Sussex County Delaware

If you’re considering Sussex County Delaware for a second home or investment property give me a call. I have office hours in Central Maryland to discuss the sale or purchase of any property in Sussex County Delaware or Central Maryland.

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Delaware-Maryland Resort Areas

TIRED OF YOUR STATES TAX POLICIES?

Just a guess, but the guess is that The Eastern Shore Resort Area property values are going to take off… The States surrounding Delaware are going to send their residents packing to Sussex County Delaware. People looking to invest or set up permanent residence in a tax friendly area are swarming.  

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Howard County School Information

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Want to know more about the schools associated with a neighborhood or specific address. I want to provide you with some tools so you will be able to research this core issue when considering a home.

What schools are associated with a Howard County address? School Locator

Where can I get information or reviews of schools? School Reviews

How can I get information from the Howard County School Board? School Board

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Turf Valley Overlook

This neighborhood is just off route 40 in Ellicott City 21042. It boarders Turf Valley Country Club. The neighborhood consists of about 500 single family homes. The homes generally sell from the mid $500K to mid $600K. Search Realestate.com

Rockburn Township

The neighborhood of Rockburn Township is located off Montgomery Road in Ellicott City 21043. The neighborhood consists of approximately 160 single family homes. Lot sizes are generally anywhere from a third to a half acre and sell in the mid $500 range. If you are interested in Rockburn or any other areas in Howard County you can search Realestate.com

Village Crest, Taylor Village 21043

This 55+ Active Adult Community has it all. Tennis, indoor pool, outdoor pool and fitness centers. The community consists of Villa and Apartment Style condominiums.

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Real Estate Search in MD 21042

When listing your home you want to understand how it compares to other homes that are available.

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Ellicott City MD 21042

I am an active Long and Foster Realtor and resident in Ellicott City MD. To start your buying or selling research I recommend RealEstate.com

Ellicott City In Howard County Maryland Properties

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Ellicott City, The Center Of The Universe

What ever your looking for, Ellicott City in Howard County Maryland has it. Entertainment, Tourism or a great lifestyle..

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Condsidering A Sale or Purchase In Howard County

Howard County Maryland is a wonderful place to live, work and play. If you’re considering buying or selling it is important to educate yourself on prices in the different locations and neighbor hoods in the area.

What is important to you in the purchase of a home? Obviously the price, access to major travel modes, schools shopping and work all play a key role in your considerations.

Why not start with a simple property search with Mitchell Donovan and Long and Foster. I can help your buy or sell any property in Howard County Maryland. I serve Ellicott City, Columbia and Clarksville just to name a few popular areas.

The real estate search site I always recommend is realestate.com  

55+ Condominiums Explained

If your considering buying in a 55+ Community in Howard County Maryland and just want to make sure that its for you give me a contact me. We can sort through some of the pros and cons. It is certainly not for everyone but it can be a great choice if it does appeal to you. I can help you understand what a condominium is all about. Its probably not the end of home ownership as you have always known it.

55+ In Howard County Maryland

The 55+ communities in Howard County Maryland are first class. For us 55+ adults it is a welcome lifestyle. Pools, Fitness Centers, Tennis Courts are standard fare in most communities. In Howard County all of the things that we enjoy are right where we left them. The only things we will leave behind are the snow blowers and lawn mowers.

With the change left over we could even buy a place at a Delaware Beach Resort and do some tax free shopping.

If you would like to learn more about this type community contact me and let’s discuss it.

55+ Condominium Ownership

The increased interest in condominium living by the baby boomer generation is a trend that will only increase going forward.  Your Realtor should carefully explain the advantages and limitations of living in a condominium. They should not hand you a packet of information that you may not read or understand, let you settle only to find out later that you did not understand this type of ownership. Condominium ownership is a great form of ownership but it can be a little difficult to understand initially. If you are considering this type of ownership and lifestyle give me a call.

Brightfield Farms

Brightfield Farms is a town home community in Howard County. The western portion of the neighborhood is Ellicott City and the eastern side is Elkridge. The Brightfield community consists of approximately 500 homes priced from the upper $200'S to the upper $300'S. It's convenient location along the Montgomery Road corridor is very close to shopping and major transportation routes. Search Brightfield Farms

Gorilla In The Room

There is a gorilla in the room! The gorilla is the baby boomer generation and the room is the real estate market. The baby boomer generation is going to have an impact on housing market trends for some time to come.  As they decide where and how they want to occupy real estate over the next 10, 15 and 20 years, It will impact the market.

I am sure everyone has started to notice those nice little 55+ communities popping up. They come in different varieties town homes, villas and apartment style condos. Need I mention they don’t have to cut grass or shovel snow?

Predicting human behavior is very difficult but this baby boomer generation could have a large impact on the real estate market. Many of these people have considerable equity built up in their current home and will want to maximize and protect that equity to best of their ability and have a comfortable life style. I think the trend is set. When you make real estate investment decisions "the trend is your friend".

I am a Long and Foster realtor in Howard County Maryland. I can help you with your real estate interests In Ellicott City, Columbia, Elkridge or Clarksville (just to name a few).  I am interested in hearing your opinion on the trends in real estate and investing.

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Howard County Public School Boundary Lines

Finding a new home is a daunting task especially when the person(s) searching are new to the area. Many want information regarding the school system boundary lines. Here is a link for the Elementary, Middle and High School Lines.... Howard County Maryland School Boundary Lines

Ellicott City, Neighborhoods of Montgomery Road

In Ellicott City the neighborhoods along the Montgomery Rd corridor are very nice. The single family prices generally range in the area of $300,000 to $700,000. Shopping is very convenient all along this corridor. There are three plazas directly on Ellicott City's Montgomery Rd. Major retailers are Giant, Safeway, Staples, Target, Barnes and Nobel, and Kohls. There are major malls in every direction you may choose to drive. No matter where you choose to live in Ellicott City everything is convenient. I am an agent with Long and Foster in Ellicott City, Maryland. If you have anything that I can help you with in the central Maryland area contact me, Mitchell Donovan 

Sellers Dilemma

I am currently consulting with two home owner’s considering the sale of their homes. While they have the assets to purchase a new home they know they may take a loss on the sale of their current home.  Their first option is to sell now and take the loss. Second option is to rent their current home until the market goes up and move on to their home of choice. This is a dilemma that many homeowners face in today’s market and there is no clear cut answer to the question…we have no crystal ball.

While the market is showing signs of stabilizing there certainly could be more softening. Yes, the market could turn up but I don’t see the potential of rapid or significant appreciation.

The question is do they want to become “involuntary landlords”. Do they want the responsibility of being a landlord? Do they want to risk the wear and tear issues and expenses that every landlord endures along with the risk of further home value deterioration.

The key point to focus on are the current mortgage rates, they are very low. If they miss this mortgage rate opportunity they pay for that over the life of the mortgage. If they accept the loss of their current home and capture the home of choice at a great price with great rates would this be an acceptable result?

Looking to buy or sell in Howard County Ann Arundel or Baltimore County? Let me earn your business. Contact me at Mitchell Donovan

Howard County Real Estate

Howard County Maryland is a wonderful place to live work and play. If you’re considering buying or selling it is important to educate yourself on prices in the different locations and neighborhoods in the Howard County area.

What is important to you in the purchase of a home? Obviously price, access to major travel modes, schools, shopping and work all play a key role in your considerations.

Why not start with a simple property search with Mitchell Donovan and Long and Foster. I can help you buy or sell any property in Howard County Maryland. I can serve your real estate needs in Ellicott City, Columbia and Clarksville just to name a few popular areas.

Start your research on the top right  ”property search”