I stopped by The Pink Cabbage in Ellicott City, MD for their Holiday open house this past weekend. Such a beautiful store! I've been there many times over the years and have quite a few items throughout my house that I purchased at The Pink Cabbage, from pillows to candlesticks to picture frames.
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12/05/2023
Happy Closing Day in Marble Hill in Elkridge, MDThis darling 2-bedroom condo has found a very happy new owner, my client! It's a very special closing for so many reasons. My client is the son of friends I've known for more than 18 years. He's a VA buyer - we ratified just before Veteran's Day - a
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11/30/2023
One of my favorite coffee shops in Howard County, MD is Roggenart, European Bakery Bistro & Cafe. They have 3 locations in the county, Ellicott City, Columbia, and in Savage at the entrance of the historic mill. The latter is my go-to place because the ambiance is cozy and reminds me most of a li
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11/27/2023
15 years ago this November, I was in a pretty bad car accident. I was on my way to show property in Silver Spring when another driver ran a red light. I was 24 weeks pregnant at the time. My car was totaled. I was in shock, had a concussion and cracked ribs. I was taken to Holy Cross Hospital whe
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11/24/2023
(Dedicated) buyer's agents do A LOT more than just open a few doors. In this series, I'll highlight a few tales from the Real Estate trenches to emphasize just that. The value of a buyer's agent: the forgotten storage unit. Last year, I worked with wonderful clients who first sold their family ho
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11/21/2023
This year started out with a repeat client - who has also become a truly good friend over the years - buying another investment property. It was followed by a young family whom I helped secure a rental before PCS'ing back to the States 2 years ago, buying their first home in Crofton, MD. During t
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11/16/2023
Buyer's agents only need to open a few doors and fill out some documents to earn a hefty commission. There is so much information online nowadays!I beg to differ. These are attention-grabbing headlines, and also a myth. *** Settle in with a beverage of choice, this is going to be a long one. ***I
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11/08/2023
My favorite Baltimore broker, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Home Rome Realty, has a fabulous listing in Stevenson, MD. Yesterday I stopped by her Open House and enjoyed exploring this very special home. Getting a personal tour from Margaret is always a treat. She specializes in extraordin
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11/06/2023
Leaving new construction out of the equation, all homes tell a story. Every resident leaves their mark and we always wonder if walls could talk. We can tell upon opening the front door if this was a happy home. We can imagine family gatherings around the kitchen island or the pitter-patter of lit
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10/31/2023
Walking around historic Ellicott City, you'll surely pass by this brick home just off Main Street and next to the Manor Hill Tavern. Ca. 1842, this historic home is known as the Day-O'Neal-French house, named after its first three consecutive residents. John Day bought the land from George Ellico
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10/30/2023
