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By Kelly Willey, Short Sale Agent - Harford County Maryland Real Estate
(Long and Foster BEL AIR MARYLAND)
Looking to purchase in Harford County in Bel Air? Consider a short sale. Below is a list of all the Harford County Maryland, Bel Air Short Sales. Owe more on your Harford County , Bel Air Maryland home than it is worth? No worries, call me to see if a SHORT SALE is right for you. I have worked numerous SHORT SALES with over 15 different lenders. With over 20 years of experience and a detailed SHORT SALE system I can get your home sold with NO cost to you, even if you are upside down on your loan.     KELLY WILLEY, SRES 410-937-5561  HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND SHORT SALE AND FORECLOSURE SITE
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
Hi y'all --- Just had to pass along this little ditty to all my friends and family.  You know who you are... Did you know that your kids can bowl free all summer long at AMF bowling centers? No? Didn't know that? Well...now you do! Just go to KIDSBOWLFREE.COM and sign your child(ren) up.  I did it for my two girls and they've been enjoying bowling since the beginning of May. The program goes throughout the summer ('til early September) and it's for children 15 and under.  There is the option for a family pass (I'm guessing this is how they make money off this deal...) where parents (grandparents, sitters...) can join in the fun as well.  It's quite a deal at $24. You don't have to purchase this to take advantage of the 'kids bowl free' option, though. I've really enjoyed bowling with my...
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
Bel Air, Maryland WEEK 21 - 2009 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, May 17th and ending Saturday, May 23rd,  the following statistics apply*—   Listings •    There were 24 (47) new listings that came on the market. •    List prices ranged from $129,000 to 550,000 ($139,900 - $679,975). •    0 (24) are currently under contract and/or sold •    13 (24) are single family properties, 5 (11) are townhomes , 5 (12) are condos. Sales •    There were 14 (17) homes sold for the week listed above. •    Sales prices ranged from $150,000 - 695,000 ($147,000 - $575 ,000). •    10 (10) were single family, 4 (4) were townhomes, 0 (3) were condos   If you’d like more information and/or have...
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
Selling your home in today's marketplace is hard.  Selling your overpriced home in today's marketplace is downright MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. You're doing yourself, your home, and your agent a huge disservice by overpricing your home in the current buyer's market.  Overpriced homes get shown last, if at all, and they sit un-sold much longer than homes that are priced right.  You think that old strategy of pricing higher than your absolute minimum acceptable sales price will work because now you're adding some ‘padding'?  Seriously?  You think that's a good strategy?  Uh...no, it's not.  It's a terrible strategy and it absolutely does not work in today's market.   Moreover, you're doing a great thing for your neighbors' agents.  You see, by pricing your home too high, you are helping to sell ...
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By Linda Greco Rich, ABR, SRES, Harford County Specialist
(Exit Preferred Realty)
What will you be doing when the weather breaks? I fully expect the real estate market in Harford County to get HOT! I look forward to working with clients to find some great deals  - there are plenty to be had! - and then taking it easy on the bay - maybe catching some rockfish!
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
Following is a synopsis of my newly revised Homebuyers Workshop.  We cover a lot of information in the workshop and it's divided into 13 sections.  Hmmm...where are my Triskaidekaphobians? Agents, feel free to borrow/use whichever portions you need for your own Workshop/Seminar!   Buying a House...It Ain't For The Faint Of Heart Subtitle: Wimps need not apply •1.       So, you want to buy a house? •2.       Homeownership, it ain't for everyone •3.       It's a mindset, Baby •4.       Choosing a Lender •5.       Whoa!  When's the last time you paid that bill? •6.       Choosing an Agent •7.       Finding your dream home •8.       Negotiate to win! •9.       Ready, set, go!...timeline to settlement •10.     Be sure to pencil in The six-hour Home Inspection •11.     Home is...where the mor...
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By Deanna Zaganas, Realtor, ABR, ASP, CDPE, RN
(Keller Williams American Premier Realty)
StagedHomes.com, an Accredited Staging Professional organization came to the Bel Air office of Keller Williams American Premier Realty on Febraury 3-5, 2009 to hold a certification class for anyone interested in earning their ASP designation. People from as far away as New Jersey, Delaware, and Virginia made their way here for the class. Realtors from all over the county were invited as well as individuals who wanted to earn their staging designation.  According to Barb Schwarz, the founder of HomeStaged.com, Home Staging is the very best proven way to get top dollar for your home as you prepare it for sale. Homes that are Staged with an ASP Professional Home Stager sell faster and for more money! This is because Staging sets the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer inte...
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By Kelly Willey, Short Sale Agent - Harford County Maryland Real Estate
(Long and Foster BEL AIR MARYLAND)
Everything you always wanted to know about Bel Air maryland in Harford County..... BOARD OF TOWN COMMISSIONERS: Robert M. Preston (Chairman)David E. CareyTerence O. HanleyEdward HopkinsRobert J Reier joliver@belairmd.org 410.638.4550 410.879.2711 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Christopher G. Schlehr cschlehr@belairmd.org 410.638.4550 410.879.2711 ADMINISTRATION/HUMAN RESOURCES: Joyce A. Oliver, Director joliver@belairmd.org 410.638.4550 410.879.2711 Personnel: Position openings, applications and Americans with Disabilities Coordinator and Employee Benefits.Cultural Arts: Position openings, applications and Americans with Disabilities Coordinator and Employee Benefits.Special Events: Coordinator for special events (Town sponsored and events on public property)Town Clerk: Coordinator for Board of Co...
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By Kelly Willey, Short Sale Agent - Harford County Maryland Real Estate
(Long and Foster BEL AIR MARYLAND)
  WINE EXPO 2009  Sunday Feb 22, 3 pm An afternoon of wine, delectable hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Enjoy sampling wine from around the world while representatives from 35 wine companies share their knowledge. Sponsored by Ronnie's Beverage Warehouse, Inc. and the HCC Alumni and Friends Association. Proceeds benefit the HCC Alumni and Friends Association. Minimum Age: 21. www.harford.edu/cultural. Where: Harford Community College Susquehanna Center. Admission:  $40. Contact: 410-836-4211 SEARCH HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND REAL ESTATE Harford County Maryland Real Estate FREE List of FORECLOSURES and SHORT SALES      I have lived in Maryland all my life and been an active real estate professional for the last 20 years. I have worked with numerous foreclosures, short sales, pre foreclosures, H...
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By Kelly Willey, Short Sale Agent - Harford County Maryland Real Estate
(Long and Foster BEL AIR MARYLAND)
Bel Air, Harford County Maryland...things to do.   Friday February 20, 2009 at 7:30 THE WASHINGTON BALLET STUDIO "WHO CARES?" 7:30 pm A fun and fresh introduction to the ballet featuring The Washinton Ballet Studio Company in Balanchine's saucy Who Cares? including other family favorites from The Washington Ballet repertoire. $12 - $24. www.harford.edu/cultural. Where: Harford Community College Contact: 410-836-4211 SEARCH HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND REAL ESTATE Harford County Maryland Real Estate FREE List of FORECLOSURES and SHORT SALES      I have lived in Maryland all my life and been an active real estate professional for the last 20 years. I have worked with numerous foreclosures, short sales, pre foreclosures, HUD homes and bank owned properties.  If you have a home to sell in Baltim...
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By Kelly Willey, Short Sale Agent - Harford County Maryland Real Estate
(Long and Foster BEL AIR MARYLAND)
    Looking for something to do in Bel Air Maryland this weekend? February 7-9th, 2009   Check out the gun show for displays, antiques and sales.   This weekend, Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 9-5pm and Sunday 9-3pm at the Bel Air Armory in Harford County maryland Admission is $5.00       SEARCH HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND REAL ESTATE Harford County Maryland Real Estate FREE List of FORECLOSURES and SHORT SALES      I have lived in Maryland all my life and been an active real estate professional for the last 20 years. I have worked with numerous foreclosures, short sales, pre foreclosures, HUD homes and bank owned properties.  If you have a home to sell in Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Harford County or Cecil County call an agent that knows the area and works hard to make you a satisfied client...
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By Carletta Betz
(Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc)
I'm really excited about a New Year and a New Beginning! I'm pumped up by all the ways there are to build my business. Calling expireds, calling my sphere of influence, monthly newsletters, whatever it takes I'm ready to do it. I was pumped up in 2008 as well. I had "goals" but at the end of the year, realized I hadn't met most of them. This year is going to be different. This year I have a business plan. My first one, I'm sorry to say. I heard someone say recently that a business plan is a living document and that I need to review it frequently, so I'm going to do that. I'll know right away if I'm on track to meet my goals, because I'm checking my daily activity sheet. I'd like to hear from those of you who have been using a business plan. How it's helped you, if you have any suggestio...
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By Kelly Willey, Short Sale Agent - Harford County Maryland Real Estate
(Long and Foster BEL AIR MARYLAND)
Short Sales and Foreclosures in Bel Air Harford County Maryland   There are 3 foreclosures, all single family homes ranging in price from $210,000 to $325,000   Short Sales offer more of a variety.   There are currently 6 available:   Address            Price Subdivision Type Beds 917 HILLSWOOD RD 159500 GREENBRIER HILLS Townhouse 2 911 HILLSWOOD RD 159999 GREENBRIER HILLS Townhouse 2 201C YORKSHIRE WAY #201-C 189000 ENGLISH CNTR MNR Condo 2 1332 BANYON CIR 279900 HICKORY OVERLOOK Townhouse 5 2551 COOL SPRING RD 323000 COOL SPRING Detached 2 1712 KENDALL GATE WAY 499900 STONE RIDGE PT Detached 4 HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND FREE FORECLOSURE SHORT SALE SEARCH     BALTIMORE HARFORD CECIL COUNTY HOMES SEARCH   Kelly Willey is your expert in the Baltimore, Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland wi...
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
I really am starting to take this all personally. Did everyone I sold a property to in the last few years default on their mortgage? No? Then...if they haven't defaulted yet, are they about to? I'm serious here.  It's all too much for a girl to bear.  I get a phone call or two each month now with a former client on the other end.  Most times these calls are asking for guidance on what to do now that they need to sell their home -- the home they just bought 2 or 3 years ago.  That's not good, because these are not investors; they were in it for the long haul -- or so I thought.   I have to tell them the cold, hard facts about today's world of real estate.  They probably owe more on the house than the house is worth. I'm really tired of saying this over and over again. I wish I didn't hav...
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
THE LAST WEEK OF 2008  in Bel Air, Maryland... a total of $2.7 million in real estate was SOLD!   9 Houses SOLD Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 159 (OUCH!) Average Sales Price for houses sold - $297,444      Highest Sales Price - $380,000 originally listed at $409,900 19 yr-old BRICK Colonial on 1/4 acre 4 Beds/4 Full 116 DOM               Lowest Sales Price - $217,500(originally listed at $205,000) 21 yr-old Condo 3 Beds/1 Full, 1 Half Bath 132 DOM       Above data is for week beginning Sunday, December 28th and ending Thursday, December 31st for zip codes 21014 and 21015. Actually, it's not even the entire week since the year ended on a Thursday! Happy New Year! Interested in more information on what's happening in Bel Air or looking to buy or sell some real estate ...
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
Since she's 14 years old, we can't exactly say she's the first one born in the New Year, but I think you get the picture.       Presenting, (drum Roll, please...) Bel Air's Very First Listing Of 2009! (Ta-Dah...)   309 Quilting Way in Country Walk Weighing in at whopping 1416 sqft. Brick-Front Townhouse 3 Bedrooms 2 Full/2 Half Baths Finished lower level $249,000 Almost brings a tear to your eye as you remember your first, huh? Makes you wanna run right out and get your own, don't it? Makes you lose all sense of grammar (and subject/verb agreement, too), apparently... Call me if you wanna see it! Call me if you wanna sell one just like it! Call me if you wanna sell one twice the size! Aw heck, just call me... Happy New Year, Y'all!
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
LAST WEEK  in Bel Air, Maryland... a total of $.9 million in real estate was SOLD!  Not quitE a cool mil', but ,hey -- CHRISTMAS WAS SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS WEEK, FOLKS!   3 Houses SOLD Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 101 (OUCH!) Average Sales Price for houses sold - $307,667      Highest Sales Price - $443,000 originally listed at $549,900 19 yr-old Porch-Front Colonial on slightly less than 2 and 1/4 acres 4 Beds/2 Full, 1 Half Bath 113 DOM               Lowest Sales Price - $280,000(originally listed at $310,000) 60 yr-old Brick Colonial 3 Beds/3 Bath 23 DOM       Above data is for week beginning Sunday, December 21st and ending Saturday, December 27th for zip codes 21014 and 21015. Interested in more information on what's happening in Bel Air or looking to...
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By Kelly Willey, Short Sale Agent - Harford County Maryland Real Estate
(Long and Foster BEL AIR MARYLAND)
BEL AR RECREATION COUNCIL IN HARFORD COUNTY   Whatever your interests the recreation council has an activity for you and your family. Moms can enjoy aerobics to ballroom dancing, basketball for the Dads and plenty of stuff for the kiddos like karate, baton and drum line. Check out their full schedule for the winter/spring 2009 sessions and experience all Bel Air has to offer. BALTIMORE HARFORD CECIL COUNTY HOMES SEARCH   Kelly Willey is your expert in the Baltimore, Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland with over 20 years of experience working with Short Sales, Foreclosures, Pre-Foreclosures, Bank-Owned, REO, HUD owned, VA owned and distressed properties.   Kelly Willey's Web Site    410-879-8080
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By Lanette Branch, Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
(Taylor Properties)
I'll preface this post by saying that I always advise my buyers to hire a home inspector and have a thorough inspection done on the property they've decided to purchase.  Additionally, I always add, "I wouldn't buy a house without getting an inspection done!". Then, I give my buyers the contact info. for 3 inspectors that I know and love, one of whom is the inspector I used for my own residence.  I tell 'em that since they have the right to use any inspector they want, they should not feel obligated to use my list (and might want to ask family or friends for a  recommendation or even use the Yellow Pages or the internet, if they so desire). O.K., now that all of the disclosures are out of the way -- this is the story of the buyer who went on-line to find the... Inspector Extraordinaire,...
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By Kelly Willey, Short Sale Agent - Harford County Maryland Real Estate
(Long and Foster BEL AIR MARYLAND)
Live in Bel Air, Maryland Harford County and want a fun and free New Years Eve for 2008? For those of you that like a good fireworks display come to 401 Lewis Lane in Havre de Grace before midnight on New Years Eve. What a great way to enjoy family and friends and celebrate the New Year. Plus it's free, my favorite word!!! As for the Duck drop I have read varying reports of it happening, not happening, so we will just have to wait and see!!!
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