People have been asking me what the clearing off of Waugh Chapel Road in Odenton, Md. near Chapel Grove is being done for.  The area that is being cleared is actually Chapel Grove Phase 7.   Winchester wanted to finish and get out of the community a few years ago when the market took a down turn.  They decided that they did not want to develop the last phase of the community and instead sold the land.  There is only going to be one cul-de-sac there with 7 building lots.  All of the lots will be approximately 1/4 acre and they will all back to woods.   As of this post, I am not aware of what builder will actually be building the homes on the lots when they are complete.  Rumor has it that it will in all likelihood be a national builder who will build homes that should sell in the $600,00... 02/09/2011

DISA and BRAC Jobs Now Arriving at Fort Meade, Odenton, Maryland, 21113 Ben Weathers at The Capital Newspaper reported this morning (January 5, 2010) that with Fort Meade jobs on the way and thousands of jobs transferring, local area road projects are still many months away from completion. Traffic congestion around the Ft. Meade area may be a negative by-product of the Defense Information Systems Agency (better known as DISA) move to the base in Odenton, Maryland, but, a surge in the demand for local housing should prove beneficial to the area.  So, demand for housing this spring should be strong, especially since home prices are low and interest rates are also very modest. Along with the 5,000-plus DISA employees expected to work on base at Ft. Meadewill come their families.  And with... 01/06/2011

Raining in the New Year...  How  I spent the beginning of 2011... I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit I rang in the New Year cozied up on my couch watching a very orange-toned Dick Clark and putting the finishing touches on my blog- My Favorite Listing Photos of 2010.  I had great company as you can see from the photo- surrounded by boyfriend, our Dobermans, and some kitty friends while getting work done was the perfect way for me to ring in my new year in Real Estate.   2010 was a great beginning for me.  I joined Active Rain, attended my first Rain Camp, and found the beginnings of my blogging voice. 2011 is set to be epic! 01/01/2011

Foreclosures have been a part of the real estate market pretty much since there has been a real estate market. The only difference now is the number of foreclosures that seem to be crowding many areas. Odenton, MD does have its share of foreclosures, but nothing very significant considering the area covered by Odenton. Less than 10% of all homes sold this year in Odenton, MD have been foreclosures. Contrast that to Bowie, MD, just a few short miles away, where over 33% of all homes sold this year were in the foreclosure category. Today, there are 9 Odenton MD homes for sale that are foreclosures. Very comparable to the adjacent town of Crofton where there are 11 foreclosures for sale. Purchasing an Odenton, MD foreclosure is only slightly different than a regular resale. I can help you... 12/04/2010

Days on Market is one of those questions that many buyers ask their real estate agent. It’s also one of those questions that needs further research. I can help you better understand why a home has sat on the market for a while. Was the house listed too high? What was the condition? Were there any restrictions on showing, etc? That being said, Odenton, MD homeowners can see a graph of the Average Days on Market going back to November of 2008. As you can see, the data shows that the Average Days on Market is pretty volatile. For sellers, the decrease in Average Days on Market is good news. For buyers, it’s still time to strike while prices and mortgage rates are still excellent. If you’re looking for a house to buy or sell in Odenton, MD, or the surrounding area…I can help. Call Rich at ... 11/30/2010

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOME FINANCING FOR FT. MEADE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND VETERANS VA Backs 19 Million Home LoansHome Loan Program Going Strong Despite Tight Market VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN NOVEMBER 1, 2010.WASHINGTON (Nov. 1, 2010)- With mortgage rates at historic lows,Veterans and military personnel continue to use the Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) home loan program in record numbers to purchase ahome or refinance their existing loans.    "Home ownership is one of the foundations of the American dream," saidSecretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "VA is honored toadminister a benefit that for two-thirds of a century has profoundlyaffected the lives of our Veterans, our military Servicemembers, andtheir families."Since the VA Home Loan program began in 1944 as pa... 11/01/2010

Foreclosures have been a part of the real estate market pretty much since there has been a real estate market. The only difference now is the number of foreclosures that seem to be crowding many areas. Odenton, MD does have its share of foreclosures, but nothing very significant considering the area covered by Odenton. Less than 10% of all homes sold this year in Odenton, MD have been foreclosures. Contrast that to Bowie, MD, just a few short miles away, where aver 33% of all homes sold this year were in the foreclosure category. Today, there are 13 Odenton MD homes for sale that are foreclosures. Very comparable to the adjacent town of Crofton where there are 12 foreclosures for sale. The least expensive of the thirteen is a 2 BR, 2 BA condo in Lions Gate, listed for $134,900. The hig... 10/31/2010

Odenton, MD sits at ground zero of a robust rental market in Anne Arundel County. Odenton renters come from all areas, but especially military and NSA employees working at Ft. Meade. Considering the Ft. Meade entrance is in Odenton, MD, this is understandable. Today, there are 40 rentals available in Odenton, MD. This number is higher than its been in a few months. Right now the big PCS push at Ft. Meade is over and we’re dealing with a more normal rental market. The least expensive rental in Odenton, MD today is a 2 BR, 1 BA condo in the Lions Gate community. On the upper end you’ll find a 3 BR, 3 BA townhouse in Piney Orchard. There is only one detached home for rent in Odenton today. All Odenton, MD rentals can be found on the map below. The map automatically updates to show only Ac... 10/31/2010

Odenton, MD is a wonderful destination point for buyers relocating or moving into the area. Almost equidistant between the two large employment centers of Washington, DC , and Baltimore, sits the community of Odenton, MD. Odenton, MD sits right outside the entrance to Ft. Meade and has a wide selection of single family, townhouse and condo’s for sale or rent. Odenton offers a lot to buyers in just about every price range. The inventory of Odenton, MD homes for sale is 195 today. The least expensive being a 2 BR, 2 BA condo in the Lions Gate community listed for $134,900. On the upper end is a single family  BR, 3.5 BA, listed for $639,900 in the Courts of Four Seasons. All the Odenton, MD homes for sale can be found on the map below. The map shows the first 20 but if you click on any i... 10/31/2010

ODENTON, MARYLAND, REAL ESTATE UPDATE The listing inventory is up slightly from last year, but the average and median sold prices are down. In fact, both the average and median sold prices are the lowest of any August in five years: Unfortunately, the number of units sold and the number of homes that went under contract last month in Odenton are also the lowest of any August over a five-year span. Average days on market, however, is a bright spot on this chart, down over 20% from the same month last year. "What do all these numbers mean to the average homeowner?" you ask.  My crystal ball is not in perfect focus, but my educated guess is that we're still feeling the effects of the tax credit which bribed prospective home buyers to advance their home-buying plans for a few months.  It wi... 09/24/2010

Odenton, MD is ideally located close to several important employment markets. Ft. George G. Meade is just minutes away from just about anywhere in Odenton, MD. Several gates of Ft. Meade are in Odenton and more in adjacent Severn, MD. If you're relocating as a result of Permanent Change of Station (PCS), or the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative, Odenton, MD should be high on your list of places to look.Many buyers interested in purchasing in the area express interest in the Piney Orchard sub-division. The Piney Orchard area of Odenton is made up of several smaller sub-divisions, while there is also an umbrella Piney Orchard organization which controls facilities for the entire community.There are several reasons to consider Piney Orchard in Odenton when purchasing a home in... 09/14/2010

Nine new rentals came on the market in Odenton, MD last week bringing the total rentals in zip code 21113 to 27. Rental requests remain high, primarily due to military moves at this time. Decent rentals are going pretty quickly. Thirteen new listings became active during the week of 8/15 to 8/21. Prices on these new entries ranged from $225,000 to $525,000.Four homes went under contract/no kick out status, and six went under full contract status. These contract changes are an indicator of future settlements in Odenton, MD.One rental applications were registered, and ten homes were rented last week in Odenton, MD. Again, another indication of the strong rental market in Odenton.Six homes completed the entire sale process and settled. Congratulations to these new Odenton, MD home owners.... 08/22/2010

Three new rentals came on the market in Odenton, MD last week. The rental inventory still remains low, and the demand is high, primarily due to military moves at this time. That brings the total available rentals in Odenton to twenty one. Decent rentals are going pretty quickly. Eleven new listings became active during the week of 7/25 to 7/31. Prices on these new entries ranged from $198,500 to $499,900. Six homes went under contract/no kick out status, and four went under full contract status. One listing went under contract with a kick out clause. These contract changes are an indicator of future settlements in Odenton, MD. Four rental applications were registered, and six homes were rented last week in Odenton, MD. Again, another indicationof the strong rental market in Odenton. Ele... 08/03/2010

Eight new rentals came on the market in Odenton, MD last week. This is good news since the rental inventory is pretty low, and the demand is high due to military moves at this time. That brings the total available rentals in Odenton to twenty eight. Six new homes became active during the week of 7/11 - 7/18. All of these homes for sale in Odenton, MD were priced under $325,000. Four homes went under contract/no kickout status, and six went under full contract status. This is an indicator of future settlements in Odenton, MD. Three applications were registered, and six homes were rented last week in Odenton. Six homes completed the entire sale process and settled. Congratulations to these new Odenton, MD home owners. No active listings expired, however five active listings were withdraw... 07/18/2010

Odenton, MD is ideally located close to several important employment markets. Ft. George G. Meade is just minutes away from just about anywhere in Odenton, MD. Several gates of Ft. Meade are in Odenton and more in adjacent Severn, MD. If you're relocating as a result of Permanent Change of Station (PCS), or the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative, Odenton, MD should be high on your list of places to look. If you're not too familiar with Odenton, MD, it really is sort of broken up into three distinct parts. There is Vintage Odenton, for lack of a better term, Seven Oaks and Piney Orchard sub-divisions. Each offer unique homes, townhouses and condos for sale. Many buyers interested in purchasing in the area express interest in the Piney Orchard sub-division. The Piney Orchard a... 07/11/2010

Maryland: Anne Arundel County: Development is On Several factors are coming together to allow for extensive development in the Odenton area of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. New business and new jobs are moving to the region in and around Fort Meade, because of the military base realignment and closure initiative (BRAC).   Odenton, which has been designated as one of the Transit Oriented Districts, as created by the Governor Martin O'Malley Administration, will receive priority funding and state aid.   A developer and the County have reached a tentative agreement whereby the developer will put much of the needed infrastructure into place.   Deal Reached To Spark Odenton Town Center   07/07/2010

Odenton, MD is ideally located close to several important employment markets. Ft. George G. Meade is just minutes away from just about anywhere in Odenton, MD. Several gates of Ft. Meade are in Odenton and more in adjacent Severn, MD. If you're relocating as a result of Permanent Change of Station (PCS), or the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative, Odenton, MD should be high on your list of places to look. If you're not too familiar with Odenton, MD, it really is sort of broken up into three distinct parts. There is Vintage Odenton, for lack of a better term, Seven Oaks and Piney Orchard sub-divisions. Each offer unique homes, townhouses and condos for sale. Many buyers interested in purchasing in the area express interest in the Piney Orchard sub-division. The Piney Orchard ... 07/02/2010

Odenton, MD is ideally located to several important employment markets. Ft. George G. Meade is just minutes away from just about anywhere in Odenton, MD. Several gates of Ft. Meade are in Odenton and more in adjacent Severn, MD. If you're relocating as a result of Permanent Change of Station (PCS), or the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative, Odenton, MD should be high on your list of places to look. The Washington, DC and Baltimore employment markets are pretty much equidistant from Odenton. North to B'more and South to DC. The MARC train has a station in Odenton, making it an easy commute. If you're looking for a home in Odenton, MD or anywhere in the surrounding area, I can help. The map below shows the first 20 Active Listings in Odenton, MD. Click on any of the icons and ... 07/02/2010

Odenton, MD is a terrific destination location for buyers, in all price ranges. Uniquely located between the large employment markets of Washington, DC and Baltimore, and only minutes from the Capitol in Annapolis, MD. Odenton also houses parts of Ft. George G. Meade, the location for many relocating employees coming into the area as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure initiative, BRAC.Odenton MD offers a range of styles, including condos, town houses and single family homes for sale. These are located in several sections including, Piney Orchard, Seven Oaks and Old Odenton. First time home buyers and move up buyers will find a decent inventory to choose from in Odenton. Odenton MD has 196 listings for sale and they can all be viewed on the map below. The most affordable home ... 06/20/2010

Who doesn't like ice cream on a hot summer day? Or behaps a cold drink of lemonade? On Sunday, June 6, there will be plenty of hand-dipped ice cream and homemade lemonade at the Annual Ice Cream Social to be held at the Odenton Historical Center & Museum (1367 Odenton Road). Plenty of other fun things, too, including a Vintage Hat Contest, prizes for kids dressed in vintage costumes, and entertainment by local talent including a Barbershop Quartet.  Costumed historians will be on hand to introduce you to Odenton history, which is steeped in agriculture and the railroad. If ice cream and lemonade aren't enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, there will also be cakes, pies and cookies! 'Sounds like a lot of fun, especially for Odenton "Newbies" who may not know anything about the history of ... 06/04/2010