Once upon a time in Charm City there was a princess named Lyra who lived in a beautiful c.1927 townhouse along a tranquil section of West Old Cold Spring Lane. Lyra's house was an especially nice place to relax, dance, and create - so much so that by royal decree these words were mounted on the wall. Welcome to 1418 W. Old Cold Spring Lane in Baltimore's Medfield neighborhood.     The inlaid floors, plaster walls, 9 foot ceilings and warm natural light make the dining room the perfect spot for Princess Lyra to enjoy her favorite meal.....pancakes.     Lyra's mommy, Queen K, loved the kitchen. The layout was well designed for having a lot of activity going on at once.       The royal puppy Angie, the princess's loyal companion, loved the magical backyard.       We all know a princess nee... 09/17/2013

Stylish home for sale in Baltimore's Medfield Neighborhood. ****UPDATE***** This property sold for $215,000 Have you heard the buzz about Hampden? It's the place to buy in 2013. Within the greater Hampden area is the niche neighborhood of Medfield. Presenting 4234 Elsa Terrace Baltimore, Maryland 21211. Offered at $225,000, this is an ideal home for a buyer looking for a turn-key property.               How about that 1955 classic brick exterior + sweet front porch? So many properties in Hampden are cursed with ugly siding. Stick with brick. There is a modest amount of landscaping in the front yard. Along this street it seems many neighbors enjoy a bit of gardening. The property has new windows and a new storm door which convey with a transferable warranty.                Come inside an... 09/13/2013

  Invest in Baltimore’s Medfield Neighborhood. While searching for homes in Baltimore City my clients tend to focus on a select group of neighborhoods. In the northwest part of the city this means Hampden and Mt. Washington. Sandwiched between these two neighborhoods is the sometimes-overlooked neighborhood of Medfield in the 21211 zip code.     Development of the Medfield neighborhood primarily occurred in the 1920's, both single family homes with large yards and classic Baltimore rowhouses. As a child I referred to the single family homes in Medfield as "Hampden Mansions" compared to the surrounding rowhouses they looked enormous - turns out they still do.     This property at 4420 Grand View Ave in Medfield was recently put under contract by one of my clients. It's situated on a doub... 01/30/2013