Every December, families flock to the mall for their annual Santa photo. But in Howard County, we know there are better places to make those holiday memories. Skip the crowded lines and fluorescent lights. A visit with Santa is more magical in local spots with charm like Payne Christmas Trees and
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12/04/2025
You know how much I prefer shopping small and supporting local businesses. I've been on a mission for years to buy as many Christmas presents as I can at local boutiques... So much so that I cancelled my Amazon account. I find it much more enjoyable and festive, plus my shopping dollars directly
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12/02/2025
I've never counted, but it's safe to say that I've walked through A LOT of homes since I first started in Real Estate in 2004. Some buyers pause at the entrance, taking it all in. Others move quickly, scanning the space while taking mental notes. And some never even set foot in a home because the
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11/18/2025
The process of staging never gets old (to me). There's something immensely gratifying about finally, after months of renovating, updating, decluttering, editing, and staging, reviewing the professional photography with my sellers. It's one of my favorite moments when my sellers say: "Wow! I didn'
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11/13/2025
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which was passed into law in October of 19741975 wasn't that long ago. Before then, women couldn't get a mortgage without a husband. Lenders routinely denied credit to single women, excluding their income, or requiring a male c
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11/05/2025
After 21 years in Real Estate (I reached that milestone on October 20th!), I still believe in showing up with curiosity. This month, I leveled up (again) and earned my GRI® (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) designation. It's a comprehensive program that covers contracts, compliance, marketing, techn
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10/27/2025
A quiet moment on the Patuxent Branch Trail in Columbia - just Lulu, Lennon, and a clear path ahead. This is what home feels like. Not just the house, but the rhythm of your neighborhood, the trails you walk, the trees that turn gold in October. Columbia's trail system spans 114+ miles across its
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10/16/2025
Lake Kittamaqundi is a 27-acre man-made lake in the heart of Columbia, MD. What's the story behind the name? The lake was named in 1966 by the Rouse Company, the developer behind the planned community that is Columbia, MD. The name was chosen to honor what was believed to be the first Native Amer
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10/08/2025
It's a fact that houses sell in any market, but have you ever wondered why some homes seem to fly off the market while others linger? It can be frustrating for sellers and confusing for buyers. Understanding the reasons behind it can help you navigate the Real Estate journey, whether you are look
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09/29/2025
"WalletHub compared 182 cities across 15 key indicators of living standards for women", and one Maryland city ranks top in the nation! I am proud to live in the same county, practically next door, and can confirm that it's indeed a great place to live and thrive.According to WalletHub, 86% of wom
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09/26/2025
