Home buyers interested in moving to Columbia, MD all have one important question at the top of their list:What is the CPRA fee and what does it include?Columbia, MD is a planned community in the heart of Howard County, MD which was founded by James Rouse in the 1960s.It is made up of 9 villages - each with its own village center - and a town center (including the Mall of Columbia and Lake Kittamaqundi), and offers more than 3,500 acres of green space, almost 100 miles of walking/jogging/biking paths, lakes with fishing and boating piers, community centers, interfaith centers and a variety of recreational facilities.Many newcomers wrongly assume that in addition to the amenities above, the CA (Columbia Association and use of its fitness centers and pools) is also included in the CPRA (Co... 01/30/2015

When you want to tell potential buyers why the Lake Elkhorn area in Columbia, MD is such a great place to live, you can do no better than go directly to the source. And that is just what I did. Mr and Mrs Seller, what's the best part about living on Dockside Ln in Columbia? We really enjoy living at 7246 Dockside Lane because of the location.  After coming home from a long day at work, we are able to enjoy some barbecue on our deck or a cozy fire in our fireplace while taking in the views of Lake Elkhorn. And Lake Elkhorn is really beautiful year round. Then we can step out our back door to take a leisurely walk or roller blade on the trail around the lake. There are even "exercise stations" along the trail for those who are feeling really ambitious. There is no need to join a gym when ... 01/27/2015

Maggiano's Comes to Columbia MD! My husband an I have fond memories of going to Chevy Chase Maggiano's in NW Washington DC with friends on New Years Eve and celebrating Birthdays with friends and family. Now Maggiano's has come to Columbia MD and our daughter and son-in-law treated us to dinner as one of our Christmas gifts. It was a festive holiday atmosphere at Maggiano's and we had a party of 6 people which made it easier to speak to everyone. I remember a time with 12 friends and it was impossible to converse with everyone! It's fun to order the family style menu at Maggiano's which allows 3 appetizer choices, 4 different entrees, and 2 desserts, all with unlimited refills. We devoured the delicious appetizers with refills, so after that they may hope you don't ask for refills on th... 01/01/2015

Columbia MD Real Estate Market Report – November 2014 Want a unique lifestyle? Then live in Columbia MD, where the community provides a self-contained social and cultural centers, employment possibilities, quality education, thousands of acres of open space, and abundant opportunities for recreation.     FOR THE COMPLETE UPDATE ON THE CURRENT COLUMBIA MD REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2014 (GRAPHS, CHARTS AND DATA) CLICK THIS LINK.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The McIntire Luxury Home Team Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area? Find out why Goldilocks would use the McIntire Luxury Home Team and you should too (hint - we are just right)!Visit www.FindAHowardCountyHome.com... 12/29/2014

Live life at the lake! Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, MD is beautiful year round. Lake Elkhorn in Columbia's Village of Owen Brown is a man-made lake of 37 acres. It's surrounded by a public park and townhome communities such as Lakeside/Dockside. Some homes have spectacular lake views and multiple decks/ balconies to enjoy it year round. Lake Elkhorn park features a 2-mile paved walking trail, picnic areas, a playground (with a sandbox), fitness stations, small boat dock, fishing piers and arboretum. The lake is stocked with trout and bass each Spring. Besides being a favorite among walkers, runners and bikers, Lake Elkhorn is also rumored to be one of the best parks for sledding in the winter time! Regardless how you make your way around the lake, be sure to keep your eyes open for wildlif... 12/20/2014

9401 Tall Window Way in Columbia, Maryland has been totally updated by the sellers with your clients in mind! They updated the kitchen with a tumbled granite backsplash, new floors, new appliances and gleaming granite.  The 4 large bedrooms upstairs provide lots of room for family and friends and the 2 spacious baths upstairs are just perfect! Everything has been done for your clients - Just start them packing! We will even bring them boxes!  There is a large deck for summer parties and big lot w/ 2 car garage! This house will make your clients' friends jealous!Columbia is a planned community comprising 10 self-contained villages, located in Howard County, Maryland—the second wealthiest county in the United States, according to 2013 U.S. Census Bureau figures. It began with the idea tha... 12/02/2014

Today’s View – November 28, 2014, 2014 – Columbia Md. – Townhouses This is a market report for townhouses in Columbia, Md.  a town located in Howard County, Md. between Baltimore and Washington DC.   At the time of this report (11/28/2014) there are 150 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 69 are under contract, and another 42 that have sold in the last 30 days.  The absorption rate (Active/ 30 day sold) of this set of homes is 3.57 which is considered to be a normal market.   Two Bedrooms There are 11 two-bedroom townhouses of sale in this market area. These homes range in price from a low of $165,000 to $292,500 with the median being $230.  The days on market for these homes ranges from 2 weeks (15 day) to approaching 5 months (140 days), with the median being 2 months (39 days). There ... 11/28/2014

Today’s View – November 25, 2014, 2014 – Columbia Md. – Detached Homes   This is a market report for detached homes in Columbia, Md.  a town located in Howard County, Md.   At the time of this report (11/25/2014) there are 144 such homes on the market FOR SALE, 73 are under contract, and another 41 that have sold in the last 30 days.  The absorption rate (Active/ 30 day sold) of this set of homes is 3.5 which is considered to be a normal market. Lot sizes for these detached homes in Columbia ranges from a low of .06 acres to 3.75 acres, with the median being .25 acres.  Of the 258 homes covered in this report 135 come with 2 car garages.   Two Bedrooms While there are no two-bedroom detached homes currently on the market for sale in Columbia and none have successfully completed the sale... 11/25/2014

Columbia MD Real Estate Market Report – October 2014 Columbia is an ideal place to live and work in Central Maryland. It's in demand thanks to it's many cultural attractions and great geographic location. This town in Howard County is a popular planned community which is a great choice for people looking for homes for sale.     FOR THE COMPLETE UPDATE ON THE CURRENT COLUMBIA MD REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2014 (GRAPHS, CHARTS AND DATA)  CLICK THIS LINK.    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The McIntire Luxury Home Team Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area? Find out why Goldilocks would use the McIntire Luxury Home Team and you should too (hint - we are just right)!Visit ww... 11/21/2014

Homes for Sale in Columbia, Howard County MD.  Columbia is a "Planned Community" in Howard County.  By "Planned", we mean it was designed and constructed within a given geographical area and usually include" HousingShoppingHealth ServicesBusiness ParksGreen Spaces Columbia includes all of the criteria for a Planned Community.  There are few such planned communities in the Washington D.C. area of MD and VA.   Another such planned community is Reston Virginia in Fairfax County Virginia.  Residential communities are centered in a series of "Villages", each with it's own Home Owner's Association and common area maintenance.Homefinders.com map of Columbia, Maryland. Below are homes currently offered for sale in Columbia in the average price range. Number of homes for sale - 154.Average list ... 10/22/2014

Sweet House for Sale - Village of Kings Contrivance - Columbia, Md.  21046This Adorable Home is filled with charm from the Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding and Wood Burning Stone Fireplace to the "eat in" kitchen with Granite Counters, Granite Back Splash and Plantation Shutters.  There is a fantastic huge "All Season" Sunroom addition with a little deck off the Kitchen overlooking a quiet picket fenced backyard There is a spacious First Floor Master Bedroom with hardwood floors, crown molding and Full Bath. Additional 2 Bedrooms with Hardwood Floors and Full Bath are upstairs.Nestled in a quiet Cul de Sac of the popular Convenient Columbia, Maryland Neighborhood of the Village of Kings Contrivance.  This house is steps from the vast interconnecting hiking, walking, running, biking trails... 09/26/2014

Check out the last Market Report for Columbia, MD this August 2014 The number of sold properties for August 2014 in Columbia MD was 123 - that is 22% higher compared to last year. 69 of them sold within a month, that's 56% of the total sold properties. That is an incredible rate of sales!     Check out the trend of active, new and closed listings for Columbia, MD. Columbia MD had an average sold price of $347,473 which is 5% higher compared to last year. The number of active listings for August 2014 of 328 is 58% higher compared to last year's listing of only 208. The market is really great compared to last year. Another great thing happening for August 2014 is the number of closed listings is 22% higher compared to last year.     The Columbia, MD Market Report for home sales in August ... 09/12/2014

Columbia 21044 Real Estate Market 2014   21044 Columbia, MD is a very desirable zip code in Howard County With a little dip as Summer is inclined to do, the housing market remains strong If you want to find out more of available homes in Columbia, MD 21044. Check out below HERE ARE THE AVAILABLE HOME IN COLUMBIA, MD 21044     The McIntire Luxury Home Team Are you are planning to move to Howard County or Catonsville and you want a Buyers Agent that really knows the area? Find out why Goldilocks would use the McIntire Luxury Home Team and you should too (hint - we are just right)!Visit www.FindAHowardCountyHome.com or www.FindACatonsvilleHome.com ****** Don't take my word for it, see what other happy families have said about their home buying or selling experiences:Ellie McIntire Client R... 08/30/2014

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The Columbia, MD Market Report for home sales in July 2014 is here and the numbers speak for themselves!  In the month of July 2014 - 41 of the 122 homes in Columbia, MD were sold after being on the market for LESS THAN 10 DAYS! That's 34% of the total sold properties!The majority of the remaining 81 homes sold in May were on the market less than 2 months.    Average selling price in the 21044 zip code was $402,705 which is almost the same than the year before.  Average selling price in the 21045 zip code was $324,657 which was also almost the same compared to the year before. Average selling price in the 20146 zip code was $330,833 almost the  same as well as the year before. You can check out the details below for the market activity in these zip codes of Columbia, MD:       The Colu... 08/19/2014

It’s a bit complicated, selling a home in Howard County. Although you can make a case for the feasibility of doing the whole thing yourself, there are enough areas of knowledge where experience, expertise, and even licensure are recommended that few would ever try it.   At the end of the day, selling a Howard County home is a true team undertaking. And you’re the one selling a home, so you’re Captain. In addition to interviewing and selecting the Howard County real estate agent you will be working with, there are other professionals you should plan to engage as well. Here’s who and why:   The Inspector It’s quite a good idea to have a professional inspection performed at your property before selling a home. In addition to any major issues that could affect your smartest listing price, y... 08/14/2014

There is encouraging news for some prospective homeowners with a Howard County foreclosure in their recent past: more common sense seems to have entered the picture.   The financial crisis that began in 2007 caused global disarray: across the U.S. (and Howard County was no exception), large numbers of responsible homeowners were clobbered by the fallout, often finding their incomes suddenly reduced or even obliterated as business cutbacks and closings reverberated through the economy.   The Howard County foreclosure rate jumped as a direct result—and it’s taken quite a while for the effects of that to work through the system. But even after the economy has resumed something like normal activity, more than a few local residents have found themselves having to deal with how a Howard Count... 08/13/2014

The Columbia, MD Market Report for home sales in June 2014 is here and the numbers speak for themselves!  In the month of June 2014 - 56 of the 121 homes in Columbia, MD were sold after being on the market for LESS THAN 10 DAYS! That's 46% of the total sold properties!The majority of the remaining 65 homes sold in May were on the market less than 2 months.     Average selling price in the 21044 zip code was $343,960 which is only 4% lower than the year before.  Average selling price in the 21045 zip code was $302,321 which was 11% lower compared to the year before. Average selling price in the 20146 zip code was $373,000 which was only 11% higher then the year before. You can check out the details below for the market activity in these zip codes of Columbia, MD:       The Columbia, MD M... 07/30/2014

Sweet House for Sale - Village of Kings Contrivance - Columbia, Md.  21046This Adorable Home is filled with charm from the Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding and Wood Burning Stone Fireplace to the gleaming white "eat in" kitchen with Plantation Shutters.  There is a fantastic huge "All Season" Sunroom addition with a little deck off the Kitchen overlooking a picket fenced backyard There is a spacious First Floor Master Bedroom with hardwood floors, crown molding and attached Full Bath. Additional 2 Bedrooms with Hardwood Floors and Full Bath are upstairs.Nestled in a quiet Cul de Sac of the popular Convenient Columbia, Maryland Neighborhood of the Village of Kings Contrivance.  This house is steps from the vast interconnecting hiking, walking, running, biking trails, woods, streams and par... 07/24/2014