One of my favorite coffee shops in Howard County, MD is Roggenart, European Bakery Bistro & Cafe. They have 3 locations in the county, Ellicott City, Columbia, and in Savage at the entrance of the historic mill. The latter is my go-to place because the ambiance is cozy and reminds me most of a li
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11/27/2023
15 years ago this November, I was in a pretty bad car accident. I was on my way to show property in Silver Spring when another driver ran a red light. I was 24 weeks pregnant at the time. My car was totaled. I was in shock, had a concussion and cracked ribs. I was taken to Holy Cross Hospital whe
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11/24/2023
(Dedicated) buyer's agents do A LOT more than just open a few doors. In this series, I'll highlight a few tales from the Real Estate trenches to emphasize just that. The value of a buyer's agent: the forgotten storage unit. Last year, I worked with wonderful clients who first sold their family ho
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11/21/2023
This year started out with a repeat client - who has also become a truly good friend over the years - buying another investment property. It was followed by a young family whom I helped secure a rental before PCS'ing back to the States 2 years ago, buying their first home in Crofton, MD. During t
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11/16/2023
Buyer's agents only need to open a few doors and fill out some documents to earn a hefty commission. There is so much information online nowadays!I beg to differ. These are attention-grabbing headlines, and also a myth. *** Settle in with a beverage of choice, this is going to be a long one. ***I
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11/08/2023
My favorite Baltimore broker, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Home Rome Realty, has a fabulous listing in Stevenson, MD. Yesterday I stopped by her Open House and enjoyed exploring this very special home. Getting a personal tour from Margaret is always a treat. She specializes in extraordin
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11/06/2023
Leaving new construction out of the equation, all homes tell a story. Every resident leaves their mark and we always wonder if walls could talk. We can tell upon opening the front door if this was a happy home. We can imagine family gatherings around the kitchen island or the pitter-patter of lit
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10/31/2023
Walking around historic Ellicott City, you'll surely pass by this brick home just off Main Street and next to the Manor Hill Tavern. Ca. 1842, this historic home is known as the Day-O'Neal-French house, named after its first three consecutive residents. John Day bought the land from George Ellico
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10/30/2023
When I put 5981 Gales Ln in Columbia, MD on the market last month, I braced myself for much not-so-favorable feedback. You see, this 1950s rambler is a true time capsule. It has an original kitchen, original bathrooms, and is in need of quite a bit of work ranging from new windows, to kitchen and
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10/20/2023
Just Listed! Incredible opportunity in the heart of Columbia! This 1.55-acre out-parcel with no CPRA dues is just minutes from Rt. 29, Merriweather district, and Columbia Mall. 5981 Gales Lane is a solid mid-century home with a 2-car rear entry garage. It sits back off a dead-end road, offering p
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09/20/2023
