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By Andrea Bedard, Fluent in Real Estate & German, GRI® ABR® CIPS®
(Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860)
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 support my community. One of my favorite places to shop local is along historic Main Street in Ellicott City, MD. It's such a great place to visit year-round, but especially during the Holiday season. Every year, the boutiques along Main Street participate in a Holiday decorating contest, and they never disappoint. Just window shopping is a treat! It's time for you to gather your loved ones and head to historic Ellicott City. It's dressed for the season! Upcoming events:December 5th: Midnight Ma...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
🍂 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞📅 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓The market continues to shift as we move closer to the end of the year — here’s what this week’s numbers show:📊 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:15 New Listings — steady flow of inventory6 Under Contract — buyer activity still present, but slightly slower10 Closings — homes are still selling before year-end6 Expired & 3 Canceled — a reminder that pricing and presentation matter✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:➡️ Buyers: With more inventory and fewer offers flying in, this could be a great time to find a home with less competition.➡️ Sellers: Homes priced right for today’s market are still selling — strategy and timing remain key.If you’re thinking of making a move before 2026 or planning ahead, I’m here to guide you with local insight.📞 Ellie McIntire, Realtor®📧...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
October is the perfect time to see Dracula performed by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company!  The play is performed throughout the ruins of the historic Patapsco Female Institute in old Ellicott City - the audience will literally follow the actors as they travel the ruins. The play is an adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula and scenes will take place in various locations for an intimate and creepy experience.  Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography.  Actor Michael Sullivan portrays Dracula at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Theater. The event is great for Halloween since October is the perfect time to see Dracula performed by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company!   The shows are Thursday - Sunday evenings and are already selling out so get your tickets now. What a fun idea for a grown up night o...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Don't miss the Ellicott City Fall Festival and Main Street Music Fest together in Historic Ellicott City this Saturday, September 28th!  The fun starts at noon with the music going until 10pm!This festival in Ellicott City is always a great time and the weather for this weekend looks perfect - blue skies and cool temps!This is the second year that the festival is really focusing on live music!  The music is free and there is every kind of band you could want (check out the schedule online above)! Seriously - they are advertising over 80 bands playing at nine music venues throughout the city from 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm at night! There are outdoor music stages (Wine Bin Parking Lot, Lot behind Tourism Building) and indoor venues too (The Phoenix, La Palapa, Cacao Lane, Judge's Bench and t...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Ellicott City, MD has been named one of the top 10 cities in Maryland for young families!  A recent survey on the consumer advocacy site NerdWallet named which cities in Maryland are most appealing for families.  They looked at the quality of the public schools, affordability (mortgage costs, tax rates, other expenses) and whether the area is growing and prospering even as it attracts new residents.Ellicott City ranked number three on the list in part for its' low unemployment rate and proximity to jobs such as those at the National Security Agency and Fort Meade.  Public schools in Ellicott City regularly rank as some of the best in the state according to information available at Greatschools.org which was also used to place Ellicott City on this current best cities list!Just last year...
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By Dan Rochon, Top Realtor in Northern Virginia
(Greetings Virginia with eXp Realty)
Closing Expenses When Buying a Home – Ellicott City, MD Short Sales Closing costs are usually being disregarded by people when buying a home. Even though closing is an ecstatic moment when the home becomes yours, the closing costs can be incredibly annoying. When you buy a home or other property, you will go through a phase known as escrow. During escrow, several issues related to the transfer of property are worked out. The last day of escrow is known as the closing day and that is the time you are going to pay the closing costs. Closing costs appear in many forms. Some require a lot of cash while others are somewhat painless. Here’s a list of common costs: Escrow Fees An escrow agent is a third party that works with the seller and buyer to complete the transaction. For this service, t...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Congratulations to Historic Ellicott City, MD!  It was just named as one of the top 20 main streets in the country in the Main Street Matters competition!The Ellicott brothers of Pennsylvania established the area now know as Ellicott City back in the 1770's and well into the next century.  The brothers bought lots of land, set up hugely successful grain farming and built one of the best regarded mills of the time.  With all that industry came jobs, housing and the shops that eventually became the town of Ellicott City.  The B&O railroad started here and there is lots of Civil War history as well.  Check out the ghost tours if you really want to know what's been going on over the last few centuries!Behind the historic Main Street area on Frederick Road is the Shakespeare in the Ruins - a...
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By Blanco Drummond, Blanco Drummond
(Exit Bennett Realty)
The Market Watch for Ellicott City MD Real Estate - 21043 as of April is available and the news is good, 129 units have sold thus far, an increase of 31.63 percent from 98 during the same period in 2012.  The greatest inventory sold were in the detached residential homes market for 4+ BR with 85 homes sold.  Believe it or not, the highest number of homes sold overall were just on the market from 1 to 10 days, with the average days declining from 94 days in 2012 to 60 days year-to-date.  You will see primary activity was in the moderately priced properties with average list price for properties sold at $546,776.  In 2013 inventory is lower but on the rise so Motivated Sellers need to be aware of pricing.  If you are considering selling your home, give us a call or fill out our form to re...
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By Blanco Drummond, Blanco Drummond
(Exit Bennett Realty)
Ellicott City MD is extending warm health hospitality by informing the public to stop in and get a free blood pressure screening with a registered nurse. Screenings are available every Tuesday and sponsored by Howard County Hospital. Tuesdays: 9 a.m.- noon (Screenings will not be held Aug. 21) Venue: Ellicott City Senior Center 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042 Phone: 410-313-1400   Columbia MD Listings for Sale and Real Estate Services--Blanco Drummond. Your Real Estate expert for Columbia, Ellicott City & Fulton MD.  You now have free access to Columbia MD's Ultimate Real Estate Search Engine!  Call me today and let's discuss how I can help you save when you buy, invest or sell real estate.  Exit Bennett Realty (301) 455 4047. Looking for a new home? Check back here often ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
 Here is another event that makes the Columbia and Ellicott City areas special!  The Turf Valley Resort Preakness Balloon Festival is a blast for adults and kids of all ages!   Click here to read more about the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Turf Valley!   The McIntire Luxury Home Team Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area? Find out why Goldilocks would use the McIntire Luxury Home Team and you should too (hint - we are just right)!Visit www.FindAHowardCountyHome.com or www.FindACatonsvilleHome.com ****** Don't take my word for it, see what other happy families have said about their home buying or selling experiences:Ellie McIntire Client Reviews on Zillow. The McIntire Team Real Estate Services.Keller Williams R...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Ellicott City Toy Store "Mumbles and Squeaks" will close in June A beloved historic Ellicott City shop has announced they will close their doors by early summer.  Mumbles and Squeaks is an incredible toy shop which has been delighting kids and parents alike for twenty one years.  Walking into that shop is always a flashback to a simpler time - old fashioned but colorful wooden toys, Playmobile, dress up dolls, science kits and toy instruments fill both levels.  Every inch of this store is packed with well selected treasures both large and small!  It was where you went to find a truly unique birthday present for a special kid. While my son was in his "Train Phase" we spent a lot of time in the upstairs train room. They always have the best selection and the train table was a huge hit wit...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Get your running shoes on this Mothers Day 2013 but be ready for some serious hills!  The Hills of Milltown 5K Challenge is Sunday, May 12th at 8:00 am and takes place in historic Ellicott City.The race start in the parking lot behind the Tomas Issac Cabin which was constructed in 1780.  The course goes uphill from there and runners will pass other historic buildings and landmarks from the 1800's.  They may miss them though because they will be focusing on all the hills it takes to finish this just over 3 mile race.  This annual race is billed as a great practice run for folks training for the Baltimore Marathon and half marathon in the fall.This is the last event in the local cherry blossom celebration called Blossoms of Hope and proceeds will go towards beautification in Ellicott City...
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By Andrea Bedard, Fluent in Real Estate & German, GRI® ABR® CIPS®
(Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860)
After 21 years Mumbles & Squeaks Toy Shoppe on Ellicott City's historic Main Street is closing its doors for good. What a bummer! That is not news I wanted to hear, at least not until my girls are grown up! I strongly support locally owned small businesses and prefer shopping there vs. the big box retailers. Mumbles & Squeaks provided a great selection of educational toys and a friendly, welcoming shopping atmosphere to boot. Just last December I wrote a blog post about how much I enjoyed picking out my girls' Christmas presents and stocking stuffers at Mumbles & Squeaks. What will I do this year? I am not aware of another independently owned toy store in the area that offers the same variety. Little Ricky's (great selection of Melissa & Doug toys) and The Family Game Store at the Hist...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Ellicott City Residential Market report for March 2013   Ellicott City remains the area of choice for many families looking for excellent Public schools in the Central Maryland area. With a great deal of new job growth and relocation, savvy parents are doing their homework about where they want to live. Inventory is 40% lower than the month of March in 2012, but demand is high. Over a third of the homes sold were under contract in 10 days or less in 21042 and over a third in 21043.   March Residential market report for Ellicott City 21042 March Residential market report for Ellicott City 21042   Click here to search for homes in Ellicott City   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Are you are planning to move in or to the Howard ...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
 Ellicott City Spring Celebration has music, food & kids activities!   It's time for the Old Ellicott City's Spring Celebration!  The festival is Saturday, April 20th, 2013 from noon to 7pm and includes music on 3 stages, kids activities, food, drinks, and of course - browsing in the great locally owned shop up and down main street.  Check out one of my favorites, the lovely and inspired Sweet Elizabeth Jane for lots of great gift ideas!   The annual springtime celebration is sponsored in part by the Howard County Blossoms of Hope program which benefits cancer research through events and activities throughout the county each April.   This is the biggest and best organized festival I have ever seen planned for downtown EC - with over 20 bands on three stages.  The stages and beer gardens...
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By Andrea Bedard, Fluent in Real Estate & German, GRI® ABR® CIPS®
(Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860)
Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD is one of our favorite places to visit in Central Maryland - especially during the Spring and Fall - and that's just what we did a few days ago, we spent a(nother) perfect (sunny) afternoon at Centennial Park. We usually walk the 2.6 mile loop around the lake, watch the wildlife along the way, stop at the playground, count the kites or boats out on the water ... The weather was beautiful and the afternoon just perfect. And what could be a better ending to a perfect afternoon spent at Centennial Lake than getting some Frozen Yogurt? Red Mango in the River Hill Shopping Center in Clarksville, MD is just a short drive east on Rt. 108! P.S. that's my little secret how I get 2 little munchkins to walk a 2.6 mile loop without complaining ;-)
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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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