Another Too Late HomeRome Condo                                    Strathmore Towers Unit #602                                                                                        Strathmore Towers has an art filled lobby with doorman, valet garage parking, 24 hour receptionist. Forget the Snow...Live in a Condo! This luxury condo is located in Upper Park Heights..in the eruv! Check out this double door entry into a spacious luxury sixth floor condominium. Enjoy the 23 foot covered balcony with two sets of sliders giving brightness to this spacious one bedroom, one full bath condo that has been beautifully cared for.  Wonderful storage...5 closets in the master bedroom plus a large dressing area.  Eat in kitchen has pantry storage, dishwasher, refrig... 08/04/2012

Forbes, a popular business magazine, decided to look at 65 large metropolitan areas, and picked out the top 20 "Coolest Cities" among them. We in Baltimore are proud they named us #14! Forbes used seven data figures from each city to determine their scores, including arts and culture, green space, number of outdoor activities available, professional football and baseball teams (GO BALTIMORE RAVENS AND GO BALTIMORE ORIOLES!) as well as college, restaurants and bars, median age, and migration rate. The Baltimore meropolitan area included Towson, so that would include Towson University and surrounding areas. Here are more details about how Baltimore was named the Forbes 14th Coolest City! So, if you've thought about a COOL place to live, try our city on for size! I'd love to help you move ... 08/03/2012

Baltimore Restaurant Week in Full Swing I don't know how I missed the starting of Restaurant Week!!  We love to try new restaurants and Restaurant Week is a great time to test out a new place and see all it has to offer.  Baltimore Restaurant Week started July 27 and will run to August 5, 2012, offering a unique dining experience which encourages guests to dine their way through Downtown. Participating restaurants offer specially selected three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $30.12 and $20.12. Plus, some restaurants are offering two-course lunch menus for $15.12. Restaurants include some of my favorites such as Della Notte Ristarante located at the corner of President and Eastern Ave., Chameleon Cafe located on Harford Road in Lauraville, Mo's Crab and Pasta Factory off President Str... 07/28/2012

Things You See Around Town When you are driving around the City of Baltimore you don't expect to see sights like these.  But some neighborhoods have some great community gardens and are using their little patch of land to provide sustenance for their families and for the neighborhood.  While on my way to a listing appointment last week I stumbled on this little neighborhood garden right in the heart of the City!!  It is possible to liven up the area with just a few seeds.  07/25/2012

It's a Code Red Heat Day Today - Here are Some Places to Stay Cool Today is going to be a dangerously hot day.  If you don't have air conditioning or if you need to come in out of the heat here are some places to go to get cool. The elderly, young children and those with health problems often have trouble dealing with the heat. The following are colling centers that will open when the Health Commissioner issues a Code Red Heat Alert. The Community Action Program will operate five centers on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: · Northern Community Action Center -- 5225 York Road · Southern Community Action Center -- 606 Cherry Hill Road (inside the shopping center 2nd floor) · Northwest Community Action Center -- 3939 Reisterstown Road · Southeaste... 07/17/2012

                                           Welcome to The Pikes In Pikesville Two weeks ago we completed an offer at The Pikes in Pikesville.  A few years ago we talked about  various places that contracts are signed  like bowling alleys, churches, synagogues, front steps and even on the wing of a plane. My most recent was in a former movie theater now a restaurant. The sellers were having dinner and I was waiting for the contract offer. It came through in time for TLH and me  to meet the family at the The Pikes. It is fun combining social life with business. I was able to slip to another table with each owner while signatures were obtained and the contract ratified. The others, not involved in the transaction, continued with dinner and lively conversation.     The Pikes is located at 9... 07/15/2012

Another HomeRome Listing Strathmore Towers Condominium!   6210 Park Heights Ave- Strathmore Towers- Baltimore, Md 21215 #602   Baltimore, Maryland 21215   This is a one bedroom one bath condo with an art filled lobby, a doorman, valet parking, 24 hour receptionist and all utilities included in the monthly condo fees. Located in Baltimore City in the Upper Park Heights Area. The new owner will enter through double doors into a spacious luxury sixth floor condominium and enjoy the 23 foot covered balcony with two sets of sliders giving brightness to this spacious one bedroom, one full bath beautifully cared for condo. Closet appeal? They are everywhere...I counted 5 in the master bedroom plus a large dressing area. Eat in kitchen has pantry storage, dishwasher, refrigerator, instant hot, ... 07/11/2012

  Weather in the Mid-Atlantic has been peculiar this year. My favorite episode was  earlier this month when we had a rainbow over Baltimore.  A slow moving rainstorm hit around 6pm. Around dusk the light looks perfect on the federal red brick fascades. Its a great time of day to photograph urban buildings. On this special evening we were treated with a rainbow that was vibrant and memorable. This photo was taken 3.5 miles north of the Inner Harbor from the University One Condominium in Charles Village. Thanks to social media suddenly a lot of us Charm City natives were out snapping dramatic pictures of the rainbow and sharing it with friends. Here is a picture taken from the Station North neighborhood looking north by my friend Eddie Winter.                 Just how peculiar has the wea... 07/07/2012

                                    Mount Washington in Baltimore City 21209 One of my favorite areas in Baltimore City is in the 21209 ZIP code. which  includes many of the things that make Baltimore attractive. Mount Washington is in the northwestern part of the city, and combines many of the pleasures of country living with easy access to the attractions of downtown Baltimore by way of the Jones Falls Expressway and Maryland's Light Rail System.The area is home to some 1,600 residences from 100-year-old mansions to modern condo developments. If you're looking for Georgian and Victorian architecture, this is a good spot to visit.   Though it is now within the city limits, Mt. Washington began in the mid-nineteenth century as a place to escape Baltimore's oppressive summer heat. When t... 07/04/2012

Guilford in Baltimore                       Guilford Mansion    Guilford is one of those neighborhoods that seems to have grown up among its gardens and gracious ways. Originally comprised of patents granted to British citizens from the mid-1600s through the 1700s, the area was valued for its "gentle swells, which has many beautiful views of the city and bay." The entire area sold in 1780 as confiscated property to a Revolutionary War General who gave Guilford its name. The area then passed through other hands until it was sold to the Guilford Park Company. Planning of the landscape design began in 1911 under the direction of Frederick Law Olmsted, and active development of Guilford began in 1913.                    Johns Hopkins University   This residential area of almost 700 homes h... 07/04/2012

Invest in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood. Located in the 21211 zip code in Baltimore Maryland and sandwiched between the prosperous Hampden and Charles Village communities, Remington is a centrally located neighborhood in Baltimore City where you can still purchase a home for under $115,000.   There are four main factors contributing to the renewed interest in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood; the expansion of the neighboring Johns Hopkins University community to the north, the 11-acre commercial development known as 25th Street Station to the east; Druid Hill Park to the south, and the success of the Hampden community to the West. The sleepy Remington neighborhood is finally at the right place at the right time. Now is the time to invest in Baltimore’s Remington neighborhood.    ... 07/04/2012

  University One Condominium in Baltimore Maryland is located walking distance from the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus. Built in 1965, the 15-story building offers condo apartments that range from studio to oversize two bedroom units. The neighborhood amenities for this property make it a great choice for anyone who wants to live in a secure urban location without needing a car.                                  Five units have sold at University One in the last two years including;  March 2011 a 550 sq. ft. studio on the third floor for $70,000  January 2011 a 1150 sq. ft. 2 BD 2 BA unit on the 6th floor for $121,000  May 2011a 891 sq. ft. 1 BD 1 BA unit on the 4th floor for $102,500  July 2011 a 1307 sq. ft 2 BD 2 BA unit on the 6th floor for $126,000 November 2012 a 2,150 3B... 06/25/2012

  Pikesville Homes in Maryland. Pikesville sits northwest of Baltimore City and just about all of it is in  Baltimore County.  Like many old areas, though, the city/county dividing line was drawn after the area grew up and so the line runs right through some properties.  Not long ago I sold a house on Seven Mile Lane that was Pikesville but also Baltimore City.  What's interesting is that some homes in this area are actually in both the city and the county. Yep, you pay taxes in both, you can vote in either one and can choose city or county schools. When one comes on the market, it has a unique selling advantage. There are so many different homes in Pikesville and you can find something for every one. Here are just a few examples.   Take a look at this Contemporary mid century rancher ... 06/24/2012

Speechless Sunday (Almost) - Ahoy Me Maties The USS Constellation is moored in The Inner Harbor and ready to be boarded. Visiting the USS Constellation and other floating museums such as The Chesapeake and The Taney are moored in Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the family.  There are guided tours available along with self guided tours.  Lots to learn, especially during the bicentennial celebrations of the War of 1812. 06/24/2012

Wanted:  Homes in Fells Point or Canton, Baltimore, MD I have been showing homes in the Fells Point and Canton neighborhoods of Baltimore for a couple months.  I have 2 buyers with very specific needs. Buyer #1 - looking for a 2 or more bedroom home with 1 or more bathrooms.  Home must be in good condition.  Priced up to $150,000.  Looking south of Eastern Avenue as far east as Grundy, also looking in Federal Hill and South Baltimore.    Buyer #2 - looking for 3+ bedrooms, 2+ bathrooms in excellent condition, all bedrooms must be above ground (no basement bedrooms), a parking pad would be fabulous but not essential.  Hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances are all things this buyer is looking for.  Price up to $400,000 in Fells Point, Butchers Hill, Canton areas, home mu... 06/18/2012

Condo for sale near Johns Hopkins University. It's easy for me to wholeheartedly recommend this residence, I had the pleasure of living there for a few months in 2008; 4000 North Charles St unit 1102 Baltimore, Maryland 21218 is an oversize 2-3 bedroom (in its present layout, one of the bedrooms is a den) + 2 bathroom corner unit on the 11th floor of The Highfield House designed by Mies van der Rohe. If you are an architecture aficionado and you want to live in a building oozing "Mad Men" era charm, you MUST consider The Highfield House.                                The Highfield House condominium is located in Baltimore's historic Tuscany-Canterbury neighborhood. Built by the famed Bauhaus architect Mies van der Rohe in 1964, it's sleek glass and reinforced concrete construction is a... 06/18/2012

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The Star Spangled Sailabration in Baltimore, MD * June 13 - 19, 2012 has been featuring "grey hulls" from the U.S. Navy, Britain and Canada, tall ships from around the world and a picture-perfect blue sky for the Blue Angels Air Show. Baltimore's Inner Harbor was the place to be this weekend! Everybody and their dog came out to tour the ships, chat with sailors from around the world, enjoy international music and gasp over the aerial acrobatics performed by the Blue Angels.I took advantage of the hundreds of fantastic photo opps (of course) - here is a little snapshot of the Star Spangled Sailabration: 06/17/2012

Baltimore Quilt Trail - It's a Scavenger Hunt A Scavenger Hunt of Modern and Traditional Quilts - Do  you enjoy quilts?  Then you can enjoy this unique self-guided walking Trail and visit local businesses and local sites while searching for quilts made especially for the celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Find wall hanging size quilts which have been inspired by Baltimore events, are historic reproductions, or represent Baltimore in modern day art forms.  The Quilt Trail is sponsored by the Baltimore Heritage Quilters Guild which meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm at Woodbrook Baptist Church in Towson.  There are still opportunities for businesses to get involved and sponsor a quilt to hang in a local museum or business store front within the Authentic Baltim... 06/17/2012

"Sailabration" Festivities in Baltimore for the Bicentennial! Wow - the Spar Spangled Sailabration in Baltimore is a spectacular event to celebrate 200 years of history!  Tall ships from all over the world arrived into Baltimore on Tuesday evening and will be docked in several locations over the weekend.  These gorgeous boats can be found at the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Ft. McHenry and Locust Point. The organizers in Baltimore have been working on this event for many years and it has finally arrived.  A free shuttle runs to the Ft. McHenry area and Locust Point from M&T Bank Stadium (Ravens Stadium) where you can park for $20 a car.  There are plenty of lots in the city but be prepared to walk and you can easily spend several hours or more enjoying the sights and sounds.  From Catonsv... 06/14/2012