Howard County, MD market report for July 2011 and 2012. The real estate market in is stable and has been for many years.  It showed a slight uptick in number of homes that sold year over year for July.  The SOLD prices were slightly higher but the Days on the Market is lower. Howard County, MD Market Report July 2012 Homes SOLD in Howard County in July 2012 - 978 Average price homes SOLD - $512,269 Average days on the market - 57 Howard County Market Report July 2011 Homes SOLD in Howard County in 2011 - 943 Average price homes SOLD - $506,339 Average days on the market - 73   Examples of homes for sale in Howard County Maryland today.   $629,900 5064 JERICHO RD 4 Bedrooms 3 full 1 half Baths MLS# HW7893574 COLUMBIA Zip: 21044 Subdivision: JERICHO Status: ACTIVE ? Listing Agency:Long & ... 08/04/2012

It seems like Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, MD has mostly been making the local news because of the dredging issues. That is a shame really because it is such a beautiful area boasting its very own Arboretum and a fitness walk around the lake. The dredging - which is finally scheduled to continue - is, of course, necessary to preserve said beauty but there's nothing wrong with showing it off occasionally either!Lake Elkhorn is like a giant back-yard for the nearby residents of the Village of Owen Brown who just need to take a few steps to enjoy its beauty and wildlife year round and to take advantage of the trail and fitness stations. Some very fortunate home owners on Swan Point Way get to take it all in from their very own decks ... Being a resident near Lake Elkhorn does come with an ext... 07/26/2012

The Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, a hands-on learning experience for kids - and mom & dad, too! The Robinson Nature Center in Columbia is a nature wonderland for kids - hands on exploring is strongly encouraged. The exhibits are beautifully done and keep little ones interested through lots of color, buttons, wheels, sounds and lights. The upper level focuses on the seasons and the lower on wildlife during the day and night. The building itself was built with green technologies in mind and emphasizes sustainable design features: a green roof, solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, low VOC paints, recycled building materials and water conservation. Lots of windows highlight the very 'thing' the center is all about. Behind-the-scenes tours are offered but must be scheduled in... 07/24/2012

Did you know the town of Columbia offers Community Garden Plots?  There are 3 locations and I was pleased to visit one this week when a friend asked me to water her garden plot while she is out of town for 2 weeks. The McIntire Luxury Home TeamAre you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area? Find out why Goldilocks would use the McIntire Luxury Home Team and you should too (hint - we are just right)!Visit www.FindAHowardCountyHome.com or www.FindACatonsvilleHome.com******Don't take my word for it, see what other happy families have said about their home buying or selling experiences:Ellie McIntire Client Reviews on Zillow.The McIntire Team Real Estate Services.Keller Williams Realty Centre443-418-7668 (Cell or text mess... 07/02/2012

Columbia, MD   Home Residential Resale Statistics -- April 2012                   Compared to last year, Columbia, as a whole, saw a solid increase in sales.   In the 21044 region, sales increased over 6% compared to last year and 3.8% compared to last month with a total sales volume of $10.7 million.  Homes sold in half the time compared to last year, going from 109 days to 53 on average, and only four homes took over 180 days to sell while twenty homes sold in less than 30 days.  The average sold price was down a little over 3% compared to last year, but actually increased by over 3% compared to last month, and three more homes were sold this May vs. the last, 32 as opposed to 29. 21045 witnessed a prosperous May with sales increasing over 14% compared to both last month and last May,... 06/12/2012

Ellie McIntire | The McIntire Team of Keller Williams Greater Howard County | (443) 418-7668 6330 Gray Sea Way, Columbia, MD This elegant & immaculate 3bd, 3.5ba townhome is absolutely pristine throughout. 3BR/3+1BA Townhouse offered at $350,000 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 2,200 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Lot Size 1,620 sqft HOA/Maint $56 per month DESCRIPTION Run, don't walk and avoid being disappointed. This elegant & immaculate Columbia 3bd, 3.5ba townhome is absolutely pristine throughout. Abundant amenities and incredibly convenient, yet delightfully located in the neighbourly area of Longreach in Columbia this will be a home that will take your breath away. Welcome Home! Enter into the vast Living Room with the stunningly finished hardwood floors and... 06/10/2012

Ellie McIntire | The McIntire Team of Keller Williams Greater Howard County | (443) 418-7668 5207 Wood Stove Ln, Columbia, MD Contemporary Perfection in Howard County, MD 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $380,000 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 1,832 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 6,528 sqft HOA/Maint $67 per month DESCRIPTION 5207 Wood Stove Ln: Contemporary perfection in Columbia, MD Located on a cozy cul-de-sac in the Thunder Hill community, this unique, stylish, and impeccably maintained home in desirable Howard County is the creme de la creme of Columbia. Walking through the front door, you will immediately be captivated by gorgeous porcelain tile flooring as far as the eye can see as well as a wealth of space, an abundanc... 06/10/2012

Blandair Park is open for recreation and play in Columbia! This park has been in the works for more than 5 years and includes a playground and 3 gorgeous turf fields.  The property belonged to the old Smith farm which has history in Howard County dating back into the 30's.     CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE BLANDAIR PARK   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area? Find out why Goldilocks would use the McIntire Team and you should too (hint - we are just right)!Please visit www.FindAHowardCountyHome.com or www.FindACatonsvilleHome.com ****** Don't take my word for it, see what other happy families have said about their home buying or selling experience... 05/28/2012

Vennari's has the Best Pizza in Columbia!   A hidden gem in Columbia!  Vennari's has been serving delicious pizza for over forty years - that's almost as old as Columbia itself!  Friends of mine who grew up in Columbia have been eating pizza here since the 80's and they still make the twenty minute trip from Catonsville to take one home!    What makes Vennari's pizza so special?  My opinion is that it's the home made sauce - slightly sweet, it's not too thick and is actually swirled on top of the cheese!  Delicious!  The dough is also hand made in house and their cheese is high quality.  The pizza is New York style, thin crust but with enough texture that it doesn't drip all over you.  The other thing I love about this pizza is that it's just as yummy left over and you can even enjoy it... 05/28/2012

 Columbia, MD   Home Residential Resale Statistics -- April 2012                       Columbia, divided into three different zip codes, saw different activity in each region. In the 21044 segment of Columbia, sales were slightly down compared to last year.  Total volume went from $10.9 million to $10.3 million, a 5.39% decrease.  This was the result of both the selling price and numbers of units sold slightly decreasing.  The average selling price for homes in 21044 went from $331 million to $323 million, and one less home was sold.  However, with 43 less homes on the market, a $600,000 sales volume difference shouldn't bring any reason for concern. 21045, on the other hand, had an increase in sales volume of almost 15%, with sales of $9.7 million this year as opposed to $8.4 million l... 05/23/2012

A PREMIUM Columbia event - "Wine in the Woods"  May 2012 - now NOT so FAMILY friendly!Local events in Howard County, MD in May are abundant, but the most anticipated weekend is always the third weekend of the month and the annual "Wine in the Woods" festival. This year May 19th and 20th 2012. It's exactly what it sounds like, nestled in the tall trees of Symphony Woods and Merriweather Post Pavilion, a large presence of Maryland vineyards offering their wines to sample. This year celebrates 20 years of Maryland wine tasting in Columbia and although Maryland is not nationally renowned for fine wines, the general atmosphere and great music make up for a lot of the less desirable wine choices. Some of them are downright unpleasant!Here is a sample of the day.This has always been a wonderfu... 05/17/2012

What fun things can I do with my preschooler?  Check out PATH expanding into Columbia & Ellicott City! Parent Alert! Are you a stay at home mom or dad in the Columbia area? PATH is coming to you starting this month! PATH or Parents at Home of Catonsville is a local group of stay at home parents with a common goal – to connect with other parents who are home raising their kids! I speak from personal experience – my son and I joined PATH when he just started to walk! Another cool thing about PATH is that my au pair was also able to take my son to events so he could socialize with other kids! It was a great way to meet other parents in the area and we interacted with so many other families! To this day we run into kids and parents whom we met through PATH.PATH meant so much to me and my fa... 04/26/2012

  Columbia, MD   Home Residential Resale Statistics -- March 2012                     Different portions of Columbia saw different levels of activity this past March.   In the 21044 zip code, total sales volume decreased 30% when compared to last year, going from $10.3 million in 2011 to $7.2 million this year. Though the average selling price was slightly higher than last year, eleven less homes were sold (23 vs. 34).  On the bright side, though, homes stayed on the market on average for 51 less days, going from 115 days to just 64. 21045 saw a positive change from last year with $9.5 million in salves volume compared to 2011's $7.9 million. The average selling price was up almost 20% compared to last year with the number of units sold staying equal at 31. Once again, homes stayed on t... 04/21/2012

Ellicott City, MD Home Residential Resale Statistics -- February 2012   In the 21042 portion of Ellicott City, February saw a slight decline when compared to last year. Sales were down almost 14%, going from $11.4 million to $9.8 million, though the average selling price was up around 5%. The key was the decline in homes sold, which went from 22 in 2011 to 18 this past month. A good sign, the average days on the market decreased from 141 days to 98, and there are currently 25% more listings on the market than there were this time last year. 21043, on the other hand, experienced a great month.  Sales volume increased over 130%, going from $4.5 million last year to $10.6 million this year. Average sold price was up over 20%, the number of units sold increased from 13 to 25 (a 92% increase... 03/18/2012

Columbia, MD   Home Residential Resale Statistics -- February 2012   21044 saw a good month during this past February.  Sales volume increased by over 20% when compared to last year, going from $6.9 million to $8.3 million in 2012. Though the average selling price did decrease slightly, five more homes were sold. A great sight to see, the average days on the market decreased by over 30%, a good sign that activity is steadily increasing. 21045 saw a dramatic difference from the same time in 2011.  Sales volume almost doubled, going from $3.9 million in February 2011 to $7.7 million this year. While 13 homes were sold this time last year, 30 were sold this year. Similarly to 21044, the average selling price was down, and the average days on the market was down too (though only by about 8%... 03/18/2012

Who says the market isn't BOOMING! Don't believe the media.The media has a way of shedding light on the wrong element that will steer us in the wrong direction. I think that "MEDIA" stands for: Moments that captivate us are few Education to things regarding issues with health Don't show anything positive only negativity Instantly sad after watching it Always on at the same time everyday Here is my recent success story in Maryland: For about 2 weeks, I have been following up with this internet lead via phone and email. Last Monday, I scheduled a meeting with him to do a valuation of his home and he stated that he found a home of choice. I brought the listing agreement and CMA with me to review again. We agreed on price and I listed his home. Tuesday afternoon - we wrote an offer on a sin... 03/14/2012

  Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Columbia, MD- 21044, 21045 and 21046.  You may also want to see:   All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21044   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21045   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21046       02/29/2012

  Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Columbia, MD- 21044, 21045 and 21046.  You may also want to see:   All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21044   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21045   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21046   02/22/2012

Columbia, MD   Home Residential Resale Statistics -- January 2012 January was a strong month for Columbia, with two out its three zip codes experiencing strong increases in sales.     21044 – 21044 was one of those zip codes. This portion of Columbia saw an increase in sales of almost 20%, over $1 million more than last year.  Average sold price was actually down by almost 9%, though five more homes were sold this month than the same time last year (21 versus 16).  What is worrying, though, was the increase in how long homes generally stayed on the market.  Last year, the average was 107 days.  This year, it jumped to 205, a 91% difference.  Seven homes were on the market for over 181 days, and only six sold in under 60.     21045 – In terms of total sales, 21045 was almost identical to... 02/15/2012

  Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Columbia, MD- 21044, 21045 and 21046.  You may also want to see:   All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21044   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21045   Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21046       02/15/2012