ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2012
The internet is an enormous reservoir of real estate related information. Some of it is actually pretty good, and a lot of it is confusing. What a lot of consumers put aside when they’re looking online is the local, and hyperlocal aspects of many communities.After all, a house is a house, whether...
11/30/2012
This isn’t the time of year that most people associate with Farmers Markets, but the one in Annapolis, MD is still going strong until late December. The Anne Arundel County Farmers Market is located at the intersection of Riva Road and Harry S. Truman Parkway.The Farmers Market is open every Sat...
11/29/2012
The Piney Orchard sub-division, located in Odenton, MD is a planned community of over 4,000 homes. In Piney Orchard buyers can find a wide variety of homes for every lifestyle, including single family, rental apartments, townhouses and condos. Additionally, there are several 55+ communities loca...
11/28/2012
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In a word, yes. The cameras in phones have gotten much better, and there are numerous apps that add functionality and creativity to your picture taking experience.A lot of the general public prefer the smartphone because they don’t have to carry multiple devices. Your smartphone pretty much does ...
11/26/2012
It was clear and crisp tonight at the City Dock tonight in Annapolis, MD where the City Christmas Tree was lit at 6 PM. Hundreds of residents and visitors spent time watching entertainment, drinking hot chocolate, singing Christmas songs and shopping.The Mayor gave a short speech and the lighting...
11/25/2012
The Crofton, MD real estate market had another solid performance during the week of 11/18/12 to 11/24/12.Particularly strong were SOLD listings which totalled 7. The prices ranged from $189,900 to $439,000. These prices fit nicely in the range of first time homebuyers to move up.Only 3 new Activ...
11/25/2012
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I can remember back to the time when I couldn’t wait until I turned twenty one so I could legally drink. Back then it was important. Like so many dates in our life that mark milestones. Thirteen, sixteen, eighteen, twenty one...and then there’s a long haul to the next one.I went to the movies tod...
11/24/2012
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With Black Friday largely behind us now, shoppers are looking at Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday to grab those bargains. Buying on the internet is a new way of life for a lot of folks. One of the things that seems to be pretty random when purchasing on the internet is sales tax collecti...
11/23/2012
Sales in Crofton, MD are surprisingly strong given the current 5 year low inventory of homes for sale. Buyers are acting quickly when a new home comes on the market. With only 57 homes in the current inventory, that’s not a lot to choose from for the number of buyers trying to take advantage of t...
11/21/2012
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Last week I was working desk duty and got a call from an agent wanting showing instructions on a house. Normally, we use a showing service and those instructions are in the MLS listing.He claimed they weren’t, so I looked it up in the MLS. Sure enough, the showing instructions are in there plain ...
11/21/2012
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Richard Iarossi
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate