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Tonight was the penultimate sunset of the 2011 on Thompson Creek off the Chesapeake Bay in Stevensville Maryland and it was a good one.  The day was warm for this time of year.  The bright sunshine was welcome opposed to the often gray winter sky experienced this time of year.  I think the weather has been unseasonably mild.  Last winter cold winds relentlessly swept Kent Island.  Two winters ago there was snow on the ground from mid-December until well into March.  Perhaps there will be little or no snow this winter.  I know wishful thinking on my part - but - I can still wish, can't I?

The water is always different, from day-to-day, from hour-to-hour, from minute-to-minute, it's almost never the same.  And tonight was no exception.  The creek water reflecting tonight's sunset was almost a mirror reflection.  I watched the penultimate sunset on Thompson Creek evolve from sunset to dusk, then to twilight, and finally into night.  There were some high flying geese looking for a landing spot.  There were several duck hunters still out on the water but I didn't hear any shots ring out.  There was a certain calm about the water and the sun setting on Thompson Creek in Stevensville Maryland this next to last day of 2011.

It's darker on Kent Island than on either the Western Shore where Annapolis is located or the other way towards the Eastern Shore.  At night there are often so many stars.  And in the chilled air of the winter night sky more stars are clearly visible than middle summer given heat and humidity.  When I got home I printed out the star map for tonight.  Rocky (my mixed lab from the Annapolis SPCA) and I will take a walk and I'll want to point out which stars are out tonight.

Stevensville Maryland is located on Kent Island which situated on the Chesapeake Bay and is closer to the Eastern Shore.  The Chesapeake Bay Bridge straddles the expanse between the two shores with its Eastern foot is squarely planted on Kent Island in Stevensville Maryland.  The Bay Bridge is metro-Washington, Baltimore, Virgina and Pennsylvania's gateway to the Atlantic Ocean beaches in Delaware and Maryland.

It has been a good year.

Santa can still be seen picking up presents and rounding up reindeer following a collision over St. Michaels Maryland.  A freak accident between an F-104 fighter jet and santa's sleigh resulted in an emergency landing in a local homeowner's front yard.  Santa's will be grounded until the end of the year according to the homeowner.  Click Santa and Jet collision incident for the rest of the story and click more Santa and F-104 collision incident for more photographs.  This story and these pictures could come in handy, if needed, to explain why Santa didn't get someone what they wanted for Christmas.

In other news, the latest Christmas spirit is manifesting itself in a phenomenon now known as "layaway angles".  This style of anonymous gift giving is when folks want to help someone one-on-one at Christmas.  So, these layaway angles have been stopping in around the area at layaway desks from Edgwater to Pasadena and paying off customer's bills.  Several well know stores are reporting that layaway angles have paid off the balances on layaway accounts ranging from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.  Some very special people will have had a very special Christmas morning thanks to unknown layaway angles.

So whether you've been naughty or nice or just stopped in for some holiday cheer, Merry Christmas to all and to all I hope it was a good night!!!

Do you want to know what Edgewater Maryland homes are selling for? If so, then you're in the right place! You’ll find answers to questions like:

• How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in Edgewater Maryland?
• How many unsold homes are there in Edgewater Maryland?
• How long are homes on the market in Edgewater Maryland?
• Is it a buyer's market or seller's market in Edgewater Maryland?

Edgewater is located South of Annapolis in central Anne Arundel County. Edgewater is located along the Chesapeake Bay and the South River. Edgewater is within easy commuting distance of Baltimore and Washington DC, Anne Arundel County Medical Center, Fort Meade and NSA, and BWI. There many waterfront neighborhoods, homes with water views, and most communities offer residents water access and some have communities piers and boat moorings.

Cadle Creek, Cape Loch Haven, Cloverlea, Gingerville Manor Estates, Harbor View, Holly Hill Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, Rhode Point, River Oaks, Selby On The Bay, Shoreham Beach, South River Colony, Southdown Estates, The Hamlets, Turkey Point, and Woodland Beach are just some of the sub-divisions and neighborhoods where homes have sold in the last 90 days in Edgewater Maryland.

Start searching today among the Edgewater Maryland homes for sale for your perfect place to live.

There are 130 Edgewater homes for sale today. The average asking price is $525,950 and they have been on the market an average of 188 days. The minimum asking price for Edgewater homes is $125,000 and a maximum asking price of $1,999,000.

The chart (below) tracks "Sold Listings" and "New Pendings" for Edgewater Maryland and shows the number of sales and contracts ratified each month. This is the best indication of the direction of the market.

There are 42 Edgewater homes under contract today. The average asking price is $479,467 and they were on the market an average of 147 days. The minimum asking price for Edgewater homes under contract is $129,000 and a maximum asking price of $2,999,999.

In the last 90 days there were 63 homes sold in Edgewater Maryland. The average list price was $441,256 and they were on the market for an average of 102 days. The minimum list price for sold listings was $104,900 and a maximum list price of $1,950,000.

The average sold price for Edgewater Maryland homes sold was $410,707 for a 85.75% sold-to-list ratio off their original list price. The minimum sold price was $82,500 and a maximum sold price of $1,725,000. The average seller subsidy paid at settlement was $4,848. The minimum subsidy was $0 and a maximum subsidy of $36,500.

With only about 31 Edgewater properties selling each month, there is slightly more than a 4 month inventory of homes for sale. When inventory drops below six months, this is generally considered a "seller's market". When inventory is more than six months, this is generally considered a "buyer's market". This remains a remarkable time for highly qualified buyers to consider purchasing their first home in Edgewater Maryland or a weekend home, vacation home, or investment property in Edgewater.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sale Price" and shows the monthly average price at which homes are selling in Edgewater Maryland.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Days On Market" and is good indication as to whether this is a "buyer's market" or a "seller's market".

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sold to OLP Ratio" and shows discount at which Edgewater Maryland homes are selling for as a percentage of their original listing prices.

While all of these indicators are important, the best way to determine the value of your Edgewater Maryland home is a thorough market analysis. If interested, please contact for a no obligation competitive market analysis of your home's value in today's real estate market.

NOTICE: All data as of December 23, 2011. The charts included track one or more leading market indicators, are updated on or about the 10th of every month, and are interactive (so go ahead and click on them!). Information believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification, is made available "As Is" and subject to revision at any time without notice.

Do you want to know what Riva Maryland homes are selling for? If so, then you're in the right place! You’ll find answers to questions like:

• How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in Riva Maryland?
• How many unsold homes are there in Riva Maryland?
• How long are homes on the market in Riva Maryland?
• Is it a buyer's market or seller's market in Riva Maryland?

Riva is located South of Annapolis in central Anne Arundel County. Riva is within easy commuting distance of Baltimore and Washington DC, close to Fort Meade and NSA, and near Baltimore Washington International ("BWI") airport. Riva is located along the South River. There several waterfront communities with magnificent views across the South River to Annapolis.

Annapolis Landing, Berkshire, Glen Isle, Port Isle, Riva Farms, South River Heights, Sylvan Shores, Waterford are just some of the sub-divisions and neighborhoods in Riva Maryland.

Start searching today among the Riva Maryland homes for sale for your perfect place to live.

There are 17 Riva homes for sale today. The average asking price is $634,088 and they have been on the market an average of 144 days. The minimum asking price for Riva homes is $185,000 and a maximum asking price of $1,795,000.

The chart (below) tracks "Sold Listings" and "New Pendings" for Riva Maryland and shows the number of sales and contracts ratified each month. This is the best indication of the direction of the market.

There are 4 Riva homes under contract today. The average asking price is $442,000 and they were on the market an average of 36 days. The minimum asking price for Riva homes under contract is $185,000 and a maximum asking price of $649,000.

In the last 90 days there were 6 homes sold in Riva Maryland. The average list price was $544,467 and they were on the market for an average of 156 days. The minimum list price for sold listings was $285,000 and a maximum list price of $1,349,000.

The average sold price for Riva Maryland homes sold was $526,750 for a 88.38% sold-to-list ratio off their original list price. The minimum sold price was $285,000 and a maximum sold price of $1,275,000. The average seller subsidy paid at settlement was $5,452. The minimum subsidy was $0 and a maximum subsidy of $10,240.

With only about 2 Riva properties selling each month, there is slightly more than an 8 month inventory of homes for sale. When inventory drops below six months, this is generally considered a "seller's market". When inventory is more than six months, this is generally considered a "buyer's market". This remains a remarkable time for highly qualified buyers to consider purchasing their first home in Riva Maryland or a weekend home, vacation home, or investment property in Riva.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sale Price" and shows the monthly average price at which homes are selling in Riva Maryland.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Days On Market" and is good indication as to whether this is a "buyer's market" or a "seller's market".

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sold to OLP Ratio" and shows discount at which Riva Maryland homes are selling for as a percentage of their original listing prices.

While all of these indicators are important, the best way to determine the value of your Riva Maryland home is a thorough market analysis. If interested, please contact for a no obligation competitive market analysis of your home's value in today's real estate market.

NOTICE: All data as of December 20, 2011. The charts included track one or more leading market indicators, are updated on or about the 10th of every month, and are interactive (so go ahead and click on them!). Information believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification, is made available "As Is" and subject to revision at any time without notice.

Do you want to know what Crownsville Maryland homes are selling for? If so, then you're in the right place! You’ll find answers to questions like:

• How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in Crownsville Maryland?
• How many unsold homes are there in Crownsville Maryland?
• How long are homes on the market in Crownsville Maryland?
• Is it a buyer's market or seller's market in Crownsville Maryland?

Crownsville is located North of Annapolis in central Anne Arundel County. Crownsville is within easy commuting distance of Washington DC and Baltimore, as well as being very close to Fort Meade and NSA, and a quick drive to Baltimore Washington International ("BWI") airport. Crownsville is located at the head of the Severn River which can be found along the Northeast side of town. There several outstanding waterfront communities with magnificent views across the Severn River to Severna Park or of the expansive Round Bay where the notorious Saint Helena's Island is located, once a haven for rum runners, 20's-era gangsters and the flappers who followed them.

Crownsville includes sub-divisions and neighborhoods like Arden On The Severn, Baldwin, Belvoir Farms, Fairfield Estates, Herald Harbor, Palisades On Severn, Penderbrooke, Sunrise Beach, Valentine Creek and others.

Start searching today among the Crownsville Maryland homes for sale for your perfect place to live.

There are 92 Crownsville homes for sale today. The average asking price is $582,262 and they have been on the market an average of 228 days. The minimum asking price for Crownsville homes is $24,900 and a maximum asking price of $2,995,000.

The chart (below) tracks "Sold Listings" and "New Pendings" for Crownsville Maryland and shows the number of sales and contracts ratified each month. This is the best indication of the direction of the market.

There are 14 Crownsville homes under contract today. The average asking price is $566,471 and they were on the market an average of 166 days. The minimum asking price for Crownsville homes under contract is $222,500 and a maximum asking price of $1,099,000.

In the last 90 days there were 24 homes sold in Crownsville Maryland. The average list price was $508,725 and they were on the market for an average of 145 days. The minimum list price for sold listings was $275,000 and a maximum list price of $1,200,000.

The average sold price for Crownsville Maryland homes sold was $480,424 for a 85.70% sold-to-list ratio off their original list price. The minimum sold price was $275,000 and a maximum sold price of $999,995.  The average seller subsidy paid at settlement was $5,444.  The minimum subsidy was $0 and a maximum subsidy of $22,425.

With about 8 Crownsville properties selling each month, there is slightly more than a 11 month inventory of homes for sale. When inventory drops below six months, this is generally considered a "seller's market". When inventory is more than six months, this is generally considered a "buyer's market". This remains a remarkable time for highly qualified buyers to consider purchasing their first home in Crownsville Maryland or an investment home, weekend home or vacation home in Crownsville.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sale Price" and shows the monthly average price at which homes are selling in Crownsville Maryland.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Days On Market" and is good indication as to whether this is a "buyer's market" or a "seller's market".

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sold to OLP Ratio" and shows discount at which Crownsville Maryland homes are selling for as a percentage of their original listing prices.

While all of these indicators are important, the best way to determine the value of your Crownsville Maryland home is a thorough market analysis. If interested, please contact for a no obligation competitive market analysis of your home's value in today's real estate market.

NOTICE: All data as of December 19, 2011. The charts included track one or more leading market indicators, are updated on or about the 10th of every month, and are interactive (so mouse over them!). Information believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification, is made available "As Is" and subject to revision at any time without notice.

Do you want to know what Arnold Maryland homes are selling for? If so, then you're in the right place! You’ll find answers to questions like:

• How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in Arnold Maryland?
• How many unsold homes are there in Arnold Maryland?
• How long are homes on the market in Arnold Maryland?
• Is it a buyer's market or seller's market in Arnold Maryland?

Arnold is located on the on the Broadneck Peninsula in Anne Arundel County. Arnold is within easy commuting distance of Washington DC and Baltimore, as well as being close to Fort Meade and NSA, and only a short drive from Baltimore Washington International ("BWI") airport. Arnold is bordered by the Magothy River on the North, the Severn River on the South, Annapolis to the East, and Severna Park to the North. There are many waterfront communities with cottages and castles along the rivers and shores the surround Arnold. Arnold boast an excellent and well regarded school system.

Arnold includes sub-divisions and neighborhoods like Bay Hills, Belvedere Beach/Harmony Point, Campus Green, Capetowne, Dorado Hills, Falcon Crest, Foxmoor, Glen Oban, Harting Farm, Kimberly Woods Village, Magothy Estates, Moorings On The Magothy, Pine Valley, Pines On Severn, Raintree, Rugby Hall Estates, Schoolers Pond, Severn View, Shore Acres, Spriggs Cove, Tanglewood, Terrace Gardens, Twin Harbors, Ulmstead Estates, Wexford and others.

Start searching today among the Arnold Maryland homes for sale for your perfect place to live.

There are 86 Arnold homes for sale today. The average asking price is $611,584 and they have been on the market an average of 222 days. The minimum asking price for Arnold homes is $159,000 and a maximum asking price of $3,799,000.

The chart (below) tracks "Sold Listings" and "New Pendings" for Arnold Maryland and shows the number of sales and contracts ratified each month.  This is the best indication of the direction of the market.

There are 38 Arnold homes under contract today. The average asking price is $325,222 and they were on the market an average of 94 days. The minimum asking price for Arnold homes under contract is $174,990 and a maximum asking price of $849,900.

In the last 90 days there were 51 homes sold in Arnold Maryland. The average list price was $504,904 and they were on the market for an average of 77 days. The minimum list price for sold listings was $159,990 and a maximum list price of $4,495,000.

The average sold price for Arnold Maryland homes sold was $479,288 for a 88.22% sold-to-list ratio off their original list price. The minimum sold price was $157,500 and a maximum sold price of $4,190,000.

With about 17 Arnold properties selling each month, there is slightly more than a 5 month inventory of homes for sale. When inventory drops below six months, this is generally considered a "seller's market".  When inventory is more than six months, this is generally considered a "buyer's market".  This remains a remarkable time for highly qualified buyers to consider purchasing their first home in Arnold Maryland or an additional property.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sale Price" and shows the monthly average price at which homes are selling in Arnold Maryland.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Days On Market" and is good indication as to whether this is a "buyer's market" or a "seller's market".

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sold to OLP Ratio" and shows discount at which Arnold Maryland homes are selling for as a percentage of their original listing prices.

While all of these indicators are important, the best way to determine the value of your Arnold Maryland home is a thorough market analysis. If interested, please contact for a no obligation competitive market analysis of your home's value in today's real estate market.

NOTICE: All data as of December 18, 2011. The charts included track one or more leading market indicators, are updated on or about the 10th of every month, and are interactive (so mouse over them!). Information believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification, is made available "As Is" and subject to revision at any time without notice.

It doesn't happen very often, but, you'll always remember the first time (and hopefully the last time) your dishwasher and disposer drains are clogged.  I do, it was in 1998.  Water went everywhere but in the sink.  I had just purchased the house and someone had turned the discharge opening towards the backslash and I hadn't noticed.  Needless to say, more water went on the counter and then onto the floor than into the sink where it belonged.  Next time you're standing at the kitchen counter, check to see which way your discharge opening faces.

Do you want to know what Severna Park Maryland homes are selling for? If so, then you're in the right place! You’ll find answers to questions like:

• How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in Severna Park Maryland?
• How many unsold homes are there in Severna Park Maryland?
• How long are homes on the market in Severna Park Maryland?
• Is it a buyer's market or seller's market in Severna Park Maryland?

Severna Park is located on the on the upper Broadneck Peninsula in Anne Arundel County. Severna Park is within easy commuting distance of Washington DC and Baltimore, as well as being close to Fort Meade and NSA, and only a short drive from Baltimore Washington International ("BWI") airport.  Severna Park is bordered on one side by the Magothy River and the other side by the Severn River.  There are many waterfront communities with cottages and castles along the both shores.  Severna Park boast an excellent and well regarded school system.

Severna Park includes sub-divisions and neighborhoods like Belleview Estates, Benfield Manor, Berrywood, Bluff Point On Severn, Cape Arthur, Carrollton Manor, Chartridge, Chartwell On Severn, Chartwood, Cypress Landing, Dunkeld Manor, Evergreen Estates, Linstead On Severn, Magothy Beach, Manhattan Manor, Mckinsey Park, North Cape Arthur, Oakleigh Forest, Oaks Of Severna Park, Rivendell, Robinson Place, Round Bay, Sabrina Park, Severn Acres, Severna Gardens, St Francis Forest, Stewarts Landing, West Riverdale, Westridge, Woodbridge Forest and others.

Start searching today among the Severna Park Maryland homes for sale for your perfect place to live.

There are 164 Severna Park homes for sale today. The average asking price is $724,620 and they have been on the market an average of 223 days. The minimum asking price for Severna Park homes is $170,000 and a maximum asking price of $6,499,900.

The chart (below) tracks "New Pendings" for Severna Park Maryland and shows the number of contracts ratified each month and is the best indication of the direction of the market.

There are 31 Severna Park homes under contract today. The average asking price is $49,3222 and they were on the market an average of 176 days. The minimum asking price for Severna Park homes under contract is $235,000 and a maximum asking price of $1,400,000.

In the last 90 days there were 60 homes sold in Severna Park Maryland. The average list price was $495,119 and they were on the market for an average of 93 days. The minimum list price for sold listings was $199,500 and a maximum list price of $1,750,000.

The average sold price for Severna Park Maryland homes sold was $469,309 for a 90.05% sold-to-list ratio off their original list price. The minimum sold price was $190,000 and a maximum sold price of $1,450,000.

With about 20 Severna Park properties selling each month, there is slightly more than an 8 month inventory of homes for sale. This remains a remarkable time for highly qualified buyers to consider purchasing their first home in Severna Park Maryland or an additional property.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sale Price" and shows the monthly average price at which homes are selling in Severna Park Maryland.

The chart (below) tracks "Average Days On Market" and is good indication as to whether this is a "buyer's market" or a "seller's market".

The chart (below) tracks "Average Sold to OLP Ratio" and shows discount at which Severna Park Maryland homes are selling for as a percentage of their original listing prices.

While all of these indicators are important, the best way to determine the value of your Severna Park Maryland home is a thorough market analysis. If interested, please contact for a no obligation competitive market analysis of your home's value in today's real estate market.

NOTICE: All data as of December 18, 2011. The charts included track one or more leading market indicators and are updated on or about the 10th of every month. Information believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification, is made available "As Is" and subject to revision at any time without notice.

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Are you looking for Glen Burnie Maryland homes for sale? If so, then you're in the right place! You can often purchase Glen Burnie homes at substantially discounted prices, making them very affordable in today's real estate market. There are also some Glen Burnie bank-owned for sale and short sale homes for sale in Glen Burnie that are great deals.

Glen Burnie Maryland is located in northern Anne Arundel County. You can find a diverse mix of single family homes, townhomes, and condominiums in Glen Burnie. There is also new construction, but in new subdivisions and spot lot construction. Glen Burnie is located within easy commuting distance of Fort Meade, NSA, many government contractors, Baltimore and Washington. Glen Burnie is situated near the Baltimore Washington International Airport ("BWI").

Glen Burnie neighborhoods include: Acreslee, Castle Harbour, Country Club Estates, Cromwell Fountain, Fox Chase, Gaylor Gardens, Glen Burnie Heights, Glen Burnie Park, Glenmore, Harundale, Munroe Gardens, Parke West, Shoreland, Solley Heights, Spencer Gardens, Sun Valley, Tanyard Springs, Towering Oaks, View Point Park, Wellington, Westdale Park, Weymuth Ridge, Willow Run, Woodlawn Heights, Woods Edge, Woodside Square and others.

Start searching today among the Glen Burnie Maryland homes for sale for your perfect place to live.

There are 318 Glen Burnie homes for sale today. The average asking price is $252,186 and they have been on the market an average of 201 days. The minimum asking price for Glen Burnie homes is $64,990 and a maximum asking price of $1,950,000.

There are 137 Glen Burnie homes under contract today. The average asking price is $187,347, and they have been on the market an average of 107 days. The minimum asking price for Glen Burnie homes under contract is $55,000 and a maximum asking price of $475,000.

In the last 60 days there were 99 homes sold in Glen Burnie Maryland. The average list price was $228,883 and they were on the market for an average of 84 days. The minimum list price for sold listings was $45,000 and a maximum list price of $699,900.

The average sold price for Glen Burnie Maryland homes sold was $222,186 for a 89.42% sold-to-list ratio off their original list price. The minimum sold price was $45,000 and the maximum sold price was $612,500. The average seller subsidy paid was $6,459, with an minimum of $0 and a maximum of $17,382. Seller subsidies are typically paid to the buyer at closing and reduce the seller's net proceeds by that amount.

With slightly less than 50 Glen Burnie properties selling each month, there is slightly more than a 6 month inventory of homes for sale in Glen Burnie. A 6 month inventory of homes for sale is generally considered a "balanced" real estate market where neither sellers or buyers. This really is a remarkable time for highly qualified buyers to consider purchasing their first home or an additional property despite nearly balanced market conditions.  Nevertheless:

• Glen Burnie Maryland homes are very affordable right now
• Interest rates are low even on jumbo mortgages
• Excellent financing options are available for qualifying buyers
• Timing is everything when it comes to finding just the right Glen Burnie Maryland home
• Owning a home is everyone’s dream

Don't waste any more time, find your Glen Burnie home today.

Watch the short video (below) about the Baltimore metro real estate market for more insight on homes for sale in Glen Burnie Maryland.

If you have a home to sell in Glen Burnie and want to learn how to reach tech savvy buyers using video home tours, want a professional consultation on current market conditions, or if you are interested in purchasing your next home in Glen Burnie and want to tour any of the homes currently on the market, please contact me at 410-923-3217 or e-mail me at showell@cbmove.com.

NOTICE: All data as of December 10, 2011. Information believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification, is made available "As Is" and subject to revision at any time without notice.