I'm psychic -- my husband might say I'm psycho, but that's a whole different post. I'm like, um, Carnac the Magnificent (am I dating myself, or what?) because I see yet another Addendum being added to our already overwhelming Residential Contract of Sale. Let's see, we already have upwards of 30 plus pages (contract and assorted addendae) that we need to explain in detail to our deer-in-the-headlights-looking clients and now it'll be 30 plus plus.   Did you hear about the buyer that is suing the seller of an Arizona home the buyer bought nearly three years ago because the buyer felt the seller should have disclosed to him that the property was located next to a psycho?  No, not a psychic -- like me (because that might be kinda nice, if you really think about it) but a psycho.  Allegedly... 04/03/2008

 I have talked to several agents who left $60k-$80k year jobs in 2004 to practice real estate. We are officially in a declining market, causing new agents to experience a high level of frustration. Some appear to be very angry. On the other hand, I have had conversations with realtors who have been in the business for 10+ years. They feel the less agents we have the more business for each agent still able to remain active. We must come together as agents & encourage one another to keep the faith & strive in this declining market. CONSUMERS PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE MEDIA'S NEGATIVITY REGARDING WHEN & WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE A HOME. ASK YOUSELF IF THIS IS A BUYERS MARKET, WHY SHOULD YOU WAIT TO BUY. 03/20/2008

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Find your next home on Baltimoresun.com! It's the only place to find listings from real estate professionals, new home builders, as well as For Sale by Owner properties. You may not think of us for Bel Air properties, but Bel Air, MD is actually one of our most popular searches. Plus, we currently have hundreds of active listings in the area. Use the search widget below to go right to all of our Bel Air listings, including many you can't find anywhere else. 01/17/2008

(December 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007)Here is your monthly report for local Real Estate Activity in Bel Air, Maryland (21015)TOTAL SOLD DOLLAR VOLUME = $7,014,500AVERAGE SOLD PRICE = $318,841AVERAGE LIST PRICE FOR SOLDS = $343,159TOTAL UNITS SOLD = 22AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET = 112AVERAGE SALE PRICE % OF LIST PRICE = 92.91%TOTAL NEW LISTINGS =  31TOTAL LISTINGS PENDING CONTRACT = 10TOTAL LISTINGS SOLD = 22            Single Family & Townhomes = 21            Condos = 1TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS = 204              Single Family & Townhomes = 186            Condos = 18*SOURCE:  METROPOLITAN REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. - MLS RESALE DATA(Information deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.)SELLING SOON? If you are considering listing and selling your Harford County home, I can provide a FREE ... 01/12/2008

(December 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007)Here is your monthly report for local Real Estate Activity in Bel Air, Maryland (21014)TOTAL SOLD DOLLAR VOLUME = $6,289,700AVERAGE SOLD PRICE = $241,912AVERAGE LIST PRICE FOR SOLDS = $258,919TOTAL UNITS SOLD = 26AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET = 127AVERAGE SALE PRICE % OF LIST PRICE = 93.43%TOTAL NEW LISTINGS =  23TOTAL LISTINGS PENDING CONTRACT = 18TOTAL LISTINGS SOLD = 26            Single Family & Townhomes = 14            Condos = 12TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS = 229              Single Family & Townhomes = 183            Condos = 46*SOURCE:  METROPOLITAN REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. - MLS RESALE DATA(Information deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.)SELLING SOON? If you are considering listing and selling your Harford County home, I can provide a FREE... 01/12/2008

(November 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007)Here is your monthly report for local Real Estate Activity in Bel Air, Maryland (21015)TOTAL SOLD DOLLAR VOLUME = $8,035,700AVERAGE SOLD PRICE = $321,428AVERAGE LIST PRICE FOR SOLDS = $347,284TOTAL UNITS SOLD = 25AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET = 128AVERAGE SALE PRICE % OF LIST PRICE = 92.55%TOTAL NEW LISTINGS =  48TOTAL LISTINGS PENDING CONTRACT = 17TOTAL LISTINGS SOLD = 25            Single Family & Townhomes = 22            Condos = 3TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS = 218              Single Family & Townhomes = 196            Condos = 22*SOURCE:  METROPOLITAN REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. - MLS RESALE DATA(Information deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.)If you are considering selling your home, I can provide a FREE HOME EVALUATION REPORT also known as a Co... 12/21/2007

(November 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007)Here is your monthly report for local Real Estate Activity in Bel Air, Maryland (21014)TOTAL SOLD DOLLAR VOLUME = $8,214,300AVERAGE SOLD PRICE = $273,810AVERAGE LIST PRICE FOR SOLDS = $296,023TOTAL UNITS SOLD = 30AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET = 127AVERAGE SALE PRICE % OF LIST PRICE = 92.50%TOTAL NEW LISTINGS =  60TOTAL LISTINGS PENDING CONTRACT = 27TOTAL LISTINGS SOLD = 30            Single Family & Townhomes = 19            Condos = 11TOTAL ACTIVE LISTINGS = 252              Single Family & Townhomes = 204            Condos = 48*SOURCE:  METROPOLITAN REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. - MLS RESALE DATA(Information deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.)If you are considering selling your home, I can provide a FREE HOME EVALUATION REPORT also known as a C... 12/21/2007

I am a full time loan officer, although I know a lot of part time loan officers that do mortgages as a second job. I am writing to get everyone's input on this and what they think of the situation. As a loan officer, I deal with a few part time real estate agents. Ones that range from the best in the business (Part time or Full time) to ones that think they are going to sell real estate to make a quick buck and never put in the time or effort it takes to succeed. Real estate is a career that can be done part time, as most of the time when you meet with clients, it is after 5 during the week or on weekends. I guess my real question in writing this is what everyone thinks of part time loan officers. Ones that work other jobs during the day and are hardly accessible by phone when you need ... 11/28/2007

Wondering what is selling in your area, or the area you are interested in?? You found it. Listed below is the monthly market report for Belair  in Harford County . Located centrally near major travel routes, Amtrak, Interstate 95 and Route 40, this area offers versatility and convenience to shopping. Also located close by is Ripken Stadium! For more information on this area; or any other in Harford County, please contact Mark & Gloria today. We would be more than happy to help you find your dream home!Listed below is the month of October in review:This month their were 13 units sold in the area, with an average of 117 days on the market. The average sales price is down7% to $342,098. There are a total of 68 new listings this month in the 21015 Belair area.What it means...Units sold: thi... 11/11/2007

Wondering what is selling in your area, or the area you are interested in?? You found it. Listed below is the monthly market report for Belair  in Harford County . Located centrally near major travel routes, Amtrak, Interstate 95 and Route 40, this area offers versatility and convenience to shopping. Also located close by is Ripken Stadium! For more information on this area; or any other in Harford County, please contact Mark & Gloria today. We would be more than happy to help you find your dream home!Listed below is the month of October in review:This month their were 27 units sold in the area, with an average of 88 days on the market. The average sales price is down7% to $289122. There are a total of 71 new listings this month in the 21014 Belair area.What it means...Units sold: this ... 11/11/2007

Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland(zip codes 21014, 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, October 28th and ending Saturday, November 3rd -- the following statistics apply*- Listings 49 new listings came on the market. 6 were for lease, the remaining 43 were for sale List prices ranged from $1,200-2,000 for rentals to $139,900 - $1,100,000 for sale properties. None are currently under contract and/or sold 32 are single family properties, 10 are townhomes , 7 are condos.   Sales 19 homes sold in the week listed above. 3 were leased out, 16 were sales Sales prices ranged from $1,400-1,500 for rentals to 145,000 - $438,000 for sale properties. 4 were single family, 10 were townhomes, 5 were a condos.   If you... 11/05/2007

Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland(zip codes 21014, 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, October 21st and ending Saturday, October 27th -- the following statistics apply*- Listings 33 new listings came on the market. 2 were for lease, the remaining 31 were for sale List prices ranged from $2,000-2,200 for rentals to $148,000 - $815,000 for sale properties. 1 is currently under contract and/or sold 20 are single family properties, 10 are townhomes , 3 are condos.   Sales 5 homes sold in the week listed above. 0 were leased out, 5 were sales Sales prices ranged from $1,200-2,900 for rentals to 213,000 - $475,000 for sale properties. 4 were single family, 0 were townhomes, 1 was a condo.   If you'd like mor... 11/05/2007

Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland(zip codes 21014, 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, October 14th and ending Saturday, October 20th -- the following statistics apply*- Listings 25 new listings came on the market. 2 were for lease, the remaining 23 were for sale List prices ranged from $1,250-2,800 for rentals to $147,500 - $599,950 for sale properties. 2 are currently under contract and/or sold 13 are single family properties, 9 are townhomes , 3 are condos.   Sales 13 homes sold in the week listed above. 4 were leased out, 9 were sales Sales prices ranged from $1,200-2,900 for rentals to 217,000 - $525,000 for sale properties. 8 were single family, 4 were townhomes, 1 was a condo.   If you'd like mo... 10/31/2007

Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland(zip codes 21014, 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, October 7th and ending Saturday, October 13th -- the following statistics apply*- Listings 25 new listings came on the market. 2 were for lease, the remaining 23 were for sale List prices ranged from $1,250-2,800 for rentals to $147,500 - $599,950 for sale properties. 2 are currently under contract and/or sold 13 are single family properties, 9 are townhomes , 3 are condos.   Sales 13 homes sold in the week listed above. 4 were leased out, 9 were sales Sales prices ranged from $1,200-2,900 for rentals to 217,000 - $525,000 for sale properties. 8 were single family, 4 were townhomes, 1 were condos.   If you'd like mor... 10/31/2007

On my way dropping off my youngest to pre-school earlier today, I noticed a neighbor setting up for the big night -- or should I say FRIGHT?. I just had to stop and snap a few photos.   It was already beginning to be a SPOOKTACULAR event.   I mean they were really getting into the SPIRIT of things.   I wish you all could have seen the entire effect at night. It was unbelievable -- music (MJ's Thriller, of course!), lights bouncing off everthing, smoke (the entire block was cloudy, seriously...).  It was great!    Sorry I couldn't capture it for ya'll but my girls wouldv'e slapped me silly if I concentrated on anything other than assisting them in getting enough candy to last them through the year and beyond. Happy Halloween. 10/31/2007

Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland Here's an up-to-the-minute snapshot of Real Estate activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015):*   There are a total of 497 homes that are currently FOR SALE in Bel Air, MD 66% are detached single family homes, 22% are townhomes, and 12% are condos. Asking prices range from $135,000 to 1,300,000.   The inventory is abundant; there's something for everyone's taste and budget and now's an exceptional time to buy.  So, whether you're looking for that perfect first home, a decent fixer-upper, or your next buy-up -- call me for the best deal available. If you'd like more information and/or have any questions about the Bel Air area give me a call or drop me a quick line at Lanette@BranchSells.com. I'm very familiar with all that Bel A... 10/29/2007

Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland(zip codes 21014, 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, September 30th and ending Saturday, October 6th -- the following statistics apply*- Listings 41 new listings came on the market. 8 were for lease, the remaining 33 were for sale List prices ranged from $1,650-2,900 for rentals to $149,900 - $825,000 for sale properties. 8 are currently under contract and/or sold 16 are single family properties, 20 are townhomes , 5 are condos.   Sales 10 homes sold in the week listed above. 3 were leased out, 7 were sales Sales prices ranged from $1,250-1,500 for rentals to 225,000 - $620,000 for sale properties. 10 were single family, 8 were townhomes, 4 were condos.   If you'd like... 10/29/2007

Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland(zip codes 21014, 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, September 23rd and ending Saturday, September 29th -- the following statistics apply*- Listings 35 new listings came on the market. 6 were for lease, the remaining 32 were for sale List prices ranged from $1,800-2,500 for rentals to $139,900 - $755,975 for sale properties. 8 are currently under contract and/or sold 20 are single family properties, 9 are townhomes , 6 are condos.   Sales 20 homes sold in the week listed above. 1 was leased out, 19 were sales Sales prices ranged from $2,000 for rentals to 218,000 - 481,900 for sale properties. 9 were single family, 11 were townhomes.   If you'd like more information an... 10/29/2007

  Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland(zip codes 21014, 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, September 16th and ending Saturday, September 27th -- the following statistics apply*- Listings 60 new listings came on the market. 13 were for lease, the remaining 47 were for sale List prices ranged from $750-2,800 for rentals to $139,900 - $755,975 for sale properties. 8 are currently under contract and/or sold 40 are single family properties, 11 are townhomes , 9 are condos.   Sales 26 homes settled in the week listed above. 4 were leased out, 22 were sales Sales prices ranged from $1,225-2,000 for rentals to 145,000 - $720,000 for sale properties. 13 were single family, 11 were townhomes, 2 were condos.   If y... 10/29/2007