Spring Forward! Chirp, Chirp, Chirp Your Hearing May Not Be Birds.   If it’s coming inside the home you just bought and you can’t figure out what that chirping is your smoke detectors are warning you to change the batteries. Since it is best to change batteries every 6 months, remember to do it in the spring and fall when you change the time on your clocks.   According to the U.S. Fire Administration the average life of a smoke alarm is 8-10 years. It’s a good idea to write the date inside the smoke alarm to remind you when they were installed. If you purchase a resale home start fresh and install new smoke alarms.   What types of smoke alarms are available?   There are many different brands of smoke alarms available on the market but they fall under two basic types: ionization and phot... 03/09/2013

Why is home affordability so high NOW? I just returned from Dallas TX for our company’s annual convention with 5 days of awesome training, a celebration of our 30 year anniversary, and a keynote speech by the financial guru Dave Ramsey. Every year Gary Keller gives his Vision Speech packed with useful data that can be used to educate buyers and sellers about the current real estate market in the USA and Canada. There were many stats and graphs shared about home affordability and this slide really demonstrates why home affordability is so high now. Low interest rates trump higher home prices by far! With a home nearly doubled in price from 20 years ago, the mortgage payment is $200 less at today's interest rates. The real estate market along with mortgage interest rates has it's highs a... 03/02/2013

What could possibly go wrong? Plainly said, the process is full of pitfalls. A real estate agent is like a pilot in control who guides the plane and passengers to their destination. When there is turbulance you will be warned to fasten your seatbelts. When the flight  arrives for a smooth landing, as in you go to a smooth closing on the house, you know you picked the right agent. What Happens if You Don't Choose the Right Real Estate Agent?    Your house may not be priced properly and it may sit on the market longer than it should. If you're buying it may end up costing more than it should. A complicated transaction, such as a short sale, may have details that are allowed to fall through the cracks.   Avoid these potential problems by hiring an experienced real estate agent. When sellin... 03/01/2013

NEW CONSTRUCTION AT  Derby Farms in Eldersburg MD on Tally Ho Court and Coachman's Drive offering 3+ acres backing to the Liberty Reservoir.     Prices start in the mid 500's to the low 700's with four Powers Home models #200, 300, 500, and 700 Series with floorplans to fit your lifestyle to choose from.   Derby Farms by Powers Homes has become Carroll County's premier location       Search this for detailed information about this development on our website  Derby Farms  and all new homes in Eldersburg MD Carroll County and all the surrounding area. Call today 800-710-0815 www.BestMarylandProperties.com info@BestMarylandProperties.com         02/23/2013

Homes for sale in Eldersburg, MD 21784 There are many great places to live in the south Carroll County area. So if you are wondering how many homes are for sale in any particular town like Mount Airy, Westminster, Eldersburg, or Sykesville, MD. Visit our website and start the search Homes for sale in Eldersburg MD and get all the current information like this for Market Trends as well:   You can become a market insider   Find all the information you need for Eldersburg, MD on price trends, community info, and local schools.   Looking to buy a home for sale in Carroll County?   Live here where you can enjoy the rolling countryside and be surrounded by nature's beauty with all the convenience and easy access to shopping, restaurants, and major commuter routes. If you are looking for a ful... 02/22/2013

  VALENTINE’S DAY IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY. I prefer to make a dinner for my hubby that night but always appreciate chocolate and flowers!   Vist The Treat Shop Factory in Town Mall where they offers all things made from, covered with and dipped in White, dark, or milk Chocolate.   Guillianova’s Groceria at 11 East Main St. is hand-making chocolate covered long-stemmed Driscoll strawberries injected with Grand Marnier as well as dark chocolate dipped cherries marinated in Jamaican rum or Jack Daniels. Yummy!   The Eldersburg/Sykesville area offers a variety of flower shops to choose from including:   Ava’s Flowers.com  in Sykesville offers traditional red roses as well as a bouquet of multi colored flowers   Hutchinson’s Flowers , located at 1343 Liberty Rd in Sykesville, offers a  deal... 02/11/2013

Eldersburg, MD Voted in Top 100 Best Places To Live Each day brings new homes for sale coming onto the market. Are you looking to buy a home in Eldersburg, MD? Here is a selection of homes for sale in Eldersburg, MD. These are just a sampling and when you visit the website, you can explore the many, many Eldersburg, MD homes for sale as well as in Sykesville, Westminster, and Mount Airy.   Search Homes for Sale in Eldersburg     Looking to buy a home for sale in Carroll County? Search Homes For Sale in Sykesville MD Homes for sale in Westminster Homes for Sale in Mount Airy Search all of Carroll County In 2007, 2009, and 2011  Money magazine voted Eldersburg, MD in it's Top 100 Best Places to Live. There are many great places to live in the south Carroll County area. So if you are looki... 02/09/2013

             A Family is Ready to Buy in Eldersburg! Are You Thinking of Selling?   Are you thinking of selling your  home in   Carroll County Maryland ?                                             If you are thinking of selling, I have the buyer! I am working with a family who would like for their children to grow up in Carroll County. They are looking for a single family home with four bedrooms in the Eldersburg area of Carroll County.                                              They would like at least a quarter acre lot, a walk out lower level, 2 car garage and  prefer natural gas and public utilities. Minimum 4 bedrooms and 2 baths... a must.   An immediate settlement is possible. If you have this home please email  mrome@HomeRome.com or  call me right away at 410-530-2400 All cal... 08/12/2012

                                  Glory Days Grill in Eldersburg.       One of the perks of being in real estate and listing and selling homes is the chance to try different restaurants. Recently I have been in Carroll County at my listing at 1930 Jordans Retreat, New Windsor, MD 21776 and also looking for the sellers of Kelsey Rd. who are now buyers looking for the perfect home.                                                                                                                     06/11/2012

                                    Welcome to Baltimore, HON !   This weekend Linda had her holiday open house celebrating the second Christmas season for Virginia's Rose. I loved seeing customers finding special treasures and the sound of laughter when the perfect item was discovered. It was a pleasure meeting Linda's friend, Charlene E. Osborne, author My Year as Baltimore's Best HON. I now own a copy, signed in pink ink.  Charlene  greets people, young and old, saying..."You are a real cutie patootie."                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Linda's tree above is decorated with her own sheet music.            ... 12/06/2011

Eldersburg, Maryland in Money Magazine's Top 100 Places to live!Money Magazine says Eldersburg, Maryland is in the Top 100 Places to Live in America. Many years of development has changed this community, however, today it remains a wonderful place to raise a family. Along with big box stores, local fruits and vegetables are sold along the road side and agriculture is strong here. Live stock is regularly seen by any traveler of our roads no matter if by truck, tractor, bus, motor bike or on foot. Cows, sheep &  horses are found peppered throughout the community. Money Magazine  did not mention Eldersburg is in Southern Carroll County, where I grew up! My mom was born in Sykesyille and wanted to raise her family in Carroll County so we moved up from Randallstown in the early 70’s. I was r... 10/05/2011

Eldersburg in Southern Carroll County is a Great Place to Live. Money Magazine Voted it one of the Best Places to Live 2011 There are homes for sale in every price range in Eldersburg and the surrounding area. There are starter homes that include a new townhouse community being built. There are great values for new construction on luxury homes too.    There are Carroll County homes for sale in Blue Ribbon school districts. There are also many homes for sale that are on 1-3 acres surrounded by bucolic farmland in the Eldersburg area and beyond.      The month of September 15-16 2012 brings the famous Maryland Wine Festivalat the Farm Museum. There are many vendors on display, great food, live music and tastings offered by state vintners! You can get advance tickets at a discount for this... 09/13/2011

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    It's Century High Schools 10Th anniversary in Carroll County. It's hard to believe that it is now 10 years old- it still looks shiny new! It's also hard to believe that my grandson Greg, who graduated for Century High, just turned 21 years old this week. The Opening Knights, Century's drama troupe will be commemorating with the upcoming production "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" set to open Thursday. The production has only been released recently for use in high school theater. The play centers on two moth... 03/26/2011

This past summer I posted   De-Furnish or Re-Furnish Moving In or Moving Out Try Virginia's Rose in Eldersburg, MD  when good friends opened up this wonderful place that would help so many people.   Eye Candy at Virginia's Rose..15 minutes from Baltimore's Beltway! This weekend Linda had her holiday open house celebrating the first Christmas season for Virginia's Rose, I loved seeing the customers finding special treasures, the sound of laughter when the perfect item was discovered. So knowing me with my camera, here are photos to share.                                                                                Linda's tree below decorated with her own sheet music.                                                                                                                        ... 12/05/2010

 Welcome The Blassino Team to Active Rain.   Cathy and Adolfo Blassino of Long and Foster in Ellicott City have finally taken the plunge and decided to join Active Rain. We have had long conversations about the rewards that I have enjoyed thanks to my participation on Active Rain and they are eager to jump feet first into a new venture. They have decided they will be committed to the community of Eldersburg in Carroll County where they live and their three children attend school. Stop by and introduce yourself to them. They would very much appreciate it.     09/27/2010

Are These Signs of the Times in Maryland? Are these signs of the times in Maryland? While driving out to Virginia's Rose in Eldersburg, MD the other day, I saw this group of real estate signs and had to do a  quick U-turn to snap this photo. This is one busy street corner with - count them - six signs! Are These Signs of the Times in Maryland? What kind of marketing is this? To me it looks like desperation. Can the sellers be that desperate? Can the agents be that desperate? Have any of them considered what message this is sending to everyone who passes by? It would be so much better for everyone if they could get together and show this community in a better light. Please don't let this be the  Signs of the Times in Maryland!     www.HomeRome.com 410-530-2400 05/06/2010

 De-Furnish or Re-Furnish  Moving In or Moving Out Try Virginia's Rose in Eldersburg, MD My job as a REALTOR® and Broker is to bring buyers and sellers together, to find that perfect home to fall in love with. (We wrote about that, you'll recall.) My friend Linda Szarko owns Virginia's Rose, a consignment furnishings shop, that  brings buyers and sellers together to de-furnish and re-furnish their homes. Lee and I visited the other day...what a great idea! (That's Lee with Linda, above) This wonderful shop is located in Eldersburg, MD, at 1720 Liberty Road in the Oklahoma Shopping Center. Plenty of parking and and so convenient, just 15 minutes from Baltimore's Beltway I-695 and only 10 minutes from I-70.  After three years in Ellicott City, MD, Linda moved to this new address with a la... 05/04/2010

CARROLL COUNTY REAL ESTATE IS A WONDERFUL AREA FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS. ELDERSBURG REAL ESTATE IS: Conveniently located for commuting to Columbia, Baltimore and Frederick. Has homes eligible for NO DOWN PAYMENT mortgage loans for qualified home buyers. Located in an area where you can get a lot of home for your money.  Rural atmosphere and very popular public schools. THE HOMES BELOW ALL QUALIFY FOR NO DOWN PAYMENT MORTGAGES WITH ALL CLOSING PAID. All homes below were constructed after 1978 (no lead based paint used). Click price for a photo of the home and more features. Eldersburg - $299,900 - Piney Ridge Village - 3 bedrooms - 1 1/2 baths - built in 1984. Eldersburg - $321,900 - Brimfield - 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths - built in 1986. Eldersburg - $286,900 - Clipper Hill Estates - 4 ... 11/29/2008

Just wanted to introduce myself to the Blog world.  I am looking forward to learning more about this and to meeting (exchanging comments) with those of you who have already discovered this.  I am with the Long and Foster office in Eldersburg, Maryland which was, by the way, recently ranked #56 of the top 100 places to live in the nation!!  Go Eldersburg!!  It is a great community and my kids love it, as do I.  I love being a real estate agent and helping people make their dreams come true!  I know it sounds cliche but that is what it is.  I love being able to be creative and listen to what people want and being able to provide it.  I have 3 girls (10, 4, 18 months) who I adore.  They are my inspiration!!Well, just wanted to give an introduction.  Will post more later.  Take care and hop... 08/15/2007

EXIT REVOLUTIONIZED Real Estate by providing agents with RESIDUALS or special bonuses, when they sponsor agents into the EXIT family. These bonuses continue, within their structure, so long as the EXIT agent and their sponsored agents are active with EXIT. EXIT offers the unique opportunity to not only be in the real estate business, but to be in the Business of Real Estate at the same time! Two careers at once. EXIT agents enjoy income stability, disability protection, retirement income, and even after-death benefits for their beneficiaries. Could you do something with this?Whether you are in real state and it's time for a change or if you are new to our industry, you owe to yourself to find out how EXIT can help you turn a job into a career. Learn how Exit is Revolutionizing real esta... 04/18/2007