Bel Air, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, April, 15th and ending Saturday, April, 21st the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 46 new listings that came on the market. 4 were for lease, the remaining 42 were for sale List prices ranged from $950-2400 for rentals and from $152,068 to $849,000 for sale properties. 1 is currently under contract. 21 of the 46 properties are single family properties, 17 are townhomes , 8 are condos. There are a total of 430 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $869-2500 for rentals and from $122,500-1,899,000 for sale properties. There are a total of 231 single family homes, 98 t... 04/25/2007

How Well Does Your Home Show? - Part II: An Open Letter To a Home Seller Dear Seller, Your home's for sale. How well does it show? That old adage that a picture's worth a thousand words is never more true than in today's competitive marketplace. With over 70% of home buyers starting their search on the Internet, why not market your home by showcasing its the many unique highlights? There's a lot of competition out there and, if you're like me, you're sick and tired of hearing about the high inventory of homes and the almost cavalier attitude of buyers who expect so much more from sellers today versus just a year ago. The reality of today's real estate market is that there are 14 other homes in your same development that are for sale, and they are exactly like yours - or so it may seem. ... 04/20/2007

A Home Warranty is different from Homeowners' insurance. While a Home Warranty provides coverage for items in a home that routinely need servicing (for example, air conditioning, ductwork, plumbing, appliances) -- Homeowners' Insurance provides coverage in the event of damage to a home (for example, fire damage).   Many sellers provide a Home Warranty for their buyers. In the event that your seller doesn't, I'd recommend that you buy one yourself. It's worth the extra few hundred spent at closing to have some peace of mind. If your air conditioning breaks down in mid August, it won't break you to pay a $75 deductible to have it fixed or replaced.   If you're like the majority of homebuyers and you are financing your home (ie. you didn't hit the Lotto so you're not paying in cash), your ... 04/20/2007

Bel Air, Maryland - Lanette Branch, Realtor Who'da thunk I'd ever use the words Bel Air and skyline in the same sentence? I mean, really, considering the fact that Bel Air has no skyline, it all seems too incongruous. But there they are, in the same sentence, and still Bel Air is without a skyline - but not for long.   Apparently, town officials are in the midst of planning for Bel Air, Maryland's first 5-story building in the downtown district. Woo-hoo! No, really - whoo-hoo! This is a big deal for Bel Air residents. Just as we're getting used to the idea of the newly re-vamped downtown Bel Air, complete with an impressive Visitor's Center, here comes the news about a 5-story building. Actually, the plans include four different projects all within 3 blocks of each other, reaching up to... 04/20/2007

Bel Air, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, April, 8th and ending Saturday, April, 14th the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 35 new listings that came on the market. 1 was for lease, the remaining 34 were for sale List prices ranged from $869 for rentals and from $149,973 to $840,000 for sale properties. 2 are currently under contract. 16 are single family properties, 14 are townhomes ,5 are condos. There are a total of 374 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $1,200 to $2,000 for rentals and from $145,000 to 1,899,000 for sale properties. There are a total of 231 single family homes, 82 townhomes, and 61 c... 04/19/2007

Bel Air, Maryland - Lanette Branch, RealtorÒ   Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, April 1st and ending Saturday, April 7th the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 51 new listings that came on the market. 2 were for lease, the remaining 49 were for sale List prices ranged from $1550-$2500 for rentals and from $135,000-$1,150,000 for sale properties. 9 of the properties are currently under contract. 34 of the properties are detached, 8 are townhomes , 9 are condos. There are a total of 424 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $869 to $2500 for rentals and from $122,500 to 1,899,000 for sale properties. There are a total ... 04/19/2007

Bel Air, Maryland - Lanette Branch, RealtorÒ   Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, March 25th and ending Saturday, March 31st the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 36 new listings that came on the market. 0 were for lease, the remaining 31 were for sale List prices ranged from $550-$2000 for rentals and from $122,500-$800,000 for sale properties. 4 of the properties are currently under contract. 20 of the properties are detached, 12 are townhomes , 4 are condos. There are a total of 424 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $869 to $2500 for rentals and from $122,500 to 1,899,000 for sale properties. There are a total ... 04/19/2007

Bel Air, Maryland - Lanette Branch, RealtorÒ   Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, March 18th and ending Saturday, March 24th the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 31 new listings that came on the market. 0 were for lease, the remaining 31 were for sale List prices ranged from $550-$2000 for rentals and from $145,900-$998,000 for sale properties. 5 of the properties are currently under contract. 17 of the properties are detached, 8 are townhomes , 6 are condos. There are a total of 424 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $869 to $2500 for rentals and from $122,500 to 1,899,000 for sale properties.    There are a tota... 04/19/2007

Bel Air, Maryland - Lanette Branch, RealtorÒ   Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, March 11th and ending Saturday, March 17th the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 45 new listings that came on the market. 5 were for lease, the remaining 40 were for sale List prices ranged from $550-$2000 for rentals and from $149,900-$1,300,000 for sale properties. 11 of the properties are currently under contract. 29 of the properties are detached, 11 are townhomes , 5 are condos. There are a total of 424 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $869 to $2500 for rentals and from $122,500 to 1,899,000 for sale properties. There are a tot... 04/19/2007

Bel Air, Maryland Real Estate/Status Update - Lanette Branch, RealtorÒ   Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, March 4th and ending Saturday, March 10th the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 43 new listings that came on the market. 3 were for lease, the remaining 40 were for sale List prices ranged from $1100-1250 for rentals and from $151,900 to $575,000 for sale properties. 18 of the properties are currently under contract. 19 of the properties are detached, 11 are townhomes , 13 are condos. There are a total of 424 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $869 to $2500 for rentals and from $122,500 to 1,899,000 for sale ... 04/19/2007

Bel Air, Md - Lanette Branch, Realtor How well does your Bel Air, Maryland home show? Or, a better question might be - does it show at all? Of the 413 homes currently for sale in Bel Air, Maryland; 26% have only one picture showing on the MLS. A ridiculous 2% have absolutely no picture at all. Not one. Nada. Zilch.   How is it possible to effectively market a home with no photos of the home? In this day of instant everything and information overload, how exactly does one sell a home with no photos? The basic element of any marketing plan surely consists of quality photos, and lots of ‘em. Seriously, am I missing something here?   Why would a listing agent not showcase her listing with as many pictures as possible? I don't know the answer to that question, but I do know that it just make... 04/13/2007

Below is a list of homes currently on the market in Bradford Village in Belair MD. If you would like to receive this update free via e-mail, just e-mail me at kcrowe@cbmove.com. 5 Overbrook Drive, List Price:$284,900, Days on Market: 65 Crabtree Square, List Price:$264,900, Days on Market: 123 Peabody Court, List Price:$265,000, Days on Market: 272 Hawley Court, List Price:$309,900, Days on Market: 3310 Three Acre Lane, List Price:$285,000, Days on Market: 1247 Hawley Court, List Price:$339,900. Days on Market: 161  04/10/2007

I really enjoyed this article I found in the "Cecil Whig", it just goes to how you, it is a duty of an agent to eduacte the buyer or seller about the homebuyer/homeseller process. Here goes: Sellers must usually tell buyers about a home's defects, but that doesn't erase the need for the buyer to hire a professional inspector.Dear Mr. Myers: I disagree with some advice you recently provided about the need to hire a home inspector. The law clearly states that a seller must voluntarily disclose any problems with his home to a buyer, so hiring a home inspector is an unnecessary expense. Further, if the seller does not disclose any problems, the buyer can always file a lawsuit if a problem is discovered later. So please stop encouraging your readers to waste money on home inspectors!ANSWER: ... 03/12/2007

Bel Air, Maryland Sold Results, Home Sales, Robert B. McArtor, REALTOR, Auctioneer  Sold 2318 Darby Ct, Bel Air $204,900 Bel Air South Attach/Row House Sold 1849 Glendale Ln, Bel Air $225,000 Village@Thomas Run Townhouse/Colonial Sold 808 Chesney Ln, Bel Air $230,000 Old Fields Townhouse Sold 1047 Irwins Choice, Bel Air $469,000 Deer Run Detached/Colonial Sold 1507 Stone Ridge Way, Bel Air $699,900 Stone Ridge Pt Detached/Colonial Sold 1957 Laurel Oak Dr, Bel Air $249,900 Village At Bright Oaks Townhouse/Colonial Sold 211 Hunters Run Ter, Bel Air $249,900 Hunters Run Village Townhouse/Colonial Sold 721 Orley Pl, Bel Air $219,900 Majors Choice Townhouse Sold 322 Hunters Run Dr, Bel Air $321,900 Hunters Run Detached/Colonial If you have any questions on Buying or Selling your next home, P... 03/10/2007

I am not a tree hugger, I do not protest the development in the largely rural area where I live, but I would never introduce pesticides or hormones knowingly into my children. I am sure you would not either. It is a serious disservice what the FDA is doing by not publicizing more what goes into the food we eat. My goal is in the next few years, to be totally organic. No, I am not talking about buying the "so called" organic foods from my local grocery store. I am talking growing my own fruits and veggies, and raising my own beef and chicken. Now, do not get me wrong, I love a burger from McDonald's now and then. Or shall I say I used to? Then I read up on the practiced they use to process their beef and how inhumane this was. Not to mention I never knew the beef, poultry, and pork I was... 03/09/2007

FREE Bel Air Outdoor Movie Nights! Come join us at Shamrock Park, Lee Way and Hickory Avenue for a FREE fun family filled Saturday Night Out of movie entertainment.  Bring your chairs or blankets to the parking lot and enjoy the show!  http://www.belair.bel-air.md.us/movies.aspInformation Provided By Robert B. McArtor, REALTOR / Auctioneer http://www.MarylandsHomeTeam.com/ and http://www.MDAuctionSales.com/ BUYING? SELLING? We are your REAL ESTATE TEAM OF CHOICE in BEL AIR Maryland Call Now 1-877-421-SOLD 03/07/2007

Bel Air, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, February, 25th and ending Saturday, February, 31h the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 36 new listings that came on the market. 0 were for lease, the remaining 36 were for sale List prices ranged from $2,400 for rentals and from $129,900 to $829,000 for sale properties. 0 of the 36 properties are currently under contract, the remaining 36 are still active. 20 of the 36 properties are single family properties, 9 are townhomes , 6 are condos. There are a total of 374 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $1,200 to $2,000 for rentals and from $145,000 to 1,899,000 for... 03/05/2007

Bel Air, Maryland Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, February, 18th and ending Saturday, February, 24th the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 24 new listings that came on the market. 1 was a lease, the remaining 23 were for sale List prices ranged from $2,400 for rentals and from $200,000 to $600,000 for sale properties. 4 of the 24 properties are currently under contract, the remaining 20 are still active. 18 of the 24 properties are single family properties, 4 are townhomes , 2 are condos. There are a total of 374 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices range from $1,200 to $2,000 for rentals and from $145,000 to 1,899,000 for s... 03/05/2007

Bel Air, Maryland - Lanette Branch, Realtor Here's the week in review for Real Estate Activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015): For the week beginning Sunday, February, 11th and ending Saturday, February, 17th the following statistics apply*- Listings There were 34 new listings that came on the market. 4 were for lease, the remaining 30 were for sale List prices ranged from $1,200 to $2,400 for rentals and from $149,900 to $659,900for sale properties. 4 of the 34 properties are currently under contract, 3 are withdrawn or temporarily off, the remaining 27 are still active. 21 of the 34 properties are single family properties, 9 are townhomes , 4 are condos. There are a total of 375 listings that are currently ACTIVE in Bel Air, MD and the list prices ra... 03/05/2007

   >> MARCH 2007Feb 28 -Apr 7 PIEDMONT LEARNING CENTER PRESENTS BEE KEEPERS 7-DAY COURSE February 28, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, April 4 & 7, 7pm-9pm Eden Mill Nature Center Take your fascination and curiosity about honeybees one step further and join our instructor(an Apiary Inspector for the Maryland Department of Agriculture),for our complete 7 day course on becoming a hobbyist beekeeper. $70 course fee includes books. Pre-Registration Required, please call 410-836-3050 or Email: eden_mill@hotmail.com Website: http://www.edenmill.orgMar 2 -Mar 4 DAMN YANKEES PERFORMANCE March 2, 2007 - March 4, 2007, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm John Carroll School Admission: TBD 410.879.2480 Mar 3 BEL AIR CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Saturday, March 3, 9am-4 pm. Rain date March 10. Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Stree... 03/03/2007