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Ten things to remove before listing...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:20:38 -0500

These "top ten" items to remove from your home is a great starting point but don't stop there. I would add to the list:

11. Clean Out Your Closets. If you can't hang all your clothes up, buyers might get the impression that they won't have enough closet space either. If it's a "walk in closet", make sure you can "walk it".

12. Clean Your Applicances Inside and Out. In addition to cleaning the outside, take time and clean out and clean up the inside. There's nothing worse than opening the oven or the frig only to see that it's a) well used and b) spills everywhere.

Sellers get only one impression with buyers - the first. If Buyers don't like what they see, they're going to move on and not look back.

Via Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision):

Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what does that really mean? Before going hog wild and moving out... here's a few of the most important things to consider removing before you list your home for sale.

10. Personal photos. I don't always recommend removing photos of the 'family' but if you have hallways filled with photos or photos on every end table it is probably necessary. Buyers really DO get distracted by them. They will take them all in as they walk down the hall. Not only do they take away from the home, but it's really disturbing when a buyer is excited to 'know' the sellers. And, the buyers do look at them.

9. Bills and personal papers. I understand that you cannot remove these document from the home all together, but please take the time to organize them, box them up and put them out of sight. If you have bills laying out on the counter or kitchen table it's like an invitation for the buyers to 'peek' at them. Believe me - I discourage it - but it still happens. And as a seller you just don't want to leave the temptation behind.

8. Money. I would love to say that every buyer (and Realtor) going through every home is honest, but I really don't want to test those waters. If you have cash, cash boxes or coin jars sitting out in the open... put them away. It's just better for everyone if it's out of sight. As Realtors we do what we can to protect your home, but your help makes a difference!

7. Valuables. Jewelry, watches, valuable antiques.... anything that might be worth a bit of money that you wouldn't want to lose. Out of sight, out of mind. If buyers don't know they are there they won't think about it. I can't tell you how many homes I've been in where the jewelry is left on the dresser.... somehow it's uncomfortable. At least put it away.

6. Guns and ammo. I don't care if they are in a case or out laying around or under a bed. It's better if you just plain old remove them from the home prior to listing. For some reason they make buyers (in my experience) feel really insecure.

5. Shoes! If you have a pile of shoes at the door... ask yourself why. A pile of shoes gives a buyer two impressions. The first? That there isn't enough storage in your home. 2. That there are too many people living in the home. So, in order to avoid wondering on the part of the buyer... just put them away.

4. Medicine. Take it out. Don't store it on the counter. Don't store it in the cabinet. Don't store it in the bathroom. Remove it. There have been many complaints over the years of potential buyers 'stealing' the medicine out of the cabinets. I have never had it happen on my time clock, but to avoid any trouble it's best to simply remove it.

3. All things on your kitchen counter. Everything? Really? Yup. The cleaner you can leave the counter, the more buyers dream of being in there. Have you ever been in a cluttered kitchen? Does it feel inviting? How about a cleaned up kitchen? Does it make you wanna spend time there? Also, if you store things on the counter it gives the appearance that you do not have enough storage space.

2. No more junk drawers. Seriously. Clean 'em out. There is nothing more tacky than a potential buyer opening the cupboards and drawers and having things sticking out everywhere. Box up all the notes, pens, tacks, and odds and ends and put them away. Chances are you don't dig in the drawer often anyways.

1. Nothing but magnets.... and maybe not even that. Take a photo of your fridge, take everything off, wash the front (and side), and take another photo. It is really refreshing to walk into a home that has a clean fridge. The kids pictures are beautiful (believe me... my fridge is covered in them) but buyer's can't imagine their own children's drawing on there if it is covered with yours. And, the magnets... If they aren't decorative (and even then) they are generally more of a distraction to the room than a help. Consider it.

There are many more ways to declutter a home for sale... but these are some important things to consider. For more information on selling your home in Minnesota... give me a call.

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                                             231 Main Street - Elk River - MN 55330
                                          763-241-5488 (office) 763-218-1347 (cell)
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If you are interested in buying or renting a home in Annapolis, Maryland or the surrounding area and want to tour any property currently on the market, or if you have a home to sell or rent in Annapolis, Maryland and want a professional consultation on current market conditions, please contact me at 410-923-3217 or e-mail me at showell@cbmove.com or visit my website at LiveInAnnapolis.com.

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Stephen Howell came to Annapolis to sail the Bay in 1994. What he discovered was a whole new lifestyle. Ever since Stephen Howell has been successfully helping others make the most of Annapolis. You'll find that with the right professional by your side, you can Live the Lifestyle and Live in Annapolis.

Stephen Howell and Rocky (his lab-mix from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County in Annapolis) live on the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Maryland. He works in the Annapolis real estate market. His website lets people search the Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area MLS. Buyers can also search for waterfront homes along the Chesapeake Bay. His website has current real estate data on Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and Maryland.

Penultimate Sunset For January 2012 On Thompson Creek Off The Chesapeake Bay

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:53:59 -0500

Once again I found myself walking Rocky (my mixed lab from the Annapolis SPCA) about sunset on the penultimate evening in January 2012 on Thompson Creek off the Chesapeake Bay. It's been unseasonably warm this year. I can't wait to find out whether the common saying about March "in like a lion, out like a lamb" will hold true. In February 2010 there were 34 inches of snow on the ground, but this year the question is how warm will it be and high will the temperature go?

No two sunsets are ever the same on Thompson Creek in Stevensville Maryland. Every time I look at the sky, day or night, it is always different. For example, two nights ago there was a halo around the moon suggesting that rain would come soon. Last night it was clear with stars sprinkled here and there.

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Sunsets can be found up and down the Western expanse of Kent Island from Bloody Point to Love Point. Bloody Point is located at the Southern end of Kent Island at the intersection of Eastern Bay and the Chesapeake Bay. Love Point is located at the Northern end of Kent Island where the Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay intertwine. According to sources Kent Island is 31.62 square miles with miles and miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline.

Thompson Creek is located on Kent Island which is in Stevensville Maryland situated on the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge's Eastern foot is sets down on Kent Island. The Bay Bridge is metro-Washington, Baltimore, Virgina and Pennsylvania's gateway to the Atlantic Ocean beaches in Delaware and Maryland.

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Market Activity - Annapolis Maryland - January 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:33:20 -0500

Across the country according to one report inventory levels are down and demand is up. That's great news, especially for December which can often be the slowest month in real estate (after August). In Anne Arundel County Maryland inventory level is down 32.6% to a modest 2,688 active listings in December 2011 from June 2010 when inventory reach 3,928 active listings. With about 7 months of inventory, Anne Arundel County has moved from a buyer's market towards a more balanced market. Industry experts suggest that 6 months of inventory is where the market is balanced. More than 6 months, it's a buyer's market and less than 6 months it's a sellers market. Markets rarely stay balanced for long. There's no guarantee that the local market will tip far enough to be characterized as a seller's market anytime soon.

What's likely to happen in the next few months?

The trend in declining inventory could be expected to continue until about March. After March Annapolis and Anne Arundel County is poised to start the spring market. And, there may be many sellers you are simply waiting for spring to come to market. As you can see from the chart below, inventory peaks in June. Demand follows a similar curve with the most homes sold in during the same time period.

What about the shadow inventory?

Bank owned foreclosures is one shadow inventory. But there's another shadow inventory lurking in the wings of spring. Not often considered are all the homeowners that want to sell, but, haven't been able to. They may have let their listings expire and or withdrew them. Some of these homeowners might have even given up and are just waiting to come back to market as soon as there's a glimmer of hope that they could sell. Both the shadow inventory of bank owned homes and homeowners waiting in the the wings for better conditions could drive inventory levels back to recent highs.

Interest rates aren't enough!

Borrowing to purchase a home has never been more affordable than it has been over the last year. Interest rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages are at or below 4%. That's simply an amazing rate. The cost of buying a home is well below that of renting. However, the rent-to-buy ratio remains high in our area continue to depress buyer's desire to own a home. Unless prices come down further, despite low interest rates, buyers may continue to sit on the sidelines and simply wait and watch. This is especially true for first-time home buyers. Other renters anxious to buy a home again are those folks that force to rent having lost their homes to short-sales and foreclosures over the last three years.

This year what other dynamics might impact the spring housing market?

There is often optimism in the run up to the presidential election and euphoria that follows for the year afterwards. The next two years should be very good for the stock brokers and real estate brokers alike since people will be buying with the idea that things are finally going to get better or selling with thoughts that things are going to turn for the worse. We won't know that we've reached a tipping point until we can clearly see it in the rear view mirror.

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135 Waterfront Homes For Sale Starting At $224,900 In Annapolis Maryland

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:43:58 -0500

Waterfront homes for sale in Annapolis Maryland are more affordable now than they have been at anytime in the last five years. Sure there are still plenty of multi-million dollar waterfronts estates for sale that you would love to own when you hit the lottery, but, market conditions have never been more favorable for purchasing your first dream home on the waterfront, adding a waterfront weekend get-a-away, or adding a waterfront vacation property to your real estate portfolio in Annapolis Maryland.

Homes of all styles and ages, including single family homes, townhomes and condos, can be found all along the Annapolis waterfront. Most waterfront homes have private piers, many with deep water that will accommodate large sailing and motor yachts. You can find waterfront homes that feature expansive deep views of the Chesapeake Bay, as well as cottages nestled deep in the woods on the back creeks and bywaters around Annapolis Maryland.

When you look out your window onto the water, it's never the same. The water is always changes, from day-to-day, from minute-to-minute. Around Annapolis you'll find abundant water fowl including ducks, geese, and heron. Don't forget the occasional bald eagle soaring overhead. Annapolis Maryland is famous for the Chesapeake Bay's Blue Crab. There's nothing like steamed crabs with Old Bay caught fresh from the creek or off you own dock.

Your waterfront home should be just as inviting to the guests you bring
in by boat as it is for those who pull up in your driveway by car.

From Back Creek to Spa Creek, from the Severn River to the South River, almost no matter where you look, there are waterfront locations with homes in all price ranges.

Find your Annapolis Maryland waterfront dream home by clicking here.

To see any waterfront home listed in the MLS or to setup a personalized search for your new waterfront home, contact:

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Associate Broker, REALTOR®
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Homes For Sale in Piney Orchard in Odenton Maryland – January 2012

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:48:50 -0500

Are you looking for homes for sale in Piney Orchard in Odenton Maryland? If so, then you're in the right place!

Piney Orchard is located in Odenton Maryland which is centrally located in middle of Anne Arundel County. You can find condominiums, townhomes and single family homes in Piney Orchard. Piney Orchard is located a short distance from Fort Meade and NSA. Piney Orchard is also only a short distance of Washington DC and Baltimore. And, Piney Orchard is only a few minutes from BWI, one of three regional airports that also includes Reagan National and Dulles.

Piney Orchard consists of garden units (apartment style homes), townhomes, and single family homes. The average age of homes in Piney Orchard recently sold is as young as six years, as old as twenty years, and on average twelve years old. Piney Orchard community amenities include: community center, indoor lap pool, fitness center, tennis courts, three outdoor pools, and a playground. The community center has meeting rooms for special activities. There are walking, hiking, and biking trails throughout the community. There is also a 45-acre nature preserve to explore. Piney Orchard has a web site with additional information about the homeowners association and the community.

Start searching today for homes for sale in Piney Orchard in Odenton Maryland for your perfect place to live.

There are 62 Piney Orchard homes for sale for sale today. The average asking price is $277,647 and they have been on the market an average of 196 days. The minimum asking price for Piney Orchard homes for for sale is $149,898 and a maximum asking price of $500,000.

There are 30 Piney Orchard homes under contract today. The average asking price is $292,533, and they have been on the market an average of 122 days. The minimum asking price for Odenton homes under contract is $170,000 and a maximum asking price of $475,000.

In the last 90 days there were 29 homes sold in Piney Orchard in Odenton Maryland. The average list price was $287,855 and they were on the market for an average of 104 days. The minimum list price for sold listings was $187,500 and a maximum list price of $450,000.

The average sold price for Piney Orchard homes in Odenton Maryland during the period was $281,809 for a 90.16% sold-to-list ratio off their original list price. The minimum sold price was $187,500 and a maximum sold price of $450,000. The average seller subsidy paid was $3,871 and a maximum of $19,785. Seller subsidies are typically paid at closing and further reduce the net proceeds paid to the seller by that amount.

With slightly less than 10 Piney Orchard homes selling each month, there is slightly more than a 6 month inventory of homes for sale in Piney Orchard in Odenton Maryland. This really is a remarkable time for highly qualified buyers to consider purchasing their first home or an additional property because:

Piney Orchard homes in Odenton Maryland 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 Piney Orchard home in Odenton Maryland
Owning a home is everyone’s dream

The chart below tracks market activity for Odenton Maryland and showing active listing, pending sales, and the number of homes sold over the last year. This is a dynamic chart and is updated about the 10th of each month.

Don't waste any more time, find your Piney Orchard home today.

NOTICE: All data as of January 11, 2012. 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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What Are Homes Selling For In Annapolis Maryland - December 2011

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:00:31 -0500

What Are Single Family Homes Selling For In Annapolis Maryland – December 2011

Do you want to know what Annapolis Maryland single family homes are selling for? If so, then you’re in the right place! You’ll find answers to questions like: How many unsold single family homes are there in Annapolis Maryland? How long are single family homes on the market in Annapolis Maryland? How do actual selling [...]

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What Are Townhomes Selling For In Annapolis Maryland – December 2011

Do you want to know what Annapolis Maryland townhomes are selling for? If so, then you’re in the right place! You’ll find answers to questions like: How many unsold townhomes are there in Annapolis Maryland? How long are townhomes on the market in Annapolis Maryland? How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in [...]

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What Are Condominiums Selling For In Annapolis Maryland – December 2011

Do you want to know what Annapolis Maryland condominiums are selling for? If so, then you’re in the right place! You’ll find answers to questions like: How many unsold homes are there in Annapolis Maryland? How long are homes on the market in Annapolis Maryland? How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in [...]

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What Are Waterfront Homes Selling For In Annapolis Maryland – December 2011

Do you want to know what waterfront homes are selling for in Annapolis Maryland? 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 for Annapolis waterfront homes? How many unsold waterfront homes are there in Annapolis Maryland? How long are waterfront [...]

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Penultimate 2011 Sunset On Thompson Creek Off The Chesapeake Bay

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:38:21 -0500

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.

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Santa's Sleigh and F-104 Fighter Jet Collide Over St. Michaels Maryland and Other Christmas News

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:29:30 -0500

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!!!

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What Are Homes Selling For In Edgewater Maryland - December 2011

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:15:28 -0500

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.

Start your search to find your Edgewater Maryland dream home today here.

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.

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What Are Homes Selling For In Riva Maryland - December 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:28:08 -0500

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.

Start your search to find your Riva Maryland dream home today here.

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.

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What Are Homes Selling For In Crownsville Maryland - December 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:21:31 -0500

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.

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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.

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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.

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What Are Homes Selling For In Arnold Maryland - December 2011

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:06:27 -0500

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.

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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.

Start your search to find your Arnold Maryland dream home today here.

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.

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Red Flag at the Air Gap

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:51:20 -0500

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.

Via Glenn, a.k.a. The House Whisperer (Pacific Coast Inspections):

You’ve seen them… those small chrome cylinders with open slots attached to your kitchen sink deck or counter top. Have you ever wondered what that silver thingy is?

It’s called an air-gap device that’s installed between the dishwasher drain line and the garbage disposer.

The purpose is to prevent contaminated water (water from the dishwasher contains food particles that'll host bacteria in the hose) from siphoning back into the dishwasher, if there’s blockage at the disposer. It’s a one-way path for water flow and a health safety device.

Your dishes come out squeaky clean from the dishwasher, but some of the washed-off food particles accumulate in the corrugated drain hose where bacteria can grow. Water that leaves a dishwasher is considered dirty water

Simply put, if water is discharging from the dishwasher and encounters blockage at the garbage disposer (or other situations)… You don’t want that dirty water in the discharge hose flowing backwards into the dishwasher and contaminating your clean dishes.

The air gap device is designed to allow water to flow in one direction towards the main drain/waste line. So the next time you see water shooting out of your air gap device… it’s a little red flag letting you know that there’s blockage somewhere in the dishwasher drain line.

Glenn Stewart, a.k.a. The House Whisperer www.TheHouseWhispererBlog.com

Member of Pacific Coast Inspections, Inc. www.pacificinspect.com

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What Are Homes Selling For In Severna Park Maryland - December 2011

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:58:06 -0500

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.

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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.

Start your search to find your Severna Park Maryland dream home today here.

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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Just Listed - 2704 Summerview Way #301 Annapolis Maryland 21401 * VIDEO * (AA7735680)

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:17:58 -0500

Welcome to 2704 Summerview Way #301 in Annapolis Maryland

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