reduction in sales. Home sales dropped an average of 6.4% from November. According to both the National Association of REALTORS and a CNBC article, the drop was unusually large, as sales generally vary monthly in the very low single digit averages. [...]
Towson 21204 Home Sales 2018
Towson 21204 home sales in 2018 were down 4.55% from 2017. The total volume of Towson homes in 21204 that sold in 2018 was $95,394,731, down over $4.5M from the volume of $99,943,837 we saw sell in 2017. Two hundred two homes in 21204 sold in 2018, which is 16 less than 2017. The average [...]
Baltimore County Restaurant Week Winter 2019
Baltimore County Restaurant Week Winter 2019 starts Friday, January 18, and runs through February 2. As of this post, there are currently 39 Baltimore County restaurants showing as participating this month! (Seven more were added just 1/2!) Lunch and Dinner Prices will be $15-35.00. Each restaurant has set its' own prices and specialty menus, so [...]
Property Taxes in Baltimore County and Baltimore Rise in 2019
Property taxes in Baltimore County and Baltimore City rise in 2019. Well, and every other county in Maryland. This is apparently the first year since 2008 where every single Maryland county is seeing property tax increases. Assessments on Maryland properties are averaging a 9.1% increase on average. Baltimore City residents are seeing a 5.9% increase, [...]
Home Design Trends for 2019
Home Design Trends change yearly, and each year, designers help forecast what will be in -and out- in the coming year. Here are the projected home design trends for 2019 from Elle Decor: Floral patterns in both wallpaper and fabrics (What is it replacing? Geometric patterns like trellis) Rich jewel tones like dark and [...]
Baltimore County Christmas Tree Pickup 2019
Baltimore County Christmas Tree pickup 2019 is the over a two week period, beginning the week of January 14, 2019. Christmas trees in Baltimore County must be placed by the curb or in the alley (if that is your normal trash location) by January 18 in order to ensure pickup. The trees must be completely [...]