Colonial Village Listing...Two Story Addition...Pikesville 21208                                          7014 Deerfield Rd.Pikesville, MD 21208 Enjoy this FOUR  bedroom Brick Colonial  in Pikesville’s Colonial Village. I call this a “pocket area” because it is off the beaten track but still so close to everything. It is in the heart of Pikesville close to transportation, metro, shopping and easy access to the Baltimore Beltway and downtown. This single family home  has a huge two story addition which has a  first floor bedroom/den, laundry and ½ bath . The second floor addition incorporates a beautiful master suite with new luxury bathroom. There is a walk in shower with custom tile work, double vanity, large bedroom with bright windows and two walk in closets that measure 5 feet by 5... 05/17/2011

02/06/2011

 Today I saw a matzoh ball smile and I think it was because 25 ActiveRainers were having such a good time in Baltimore. The place was Suburban House and here is a sampling of the various lunches.               Is this matzah ball smiling?                                              This sandwich is called "Mother in Law"           This is one of many 'create your own' salad.                        A grilled Reuban                A serving of challah French toast.                                 Homemade Rainbow cake with chocolate layers   Here is the list of ActiveRain members who attended the lunch in Baltimore today and how you can   Be With ActiveRainers Without Being With ActiveRainers!   Hoping to see more posts from the special members who shared this day with us in Baltimore   02/05/2011

You can be with ActiveRainers without being with ActiveRainers. Our wonderful get together for lunch today at the Suburban House Restaurant was a huge success. There were two people with us not on the list.. One was Emily Medvec from Sante Fe who called yesterday asking for the address of the restaurant. This delightful white bear, a bunch of candy, including M&M's and a bouquet of balloons were waiting at our table when I arrived about 11:30AM. Even though Emily could not be with us in person...she was definitely with us. Thank you Emily!!             The second person was my friend mARTi Garaughty(who did the cover of my book)whose art work was won by a few lucky ActiveRain members. And the winners are: C Tann won one for being the member at the most Baltimore gatherings. Mortgage Mam... 02/05/2011

  It Will Be ActiveRaining ActiveRainers with ActiveRome Baltimore Saturday 2/5/2011                                Margaret Rome 410-530-2400     WHEN:Saturday February 5th.. 12noon WHERE:Suburban House 1700 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208-2978 Who:     Margaret Rome Margaret Woda Martha Brown Mary Yonkers                                                        Gail Harris, Kate Elim Rich Iarossi Dr. Stacey Ellie McIntire Mortgage Mama C Tann-Starr Gerry Michaels       John MacArthur Lourdes Tudela Patricia Kennedy Susan Mangigian Charlene Perry Dan Quinn Papa Razzi TLH Rich Harris Sydney Tony Demchak Peg Silloway Phil Marcus Jen Demanicor 02/04/2011

 One Plus One Equals Two Dozen When You Start With The Right One! ActiveRain Gathering in Baltimore!                                          How can one plus one equal two dozen? It all started a few weeks ago when Mary Yonkers commented that she would be in the Baltimore area. A phone call to set up a date turned into a full blown ActiveRain happening. It was just going to be the two of us meeting (one plus one) until I wrote a post asking others to join us. Mary, plus three other reblogs,  plus word of mouth has turned into a gathering of over 25. How cool is that?   Whenever I hear a member say something like:  "I wish we could do that in an area closer to me."  my suggestion... pick up the phone, send an email, make a comment or better yet write a blog. It only takes you and one ot... 02/03/2011

ActiveRain Lunch in Baltimore! This Saturday February 5th...Please Join Us!                    OK everyone, It is official! We will be meeting for lunch Saturday February 5th.. 12noon Suburban House 1700 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21208-2978 (410) 484-7775 Here is our first dozen ActiveRain lunch bunch meeting this Saturday in Baltimore.   Mary Yonkers  who started this luncheon by letting me know she was visiting Baltimore.     The Margarets in Maryland... Margaret Rome and Margaret Woda, and Martha Brown Are you noticing a pattern..that's why we will have a few M&Ms   Wonder if any more M's plan on joining us?                                                                Here are others that will be with us for lunch: Gail Harris, Kate Elim, Rich Iarossi, Dr. Stacey, Ellie McInt... 01/30/2011

At today's settlement, I found the "keys" to another successful settlement.   By now you know I have some creative sellers. Remember my seller with this   New Invention? At today's  settlement I found the "keys" to another successful settlement. After the papers were signed, the checks cut and the funds wired, it was time for the exchange of the keys. The seller had a plastic bag filled with a bunch of keys... the main door key, garage key, mail key, the elevator key plus a few duplicates. We all have seen that familiar bag of keys and the "oh my how will I figure them out" look. Here is the solution! My brilliant seller, I might add that most of my sellers are brilliant, made a drawing!  A simple drawing, tracing each key and then describing which key opens the front door, the lobby, t... 12/30/2010

   One of the townhouse condos  that I sold this year looked like this while it was listed  45 Farmhouse Court- Annen Woods- Pikesville-Baltimore, Maryland 21208    In case you are not clicking on the link here is a reminder of the kitchen before and during the renovation.                                        Stopping by to visit the new owner, today, I was delighted to see her wonderful changes.      Take a look at the renovated  kitchen with new ceramic floor, backsplash, stainless appliances, granite counters and new cabinets. It was dinner time and lots of activity going on.                            The living, dining area, along with the foyer have brand new gleaming hardwood floors. The only thing remaining is the chandelier which looks perfectly sparkling with new surrounding... 12/07/2010

I really like adding this SOLD burst to my listings. It means that a special buyer has made a successful bid and the property is under contract!  One Gristmill Court  Unit 303Annen WoodsBaltimore, Maryland 21208$264,944 Here  WAS  your opportunity....in the convenient location of Annen Woods, a gated community with other condos and townhouses. No worries about cutting grass, raking leaves, shoveling snow, cleaning gutters or roof repairs. This third floor spacious 2 bedroom and 2 full baths has it all! The monthly condo fee covers the use of the elegant clubhouse, swimming pool, and tennis court. Kind of like being on vacation year round. And did I mention that this is a gated community with evening security personnel? Enter into the spacious ceramic foyer where the oversized windows a... 12/05/2010

  It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like.... Halloween in Baltimore. This afternoon while visiting  dear friends and former clients who live across near 7011 Concord Rd. Colonial Village, Pikesville, MD 21208 Single Family Home Under $185,000   I could not help but take a few photos to share with you. Thinking about going over tomorrow night and taking Brad Andersohn's  suggestion. Did you read his post?  ''... don't forget to do as many tricks as you give out treats. My favorite trick of all is to Dress up as though you are the inanimate Halloween Decor for your lawn. Example: scarecrow, Frankenstein, etc. Be as still as you can. When someone walks by, jump out and scare the heck out of them. (not little children of course) It works every time!"         This is just some of  the eye candy o... 10/30/2010

One Gristmill Court Pikesville Annen Woods Unit # 501Baltimore County21208 $349,944 3 Bedrooms2 Full Baths1 Powder RoomAre you trying to make the decision to stay in your family home or make a move so you can enjoy a different lifestyle? A lifestyle where you will have no outside maintenance, no leaf or snow removal..a lifestyle where you will have garage parking for your special automobile and a doorman... to help with all your needs. And not just any condo, but an all brick, full service building with elevator, doorman, and - best of all - garage parking. If you were in Baltimore during February and struggled through our record-breaking "Snowmageddon," you'll really appreciate living here and enjoying the beauty of the changing seasons without participating in any to the work! At One... 10/30/2010

                                              Penthouse # 607 1 Gristmill Ct. Annen woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208  2 Bedrooms plus den2 Full Baths1 Powder Room Penthouse over 1800 square feet with two garage parking spaces! Have you been trying to decide whether to stay in your house or move to the luxury of a condominium? Not just any condo but an all brick full service building with elevator, doorman, garage (2 underground spaces) parking and no worries about the snow, leaves or lawn. Just enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons without participating in any to the work! Here is your opportunity....in the convenient location of Annen Woods, a full service building in a gated community with other condos and townhouses. No worries about cutting grass, raking leaves, shoveling snow,... 10/24/2010

We are celebrating the birthday of a dear friend and  the founder of The CyberStars(tm) Allen Hainge. Many of us affectionately call him Bubba. You have heard me talk about these Stars before. Who Are Those Stars in Outer Space?  This is a wonderful group of about 225 tech savvy agents who love to share their knowledge with others. Today, October  6TH, is Allen's Birthday and a few us decided to surprise him. I offered to get the cake and, as a CyberStar, it had to be just a bit techie. Found out that The Gucci Giant, in Pikesville, can reproduce any photo for the top of the cake. Perfect. I photographed the CyberStars' Logo and took it  to the Giant this morning.                                                                                                                            ... 10/05/2010

Wednesday Night Open House..Are You Kidding Me? See You at 7:00PM 30 Stablemere Ct. 21209 Yep tonight Wednesday at 7PM we are having an OPEN HOUSE AT 30 Stablemere Ct. Baltimore, Md 21209 located in Summit Chase! The address is 30 Stablemere Ct and you can read more about it at here. Waiting for the Right Buyer Summit Chase Townhouse-30 Stablemere Ct- Baltimore, MD. 21209  Directions: Baltimore Beltway Exit 22 (South on Greenspring Ave) Left at Green Summit Rd. Go two Streets and turn right on Stablemere Ct. House is 30 Stablemere Ct.                                              Look for the balloon sign!!                      A few weeks ago I wrote Do I Buy or Sell First ? Reverse Contingency  These sellers have found their next home and have done a major price adjustment.  I have cal... 09/29/2010

This is one of the best ideas that I have seen in sometime. I can think of several ways to use this. How about you?   Recently sold this Penthouse Condo  Baltimore Penthouse # 607, 1 Gristmill Ct. Annen woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208   and we had our home inspection today. The windows are high and have shades that need to be raised and lowered depending on the sun's location and the time of day.   Being vacant, nothing to stand on, there was no way to reach the shades to pull them down. This brilliant buyer shows up with this clever, quite unique invention.  Someone probably makes this hooker broom but if so, I'm not aware. Did I just name this new tool. The Hooker Broom...A New Invention! One end there is a hook and the other is a broom. You can hang up the broom in any closet makin... 09/16/2010

Suburban House re-opens in Pikesville!      Margaret Rome's "Kitchen" is Back! It was a bad night a year ago when my "kitchen" burned down. The fire was not at my house, but at the restaurant that served as our kitchen away from home. My "Kitchen" Burned Down! Baltimore, Md. But now my kitchen is open again! They've added things to the menu, and they've moved to a new location that is bright and colorful and has loads of parking. We still felt right at home! The New S&H has lots of Parking! New .."You Design -It- Salad" Gezunta Omelettes Mitsu and Lee Even though the official reopening hasn't been celebrated yet, I been twice already . The Suburban House still has the same ownership and our favorite server, Mitzu, was there to greet us. Chocolate Topped Cookies It has always been true t... 08/13/2010

Ellie McIntire | The McIntire Team of Long & Foster | 410-480-3398 4 Stonehenge Circle #1, Pikesville, MD FIRST FLOOR CONDO! NO STAIRS! 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $160,000 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 1,246 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 1,246 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION The ideal condo! This ground level 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence offers a comfortable living room/dining room combo and a completely renovated kitchen featuring granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, gleaming maple cabinets, under-mounted sink, ceramic tile backsplash, recessed lighting & new flooring. Two generous bedrooms have two upgraded full baths that are complete with ceramic tile. Most of the living space offers stuniing parquet wood flooring. ... 05/22/2010

Housing Stats: New Home Sales Financed by the FHA   The Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development Friday released New Residential Home Sales survey data for March 2010.  Below is a graph which illustrates how borrowers are financing their new home purchases. "FHA IS THE WAY" has been the motto of many a mortgage banker and broker since the collapse of the secondary mortgage market in 2007. Notice how FHA marketshare has grown since then...one might argue many of the first time home buyers who took advantage of the tax credit were able to do so primarily because of the FHA's programs.   FHA was created in 1934 to serve as an innovator in the mortgage market, to meet the needs of citizens otherwise underserved by the private sector, to stabilize local and regional ... 04/27/2010

Enjoy Gated Living in Annen Woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208 with condos and town homes. You all know how I love the 21208 zip code in Maryland. It has a fascinating history along with wonderful homes available today, like those in the Annen Woods community. It's convenient to I-695, the Baltimore Beltway, and minutes from all that downtown Baltimore has to offer. There are major retailers and restaurants nearby, too. If you've ever thought about saying "Goodbye" to yard work and living in a condominium, then here's the perfect place for you. And not just any condo, but an all brick, full service building with elevator, doorman, and – best of all - garage parking. If you were in Baltimore during February and struggled through our record-breaking "Snowmageddon," you'll really appreciat... 03/30/2010