Posts tagged: Baltimore

I was a Best Real Estate Blog Finalist!

Well, voting has ended and while it was interesting – my blog, MetroBaltimoreRealEstate.com came in 5th.

Maybe, I’ll do better next year. Until then keep tuning in I will attempt to keep you entertained and informed as to information pertaining to the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area and the real estate market.

Below are the final results:

1st – realtormarney.com/topics/blog/ 45.59%
2nd – baltimoresun.com/realestatewonk 30.18%
3rd – baltimorerealestateinvestingblog.com 15.73%
4th – hibanism.com 5.42%
5th – metrobaltimorerealestate.com 2.13%
6th – livebaltimorecity.com 0.64%
7th – homesbyhannon.com/real_estate_blog 0.21%
8th – baltimoregrows.com 0.11%
9th – wassermanteam.com/blog/ 0%
10th – ngrealtygroup.com/Blog 0%

Who has the best Baltimore real estate blog?

Zillow is holding a “best real estate blog” contest, and the Metro Baltimore Real Estate is one of the nominees for Baltimore.

The voting, which is already underway, continues through August 11th @ 3pm, Plus you can vote once per day!

I hope you like this blog enough to vote for it. I would greatly appreciate your vote.

Clicking on the banner below will take you to the poll.

Please vote Daily – Thanks Hon.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St Patrick's Day

Happy Saint Paddy’s Hon!

Baltimore has a large populous of Irish and wanna-be Irish.

Throughout March there are many “Irish” events planned some that happened this past weekend.

On Saturday there was the annual St Patrick’s Day Shamrock 5K Race followed by the Parade.

Next Saturday, there is the annual O’Malley’s March. Governor Martin O’Malley leads his Irish band in concert at the Recher Theatre (512 York Rd.) in Towson starting @ 8 pm. Note: Tickets are $20

Below I have provided a brief list of some of the local Irish Pubs/Restaurants:
Have fun, enjoy but stay safe!

Claddagh Pub in O’Donnell Square [Canton]

James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant [Inner Harbor]

Life of Reilly Irish Pub [Butcher's Hill]

Tir Na Nog Irish Bar & Grill [Inner Harbor]

Slainte Pub [Fells Point]

Mick O’Shea’s [Mount Vernon]

Patrick’s Pub [West Side]

Maggie Moore’s Irish Pub and Restaurant [Downtown]

Ryan’s Daughter [Belvedere Square]

An Poitin Stil [Lutherville-Timonium]

Oh, by the way, I am truly of Irish decent. ;)
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For Sale: 6709 LOCH RAVEN BLVD BALTIMORE MD 21239

MLS# BC7266868  

County: BALTIMORE

Community: LOCH KNOLL MANOR

Property Type: Detached

Style: Cape Cod

Year Built: 1952

List Price: $425,000

4 Bedrooms

3 Full Baths & 1 Half Baths

Lot Size: 0.70 Acres (30360 sq ft)

6709 LOCH RAVEN BLVD BALTIMORE MD 21239

Phillip Cross

(443) 677-7114

RE/MAX Acclaimed Realty

2345 York Road, Suite 100

Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

Office: (410) 561-0055

Description:

Beautifully Renovated 4 Bedroom & 3.5 Bath Stone Cape Cod on Landscaped .70 Acre Lot! It’s All Here: Gourmet Kitchen (Custom Cabs, Stainless Appl, Granite), Refinished Wood Floors, Replacement Windows, 2 Fireplaces, 2 Fam Rooms, In-ground Irrigation, Stone BBQ, Stone Walks, Walls & Patios * 2 Car Garage w/Workroom * Huge Rooms & Storage * Convenient Location * 1 Yr Home Warranty * Move In & Enjoy!

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For Sale: 104 Conkling St Baltimore, MD 21224

MLS# BA7244092  

County: BALTIMORE CITY

Community: HIGHLANDTOWN

Property Type: Attach/Row Hse

Style: Federal

Year Built: 1920

List Price: $75,000

2 Bedrooms

1 Full Baths & 0 Half Baths

Lot Size: 0.01 Acres (864 sq ft)

104 CONKLING ST BALTIMORE MD 21224

Phillip Cross

(443) 677-7114

RE/MAX Acclaimed Realty

2345 York Road, Suite 100

Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

Office: (410) 561-0055

Description:

2 Bedroom & 1 Bath Well Maintained Townhome in Highlandtown. Tremendous Price Convenient Location – BACK ON MARKET @ REDUCED PRICE FOR QUICK SALE! MOVE-IN READY! Dated but Functional. Great for Investors or First Time Home Buyer.

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For Sale: 616 E Jeffrey St, Baltimore, MD 21225

MLS# BA7228824  

County: BALTIMORE CITY

Community: BROOKLYN – CURTIS BAY

Property Type: Attach/Row Hse

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1942

List Price: $115,000

2 Bedrooms

2 Full Baths & 0 Half Baths

616 E Jeffrey St, Baltimore, MD 21225

Phillip Cross
(443) 677-7114

RE/MAX Acclaimed Realty
2345 York Road, Suite 100
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Office: (410) 561-0055

Description:

Well Maintained 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Curtis Bay/Brooklyn. Ceramic Tile Kitchen/Dining, Hardwood Floors in Large Bedrooms and Living Room. Fully Finished Basement with Carpeted Family Room, Laminate Wood Floor in Laundry area, and Ceramic Tile in updated Full Bath. Covered Front & Rear Porches – Extra Large Backyard with Shed. New Roof being installed – MOVE IN READY

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For Sale: 619 Maryland Ave Essex MD 21221



3 BD/1 BA Cape Cod – Just amazing a must see – redesigned front, updated bathroom, formal entry, large rear deck, landscaped yards, shed and large storage garage, eat in kitchen, separate dining room, living room family room and Sun room. One year Home Warranty back on market and priced to sell!!

2821 Hilldale Ave, (Park Circle) Baltimore, MD 21215



Beautifully renovated Large 4BR/2.5 BA home in Park Circle. 1st time home buyer? This is the one to see- big on style and location – conveniently located near Downtown, public transpo, I-83, shopping, college & univ, walk dist to Druid Hill Park and Balt. Zoo. Home boasts a huge master bedroom with large walk in closets & a spacious loft(4th bdrm). Plus take advantage of the $8k tax credit!

Baltimore Metro #4 overpriced area

Baltimore MetroIn a recent Forbes article, Baltimore metro area was ranked as the fourth most overpriced area in the United States. Francesca Levy of Forbes wrote a piece titled “Where U.S. homes are most overpriced.

According to the December 3rd, 2009 Forbes article, the top ten overpriced metro areas in the U.S. are:

1. Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida
2. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, Florida
3. Jacksonville, Florida
4. Baltimore-Towson, Maryland
5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin
6. San Antonio, Texas
7. Denver-Aurora, Colorado (tied)
7. Tampa-St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida (tied)
9. Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana
10. Austin-Round Rock, Texas (tied)
10. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tennessee (tied)

To read the original Forbes article and view the full list of the 40 most overpriced metro areas in the U.S. go here Forbes.com.

The table in the article goes on to rank the Baltimore metro area:

    ninth (9th) when looking at Properties with Price Reductions
    eight (8th) when considering List Price versus Absorbed Price
    tenth (10th) in Days On Market
    twenty-first (21st) on the Five Year Price Forecast

Basically, this determined that homes, here in Baltimore, were on the market longer and sold for less than the original list price. I am uncertain if that should or would be an accurate measure of how to be ranked. It is, however, certainly interesting information and could help explain quite a bit about our current market.

FOR SALE: 9831 Bayline Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117


Beautiful 3 Bed w/2 Full & 2 Half Baths End Unit Townhouse in New Town. Many upgrades including Granite counters, glass tile backsplash and additional cabinets in kitchen – new carpet and Pergo flooring. Full house extension on rear for all three levels. Fenced yard, large decks off family room and walkout basement. 3 neighborhood Pools – Freshly painted and ready to move in. One Year HOME WARRANTY