Thursday, March 12, 2015

Things to do in Baltimore | Local Easter Egg Hunts for 2015

Things to do in Baltimore | Local Easter Egg Hunts for 2015

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Easter Egg Hunts in Baltimore

Time to put away your shovel and snow blower becasue it's Easter!  Yay!  The Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs will be making an appearence all over Baltimore!


What is an Easter Egg Hunt?  

*The Easter Egg Hunt is fun filled holiday activity for kids of all ages.  Fun, decorated eggs, could be fake eggs or even hardboiled, filled with or even made of chocolate of various sizes, are secretly hidden in places for children to find!!  This exciting game can be played either indoor or outdoors.
When the Easter Egg Hunt is over, prizes may be given out for different achievements like the largest number of eggs collected, the largest or smallest egg, the most eggs of a certain color and more!

Why is Easter Celebrated?

*On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ.  It is typically the most well attended Sunday service of the  year for Christian Churches.

Here are some of the places to take your kid for an Easter egg hunt in Baltimore:

1. The Maryland Zoo 
Mary Sue Candies Bunny BonanZoo
This annual family tradition features games, activities, crafts, live entertainment and non-stop hunts! A full schedule of animal fun where the animals will get some sweet Easter treats to!!
When: Friday, April 3rd - Sunday April 5th, 2015 @10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where:  The Maryland Zoo, Waterfowl Lake
Cost: Bunny BonanZoo is free with Zoo admission



2. Loews Annapolis Hotel
The Easter Tea
Tea, performances by the Maryland Ballet Theatre, professional photos with the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunt.
When:  Saturday, April 4th @10:00 am
Where: Loew's Annapolis Hotel
Cost:  Sign Up @ Eventbrite 


3.  Adventure Park USA
Easter Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt
Crafts, face painting and more!
When: Saturday, April 4th 8:00 am - 10:00am
Where:  Adventure Park USA, New Market. 301-865-6800
Cost: $14


4.  Greenstreet Gardens
Greenstreet Gardens Easter egg hunt
Annual Easter Egg hunt
When:  Saturday, March 28th
Where:  Greenstreet Gardens, Lothian
Cost: $6



5.  Robert E. Lee Park
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Use a flashlight to find hidden eggs along park trails.
When:  Saturday, March 28th
Where: Robert E. Lee Park
Cost: $3.00-$5.00


6.  Milburn Orchards
Easter Egg Hunt at Milburn Orchards
Easter Egg hunt and hayrides
When: March 28th - 29th and April 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th
Where: Milburn Orchards, Elkton
Cost: $3.00-$6.00


7.   Severna Park Community Center
Easter Splash
Easter egg hunt in the water and more!
When:  April 4th
Where:  Severna Park Community Center
Cost:  $9.00


8.  Clarks'Eliok Farm
Egg Hunt and Crafts
Easter Egg Hunts, Crafts and more!
When: April 4-5
Where: Clars'Eliok Farm, Ellicott City
Cost:  Free with $5.00 admission



*Always be sure to contact venue directly to confirm dates, cost and times before attending
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

How do I choose a REALTOR® | Baltimore Real Estate

How do I choose a REALTOR® | Baltimore Real Estate

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Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and most important decisions you will make.  Hiring a REALTOR® to help with the process is critical.
Hiring the right professional is key to make this huge task a success.  Learn how to choose a REALTOR®.

Does it really matter who I work with?  
Yes, yes and YES!

Every REALTOR® practices differently.  There are teams, individual agents, buyer agents, seller agents.  It's very important to understand the difference.  If you like working with one person and knowing that you will be talking directly to that same person throughout the transaction, that would be a different experience vs working with a team of agents where you could be talking to multiple people.  Personal preference.
Let's get you started with a few questions to ask your potential REALTOR®

Questions to ask your potential REALTOR®

1. What hours do you work? 
2.  Do you work on weekends or holidays?
3.  What areas do you serve? 
4.  Do you work with buyers?
5.  Will I be talking to you or someone else throughout?
6.  Can you recommend the people I'll need like lenders, inspectors, title etc.?
7.  Do you text?
8.  Can you send me a list of homes on the market?
9.  How are you compensated?
10.  What do you need from me, the buyer?

While these are not the only questions to ask, they are a great start.  Especially if you've have never meet your REALTOR® before or found them online.  

Hours:
It's important to know what hours your agent will be available to meet with you and show you homes.   Some agents only work weekdays.  Some only work on Saturdays and not Sundays, etc.   It's key to ensure that your schedules can compliment each others.  This becomes even more important for a successful working relationship, especially if buyer has a non traditional schedule for example working third shift, etc.

Weekends:
Not all agents work on weekends.  Some may not even be accessible by phone or email.  There is nothing wrong this as it is a business choice for some agents.  However, it's important that it be communicated up front to avoid potential conflict.

Service Areas:
Some agents only work in a particular neighborhood, zip code, county, price range etc.  Again nothing wrong with this business practice so long as it's communicated up front.

Who do you work with?:
Some agents only exclusively work with sellers or buyers and not both.  Some work with both.  Please ask so you know the difference and how you wish to be represented.

Who will I be talking to?:
Buyers, you should be aware that there are different structures now, with the popularity of teams.  It's a total preference as a buyer.  If you prefer one on one, working with an individual agent may be the way to go.  If you are ok with talking to multiple people, a team may work as well.  You should ask more questions to see how the communication will flow on a team, as always.

Recommendations:
Talk to your REALTOR® about this practice.  Some states are strict, and becoming more strict, about agents making recommendations.  Some agents may encourage you to do research and pick the best resource and others may have some recommendations.  Some states have gotten strict about referring to buyers as agents may be held liable.  Crazy eh?  But it's true.  

Texting:
Believe it or not.  There are still some "old school" folks that practice that don't text or communicate via social media.  There are reasons I'm sure.  However this can be a convenient and easy way to communicate information fast.  If you are like me and like to text, make sure your agent is comfortable communicating in this fashion as well.

List of homes:
This should be easy, but I've worked with buyers who were previously working with someone who didn't have a website or tools to send listings?  I was shocked to see this considering all of the options for services available to agents today.  In the mean time make sure your agent has the resources to send you homes that are on the market and may meet your criteria.

Compensation:
This is an important question that is regularly over looked.  Ask.  When you hire a REALTOR®, while typically they are not paid upfront, they are paid when the transaction closes.  Traditionally the seller pays for the agents, but there are many instances where the buyers may have to pay the buyers agent and not the seller.  For example if a for sale by owner property is not cooperating with agents, but it's a home you want to buy, the buyers have to pay the brokers commission.  Worth every penny.

What do you need from me?:
More and more buyers are asking me what I need from them.  EXCELLENT QUESTION!  This is a 2 way working relationship.  For it to be a success the following items are needed (and given back in return):
Communication
Honesty
Preapproval Letter
Enthusiasm


In closing
Remember, these are lifestyle and business decisions agents make to run their business and provide a quality of life for their family.  Just have a conversation to make sure that your schedules will compliment each others and avoid any conflict before beginning a working relationship.

Provided courtesy of Helene Kelbaugh of
Keller Williams Legacy Metropolitan
   
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Friday, March 6, 2015

5 W Orange Ct | Seven Courts | Parkville MD 21234

5 W Orange Ct | Seven Courts | Parkville MD 21234



Dining Room
Family Room
Living Room

5 W Orange Ct Parkville, MD  21234

A HUGE & fully finished basement awaits you. Gleaming hardwood floors in dining room & sunken living room gives that "WOW" factor! Lush carpet throughout the upper & lower level. A roomy walk-in closet & master bath make the master bedroom a gem! No detail overlooked in the bathrooms with beautiful insets. Patio redone & great yard! New appliances, energy efficient windows, newer heat pump.

  • Listing Information:

      •  5 W. ORANGE CT
      •  PARKVILLE
      •  MD
      •  21234
      •  BALTIMORE MD
      •  $215,000
      •  BC8556392 
      • Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
      •  Resale/New
      •  SEVEN COURTS
      •  Active

  • Property Information:

    •  Tudor; Townhouse, Interior
    •  3
    •  3
    •  2
    •  1
    •  1979
    •  0
    •  0.0
    •  Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Daylight, Full
    •  Other
    •  2786.95
    •  Central A/C
    •  Heat Pump(s)
    •  No

    •  Brick, Wood
    •  3
    •  Exhaust Fan, Washer, Dryer, Stove, Oven/Range-Electric, Refrigerator
    •  Public; Public Septic, Public Sewer;
    •  42.0



Seven Court 21234 Real Estate Market Stats




The number of homes in Parkville (21234) dropped by 2.6% from the previous month.
The median number of days active properties have been listed is 76. This is significantly shorter than the national average.
The number of sales in December dropped by 14.5% from the previous month.


The percent of unoccupied properties is very low in Parkville (21234) . It is -10.2% below the national average.
The percent of rental properties in Parkville (21234) is 18.84% above the national average which is typical for urban areas.




Stop Now if you have a home for sale in Seven Courts or in the Parkville or Baltimore Area and request a free home evaluation.




Nearby Schools

PERRY HALL HIGH SCHOOL
High | 9-12 | PUBLIC | 2208 students
1.2 miles
PERRY HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle | 6-8 | PUBLIC | 1600 students
0.5 miles
SEVEN OAKS ELEMENTARY
Elementary | PK-5 | PUBLIC | 400 students


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