As many of you know, I am an expat, a dual-passport-carrying international transplant who has called Maryland home for 2+ decades. Maryland, and more specifically Howard County, is home, but Landsberg, a small town outside of Halle, Germany will always be home home. I travel back to my motherland
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12/06/2024
It's almost time for the annual Holiday Mingle at The Pink Cabbage, one of my favorite stores in Howard County to hunt for unique gifts and home decor. It's happening this Saturday, December 7th, 2024 from 10 to 5. If you have never been to The Pink Cabbage, then their Holiday Mingle is a great d
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12/04/2024
My favorite independent bookstore in Howard County, MD, is Backwater Books in Ellicott City, MD. It's more than a bookstore; it's a Bibliopub. You can also enjoy a seasonal cocktail, beer, wine, or hot tea at Backwater Books. That's a winning concept in my book (pun totally intended). Backwater B
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11/30/2024
It seems like it was just the other day I was running up and down the stairs in this delightful starter home near Historic Savage Mill, and staging it. What a whirlwind transaction! After just three days on the market and a busy open house, we received two competitive offers, and sailed along smo
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11/25/2024
Catch a glimpse of the Belmont Manor House, one of my favorite estate homes in Maryland. The Belmont is an extraordinary historic estate under the stewardship of Howard County. It sits on 68 acres adjacent to Patapsco Valley State Park and was once a working plantation. The Belmont dates back to
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11/11/2024
8855 Willowwood Way is a charming starter home in Aspenwood near Savage Mill. Good things come in 2s: it has 2 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, 2 full baths (and a powder room), and 2 decks to enjoy the lovely wooded view:The finished lower level added to its appeal. It's a cozy spot with a rec ro
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11/07/2024
16429 Batson Road in Spencerville was one hot property! Rightly so! It's a custom home on two private acres backing to conservation land with wooded views that will never change! It came with a backyard oasis and a finished basement that is an entertainer's dream. Take a quick tour here to see ju
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10/30/2024
This delightful starter home in Jessup, MD, just hit the market. There's so much to love about this property, and I will share more info and some pictures soon. For now, allow me to tease you with its fabulous location. 8855 Willowwood Way is not only convenient to Fort Meade and NSA, but it's ju
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10/24/2024
Welcome to 16429 Batson Rd, a colonial on 2 private acres with a backyard sanctuary. This home was custom-built in 2008 and thoughtfully designed for luxurious living and entertaining. One of its standout features is - no doubt - the gorgeous backyard with the heated saltwater pool and "crab shac
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09/22/2024
Do you love to entertain? Are you looking for a new home in Montgomery County where you can host epic summer parties and Super Bowl get-togethers? Then this listing Coming Soon in Spencerville, MD may be the one for you! Discover an exceptional property on 2 private acres, thoughtfully designed f
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09/17/2024
