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Davidsonville Country Estate with Horse Stables

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:52:59 GMT

Welcome to a warm elegance of Victoria Lane. An exquisite estate home with a charming barn built for horses. Use the barn and paddock for horses, or convert the building to an office, studio or guest house. The large barn has water and electric plus plumbing for a bath. Sit at your breakfast table & watch your horse graze in the fenced pasture. This professionally decorated home beckons you, come see today!

Waterfront Home with Gorgeous Views and Deep-Water Dock

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:39:59 GMT

Waterfront home with gorgeous views, spectacular sunsets, and deep-water dock! A rare opportunity!

This two-story colonial was just built in 1988, the living room opens to a deck and spacious back yard, with 50 feet of water frontage and a 120-foot dock with deep water (8'+ MLW).

Community offers beach, picnic area, launching ramp.

Easy commute via 50/97 or 214.

Water Privileged Home in Hillsmere Estates, Annapolis

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:48:32 GMT

Live the good life on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay in sought-after Hillsmere Estates.

Come home to this lovely 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with a gorgeous natural setting, spectacular landscaping, deck, and hot tub.

You'll appreciate the flow for entertaining and everyday living, from the open living, dining, and kitchen space, to the back deck, and to the lower level family room with wood-burning stove and walk-out doorway to back yard.

Enjoy the many community benefits, including waterfront playground and park, swimming pool, boat ramp, and kayak/dinghy racks. Keep your boat at the community marina or in your spacious carport, and enjoy nearby Quiet Waters Park.

Water-lover's delight, all with an easy commute to DC or Baltimore.

If you or someone you know would like to live here, please get in touch right away to find out more.

Absolutely Fabulous!

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:52:26 GMT

"Absolutely Fabulous!"

Need we say more about this custom home on a gorgeous wooded setting in Davidsonville? Of course, there are granite countertops, hardwood floors, double-sink in master bath, 2-zone heat, 2-car garage and all the rest. What makes it special is the feeling of elegance tempered with simplicity created by the architect (Hoffman) for this one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The lifestyle you deserve.

Enjoy the…

∗ Wooded cul-de-sac setting

∗ Soaring ceilings

∗ Two natural stacked-stone fireplaces

∗ Gracious 2000-square-foot deck

∗ Heated bath floors

∗ All within moments of Route 50 for easy access

Please let me know if you or someone you know would like to live in this community.

For 24-hour FREE recorded information, call 800-235-4913 Ext. 2068. (We have other properties available too, so please call to find out what we can do for you.)

Water Privileged Home in Pines on the Severn, Arnold, Broadneck Peninsula

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:42:08 GMT

Boaters and nature lovers will appreciate this updated cottage in water-privileged Pines on the Severn.

Brand new kitchen plus many other recent improvements! Hardwood floors, family room with fireplace.

Great community amenities: waterfront park & picnic area, boat ramp, small boat racks for dinghies, kayaks, and canoes, boat docks, basketball/tennis courts, playground, pool (membership avail). Walk to B&A trail. Close to Rt 50, easy commute.

Possible lease-option (more info on sale at link below). Certified lead-free. Owner/agent.

Arnold water privileged home for sale

Water Privileged Home in Pines on the Severn, Arnold, Broadneck Peninsula

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:42:08 GMT

Boaters and nature lovers will appreciate this updated cottage in water-privileged Pines on the Severn.

Brand new kitchen plus many other recent improvements! Hardwood floors, family room with fireplace.

Possible lease-option (more info on sale at link below). Certified lead-free. Owner/agent.

Arnold water-privileged rent-to-own home

$8000 Bailout Gift for Your Friends

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:52:00 GMT

Finally a bailout for responsible, hardworking folks who pay their bills. Last week, Congress approved an $8000 tax credit for homebuyers. And it is not just for first-time homebuyers. This applies to anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years. Some of my retired clients are planning to take advantage of this free gift. They sold their home in Ohio at the peak of the market, and have been waiting for the right time to buy in the Annapolis, Maryland area.

Who do you know who does not currently own their own home and could use an extra $8,000? Coworkers, kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, friends, sports buddies? Let's share the wealth with our friends! They may not know how easy it can be to own their own home, and with a little help from friends like you, they can do it today.

One of my favorite leaders in the real estate industry, Rich Levin, posted to his blog for Realtors on Friday Stimulate Somebody Today:

It’s Friday, and this week you have received a huge gift. The Federal Government gave you a winning lottery ticket. You were given $128,000 with one condition. You have to give it away. You have to give it away in $8,000 segments to first time Buyers. You have until the end of the year.

It gets better. That amount, $128,000 is $8,000 times 16 people. When you have sold 16 first time Buyer’s homes and used that first lottery win… the Federal Government will a lot you another win for as many more as you can accomplish.

So, spend the weekend celebrating this gift by calling everyone you know that may be a first time Buyer, that may be related to a first time Buyer, that may know a first time Buyer, that may employ a first time Buyer, that may run into a first time Buyer sometime this year. Hmmmm, that means everybody.

Start today. Continue this weekend. Make it a habit for the year. Talk to everyone you meet about sharing your gift. And like all of the most valuable gifts in the world, like love, the more you give it away, the more it comes back to you. The more you share this gift, the more people will admire and respect you as an Agent, use you and refer you to all the people who may be buying or selling.

I couldn't have said it better myself. Let's share the wealth! Contact me for details on this opportunity.

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+ Carlyn Lowery, Associate Broker, Keller Williams Select Realtors

+ Direct 410/268.0160 Central Office 410/972.4000 x4032

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RENTED! 213D Victor Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 - A Wonderful Home for Sale or Rent

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:00:00 GMT

213D Victor Parkway in popular Fairwinds, in Annapolis, Maryland, is a wonderful home with a perfect price. Just listed, and a great buy particularly for a first-time homebuyer or investor. It's always a good time to buy a good piece of real estate, so if you know someone who is may be interested - perhaps someone who is renting and would like to own their own home, or an investor who would like to expand their portfolio, please let them know about this opportunity. PLUS, did you hear about the BAILOUT for first-time homebuyers? If you know anyone who hasn't owned real estate in the last three years, they can get $8,000 FREE from the US government. Yes, it is our taxpayer dollars. Let's help our friends get some of them. Please introduce me to any friends who are RENTERS and may be eligible for this giveaway. And please join us for the open house Sunday between 1 and 3 pm. Let me know if you can make it!

Click here for further details.

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Anne Arundel County Maryland Real Estate Market Update - January 2009

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:18:00 GMT

The Federal Reserve pushed interest rates lower in December, and mortgage rates quickly followed. According to Freddie Mac, the national average for a conventional 30-year fixed-rate loan fell from 6.1 percent in November to 5.19 percent in late December, the lowest rate on record dating back to 1971. The Fed's actions reflect the government's ongoing commitment to stabilize the economy.

In other news, existing home sales decreased according to a December report published by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Existing home sales activity was revised downward to 4.49 million units, representing a 10.6 percent decrease from the same time a year ago. Existing-home sales include single family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, expected a decline and added, "We hope the home sales impact from the stock market crash turns out to be short-lived, as was the case in 1987 and 2001."

Despite the overall decline in sales across the country, rising activity in California, Nevada, Arizona and Florida markets seems to signal a renewed interest in these areas, as bargain hunters take advantage of discounted homes.

Total housing inventory rose 0.1 percent in November to 4.20 million existing homes for sale. This representing an 11.2-month supply, up from a 10.3-month supply the month before.

Anne Arundel County figures for December 2008 are shown below.

	2008	2007	% Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:	$ 109,792,750	$ 158,792,028	- 30.86 %
Average Sold Price:	$ 364,760	$ 395,990	- 7.89 %
Median Sold Price:	$ 300,000	$ 325,000	- 7.69 %
Total Units Sold:	301	401	- 24.94 %
Average Days on Market:	146	122	19.67 %
Average List Price for Solds:	$ 414,300	$ 432,411	- 4.19 %
Avg Sale Price as a percentage of Avg List Price:	88.04 %	91.58 %

Total Number of NEW listings
taken for the month:	442
Total Number of Properties
marked Contract for the month:	193
Total Number of Properties
marked Contingent for the month:	59
Total Number of NEW pendings
(CONTRACTS + CONTINGENTS):	252

Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. - MLS Resale Data
Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.

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+ Direct 410/268.0160 Central Office 410/972.4000 x4032

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Maryland Schools Ranked Best in the Nation

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:17:00 GMT

The Maryland state school system was just ranked best in the nation. Our schools got a great report card in the study Quality Counts 2009, produced by Editorial Projects in Education, the publisher of the trade newspaper Education Week.

People often want to buy homes in good school districts. The question is, what makes a good school district? You can discover a great deal by doing research on line, talking to friends and neighbors, and visiting schools. It's far better to research schools and choose the neighborhoods of interest, before falling in love with a home.

Do you know of some good resources for local school information? How would you suggest people size up a school to choose if it is right for their family?

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+ Direct 410/268.0160 Central Office 410/972.4000 x4032

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Happy New Year!

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:27:00 GMT

Happy New Year!

Best Wishes for a Wonderful 2009!

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Gift Ideas for Real Estate Investors and First-Time Homebuyers

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:49:00 GMT

Need a few gift ideas? Good stocking stuffers? If you have friends, family, or clients who are thinking of investing in rental property, help them out with one or more of the following books:

And if you know of someone who is renting their home and might like to invest in a home of their own, perhaps someone who is about to be a new graduate, here are a couple of good gift choices:

And for any friends in the real estate sales business, here's a good one:

This is a great book, however you may want to pick it up for yourself rather than risk offending a friend with the title!

Happy shopping, and happy holidays! Let me know of other good ideas that you have, as I still have a bit of shopping to do myself,

--Carlyn

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Holy Toledo - Even the Press is Starting to Say It's a Good Time to Buy Real Estate!

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:51:00 GMT

It took the press several months to change its tune after the real estate market started the downturn, and while I have been saying that it's a great time to buy real estate in this soft market, the news media has been full of gloom. Now the sentiment seems to be changing. MSNBC reports today, "Bad Economy Great Deals; Housing Crisis Presents Significant Buying Opportunities." The Wall Street Journal has the following headlines, "Today's bidding wars; Buyers flock to condo auction, ready to snap up bargains" and "U.S. homes now undervalued, economists say." It's hard to know if this change in attitude has been driven by the dramatic stock market declines, which have created plenty of doom and gloom headlines of their own. Certainly real estate looks a lot better by comparison! People need to invest their money somewhere, and it seems like this is the market that, two or three years from now, people are gonna look back and say, "Oh my gosh, I wish I had bought then." If you miss this opportunity, don't blame me! I've been giving you the heads up that you can take advantage of this market, and that Washington DC area real estate and Annapolis Maryland real estate offers solid value. If you are tempted to take action in the real estate market in the next few months, it's time to get started now.

RENTED! 3891 Greenmeadow Lane, Davidsonville, Maryland 21035 - Gorgeous Home for Rent

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMT

3891 Greenmeadow Lane, Davidsonville, Maryland 21035 is a gorgeous home for rent in sought-after Davidsonville, sited on a four-acre lot in Merrywood Manor.

This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to live in an established and prestigious neighborhood for a fraction of what it would cost to own! It's a great location for commuting to Washington, DC, Fort Meade, NSA, Baltimore, Annapolis, or nearby. So if you know of someone relocating to the DC area, or looking for a rental home in the area, please get in touch.

Click here for further details.

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Anne Arundel County Maryland Real Estate Market Update - November 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:33:00 GMT

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) reported in October that existing home sales increased over 5 and a half percent -- a sign of improved housing affordability. The estimated annual volume has been revised upwards from of 4.91 million to 5.18 million units for 2008, representing a 1.4 percent increase over the previous year. The combination of lower prices, higher inventory and low mortgage rates have all contributed to the increase in sales.

"This is the first time since November 2005 that home sales have been above year-ago levels," said NAR president, Richard Gaylord. "Credit tightened at the end of September, but the improvement demonstrates that buyers who have been on the sidelines want to get into the market to make a long-term investment in their future."

Freddie Mac is reporting a recent drop in interest rates for the 30-year, conventional, fixed rate mortgage, averaging 6.04 percent in September, down from 6.48 percent in August. Despite the lower rates, speculative investors have not yet returned to the market, according to Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. Yun reports, "80 percent of current buyers are purchasing a primary residence, which is a bit higher than historic norms."

Average (Mean) Sales Price of Existing Homes by Region

Date	U.S.	Northeast	Midwest	South	West
2006	268,200	299,700	205,300	230,000	371,300
2007	266,000	307,100	200,500	225,600	365,900

07/08	253,300	307,100	196,900	221,100	322,400
08/08	245,400	300,600	196,400	220,400	294,500
09/08	234,700	284,100	180,100	207,600	298,400

Statistics from the National Association of REALTORS®

Total housing inventories were down 1.6 percent for the month of September, marking two consecutive monthly declines since inventory levels peaked in July.

Anne Arundel County figures for October 2008 are shown below.

	2008	2007	% Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:	$ 132,330,760	$ 168,161,351	- 21.31 %
Average Sold Price:	$ 380,261	$ 419,355	- 9.32 %
Median Sold Price:	$ 320,000	$ 329,900	- 3.00 %
Total Units Sold:	348	401	- 13.22 %
Average Days on Market:	152	123	23.58 %
Average List Price for Solds:	$ 426,461	$ 454,159	- 6.10 %
Avg Sale Price as a percentage of Avg List Price:	89.17 %	92.34 %

Total Number of NEW listings
taken for the month:	771
Total Number of Properties
marked Contract for the month:	242
Total Number of Properties
marked Contingent for the month:	83
Total Number of NEW pendings
(CONTRACTS + CONTINGENTS):	325

Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. - MLS Resale Data
Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.

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SOLD! 670 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035 - Beautiful Land with Home in Sought-After Location

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:00:00 GMT

670 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035 is a great find - nearly ten acres in sought-after Davidsonville, with a custom home just built in 2004. This level, wooded lot with a stream offers great potential for horses, stables, livestock, farming, nursery, kennel, and more.

If you know someone who would love to have their very own horse property, room for their animals, or a place to store all of their toys, cars, boats, etc., please let them know about this rare opportunity. Most properties with this amount of land in Davidsonville sell for far higher prices.

Click here for further details.

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The Tao of Annapolis Real Estate

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:37:00 GMT

When will the local real estate market hit bottom and values resume their upward climb? What will be the impact of the federal bailout? Whose opinion should you listen to? Said Lao Tzu, "Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge."

While we may not know when the market will turn, we do know that today offers tremendous buying opportunities - low interest rates, lots of inventory, and motivated sellers. And we live in a great place to own real estate, near our nation’s capital, paradise by the Chesapeake Bay.

If your long-term financial plan includes acquiring more real estate, observe the yin and yang - the dark chaos is accompanied by tremendous opportunity. Are you focused on the gloom or present to the opportunity?

Don't miss the moment.

Some of our clients are now negotiating great deals to acquire properties with 100% owner financing and with lease-options, some are leverage existing assets to create down payments and getting great rates with bank financing. And many are waiting.

“When the highest type of men hear Tao,
They diligently practice it.
When the average type of men hear Tao,
They half believe in it.
When the lowest type of men hear Tao,
They laugh heartily at it.
Without the laugh, there is no Tao.”
- Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu

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Anne Arundel Real Estate Market Update - October 2008

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:37:00 GMT

The National Association of REALTORS reported in late September that recent sales for existing homes declined slightly, to an estimated annual volume of 4.91 million units for 2008. Recent tightening in mortgage lending has created challenges for some of today's home buyers. According to Freddie Mac, the thirty year fixed rate mortgage hovered around 6.5 percent during the month of August, up slightly from the month before.

Officials are hoping that recent actions taken by the Federal government will create stability in the housing market. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS, says, "With higher loan limits and a beefing up of the FHA program, all the mechanisms have been falling into place to increase mortgage availability."

Average (Mean) Sales Price of Existing Homes by Region

Date	U.S.	Northeast	Midwest	South	West
2006	268,200	299,700	205,300	230,000	371,300
2007	266,000	307,100	200,500	225,600	365,900

05/08	252,600	309,100	190,700	219,000	326,700
06/08	257,900	298,700	201,900	230,500	328,500
07/08	253,300	307,100	196,900	221,100	322,400
08/08	245,400	300,600	196,400	220,400	294,500

Statistics from the National Association of REALTORS®

Anne Arundel County figures for September 2008 are shown below.

	2008	2007	% Change
Total Sold Dollar Volume:	$ 156,630,704	$ 199,884,468	- 21.64 %
Average Sold Price:	$ 403,687	$ 441,246	- 8.51 %
Median Sold Price:	$ 320,000	$ 345,000	- 7.25 %
Total Units Sold:	388	453	- 14.35 %
Average Days on Market:	136	114	19.30 %
Average List Price for Solds:	$ 466,403	$ 480,279	- 2.89 %
Avg Sale Price as a percentage of Avg List Price:	86.55 %	91.87 %

Total Number of NEW listings
taken for the month:	887
Total Number of Properties
marked Contract for the month:	326
Total Number of Properties
marked Contingent for the month:	106
Total Number of NEW pendings
(CONTRACTS + CONTINGENTS):	432

Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. - MLS Resale Data
Copyright 2008 - Information deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.

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Good News for Veterans

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:35:00 GMT

On September 11, the House of Representatives passed the Veterans Construction and Extension Act of 2008, which helps Veterans achieve their dreams of home ownership. The legislation provides assistance for veterans who need to refinance their Sub prime or adjustable rate loans into a safer, more affordable loan backed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill has been passed on to the Senate for finalization. If you're in the market for a home, contact us for information on FHA, VA, and other mortgage programs that might be right for you.

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+ Carlyn Lowery, Associate Broker, Keller Williams Select Realtors

+ Direct 410/268.0160 Central Office 410/972.4000 x4032

+ Free no-pressure search at http://www.AnnapolisMultipleListing.com

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SOLD! 2009 Bell Point Court, Odenton, Maryland 21113- A Beautiful Home with a Perfect Price

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:00:00 GMT

2009 Bell Point Court, Odenton, Maryland 21113 is a beautiful home with a perfect price. Just listed, and a great buy particularly for a first-time homebuyer or investor. It's always a good time to buy a good piece of real estate, so if you know someone who is renting and would like to own their own home, or an investor who would like to expand their portfolio, please let them know about this opportunity.

Click here for further details.

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+ Carlyn Lowery, Associate Broker, Keller Williams Select Realtors

+ Direct 410/268.0160 Central Office 410/972.4000 x4032

+ Free no-pressure search at http://www.AnnapolisMultipleListing.com

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