Ramblings of a Baltimore area Realtor

Baker's View townhouse development is located in the heart of Baltimore's Druid Heights.  The development takes advantage of many Maryland home buyer programs such as CDA and many others to assist low to moderate income families afford the American Dream of owning their own home.  This is a great opportunity.

Druid Heights CDC has many home buyer qualifying educational opportunities and also offers many community ammenities including day care, employment and retraining opportunities.  This is a great up and coming community in the heart of Baltimore.

Baker's View Townhomes are affordable to low to moderate income households. Special financing and low interest rates are available. In addition, closing cost assistance is available through programs designed for first time homebuyers. 

Druid Heights CDC is planning to develop 100 single family newly constructed town homes, with landscaped green spaces and off street parking, lining the streets of Baker, Division, Etting and Pennsylvania. All of the units will be for sale and accommodating low to moderate income households. This development will be breaking ground in the summer of 2008.

Phase I of the development consists of a minimum of twenty two single family town homes. Working in concert with our architect, Design Collective, Inc. and engineer KCW Engineering Technologies, the development team has designed two story, brick quadraplexes with three bedrooms, two full baths, a powder room, modern kitchen, large full basement and two floor plan options. Baker's View is designed to be a mixed-income community and the plan is compatible with the concept espoused by the City in addressing whole blocks at a time. 

Presales have begun for the first phase of this development.  If you or your family have a dream of owning your own home, this could be your opportunity.  For a referral please

Call:

June Piper-Brandon, Broker

Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

junepiperbrandon@advancerealty.com

3200 Harwell Ave., Baltimore, MD 21213

Great investment property located in Baltimore's Mayfield community.  It is just steps from Clifton Park Golf Course. 

This beautiful porch front home has been lovingly improved and updated.  It features 4 bedrooms, 3 upstairs and 1 in the basement.  There are hardwood floors throughout. 

The home is rented for $1300 per month on an annual lease and is professionally managed.

The sales price is just $132,000

What a great addition to your investment portfolio.

For more information about this investment opportunity or others I have listed please drop me an email.

You can see more of my listings please visit http://www.homesdatabase.com/junepiperbrandon or http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com/jpiperbrandon

June Piper-Brandon, Broker

Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

junepiperbrandon@advancerealtyusa.com

The market made some adjustments this week with spring in full swing, with more buyers searching for their first or next home.  The weather has been very wet and I think this may be having some effect on the number of home buyers looking for new homes.  The number of new listings has increased and the number of homes going under contract has also increased.  The numbers boast an improvement in the housing market here in Maryland.  There is speculation though that this increase in market activity is just due to seasonal adjustments though rather than market conditions and the reduction in the federal lending rates.  It will be interesting to see how this all changes with the changes in the FHA and Jumbo loan limits and adjustments in the interest rates.  Overall, it's still a great time to buy.

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

New Listings       25 (no change from last week)           Total 472

Under Contract   11(increase 5 over last week)

Settled Sales      11 (increase of 6 from last week)

Anne Arundel County

New Listings        257 (increase of 28 from last week)          Total 4403

Under Contract    98(decrease of 10 over last week)

Settled Sales       75 (increase of 11 over last week)

Glen Burnie offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis.  Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade.  It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty - http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com/ or http://www.homesdatabase.com/junepiperbrandon

3612 Cottage Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215

For Sale

List Price:  $105,000

This is a great opportunity to purchase this 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home.  The home is currently rented for $1200 per month.  This could be acquired with the tenant in place or vacant possession for a home owner. 

The house has been updated throughout and features pergo floors on the main floor with all new windows and nice kitchen, high ceilings and some lovely architectural features throughout.  The bathroom is new.  And, off the kitchen is a lovely new deck.  The old rear entry was removed and replaced with a deck and new rear door.

The back yard is big and open and with a tree or two removed could also have off street parking.

This is a great property to add to your rental portfolio or as a possible owner occupant.  The home is located in the emerging neighborhood of Park Heights. 

For more information about this investment opportunity please contact the listing agent.

June Piper-Brandon, Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

junepiperbrandon@advancerealtyusa.com

http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com

1205 N. Patterson Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21213

For Sale

Listing Price:  $60,000

This property is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom property located close to the American Brewery development.  It was recently rented but is now vacant.

This property is in great condition and ready for you to move right in or ready for you to rent now with no work to be done at all.  This property does have a lead certificate.

1203N. Patterson Park is also for sale but not listed with this office.  For more information about either property please call the listing agent.

June Piper-Brandon, Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

junepiperbrandon@advancerealtyusa.com

http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com

1524 Appleton Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217

For Sale

Listed for just $90,000

The inside is 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, nicely updated with a full basement. 

The property is currently rented for $1000 per month but the tenant has given their 60 days notice and will vacate the property at the end of July.

This is a great opportunity to purchase a great property to be part of your rental portfolio or to purchase a great property and move in August 1. 

This is a great home owner block and is located close to downtown Baltimore in the Easterwood neighborhood. 

For more information please contact the listing agent:

June Piper-Brandon, Advance Realty Anne Arundel

junepiperbrandon@advancerealtyusa.com

http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com

The market made some adjustments this week with spring in full swing, with more buyers searching for their first or next home.  The weather has been very wet and I think this may be having some effect on the number of home buyers looking for new homes.  The number of new listings has increased and the number of homes going under contract has also increased.  The numbers boast an improvement in the housing market here in Maryland.  There is speculation though that this increase in market activity is just due to seasonal adjustments though rather than market conditions and the reduction in the federal lending rates.  It will be interesting to see how this all changes with the changes in the FHA and Jumbo loan limits and adjustments in the interest rates.  Overall, it's still a great time to buy.

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

 New Listings       25 (increase of 4 from last week)           Total 475

Under Contract   6(decrease 13 over last week)

Settled Sales      5 (increase of 1 from last week)

Anne Arundel County

New Listings        229 (decrease of 25 from last week)          Total 4399

Under Contract    108(decrease of 16 over last week)

Settled Sales       64 (increase of 16 over last week)

Glen Burnie offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis.  Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade.  It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty - http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com/ or http://www.homesdatabase.com/junepiperbrandon

The market made some adjustments again this week with spring, with more buyers searching for their first or next home.  The number of new listings has increased and the number of homes going under contract has also increased.  The numbers boast an improvement in the housing market here in Maryland.  There is speculation though that this increase in market activity is just due to seasonal adjustments though rather than market conditions and the reduction in the federal lending rates.  It will be interesting to see how this all changes with the changes in the FHA and Jumbo loan limits and adjustments in the interest rates.  Overall, it's still a great time to buy.

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

 New Listings       21 (decrease of 4 from last week)          

Under Contract    19 (increase 7 over last week)

Settled Sales       4 (decrease of 5 from last week)

Anne Arundel County

New Listings        254 (decrease of 19 from last week)         

Under Contract    124(increase of 37 over last week)

Settled Sales       48 (decrease of 60 over last week)

Glen Burnie offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis.  Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade.  It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty - http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com/ or http://www.homesdatabase.com/junepiperbrandon

The market made some great increases this week with spring, with more buyers searching for their first or next home.  The number of new listings has increased and the number of homes going under contract has also increased.  The numbers boast an improvement in the housing market here in Maryland.  There is speculation though that this increase in market activity is just due to seasonal adjustments though rather than market conditions and the reduction in the federal lending rates.  It will be interesting to see how this all changes with the changes in the FHA and Jumbo loan limits and adjustments in the interest rates.  Overall, it's still a great time to buy.

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

 New Listings       25 (decrease of 2 from last week)           Total 475

Under Contract    5 (decrease 13 over last week)

Settled Sales       9 (decrease of 2 from last week)

Anne Arundel County

New Listings        273 (decrease of 16 from last week)          Total 4369

Under Contract    87(decrease of 37 over last week)

Settled Sales       108 (increase of 34 over last week)

Glen Burnie offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis.  Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade.  It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy.  The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty - http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com/ or http://www.homesdatabase.com/junepiperbrandon

Welcome Home!!

This home has it all!!  This end unit townhouse in Dundalk was once a multi unit home but has now been converted and meticulously updated to a spacious four bedroom home with four full bathrooms.  This is a perfect home for the growing family or large family.

Walk through the front gate and along the brick pavers to your new front door.  Once inside you have a spacious split foyer with steps leading up to the spacious dining room or down to the large family room.

This home features gleaming hardwood floors throughout and spacious room sizes along with a bathroom on each level. 

The large formal dining room is perfect for large family gatherings.  Imagine Thanksgiving dinners and holiday meals in this large room and the kitchen has a large serving area open to both rooms just for such occasions. 

The kitchen also has hardwood floors, lots of cabinet space, lots of preparation space and granite counters and new appliances. 

Around the corner is a large living room bathed in lots of natural sunlight. Again look at the gleaming hardwood floors and lots of natural sunlight coming through the windows. 

Upstairs you'll find three large bedrooms including a master suite.  The master bedroom has a large walk in closet and large master bath with beautiful ceramic tiles.  The remaining two bedrooms are served by a spacious bathroom in the hall.

Downstairs you'll find a fourth bedroom, full bath and large family room. 

This home is conveniently located near East Point Mall with easy access to 695 and only about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes from Aberdeen Proving Ground and about the same distance to Ft. Meade. 

Ask your lender about some of the great community loan programs that can help you get into this home for little or no money down.  Or ask me about a rent to own option!!

All these features for only $199,900!!!  Sold for $207,000 - settled May 31, 2008

June Piper-Brandon, Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. - http://www.gb-advancerealtyusa.com or http://www.homesdatabase.com/junepiperbrandon