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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
 The Invitations are finally sent for the 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Ellicott City. For the past 9 years Centennial Park in Ellicott City in April has been the destination for clients of The McIntire Team for an annual Easter Egg Hunt.   It's always a fun day with activities, sweet treats, prizes and Easter Fun. This year Easter is in March- too early for the Howard County Parks and Rec, so for the first time, the 9th Annual McIntire Team Easter Egg Hunt is AFTER Easter! Over the years it has been such a delight watching the children grow, including my own. From years when they won't come anywhere near the Easter Bunny to the point of comfort where they scoop the eggs like crazy into their "McIntire Team" Easter basket. It's a wonderful family event. Here is a video of the event last...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Ellicott City Residential Resale report for February 2013 - 21042 & 21043 Real Estate in Ellicott City for January 2013 was strong and the market was vibrant. Almost $25 million in sales for the month. Follow that with almost a 50% decrease for the month of February and there are some raised eyebrows. Ironically this is NOT an indication of a slumped market, but a very dramatic shift to a sellers market in the Ellicott City area. Buyers are abundant, but new listings are scarce. With such a tunnel vision focus on the school districts and the school calendar, sellers are waiting to put their homes on the market. The ideal settlement time is May, so their children are not switching schools before the end of the school year.   Here are the market reports for February 2013  February Home sa...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Ellicott City, MD Home Residential Resale Statistics for Ellicott City, MD -- January 2013 Ellicott City, 21042 decided to enter the new year with a bang, as January proved to be a very good month for this portion of the city. Total sales volume increased almost 50% compared to the same time last year, going from $10 million to $15 million. Though the average sales price only increased a little over 4% ($572 thousand vs. $549 thousand), the number of units sold increasd from 19 to 27. Homes also sold quick too, average only 64 days this month compared to 86 in 2012, and eleven homes sold within thirty days. With the active market decreasing from 131 listings to 85, it will be interesting to see how February holds up. Ellicott City, MD - 21042 Though Ellicott City, 21043 did not experien...
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By Jackie Vaughan and Patrick Smith, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team
(The Jackie Vaughan Team)
THE ENCHANTED FOREST IN ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND The Enchanted Forest was a theme park in Ellicott City, Maryland which opened on August 15, 1955, one month after Disneyland Park's opening.  The admission was $1 for adults and $.50 for children.  The park had a nursery rhyme theme with fairy tale buildings and Cinderella's Castle.  The park was built on 52 acres of land on Route 40 in Ellicott City, Maryland.  Ellicott City is in Howard County, between Baltimore and Washington.  At the heighth of it's popularity, it welcomed over 300,000 children per summer.  The park was purchased in 1998 and a shopping center was built around the original park.  It was permanently shuttered in 1995.  The restoration of some of the original features such as the castle and the Enchanted Forest sign have ...
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By Jackie Vaughan and Patrick Smith, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team
(The Jackie Vaughan Team)
CLARK'S ELIOAK PETTING FARM IN ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND The Clark family has been farming in Howard County since 1797.  Starting every spring on April 1,  we are open for you and your children to come and visit our PETTING FARM and see a wide variety of animals--goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, cows, horses, ponies, turkeys, ducks, chickens, bunnies, and an emu. You can feed the animals and visit our Barnyard area where you can touch and pet them. We offer hay rides through our farm fields and a number of play areas for the children.  Pony rides and the Cow Train Ride are available all day, every day that we are open. Clark's Elioak Farm is pleased to announce that a very happy fairy tale has brought many of the figures from the ENCHANTED FOREST back to life at our farm. Come see the many tr...
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By Jackie Vaughan and Patrick Smith, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team
(The Jackie Vaughan Team)
I am sitting in the new Miller Branch of the Howard County, Maryland public library.  It is truly beautiful and has every amenity any library could have.  It's like being in a 5 star hotel!  It has a cafeteria area, a teen area, a toddler area, over 100 computers, electronic checkout, lovely terrace with views of wooded hills, great and helpful staff, large print book section, elevators, plenty of parking, private reading rooms, conference rooms and a fantastic "Enchanted Garden".  What more could you want!  It is located on Frederick Rd in Ellicott City, Maryland.  Come visit.  You won't be disappointed.   Please contact us for any of your real estate needs. We always have time for your referrals!
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By Jackie Vaughan and Patrick Smith, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team
(The Jackie Vaughan Team)
January 2013 Real Estate Market Statistics for 21042 Ellicott City, MD     StatisticValuesYoYMoM Total Sold Dollar Volume $15,442,473 +48.09% -1.68% Closed Sales 27 +42.11% -10% Median Sold Price $500,000 -4.76% -7.31% Avg Sold Price $571,943 +4.21% +9.25% Avg Days on Market 64 days -25.58% -36% Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio 94.38% +2.71% -0.43% Detailed Report   AS YOU CAN SEE, SALES HAVE GONE UP SIGNIFICANTLY IN JANUARY 2013 FROM 2012.  AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MARKET HAVE GONE DOWN.  LIST TO SOLD RATIO IS GOOD, TOO.  THINGS ARE LOOKING UP IN ELLICOTT CITY!   CALL OR EMAIL US IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS.   WE ALWAYS HAVE TIME FOR YOUR REFERRALS!
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Blossoms of Hope in Howard County!Turf Valley in Ellicott City will soon host the Pink Greens Golf Classic on April 19th, 2013 to benefit the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center at Howard County General Hospital.  Turf Valley is home to over 50 gorgeous pink cherry blossom trees - part of a group of over 1,500 trees planted throughout Howard County to both beautify and bring awareness to those battling cancer.  This is the 5th year for the Pink Greens classic at Turf Valley resort and golf course.  Each year hundreds of golfers come out to spend a day playing the lovely course while also supporting those battling cancer.   There are other events throughout the spring that link up with the Cancer Resource Center including a fashion show in April and 5K in May in Historic Ellicott City. ...
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By Dan Rochon, Top Realtor in Northern Virginia
(Greetings Virginia with eXp Realty)
HOMES FOR SALE in Ellicott City, MD $499,0008241 Academy Rd #41, Ellicott City MD 21043         $479,0004636 Dapple Ct, Ellicott City MD 21043         $475,0004962 Ilchester Point Ct, Ellicott City MD 21043         These properties was listed as of February 4, 2013.  No guarantees can be made that these properties are still actively for sale.  Please ask your real estate professional for an updated status of these properties.
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By Jackie Vaughan and Patrick Smith, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team
(The Jackie Vaughan Team)
         CENTENNIAL PARK HOWARD COUNTY! MARYLAND                   10000 Route 108 (Main/South)4800 Woodland Road (East)4651 Centennial Lane (West)9801 Old Annapolis Road (North) Ellicott City, MD  Centennial Park has won awards for its natural design and sensitivity to nature. The 337-acre park features a spectacular 54-acre, man-made lake, which is stocked by the State Department of Fisheries, and is home to a variety of wildlife such as white-tailed deer, beavers, foxes, turtles, herons, and many other bird species. You can walk, run or bike the 2.6-mile paved pathway that meanders around the lake or the 7.3 miles of interconnecting paved pathway that includes links to surrounding neighborhoods. Cast for bass, trout, sunfish and tiger muskies. The park has four main areas: North, So...
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By Jackie Vaughan and Patrick Smith, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team
(The Jackie Vaughan Team)
WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND Living on the border of Columbia and Ellicott City offers the best of both worlds -- a charming, historic downtown with plenty of restaurants (Ellicott City) and a thoughtfully laid-out planned community with tons of big-box stores and a giant arena (Columbia). 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. Ellicott City was voted the #8 best place to live in the United States by Money Magazine.  Take the time to watch the walking tour by clicking on the following link:   http://www.youtu...
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By Jackie Vaughan and Patrick Smith, Howard County,Maryland, The Jackie Vaughan Team
(The Jackie Vaughan Team)
DINING GUIDE FOR HOWARD COUNTY MARYLAND It's 5:00 & your family has no dinner plans, and you have to rally everyone to agree on one restaurant. Sound familiar? Or maybe you're planning a special occasion or important business lunch and want the perfect setting for the meal. You've found your solution at www.DineHowardCounty.com, the area's most comprehensive restaurant guide, with detailed information on over 400 Howard County restaurants, 500 restaurant coupons & special deals & and 225 menus. Imagine the dining possibilities right at your fingertips! Search our database of restaurants, cafés, bar and grills, and more of all types by name or keyword, restaurant type (Italian, Mexican, Thai restaurants, etc.), food type (pizza, sushi, BBQ, etc.) and proximity to your home. You can rate ...
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By George Belleville
(Keller Williams Select Realtors)
  Woodstock and Waverly Woods Weekly Market Update January 16, 2013 Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Woodstock, MD including Waverly Woods - 21163.  You may also want to see: All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Woodstock and Waverly Woods, MD 21163
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By George Belleville
(Keller Williams Select Realtors)
  Ellicott City Weekly Market Update January 16, 2013  Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Ellicott City, MD- 21042 and 21043.  You may also want to see: All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Homes for Sale in Ellicott City All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Ellicott City, MD 21042 Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Ellicott City, MD 21043  
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By George Belleville
(Keller Williams Select Realtors)
  Columbia Weekly Market Update January 16, 2013 Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Columbia, MD- 21044, 21045 and 21046.  You may also want to see: All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21044 Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21045 Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21046  
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Ellicott City, MD Home Residential Resale Statistics for Ellicott City, MD -- December 2012   The 21042 area of Ellicott City, MD, had total sales volume of $15.7 million during the month of December. Though a slight increase when compared to last year, sales decreased when compared to November 2012's $17.4 million in sales. 30 homes were sold: two more than December 2011, but two less than November 2012. While homes sold, on average, in 73 days during the month of November, they stayed on the market for almost an additional month longer in December, averaging 100 days (though 43% sold within within 60). There are currently 93 active homes on the market, a 33% drop from last year. Ellicott City, MD - 21042   Sales in 21043 decreased 12% compared to the same month last year, going from $...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Ellicott City, MD - 21042 & 21043 Active Home Status for Townhomes and Detached Homes as of January 8th, 2013. Ellicott City, MD, in the heart of Howard County, considered one of the greatest places to live by Money Magazine, is one of Maryland's most thriving cities. Though containing a population of only 65,000 people, its amenities cannot be overlooked (its greatest accolade, of course, being its tremendous schools).  Boasting a rich suburb, a close proximity to metropolises Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and the always charming Historic Ellicott City, this city is truly one of a kind.  Inventory is low and Ellicott City has very few distressed homes. Short sales are not as prevalent in the Ellicott City, 21043 & 21042 zip code as many other Metro Baltimore & Central Maryland areas....
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By George Belleville
(Keller Williams Select Realtors)
  Woodstock and Waverly Woods Weekly Market Update January 9, 2013 Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Woodstock, MD including Waverly Woods - 21163.  You may also want to see: All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Woodstock and Waverly Woods, MD 21163
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By George Belleville
(Keller Williams Select Realtors)
  Ellicott City Weekly Market Update January 9, 2013  Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Ellicott City, MD- 21042 and 21043.  You may also want to see: All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Homes for Sale in Ellicott City All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Ellicott City, MD 21042 Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Ellicott City, MD 21043
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By George Belleville
(Keller Williams Select Realtors)
  Columbia Weekly Market Update January 9, 2013 Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Columbia, MD- 21044, 21045 and 21046.  You may also want to see: All Homes for Sale in Howard County  All Foreclosures for Sale in Howard County Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21044 Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21045 Mid-Week Market Real Estate Update for Columbia, MD 21046
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