Living in PG County, MD

Upper Marlboro, MD SOLD Homes February 2012 Houses SOLD:  66 Average LIST price:  $241,135 Average SELLING price:  $234,821 Average DAYS ON MARKET: 101 LOWEST SALE price:  $33,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo located in Treetop, built in 1977 - foreclosure HIGHEST SALE price:  $725,793 - 4 bedro...

Beginning in January 2010 I implemented $150 donation to charity with every closing. Following the successful closing of 11607 Cheltenham Road, Upper Marlboro MD 20772 I am happy to report that the following donations have been made: My Choice: $50 to the MSWALK - MS Walk raises funds to aid in r...

Beginning in January 2010 I implemented $150 donation to charity with every closing. Following the successful closing of 2211 Turley Green Place, Upper Marlboro MD 20774 I am happy to report that the following donations have been made: My Choice: $50 to the MSWALK - MS Walk raises funds to aid in...

I am always surprised with the strength of my reaction when someone famous dies. Last night when my mother called to say that Whitney Houston had died I was stunned. Whitney Houston is one of my favorite singers and one that I had always hoped to see perform live.  Despite all the downs in her li...

It is amazing how many wonderful homes are available for sale in Prince George's County, MD that are listed for $100,000 or less.   A few years ago it was unheard of to find homes under $100,000 anywhere in the DC area.  Even the smallest condos were selling above $100,000. These incredible price...

I tried a new salon today.  Does my hair look good? Absolutely!!! Will I ever go back there? Not likely!!!!! I walked into the salon and got my hair washed.  At no time while this was going on did anyone speak to me.  Instead all the stylists spoke to each other in Spanish, sang along with the ra...

Why Me? by Sarah Burleton My rating: 3 of 5 stars Story of horrific abuse endured at the hands of her mother and step father. The book feels incomplete and under-developed. It was way too short and left you wanting to know and understand more. I think the author's triumphant "I'm happy now" seems...

Elizabeth The Queen: The Life Of A Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars As a child who grew up in one of the British commonwealth nations I have always found the pomp and circumstance of the monarchy fascinating. I enjoyed this book and really enjoyed learning more about t...

Oak Creek Club, Upper Marlboro MD SOLD Homes 2011 Houses SOLD:  19 Average LIST price:  $484,114 Average SELLING price:  $483,992 Average DAYS ON MARKET: 107 LOWEST SALE price:  $303,000 - 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome built in 2008 - short sale HIGHEST SALE price:  $689,000 - 7 bedroom, 7.5 bath ...

Last year I challenged myself to read 25 books.  I love to read but often find myself too busy to devote time to it.  However, in 2011 I decided that my only real resolution would be to make the time to enjoy the people and activities I love. Unfortunately, I fell shy of my reading goal managing ...