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2008 Maryland Fishing Challenge Starts Today
2008-04-13 03:36:00
With 17,000 miles of Maryland waterways, it’s no surprise that fishing is a popular Maryland sport. Today marked the beginning of the annual 2008 Maryland Fishing Challenge  which runs through September 1.   According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, more than 60 species of fish are eligible for the grand prizes.   Eligible fish include large and smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, ...

Crofton Real Estate Market Study - March 2008
2008-04-12 06:37:00
The truth may hurt, but here it is:  Crofton’s real estate market for March 2008, compared to March 2007, is depressing.  The number of homes sold, average and median prices – down.  The number of days on the market – up.  To be more precise:  Units sold are down over 40% Average sold price down over 9% Median sold ...
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9% of Maryland Millionaires in Anne Arundel County
2008-04-09 16:25:00
Anne Arundel County is home to nearly one in ten of the those who will pay a new “Maryland Millionaire’s Tax” passed in this year’s legislative session.  Millionaires can afford to live anywhere they want, of course, and this tax could be just the motivator for some of them to move away from Maryland and take all their personal and business tax ...
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More House 4 Less in Crofton
2008-04-08 16:31:00
A little birdie told me there are Focus On Crofton readers who WANT to take advantage of this Buyers’ Market to own a Crofton home or condo.  Maryland Mortgage Programs: I have some good news for them – downpayment and closing cost help is available through the State of Maryland’s More House  4 Less Program and the House Keys 4 Employees ...

Factors That Impact the Sale of Real Estate
2008-04-07 07:38:00
If you’re thinking about selling your Crofton home, it’s important to know and understand the factors which impact real estate sales.  Not only do you need to know what they are, you need to be aware of which factors are WITHIN your control and which are BEYOND your control.  They’re all important, because they impact ...
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Fabulous Floral Design Demonstration in Crofton
2008-04-06 18:48:00
 David Shover of A Blooming Basket in Millersville was the guest speaker for Crofton Village Garden Club last week.  Even the “old pros” in garden club seemed to to be impressed and inspired by his presentation and fabulous creations.  The lesson I personally took away from the demonstration was simple:  The next time I want a fabulous floral design, I’ll just ...
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Crofton Maryland’s Own Cherry Blossoms -
2008-04-04 17:18:00
While many people travel to Washington, D.C. from other parts of the country and world to the National Cherry Blossom Festival, we can just travel around Crofton Parkway to see our very own Cherry Blossoms in bloom.  Their initial planting was the brainchild of Crofton resident Kaye Callahan, who spearheaded this project, and generations of Crofton ...

Crofton History - The Levitt Chapter
2008-04-03 02:27:00
If you’re relocating to the Washington-Baltimore area from another part of the country, you may notice that some sections of Crofton are eerily similar to other neighborhoods in Maryland.   In fact, Crofton may resemble a place you previously lived in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Delaware, or Pennsylvania.  It’s no coincidence – hundreds of communities, with many of the same home designs and floorplans, were built by ...
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A SOLD Sign in Your Crofton Front Yard
2008-04-01 15:03:00
This Crofton real estate agent has read and heard enough bad news about the real estate market to last a lifetime.  How ‘bout you? While this market is no laughing matter, and I don’t mean to minimize its impact on home sellers, this is not the first time we’ve experienced a Buyer’s Market in Crofton (and survived just fine, thank you).  After all, ...
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Crofton Calendar of Events - April 2008
2008-03-31 06:47:00
Did you know that April is National… Alcohol Awareness Month Animal Cruelty Prevention Month Autism Awareness Month Car Care Month Child Abuuse Prevention Month Donate Life Month (Organ Donation) Frog Month Garden Month Guitar Month Humor Month Kite Flying Month Mathematics Education Month Sexual Assault Awareness Month Welding Month And you know what they say… April showers bring May flowers!                                                     If you’re relocating to Maryland, check out Your Online Relocation Package for Anne ...
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Crofton Maryland Restaurant Review - Italian Market
2008-03-28 18:57:00
When Larry and I moved to Crofton, Maryland , in the 70’s, there were just two commercial dining establishments:  Pigeon House (at the site now housing Jasper’s) and the Sly Horse Tavern on the Crofton Village Green.  No McDonalds, no pizza carry-outs, and no franchise restaurants at all. A lot has changed in Crofton since then, and the joy ...
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Curb Appeal for Crofton, the Community
2008-03-27 15:30:00
When it comes to curb appeal for Crofton, Maryland, the front gate area along MD Route 3 near Crawford Boulevard creates an indelible first impression of Old Crofton, and maybe even Greater Crofton.  The appearance of that area impacts the desirability (and property value) of our community, just as curb appeal does for each home. Since Lake Louise never looks better than ...
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Updates for Crofton Real Estate Blog
2008-03-27 13:59:00
Check out these updates to earlier posts on this site: Book Reviews By Crofton Library Staff – Crofton’s Public library officials have reconsidered their decision to block public access to their online book reviews. Gambrills Residents Worry About Pollutants – Added links to the Maryland Department of the Environment postings on this topic.  Unfortunately, THEY haven’t updated their ...
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School Board Considers Re-Districting Proposals
2008-03-26 07:07:00
No decision is expected by the Anne Arundel County School Board on the two re-districting proposals for the Greater Crofton area before the April 30 deadline.  The two  proposals under consideration for filling the new Gambrills-Area Elementary School (pictured at right) are: 1.  The Recommendation of schools Superintendent Kevin M. Maxwell regarding the Gambrills-Area Elementary School ...
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Crofton-Area Foreclosures - 3/21/08
2008-03-21 10:28:00
Crofton real estate listings don’t include many foreclosures, but I had occasion to show one REO property in The Knolls last weekend.  That’s a popular Crofton townhome community near the new Gambrills Area Elementary School.  All of the appliances were in place, the location was good, and the only conspicuous “to do’s” were carpet cleaning or replacement and evidence ...
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Crofton-Area Foreclosures - 3/21/08
2008-03-20 14:28:00
Crofton real estate listings don’t include many foreclosures, but I had occasion to show one REO property in The Knolls last weekend.  That’s a popular Crofton townhome community near the new Gambrills Area Elementary School.  All of the appliances were in place, the location was good, and the only conspicuous “to do’s” were carpet cleaning or replacement and evidence ...
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Good News for the Mortgage Market and Us
2008-03-20 09:10:00
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) announced a new initiative yesterday for increasing liquidity up to $200 billion in the mortgage-backed securities market.  You may have seen this headline and wondered what, if anything, this has to do with folks like you who own or wish to buy Crofton Maryland real estate. Here’s ...
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Gambrills Residents Worry About Pollutant
2008-03-19 03:17:00
I find it a little curious that the same Legislature which banned cigarettes in restaurants and work places statewide rejected proposed legislation requiring some “fixes” for fly ash contamination.  Do they really feel an hour or two of second hand exposure to cigarette smoke (by choice, since no one has to go into a restaurant where smoking takes ...
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A Little Coffee for Your Garden?
2008-03-17 16:25:00
I wrote this article for Crofton Village Garden Club, but you may find it interesting, as well.  Enjoy!   Nothing beats a good cup of coffee in the morning!  Some folks suggest your garden would be happier with coffee, too.   My grandmother always told me there was nothing better than coffee grounds for azaleas, and she should know - ...
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Anne Arundel County Relocation Package A Winner
2008-03-15 13:30:00
Your Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County , Maryland, is a GOLD MEDAL winner in THE LOCAL EXPERT contest on ActiveRain.  I’m a regular contributor to this real estate website with articles ranging from “how-to’s” for other real estate professionals nationwide to information about Crofton real estate, Anne Arundel County and Maryland.  Additionally, many of my posts have appeared on Localism, a consumer-oriented partner ...
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Adventures of a Crofton Climber
2008-03-13 18:43:00
Crofton resident Art Huseonica recently completed a trip to the Grand Canyon, where he and Prescott, Arizona’s Ray Bellam climbed “rim-to-river and back out in one day.”  For photos and more about their adventures, read Denali Ice Agers Train in Grand Canyon. The Ice Agers are a team of mountain climbers preparing for the Denalis West Buttress Expedition, scheduled to climb ...
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Metallics in Your Crofton Garden
2008-03-12 19:31:00
The Crofton Village Garden Club suggest you put some sparkle in your landscape with the addition of metallic objects. Copper has long been a garden favorite for its warm patina and rustic grace.  Use this metal as an accent to areas of your garden that need a little warming up.  Copper has the ability to glow at sunrise and ...

Crofton Real Estate Update - February 2008
2008-03-11 15:52:00
Crofton Real Estate is still doing better than most of the country, yet the market is quite different from two years ago - at least when it comes to “days on market” and the number of “homes sold”.   Now it’s more important than ever for home sellers to have realistic expectations when they put their Crofton-area ...
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Too Many FOR SALE Signs in Crofton?
2008-03-10 13:57:00
If you’re tired of seeing those “for sale” signs everywhere you go in Crofton and all around Anne Arundel County, Maryland, these signs will erase your frown – maybe even put a smile on your face.  I found them on FunnyChill, a website featuring funny candid shots of people and places. Here are my Top 20 favorite signs:   1.  Road Closed   ...
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Crofton Resident Discovers Love in the Strangest Place
2008-03-08 14:13:00
The longer I live in this community and sell Crofton real estate, the more I realize it’s the people who make this such a special place – not the houses.   I’m reminded of this often, and one occasion each month is the Crofton Village Garden Club meeting, where neighbors of 30+ years and newcomers alike gather to ...
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New FHA Mortgage Limit for Crofton Real Estate
2008-03-07 07:09:00
Information provided by Chris Washburn, Vice-President, FNMC A Division of National City Mortgage   The conforming and FHA loan limits are official as of today (3/06/08).   For Crofton and Anne Arundel County real estate, the new maximum loan amount for FHA is $560,000.  We can begin originating FHA loans with the higher limit immediately.  There were no ...
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Book Reviews By Crofton Library Staff
2008-03-06 17:47:00
  The Crofton Library  staff is practicing what they preach – READING!  Not only that, they’re writing book reviews to help the rest of us make good choices when we visit the library.  You will find this information at Crofton’s Read and Review. There is just one problem:  It’s not clear from the website if this is OUR Crofton Library.  After ...
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Crofton home pricing - Cost vs. Value of Improvements
2008-03-04 05:50:00
Selling My Crofton Home  – A series of articles for Crofton home sellers   When you re-modeled your kitchen or bathroom, added that sun room, finished the basement, or converted your garage to a family room…  I’ll bet you had a conversation with your spouse about how much the project would improve your property value. The truth is your home improvements may not increase your ...
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Crofton Condo Features Fabulous View
2008-03-02 02:25:00
                              Just look at the view from the front gate of this Crofton condo.  Wouldn’t it be great to have so much open space outside your own door, as well as a huge fenced outdoor living area and garage?  Then, when you step inside, you’ll find an immaculate home that has been updated to the nines.  No ...
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Relocating to Anne Arundel County?
2008-02-29 17:11:00
Margaret Woda is your real estate connection to Fort Meade, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Naval Academy, BWI, and anywhere in Anne Arundel County or the greater Baltimore-Washington area. When you relocate to Anne Arundel County, Maryland, you will fall in love with the stunning scenery, laid-back atmosphere, and local fare from the Chesapeake Bay.  The county’s convenient location, ...