The Ramblings of a Baltimore Area Realtor

National Airborne Day - August 16, 2023When I saw that today was National Airborne Day, I couldn't, not write a blog about it.  My oldest son, Ryan, was an Airborne Soldier, stationed at Fort Bragg and did one deployment to the "sandbox".  Upon returning he was injured in a practice jump and is n...

Fall off the Bone Ribs!I didn't get this way because I can't cook and I didn't get this way because I don't like good food!!!I love good ribs and I'd finish these off with a little seer from a really hot grill and serve with potato salad and my Mom's homemade bbq slaw!!Are you thinking about buyi...

Why are Homes So Expensive?There are two main reasons why home prices haven't come down in 2023.  The main reason that most markets are strong is due to the low supply of homes, builders did not overbuild new homes and homeowners are reluctant to sell because of low housing payments.   And, furth...

Back to School Backpack and School Supply DriveHere at Coldwell Banker Realty in Howard County, we are blessed with so much but some of our neighboring communities are not and we love to give back!!Jan Hayden in my office is running a backpack drive for the less fortunate kids in the Sandtown are...

Just Rented - 11700 Old Georgetown Rd, #103, North Bethesda, MD 20852A lot of agents don't list apartments or homes for rent, I do. I also help renters find homes to rent.I recently helped a renter find and secure this gorgeous 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in The Sterling in North Bethesda near the...

You Thought You Knew Anne Arundel County, MD - TriviaAnne Arundel County has the most shoreline of any western shore county with 508 miles of shoreline.Maryland's capital city of Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is also the county seat.The county was named for Lady Anne Arundell, t...

Buy Back the Block - Downpayment Assistance ProgramDo you currently rent an apartment or home in Belair-Edison, Berea, Four by Four, Edmondson Village, Allendale, Edgewood, Middle Branch, Cherry Hill, Lakeland, Mondawmin, Panway/Braddish Avenue, Parkway, Kenilworth Park, Richnor Springs, Winston-...

Price Improvement - 611 Brisbane Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229Now with a new improved price, a second chance like this doesn't often come around, so don't miss it!! Plus, the seller is now offering $5000 towards the buyer's closing costs for an acceptable offer that proceeds to closing. Welcome to this...

Will it be a Dorm, a Room, or Your Own Home this Fall?Are you going off to college this fall? You and your parents have been saving for years for this time.  You are getting grants and student loans and your tuition is paid.  Do you stay in a dorm, rent a room off campus, or… do you buy a small h...

Should I Pay Off  My House?Here's why you should never pay off your house.  Here's your house, it's worth $250,000. You've been told by many financial experts that you need to pay off your mortgage so you can be financially free.  A lot of people will put extra money towards paying off your mortg...