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Crofton-Area Foreclosures
2008-02-26 21:22:00
Again, the good news is that no Crofton homes were listed as Freddie Mac foreclosures, this week.  (Good news for homeowners, that is… Not necessarily for real estate investors and homebuyers.) There are some foreclosures, however, in the adjacent communities of Odenton and Bowie: ODENTON: 21113 Address: 2654 DIDELPHIS DR, ODENTON, MDRooms: -    &# 160; Bed: -   &# 160; Bath: -   & #160;Price: NOT YET LISTED    Address: 602 MOONGLOW ROAD, ODENTON, MDRooms: 7     Bed: 2    Bath: ...
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Anne Arundel County’s Own “Tale of Two Cities”
2008-02-24 17:17:00
What does Charles Dickens’ classic tale about the French Revolution, England and spying have to do with working at Northrop Grumman, USNA, Fort Meade, BWI or anywhere else in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?  Well, absolutely nothing - except the title of the book is so perfect for anyone living in Crofton or anywhere near the two ...

Crofton Real Estate Agent Wanted
2008-02-21 16:57:00
NO kidding.  I am looking for a licensed real estate agent in Crofton, or someone currently enrolled in the pre-licensing course, to list and sell Crofton real estate with me – to “Focus on Crofton.” ‘Hoping to find an agent who is ready, willing, and able to learn and do business the old fashioned way, with people-care… and the new-fashioned ...
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School Redistricting Meeting Last Night
2008-02-20 03:52:00
Crofton-area school re-districting was the topic of a briefing held last night at Four Seasons Elementary School , as the School Board reported on proposals impacting Crofton Elementary, Crofton Middle, Piney Orchard Elementary, Four Seasons Elementary, Odenton Elementary, Arundel High, and Waugh Chapel Elementary School. As I’ve mentioned before, the quality of schools can greatly impact the ...
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Crofton Schools Improve on MSA Tests
2008-02-20 02:17:00
Crofton real estate, like real estate in all communities, depends a lot on the quality of local schools.  It was good news, therefore, when we learned that Maryland Schools Rank 3rd in the Nation and Ten Crofton Teachers Earn Certification.  Last week, The Washington Post reported that Maryland public schools had the second-highest percentage in the nation ...
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Reason #8 to Buy A Home in Crofton
2008-02-18 07:59:00
Crofton, Maryland, is located within an hour of world-class medical care.  Literally. Johns Hopkins is the “Best of the Best” in U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll of America’s hospitals for the 17th consecutive year.  The Baltimore medical facility also ranked among the nation’s best in all 16 specialties, and #1 in Maryland in every ...
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President Signs Loan Limit Increases
2008-02-18 00:59:00
Crofton home owners and home buyers alike could be affected by the economic stimulus package signed by President Bush. The law signed this week includes several important housing provisions including temporary increases in the loan limits for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA mortgages.   According to an impact study performed earlier this month by the National Association ...
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Why Hasn?t My House Sold?
2008-02-16 05:23:00
If your Crofton home is on the market, do you know why it hasn’t sold yet?  Without seeing your home first hand, I can’t even guess.  But I can give you some food for thought based on many years of experience.  When there’s a six-month supply of homes for sale, like today, it’s a buyers’ market – that ...
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Maryland on the Big Screen
2008-02-14 08:25:00
Crofton residents could find themselves in the middle of a movie set, here in Maryland , if films on the shelf at Blockbuster are any indication.  And you may see Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Bruce Willis, Will Smith, Nicole Kidman, Clint Eastwood, Meg Ryan, George Clooney or another film star browsing the historic streets of Annapolis when they’re in town again to shoot ...
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Crofton Real Estate Market Study - January 2008
2008-02-12 14:24:00
Crofton real estate statistics for January 2008 were released yesterday by the Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS).  As you know from my past reports, I feel this information is an important piece of the puzzle that faces home buyers and sellers today and in the coming months - How to price your home, if you’re a seller; and what to ...
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Have You Dined at McCormick & Schmick?s in Annapolis?
2008-02-11 16:31:00
Larry and I eat out often, as I’ve mentioned before, and this weekend we decided to check out a new restaurant in the Annapolis Mall expansion, just 20 minutes from Crofton.  McCormick & Schmick’s was our choice, and we thought early dining (5–ish) would mean no wait for a table and, therefore, good service. Well, the ...

Reason #9 to Buy a Home in Crofton, Maryland
2008-02-09 22:30:00
Pets Love Crofton, Too! At any time of the day or night, you are likely to find people walking their dogs in Crofton.  A three and a half-mile parkway circles “Old Crofton” - just one of many places to walk your dog on wide sidewalks that accommodate pets, strollers, and people walking side by side beneath the American flags ...
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How Long Has That Home Been on the Market?
2008-02-08 11:02:00
By Guest Blogger, Brian Block RE/MAX Allegiance, Alexandria, Virginia   Brian is an Attorney, a REALTOR with a long list of professional designations attesting to his expertise, and the author of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Real Estate Blog.   Brian is one of my favorite real estate bloggers, and I thought you might enjoy reading his perspective on this ...
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Maryland Real Estate Tax Change Affects YOU
2008-02-08 03:31:00
The real estate tax on your Crofton home will go up significantly, if you don’t make a one-time application for the Homestead Tax Credit when you receive your next tax assessment. In response to many questions about the Homestead Tax Exemption, let me quote the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation on this matter:   “Effective October 1, 2007, a new law ...
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National Wear Red Day, February 1
2008-02-01 03:47:00
Friday February 1, 2008 Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association campaign to wipe out heart disease, the #1 killer of women.  One in three women gets heart disease, according to their website.   I have no doubt that I’m very much at risk, so this really caught my attention.  The goal of Go Red For Women is a 25% reduction in ...
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Here?s Steve, All Grown Up!
2008-01-31 07:29:00
Our Crofton friends and clients reaching out to say “Hello” is one of the best things about starting this blog.  Since so many folks have asked for news and photos of my family (and, like any mom, I love to brag about my kids) let’s start with this photo of Steve , his wife Sharon and their son, Jack.  Steve is the Founder and ...
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Foreclosure Properties for Sale Near Crofton
2008-01-29 15:21:00
You’ve heard it, you’ve read it… Now is a great time to invest in real estate, while the prices and rates are down.  If you’re looking for LOCAL foreclosures, let me help by sharing these Freddie Mac properties with you.  The list doesn’t include any Crofton or Gambrills foreclosures right now, but these homes are located in nearby ...
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Some Crofton Homeowners Have a New Tax Deduction
2008-01-27 19:43:00
Crofton homeowners may be eligible for a new federal tax deduction of about $300 that we haven’t enjoyed in the past. This information comes from The Mortgage Insurance Companies of America (MICA), a trade association representing the private mortgage insurance industry.  MICA provides information to lenders and investors on legislative and regulatory issues and represents them on Capitol Hill.  ...
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Crofton Photo Album - Page 3
2008-01-26 13:59:00
May I suggest that you “Focus on Crofton”, if you’re relocating to the Washington-Baltimore area?  Here are a few photos in and around the neighborhood that I took last summer.   To see more, be sure to visit Page 1 and Page 2 of my Crofton Photo Album The Crofton Library on Reidel Road:                             Hole #6 at Crofton Country Club is a Par ...
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How Will the Fed Rate Cut Impact You?
2008-01-25 20:59:00
Crofton real estate will probably be affected by the recent Fed rate cut of 3/4%, but you may be wondering who exactly is going to benefit.  I do not pretend to be a finance expert, or even a mortgage loan expert.  And I am certainly not qualified to give you financial advice – you should rely ...
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Reason #10 to Buy a Home in Crofton, Maryland
2008-01-23 20:31:00
Anyone who commutes from Crofton into D.C. or Northern Virginia will tell you how very happy they are to have the sun at their backs for the drive to and from work - and not in their eyes.  Crofton commuters just sit up tall in their cars and smile, patting themselves on the back for choosing ...
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Reason #10 to Buy a Home in Crofton
2008-01-23 20:31:00
Anyone who commutes from Crofton into D.C. or Northern Virginia will tell you how very happy they are to have the sun at their backs for the drive to and from work - and not in their eyes.  Crofton commuters just sit up tall in their cars and smile, patting themselves on the back for choosing ...
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Don’t Get Left Out In The Cold (Pun Intended)
2008-01-23 14:19:00
One of the best things about living in Crofton, Maryland, is the easy access to recreational opportunities in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis.  Well, this Saturday, it’s all about Annapolis! As you know, it’s January, and most of you are probably planning to be at home in Crofton on Saturday, January 26th, curled up by the fire ...
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Crofton Real Estate Company Helped “Change the World”
2008-01-22 16:20:00
A Crofton real estate company is one of 7,016 RE/MAX offices in 65 countries around the world.  You may have seen the RE/MAX Vision office at the Crofton Village Green, in an attractive 2–story frame building that looks a lot like a colonial-style home. According to Howard Rothman – author, publisher, editor, and consultant – RE/MAX is one of 50 ...
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Is There Any Such Thing As a PERFECT Dining-Out Experience?
2008-01-21 07:31:00
Crofton is home to many restaurants and we patronize them several times a week – from Ledo Pizza at Eddie’s Place to Damon’s, and then beyond Crofton to nearby restaurants in Bowie and Annapolis.  The food and service meet or exceed our expectations most of the time. Tonight, however, Larry and I did enjoy a rare “perfect” dining out experience -from ...
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Ouch! What?s Anne Arundel County Doing Now?
2008-01-18 02:22:00
Anne Arundel County Health Department staff will be at the Westfield Annapolis Mall next week, on Tuesday January 22 and Thursday January 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to give you that flu shot you’ve been putting off.  They’ll have a booth in the mall’s new West Atrium, between Macy’s and Lord & Taylor.  In fact, they’re ...
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Why Military Relocation Just Got Easier
2008-01-15 15:31:00
Whether you’re a military family, or “just” a Crofton, Maryland, homeowner who wants to sell your home, the real estate directories for Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine personnel could make your next move easier.   Crofton has always been home to a lot of military families, with its location so near Fort Meade, Annapolis and Andrews AFB – not to ...
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Crofton Real Estate Market Study - Year-End 2007
2008-01-11 22:44:00
Crofton real estate is much healthier today than many other areas of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and across the country.  For that, we can breathe a huge sigh of relief, because it is extremely bad in some areas.  Yet, it would be unrealistic to expect the record-breaking “hot” real estate market of a few years ago ...
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Maryland Schools Rank 3rd in Nation
2008-01-10 17:07:00
Maryland Schools have climbed from 25th in 2006 to 3rd in 2008 under the leadership of Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick.  Only Massachusetts and New York rank higher than Maryland schools this year in the the 12th annual Quality Counts report in Education Weekly, released today. These three school systems received a grade of “B”, while ...
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Crofton to Florida Snowbird Express
2008-01-09 11:18:00
Who wants to move to Florida ? That’s a question I’m asking Crofton Maryland residents throughout this month and next.  Many Crofton residents arrived 20 or 30 years ago for government or consulting careers in Washington, D.C. or Baltimore.  Now they’re either retired or on the brink of retirement, with secure financial futures and lots of home equity. Spending the ...
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