Today I visited with one of my favorite Baltimore brokers, Margaret Rome, and toured one of her fabulous listings: 11415 Reisberg Ln in Marriottsville, MD. I not only wanted to catch up with Margaret, I also wanted to see the house. The setting is just spectacular, you don't see homes for sale ve
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06/29/2014
Montgomery County, MD Heritage Days invite you to take a step back in time: The Oakley Cabin in Olney, MD is an African American Museum and set up just like it was between 1880 and 1920 offering a glimpse of a time long gone. The cabin was one of three that were built next to historic Brookville
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06/28/2014
I am a home owner and as such I have a never-ending to-do list. I am not complaining about that part, I actually like home improvement and always have a few projects going on, in various stages of progress. Although I am much more comfortable swinging a hammer than I am with a spatula in my hand,
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06/26/2014
This weekend, June 28th - 29th, 2014 more than 40 historic sites all over Montgomery County, Maryland will be open for the annual Heritage Days: from the oldest building in Poolesville to the Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard in Dickerson, from the King Farm Dairy MOOseum in Boyds to the Sandy Spring S
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06/25/2014
Silver Spring, MD Home Buyer FAQ: Do the appliances come with the house? How about the shed? Window treatments? Ceiling Fans? These are all examples of personal property which typically convey with the house in the State of Maryland. When the seller executes a listing agreement with his agent he
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06/23/2014
I've got the World Cup fever and my house is black, red and gold! I don't normally follow all the soccer games but that changes when it's time for the World Cup. I just love the atmosphere, countries competing peacefully for the trophy, the teams, the pride! I am a German by birth, we grow up wit
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06/21/2014
You know I have a passion for vintage and older homes and prefer the charm and history over the newness of new construction. However, there is a limit to customizing older homes and changing the footprint is not really an option. Given the opportunity (plus a million bucks) and a builder who woul
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06/17/2014
Just Listed For Rent in the Fairland Park subdivision in 20904 Silver Spring, MD Are you looking for more space? This lovely townhome has plenty, more than 2,000 square feet on three finished levels. There is room for a breakfast table in the kitchen, a full-sized dining room, 3 bedrooms up- and
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06/13/2014
This Throwback Thursday just has to be in honor of my dad although it's not Father's Day in Germany. But, I think of my dad every day and it's about high time that he, too, sees himself featured prominently on my blog. He rarely is speechless but I bet this will do it. So Papa, this one is for yo
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06/12/2014
What are the most common mistakes Silver Spring, MD area home buyers make? Bridget "Maryland Mortgage Mama" McGee sums it up nicely: 1. Looking at homes before knowing what price-range one can qualify for. 2. Not considering that loan approval and comfort level can be two very different numbers 3
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06/11/2014
