The Columbia, MD Market Report for home sales in February 2014 is here and see the numbers for yourself. In the month of February 2014 - 20 of the 65 homes in Columbia, MD were sold after being on the market for LESS THAN 20 DAYS!  The majority of the remaining 45 homes sold in Febuary were on the market less than 2 months. The average selling price in the 21044 zip code was $282,038 which is 16% lower than the year before, the average selling price in the 21045 zip code was $289,761 which was 13% higher compared to the year before and the average selling price in the 20146 zip code was $399,625 which was 39% higher to the year before.  Prices appear to be reaching a stable point - at least for now!   The Columbia area here in Maryland is a popular destination for people moving from oth... 03/18/2014

The residence of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD would like to invite the public on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 pm to learn all about hot composting from the Howard County Master Gardeners.  You’ll learn how to turn kitchen, garden and yard waste into a valuable soil amendment that gardeners refer to as “Black Gold.” The class is FREE--To register call 410‐730‐7327 or visit www.hickoryridgevillage.org   When:  Wed, March 26, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Where: The Hawthorn Center Address: 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD   Columbia MD Listings for Sale and Real Estate Services--Blanco Drummond. Blanco is your real estate expert for Columbia, Ellicott City, Fulton & Russett, MD.  You now have free access to the Ultimate Real Estate Search Engine!  Call me today and let's discuss how I can help you save ... 03/12/2014

This Friday March 7th, come and join the residents of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD for a fun filled evening of bingo.  We provide disposable bingo cards (5 for $1), drinks (75 cents each) and free snacks.  Play until 9pm and end the night with a “fill-the-card” round. Bring the kids, neighbors, cash and your lucky charm.  No reservations are required, just show up and be ready to play! When: Friday, March 7th, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Where: The Hawthorn Center For additional information call 410-730-7327   Columbia MD Listings for Sale and Real Estate Services--Blanco Drummond. Blanco is your real estate expert for Columbia, Ellicott City, Fulton & Russett, MD.  You now have free access to the Ultimate Real Estate Search Engine!  Call me today and let's discuss how I can help you save when you... 03/05/2014

Digestive problems are one of the main reasons people visit the doctor.  Seventy percent of your immune system is located in your gut.  When it is in balance, we take it for granted, but if it isn’t working so well, we feel it.  Also, we are learning that gut health can play a role in many other health problems as well, such as migraines, depression, skin problems and many others.  Join the citizens of Harpers Choice in Columbia, MD to learn strategies for promoting your digestive and overall health.   When:  Thursday March 6th @ 7pm-8pm Where: Kahler Hall (5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD) Phone:  410-730-0770  Email:   events@harperschoice.org   Columbia MD Listings for Sale and Real Estate Services--Blanco Drummond. Blanco is your real estate expert for Columbia, Ellicott City, Fult... 03/05/2014

Jerry Kissel will present a free gardening seminar called “Grow it, Eat it: Spring Vegetable Gardening.” Learn how to prepare your garden soil for spring planting, how to plant seeds inside for transplants, which structures will support your crops, and tips to protect your crops from critters and harsh weather.   Thursday, March 6, 2014-7:30pm-9:00pm. Call Amherst House @ (410) 381-9600 to register. Kings Contrivance in Columbia, MD   Columbia MD Listings for Sale and Real Estate Services--Blanco Drummond. Blanco is your real estate expert for Columbia, Ellicott City, Fulton & Russett, MD.  You now have free access to the Ultimate Real Estate Search Engine!  Call me today and let's discuss how I can help you save when you buy, invest or sell real estate.  Exit Bennett Realty (301) 455 4... 03/05/2014

Columbia Home Buyers Show The Love to the McIntire Team - Feb 20th!Stephanie and her family found The McIntire Team on Zillow and contacted us because of our positive reviews. We worked closely with them to find their ideal home in Howard County!  Check out homes on the market in Columbia right now!Even if you already live here - selling prices affect your home's value as well!______________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area?  You also need a local Realtor to sell your home quickly and efficiently!Please visit www.FindAHowardCountyHome.com or www.FindACatonsvilleHome.com ****** Don't take my word for it, see what other happy fa... 02/20/2014

The Columbia, MD Market Report for home sales in January 2014 is here and see the numbers for yourself. In the month of January 2014 - 17 of the 52 homes in Columbia, MD were sold after being on the market for LESS THAN 20 DAYS!  The majority of the remaining 35 homes sold in January were on the market less than 2 months. The average selling price in the 21044 zip code was $352,641 which is 2% lower than the year before, the average selling price in the 21045 zip code was $265,000 which was 10% higher compared to the year before and the average selling price in the 20146 zip code was $275,000 which was 2% higher to the year before.  Prices appear to be reaching a stable point - at least for now!   The Columbia area here in Maryland is a popular destination for people moving from other s... 02/16/2014

The January Market Watch report for the Village of Kings Contrivance in Columbia MD has arrived.  I’ll provide the final numbers of the month followed by the final numbers for the zip code 21046.  Also, with regard to the zip code, I’ll provide you with a comparison to last year’s market activity.  There were a total of 7 units that sold during the month of January 2014:  ·         1 single family home1 with a sales price of $417,600 and the days on the market were 68 days. ·         5 town homes with an average sales price of $266,700 and the average number of days on the market were 70 days. ·         1 condominium with a sales price of $156,000 and the number of days on the market were 105 days. When we look beyond the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance to get a feel for sales activit... 02/15/2014

The January Market Watch report for the Village of Long Reach in Columbia MD has arrived.  I’ll provide the final numbers of the month followed by the final numbers for the zip code 21045.  Also, with regard to the zip code, I’ll provide you with a comparison to last year’s market activity.  There were a total of 7 units that sold during the month of January 2014:  ·         2 single family homes with an average sales price of $263,400 and the average number days on the market were 5 days. ·         3 town homes with an average sales price of $273,666 and the average number of days on the market were 55 days. ·         2 condominiums with an average sales price of $175,600 and the average number of days on the market were 16 days. When we look beyond the neighborhood of Longreach to get... 02/15/2014

The January Market Watch report for the Village of Hickory Ridge in Columbia MD has arrived.  I’ll provide the final numbers of the month followed by the final numbers for the zip code 21044.  Also, with regard to the zip code, I’ll provide you with a comparison to last year’s market activity.  There were a total of 3 units that sold during the month of January 2014:  ·         1 single family home with a sales price of $455,000 and the number of days on the market were 16 days. ·         2 town homes with an average sales price of $317,450 and the number of days on the market were 23 days. ·         No condominiums sold during the month of December. When we look beyond the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge to get a feel for sales activity within the entire zip code of 21044 we learn that t... 02/15/2014

About a week ago I showed a few homes in Columbia, MD. There was one that had just been listed, it didn't have any pictures (yet?) but the description sounded promising and the price was right for my client. This Columbia, MD home knocked me off my feet! Literally! We contemplated for a minute whether or not we should walk through the snow. Since we were already there, we decided to take a quick peek. We carefully made our way up the steps, I got the key out of the lockbox and opened the door. And then I took one step onto very shiny tile and went flying across the foyer, landing on all 4s. Yes, this Columbia, MD listing literally knocked me off my feet! But not in a way I would have preferred; snow, boots and shiny tile just don't get along. This seller made one of the biggest seller m... 02/04/2014

The Village of Kings Contrivance in Columbia MD is located in the zipcode 21046.  I’ll provide the final numbers of the 4th quarter and a comparison to last year's market activity. Homes sales within the zip code of 21046 are as follows:  49 units that sold (44.12% increase over last year).  The median sold price was $318,893 (.84% increase over last year) and the overall average days on the market was 35 (-41.67% decrease from last year).  ·         20 single family homes sold (33.33% increase over last year) with an average sales price of $409,543 (-1.36% decrease from last year). ·         29 attached units sold (52.63% increase over last year) with an average sales price of $256,376 (7.66% increase over last year).  In the 21046 zip code, the number of properties that sold during th... 01/28/2014

The Village of Long Reach in Columbia MD is located in the zipcode 21045.  I'll provide the 4th quarter final numbers and a comparison to last year's market activity.  Homes sales within the zip code of 21045 are as follows:  103 units that sold (-12.71% decrease from last year).  The median sold price was $302,255 (6.82% increase over last year) and the overall average days on the market was 39 (-36.07% decrease from last year).  ·         46 single family homes sold (0.00% change from last year) with an average sales price of $377.331 (5.03% increase over last year). ·         57 attached units sold (-20.83% decrease from last year) with an average sales price of $241,667 (3.19% increase over last year). In the 21045 zip code, the number of properties that sold during the 4 quarter an... 01/26/2014

This Friday January 31st, come and join the residents of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD for a fun filled evening of bingo.  We provide disposable bingo cards (5 for $1), drinks (75 cents each) and free snacks.  Play until 9pm and end the night with a “fill-the-card” round. Bring the kids, neighbors, cash and your lucky charm.  No reservations are required, just show up and be ready to play! When: Friday, January 31st, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Where: The Hawthorn Center For additional information call 410-730-7327   Columbia MD Listings for Sale and Real Estate Services--Blanco Drummond. Blanco is your real estate expert for Columbia, Ellicott City, Fulton & Russett, MD.  You now have free access to the Ultimate Real Estate Search Engine!  Call me today and let's discuss how I can help you save wh... 01/26/2014

The Village of Hickory Ridge in Columbia MD is located in the zipcode 21044.  I’ll provide the 4th quarter final numbers and a comparison to last year’s market activity.  Home sales within the zip code of 21044 are as follows: 105 units that sold (7.14% increase over last year).  The median sold price was $342,111 (1.63% increase over last year) and the overall average days on the market were 50 (-43.18% decrease from last year).  ·         41 single family homes sold (-4.65% increase over last year) with an average sales price of $469,925 (2.28% increase over last year). ·         64 attached units sold (16.36% increase over last year) with an average sales price of $260,230 (8.16% increase over last year). In the 21044 zip code, the number of properties that sold during the 4th quarte... 01/26/2014

Breaking News this morning, January 25th, 2014: Shooting at the Mall in Columbia, MD That is not a headline I could have ever imagined. Columbia, MD is considered a safe place to live. In 2012 it was voted the eighth best small city to live in the USA by CNNMoney. I live and work in Howard County, MD and just passed by the Mall in Columbia yesterday on my way to showing houses. It is practically at my door step. Breaking News this morning, shockingly and unbelievably, it's all about the Mall in Columbia, MD. However, it won't stop me from promoting Columbia, MD as a great place to live, work and play. This planned community has so much to offer. The shooting does not define the city. It's the act of one crazy, violent individual who lacked morals, integrity, empathy and respect. He does... 01/25/2014

This Friday, January 24th, come and join the residents of Kings Contrivance in Columbia, MD for an evening of bingo.  We provide disposable bingo cards (6 for $1), drinks (75 cents each), free snacks and prizes. Bring the kids, neighbors, cash and your lucky charm.  No reservations are required, just show up and be ready to play! When: Friday, January 24th, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Where: The Amherst House For additional information call (410) 381-9600   Columbia MD Listings for Sale and Real Estate Services--Blanco Drummond. Blanco is your real estate expert for Columbia, Ellicott City, Fulton & Russett, MD.  You now have free access to the Ultimate Real Estate Search Engine!  Call me today and let's discuss how I can help you save when you buy, invest or sell real estate.  Exit Bennett Realty ... 01/22/2014

The December Market Watch report for the Village of Kings Contrivance in Columbia MD has arrived.  I’ll provide the final numbers of the month followed by the final numbers for the zip code 21046.  Also, with regard to the zip code, I’ll provide you with a comparison to last year’s market activity.  There were a total of 11 units that sold during the month of December 2013:  ·         5 single family homes with an average sales price of $442,500 and the average days on the market were 34 days. ·         2 town homes with an average sales price of $304,000 and the number of days on the market were 43 days. ·         4 condominiums with an average sales price of $164,725 and the number of days on the market were 57 days. When we look beyond the neighborhood of Kings Contrivance to get a f... 01/15/2014

The December Market Watch report for the Village of Long Reach in Columbia MD has arrived.  I’ll provide the final numbers of the month followed by the final numbers for the zip code 21045.  Also, with regard to the zip code, I’ll provide you with a comparison to last year’s market activity.  There were a total of 15 units that sold during the month of December 2013:  ·         5 single family homes with an average sales price of $401,085 and the average number days on the market were 58 days. ·         7 town homes with an average sales price of $296,271 and the average number of days on the market were 31 days. ·         3 condominiums with an average sales price of $97,750 and the average number of days on the market were 19 days. When we look beyond the neighborhood of Long Reach to... 01/14/2014

In honor of the Martin Luther King Day of Service, the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge in Columbia MD, invites you help make Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered to local clients of Meals on Wheels. All craft supplies and light refreshments will be provided. Stop by anytime during the 4-hour event to make a card for someone who could use a little extra love this Winter. No registration required—just pop in! This event is part of the “Columbia Villages Week of Service,” a larger initiative by the ten Columbia Villages that will include several community service and donation opportunities during the week of January 20. When:     Tue, January 21, 10am – 2pm Where:   The Hawthorn Center, Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD, United States (map)   Columbia MD Listings for Sale and Real Estate Services-... 01/13/2014