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By Michelle Grunberg, When Honesty, Integrity and Loyalty Matters!
(eXp Realty)
Looking for a open house in Ellicott City 21043, Howard County this weekend? There are twenty-five open houses in Ellicott City 21043 this weekend. Looking for a single family home? Condo or townhome?   BEWARE!! During an open house if you do not have a real estate agent representing you, the realtor who is hosting the open house is representing the seller. Many people are unaware of the fiduciary duties of a real estate agent and assume that agents who shows them houses represent them. Not necessarily. If you have not signed an agency agreement that designates you as an agent's client, rather than his customer, the agent is acting as a fiduciary agent of the seller. Fiduciary duties are legal obligations to the client, not the customer. As your Buyer Agent my fiduciary duty is to you, ...
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By Michelle Grunberg, When Honesty, Integrity and Loyalty Matters!
(eXp Realty)
Looking for a open house in Ellicott City 21042, Howard County this weekend? There are twenty-four open houses in Ellicott City 21042 this weekend. Looking for a single family home? Condo or townhome?   BEWARE!! During an open house if you do not have a real estate agent representing you, the realtor who is hosting the open house is representing the seller. Many people are unaware of the fiduciary duties of a real estate agent and assume that agents who shows them houses represent them. Not necessarily. If you have not signed an agency agreement that designates you as an agent's client, rather than his customer, the agent is acting as a fiduciary agent of the seller. Fiduciary duties are legal obligations to the client, not the customer. As your Buyer Agent my fiduciary duty is to you, ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Market Report for Ellicott City, MD in March 2014   In March, 55 properties sold compared to 34 sold in February 2014. New listings of 124 compared to 82 for February. It's begining to pick up! Here's the good part, the average days a property stays in the market for March are only 64 days compared to 97 days for February 2014. I expect April to be a lot better than March.     This is why should you select a LOCAL REALTOR to list your Howard County home?    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Are you are planning to move in or to the Howard County or Catonsville area and you want a BUYERS AGENT that really knows the area and all that it has to offer? You need a LOCAL REALTOR. I would like to apply for that job.     Click here to ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Vote for Tersiguels in the Howard Magazine Dining Contest! Howard Magazine runs an annual "Best Dining" issue in the fall and you have until today, Thursday, May 1st to cast your vote for a number of restaurant categories!I want to put my whole hearted support to my beloved Tersiguels French County Restaurant in Ellicott City and its genius owner/chef Michel Tersiguel! This Family owned, Family run, Family feel restaurant offers one of the finest dining experiences in Howard County in many ways. The food is exquisite, the service is impeccable and the atmosphere is warm, inviting and professional. Personally there is no other restaurant like it in Howard County.   You will find Tersiguels in the following well deserved categories:AmbianceFine DiningBest ChefPlace to take out of townersS...
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By Michelle Grunberg, When Honesty, Integrity and Loyalty Matters!
(eXp Realty)
Looking for a open house in Ellicott City 21043, Howard County this weekend? There are ten open houses in Ellicott City 21043 this weekend. Looking for a single family home? Condo or townhome?   BEWARE!! During an open house if you do not have a real estate agent representing you, the realtor who is hosting the open house is representing the seller. Many people are unaware of the fiduciary duties of a real estate agent and assume that agents who shows them houses represent them. Not necessarily. If you have not signed an agency agreement that designates you as an agent's client, rather than his customer, the agent is acting as a fiduciary agent of the seller. Fiduciary duties are legal obligations to the client, not the customer. As your Buyer Agent my fiduciary duty is to you, the Buye...
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By Michelle Grunberg, When Honesty, Integrity and Loyalty Matters!
(eXp Realty)
Looking for a open house in Ellicott City 21042, Howard County this weekend? There are eleven open houses in Ellicott City 21042 this weekend. Looking for a single family home? Condo or townhome?   BEWARE!! During an open house if you do not have a real estate agent representing you, the realtor who is hosting the open house is representing the seller. Many people are unaware of the fiduciary duties of a real estate agent and assume that agents who shows them houses represent them. Not necessarily. If you have not signed an agency agreement that designates you as an agent's client, rather than his customer, the agent is acting as a fiduciary agent of the seller. Fiduciary duties are legal obligations to the client, not the customer. As your Buyer Agent my fiduciary duty is to you, the B...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
The Ellicott City Market Report for home sales in March 2014 is here and see the numbers for yourself. In the month of March 2014 - 60 homes were sold and 24 homes in Ellicott City were sold after being on the market for LESS THAN 30 DAYS!  The majority of the remaining 36 homes sold in March were on the market less than 2 months. The average selling price in the 21042 zip code was $584,636 which is 20% higher than the year before while the average selling price in the 21043 zip code was $462,133 which was 12% higher compared to the year before. A lot better than last year and even better than February 2014!  Prices appear to be reaching a stable point - at least for now!   The Ellicott City area here in Maryland is a popular destination for people moving from other states because of ou...
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By Gretchen Conley, Howard County MD Real Estate
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
  Buying a home is a major achievement in most everyone’s life.  Pride of ownership, tax breaks, equity and the ability to increase your wealth and net worth are just a few of the many benefits you’ll enjoy with your new home.  Your home purchase may also be one of the largest you will ever make. You want to use a true mortgage professional that will take the time to understand all your needs and help you finance the perfect home for your family. If this beautiful home is the home for you, click here to see what your mortgage might look like! Sincerely – Ida S. Reis, CMPS® NMLS #195307 Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. 1220A East Joppa Road, Ste 118 | Towson | MD | 21286 CELL: 410-707-9235 Phone 443.384.6968 |Fax 443.296.6534 ireis@primeres.com  |  www.idareis.com
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By Gretchen Conley, Howard County MD Real Estate
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
A recent study has concluded that 39% of buyers prefer to rent out their last residence rather than sell it when purchasing their next home.   The study cites that many homeowners were able to refinance and “locked in a very low mortgage rate in recent years. That low rate, combined with a strong rental market, means they can charge more in rent than they pay in mortgage each month, so they are going for it.”   This logic makes sense in some cases. We at KCM believe strongly that residential real estate is a great investment right now. However, if you have no desire to actually become an educated investor in this sector, you may be headed for more trouble than you were looking for. Are you ready to be a landlord?   Before renting your home, you should answer the following questions to ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
NOW is the time to list your Ellicott City, 21042 home. Winter may still be refusing to give up in the Metro Baltimore area, but buyers are not deterred. The snow just keep coming, but frigid Open Houses are VERY well attended.......assuming the house lasts that long on the market. NOW is the time to list your Ellicott City, 21042 home. Basic Real Estate 101 is the concept of "Supply & Demand". Currently Ellicott City 21042 is very high in demand, but painfully underfunded with new listings. The old listings have all been picked over and discarded and the eager buyer is waiting and salivating over the next new listing that they HOPE will hit the market very soon. NOW is the time to list your Ellicott City, 21042 home.    In February 2012 saw 57 new listings in 21042, February 2013 there...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
The Ellicott City Market Report for home sales in February 2014 is here and see the numbers for yourself. In the month of February 2014 - 11 of the 34 homes in Ellicott City were sold after being on the market for LESS THAN 30 DAYS!  The majority of the remaining 42 homes sold in January were on the market less than 2 months. The average selling price in the 21042 zip code was $624,125 which is 14% higher than the year before while the average selling price in the 21043 zip code was $392,737 which was 7% higher compared to the year before.  Prices appear to be reaching a stable point - at least for now! The Ellicott City area here in Maryland is a popular destination for people moving from other states because of our proximity to jobs in the Baltimore/Washington region.The Ellicott City...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Columbia/Ellicott City in Howard County named #8 in top 10 places to live in the USA! Howard County, MD has done it again - Money Magazine has named Columbia/Ellicott City the 8th best city to live in the United States!  Catonsville borders both of these areas so we enjoy most of their atributes as well! With a combined population of just over 100,000 the editors say "Families in this pair of unincorporated cities get to enjoy living in a community with a diverse population, reasonable housing costs, terrific schools, miles of hiking trails, and a new development, Blandair Park, which will include 20 acres of forest, wetlands, meadows, and a historic farm complex."  The medium income is $117,000 and average home price comes in at $298,000.  As far as housing - you'll see a bit of everyt...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Howard County Home Owners Show The Love to the McIntire Team!Eftyhia and her family wanted to move from out of state to Ellicott City.  She searched online for a local Realtor with great ratings and found Ellie McIntire: Check out homes on the market in Ellicott City right now!   Even if you already live here -  it's always a good idea to know what homes are selling for in your area - selling prices affect your home's value as well!______________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area?  You also need a local Realtor to sell your home quickly and efficiently!Please visit www.FindAHowardCountyHome.com or www.FindACatonsvilleHome.com *...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Home buyers from California Show The Love to the McIntire Team!  Rachel and her family selected The McIntire Team as their Realtor because of our positive reviews on the Internet!  I was on the phone with them as they drove cross county telling me what they wanted in a house and neighborhood.  I was so excited to help them find their new home in Ellicott City!Check out homes on the market in Ellicott City right now!Even if you already live here -  it's always a good idea to know what homes are selling for in your area - selling prices affect your home's value as well! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area?  Want to s...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
The Ellicott City Market Report for home sales in January 2014 is here and see the numbers for yourself. In the month of January 2014 - 11 of the 53 homes in Ellicott City were sold after being on the market for LESS THAN 20 DAYS!  The majority of the remaining 42 homes sold in January were on the market less than 2 months. The average selling price in the 21042 zip code was $494,363 which is 14% lower than the year before while the average selling price in the 21043 zip code was $415,187 which was close to 1% higher compared to the year before.  Prices appear to be reaching a stable point - at least for now!   The Ellicott City area here in Maryland is a popular destination for people moving from other states because of our proximity to jobs in the Baltimore/Washington region.The Ellic...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Ellicott City Home Owners Show The McIntire Team Love - Feb 4th!Holly and her husband knew they wanted to move out of Baltimore but didn't know where - Howard or Baltimore County.  Finding a reliable buyers agent who knows both areas was their challenge! I was so happy to help them find their ideal location - Ellicott City, MD.  Now these former city dwellers are happy in their new locale but still just 10 minutes from downtown!Check out homes on the market in Ellicott City right now!Even if you already live here -  it's always a good idea to know what homes are selling for in your area - selling prices affect your home's value as well!______________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsvil...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
The real estate market in Ellicott City, MD was booming in 2013!It was definitely a good year to sell a home in the Ellicott City area of Howard County.  Check out these important indicators at the end of 2013 - they were strongly improved from 2012: Homes sold                            - Up over 30% Average sold price                - Up over 6%Average time on market      - Down over 100% Home sellers are getting offers that are VERY close and sometimes even above their asking price and homes are selling quickly. The Ellicott City area in Maryland is a popular destination for people moving from other states because of our proximity to jobs in Baltimore, Washington and Annapolis.  The 21043 zip code is in an excellent Howard County Public School District including Veterans, Illchester ...
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By Wesley Howard, Full Time Realtor
(Remax)
Ellicott City, MD 21042, Homes for Sale, Community and School Information, Virtual Tours Buy a home in Ellicott City, MD Virtual Tour Homes for Sale in Ellicott City, MD If you are interested in the current homes in Ellicott City, MD neighborhoods, subdivisions and communities, use the link below to search for homes. Each of these Neighborhood and Community pages contains the active real estate listings in Ellicott City, MD, and are updated multiple times per day. View full details and Virtual Tours online...   Find a Great home in Ellicott City, MD Find Homes in Other Areas What's Going on Nearby Ellicott City, MD? Find out about all the local amenities near Ellicott City, MD including, banking, shopping, Attractions and recreation and much more on my website. Community Information Wha...
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By Andrea Bedard, Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS
(Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860)
My girls and I stopped by the Christmas Lights House in Ellicott City, MD last Friday. What a treat! Not only was the light show fantastic but there was free popcorn, the Girls' Scouts selling cookies, a bench and heater and bubbles... I don't know who the owners are but - if you are reading this - you are awesome! A stop by your house during the Holidays has become an annual must for us. Thank you! What better way to wish all my Active Rain peeps, clients and friends a very MERRY CHRISTMAS than with this video?! I hope you are all surrounded by your loved ones, cozied up in front of the fireplace, put all your Real Estate transactions aside for a couple days and are enjoying the magic of the holiday. The Christmas Lights House is located on Red Hill Way in Ellicott City, MD, right off ...
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