Another Home Sold & Settled by Martha Brown = Another Happy Seller    The sellers were moving out of state and their #1 concern was timing. Timing to put on market, timing of settlement so Mr Seller could finish his year out as a teacher, & timing for getting everything packed and moved. Well I am happy to report that everything went smoothly and the Sellers are happily together in their new home in Colorado. 1817 Rawlings Place in Crofton is another happily sold and settled home by Martha Brown   07/15/2012

For more complete details of this outstanding property for sale, just click here at 1658 Patrice Circle, Crofton, MD 21114. 1658 Patrice Circle, Crofton, MD 21114 Overview Maps Photos $565,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 3,292 sqftLot: 9,600 sqft Location 1658 Patrice CircleCrofton, MD 21114USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Richard Iarossi (410) 721-1500rich@richsellshomes.com Listed by: Long and Foster Real Estate®, Inc. Nearby properties for sale If you're not already working with an agent to buy or sell a home in Crofton, MD, or the surrounding area...I can help. Call Rich at 443-995-9595. Homes for sale in Crofton, MD and the surrounding area. 07/08/2012

OK, you've already selected Crofton, MD as your destination of choice to buy a home. By the way, what a great selection you’ve made. Now it’s time to drill down into the specific neighborhoods that Crofton, MD has to offer.One of the ones that should be high on your list is going to be Chapman Farm. This unique subdivision is made up exclusively of single family detached homes.Built in the late 90's, these homes have a lot to offer. Most with finished basements, nine foot ceilings and maintenance free exteriors.Chapman Farm is a community with houses for sale starting in the mid $400's and going over $600 in some cases.Today, there are 3 homes for sale, and one rental in Chapman Farm, Crofton, MD. Clicking on any of the icons on the map below will bring up a page where you can view det... 07/06/2012

Crofton Woods is a wonderful sub-division located within the Crofton Triangle. While most of the homes in the Crofton Triangle were built in the late 1960's to early 1970's, Crofton Woods homes were built in the mid 1990's. Not only do home owners in Crofton Woods have the advantage of being in the triangle, they also enjoy the benefits of newer homes.Surprisingly, Crofton Woods doesn’t have a paid home owners association.Crofton is also about 15 minutes from Annapolis and the varied leisure activities of the Cheasapeake Bay. Ft. Meade, one of the largest employers in the State, and projected to grow by about 22,000 additional jobs in the coming decade, is located about fifteen minutes from Crofton, MD. When the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) is completed, Ft. Meade will employ mor... 07/06/2012

Big Fish Grill was one of the first new restaurants we tried when we moved to the Bowie area in 2008.  It quickly became my family’s favorite local restaurant. The restaurant offers a varied menu of typical seafood options, sushi, and even pizzas. We tend to visit during the day on Saturday when the restaurant has happy hour.  This means that all appetizers are 1/2 price.  My family likes this because we can sample several different appetizers as our meal.  My favorite is the Bangkok Shrimp which is sweet and spicy.  Happy Hour runs from 3-7pm weekdays (8pm on Friday) and weekends from 11am-7pm. On the regular menu we all have distinct favorites!  My son & dad loves the crab cakes, my daughter and I love the pasta, I love the cream of crab soup, and my husband loves the sushi and the fr... 06/30/2012

Open for two months now, Poncho n Pepe’s is still rocking the Crofton, MD restaurant scene.  Taking over the location vacated by Jaspers Restaurant, at the intersection of Rt. 450 and Rt. 3N, Poncho n Pepe’s couldn’t have found a better place to put a restaurant. You can tell by the parking lot, which is crowded every night.This Mexican themed restaurant has been a hit since day one with Crofton residents and visitors to the area. How can you not like Margaretias and Mexican food in a remodeled restaurant? My first visit did include the Stuffed Jalapeno Pepper appetizer, the Black Bean soup and a Burrito Gordo. The Margarita was frozen and salted...and oh so good. It certainly looks like I'll have to return many times so I don't miss any of the outstanding selections. Poncho n Pepe’s164... 06/30/2012

When my family moved to Crofton, MD a little over twenty years ago, we used to drive by Shoreline Seafood quite often. Right in the center of Rt. 3 north and south... you can’t miss the building even if you tried. It’s close to my home and I still pass it many times a week. We would always remark that we needed to stop there for dinner one night...and we did, only to find out it wasn’t a restaurant, but a fresh seafood store. What a find it’s been since than. The freshest seafood around, and a selection that can’t be beat.Their specialty is fresh, steamed crabs with Old Bay seasoning. Buy them by the dozen or the bushel, Shoreline can handle any order, quickly and efficiently. One of my favorite seafood selections is their Orange Roughy and their Tuna steaks. Besides those, there are ma... 06/30/2012

Many Crofton residents will be celebrating July 4 in their own neighborhoods and throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan areas.  Fort Meade, Allen Pond and the City of Annapolis are probably the closest destinations, but the Baltimore Harbor and Washington Mall will be a popular destination, too. Fort Meade: Noon to 10:30 p.m. at McGlachlin Parade Field. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Open to the public.Music, food, games, train and pony rides, inflatables and fireworks. Children's rides are free beginning at noon. A DJ will perform from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The band "New Monopoly" will perform from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase by a variety of vendors. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The rain date for fireworks only is Tuesday, July 5. This is our favorite! The... 06/29/2012

About fifteen years ago, Little Caesars exited the very competitive pizza market here in the Crofton, MD area. They didn’t go out of business, but the franchise moved over a few towns. And while the pizza competition is stronger than ever, look who’s back in Crofton now. Little Caesars.That’s right, Little Caesars opened a new store in the strip mall on Rt. 424, taking over a building that was previously a bank building. No, they don’t keep the pizza in the old vault. Now here’s the really neat thing about this location...they have DRIVE THRU PIZZA. Yep, drive thru...just go around to the back of the 7-11 and you’ll find the Little Caesars speaker ordering system. And yes, they hand it out thru the old teller window. How neat is a drive thru pizza.Little Caesars has an economy pizza tha... 06/29/2012

Fat Boys isn’t the name that people around Crofton call me… at least not the ones I can catch. Fat Boys is a recent addition to the restaurant scene in this area.Fat Boys has some of the best crabs that you’ll find in the Crofton Maryland area. You’re not going to Fat Boys if you’re looking for a lot of items on the menu. You're going there to experience one of Maryland's finest traditions...eating crabs. Crabs, clam strips, fish fillets and chicken are about all you’re going to find, but you won’t find many better anywhere. Oh yeah, for those of you who prefer a beer or an adult beverage...full service selections here.Located on Route 450, in Crofton Maryland, Fat Boys took over the old Rafters neighborhood bar location late last year. Over the years that location changed hands several... 06/28/2012

You're going to love Crofton, MD and the diversity of housing available for both first time home buyers, and move up purchasers. Crofton, MD is a destination point for buyers relocating into the area. Crofton's location couldn't be better. Situated halfway between Washington, DC, and Baltimore; and only ten minutes from the water oriented activities of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. Crofton homes are some of the most sought after in the area.Crofton Commons is one of the townhouse communities located inside the "Crofton Triangle." The "Crofton Triangle" is that area bounded by Rt. 3, Rt. 424, and Rt. 450. The growth of Crofton over the years has spread well beyond the original Crofton Triangle boundaries.Crofton Commons comprises a sub-division of 92 townhouses, built in the mid-1970... 06/26/2012

Active listings in Crofton, MD continued the downward trend dropping 4 from last week to only 80 Active listings today. Once again, sellers should be welcoming this news...especially if their listing is priced right, and in good condition.There are still no foreclosures and the number of short sales dropped from 15 to 13. Considering the number of homes sold in Crofton, MD in 2005 and 2006, I’m sure there are a number of homeowners currently underwater on their mortgage.The robust rental market stayed at only 19 units available, since 7 new rentals came on the market, while 7 also were rented. An additional 5 applications were registered, putting even more pressure on the low rental inventory.For the second week in a row, 10% of the inventory sold and settled last week. Yes, 8 homes se... 06/26/2012

As a local Crofton, MD resident, and a full time real estate agent who works in Crofton, I much prefer to use local businesses whenever I can. One of those local businesses I’ve used is the Family Bike Shop. The service, and selection of bikes and biking related supplies, is much better than you’ll get at one of the big box stores. They know bikes, and make excellent recommendations.Whether you’re Mountain biking, commuting, racing or just want to cruise the streets of Crofton, the Family Bike Shop has the right equipment for you. They have some new tee shirts that say "I love Crofton Parkway." As you know, The Parkway is one of the favorite locations for bikers, walkers and joggers in all of Crofton. Since I live on Crofton Parkway, I would love to get one of the shirts...I just need t... 06/24/2012

On a beautiful Sunday in June, schools are out, no major sports on tv, and there are two Open houses scheduled in Crofton, MD this week. The Open House schedule continues to remain low, along with the inventory.The following two properties are scheduled to be open this weekend. Just click on the icon and you can see details of the property, as well as the Open House schedule. Showing properties 1 - 2 of 2. See more Crofton MD Open Houses - June 24, 2012. (all data current as of 6/23/2012) $205,000 : 2408 Lizbec Ct #1, Crofton 2 beds, 1 full bath Year built: 2003 Parking spots: 2 Days on market: 18 Listed: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Sunday June 24th - 1:00 - 3:00   $310,000 : 1724 Golden Ct, Crofton 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths Year built: 1972 Parking spots: 1 Days on market... 06/23/2012

Stunning Brick Front Colonial located at 1658 Patrice Circle, Crofton, MD 21114. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room, library, 2 car garage, finished basement, hot tub, tiered deck. Priced attractively at $565,000 for 3,292 sq. ft. of above ground finished space.  Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Walk out to tiered deck. Extended two story family room. Walk out to deck. Master Suite, with Master Bath and large walk in closet. To view complete details, and additional pictures of this property, click here.  06/21/2012

Crofton, MD isn't usually the hotbed of distressed property sales. We tend to be a bit insulated because of high government employment in the area. That being said, almost 18% of the current Crofton, MD Active Homes for Sale are distressed properties, either foreclosures or short sales. The Short Sales are the vast majority at 14. No surprise here that most of the Short Sales were purchased in 2005 - 2006. Like the rest of the country, these were the years where prices were highest. If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Crofton, MD...I can help. Call Rich at 443-995-9595. Showing properties 1 - 15 of 15. See more Crofton MD - Short Sales and Foreclosures. (all data current as of 6/20/2012) $189,000 : 1432 Harwick Ct #83xb, Crofton 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths Home size: 1,334 sq f... 06/20/2012

Neighbors of the championship golf course at Crofton Country Club have been asking "What's going on?" for the past month, as they've watched busy workers replace golfers on the fairways.  The answer:  a comprehensive renovation of the golf course and conversion to Zeon Zoysia turf. The golf course re-opened for limited play very quickly, but today marks the grand re-opening for full play by Crofton Country Club members, with slightly modified rules that have been distributed to golfers.  Reciprocal arrangements with other clubs remain in effect through the end of June, however, if members prefer to wait until the new growth is a little farther along. If' you live anywhere in the greater Crofton area, contact me for information about membership at Crofton Country Club.  Timing couldn't b... 06/19/2012

Gold’s Gym, located at 1625 Crofton Center is one of the busiest gyms I’ve ever seen. The parking lot is crowded every time I drive by. And for those of you who didn’t catch the reference...”every time I drive by.” Huge difference between that and “whenever I stop in.”I was a member and have nothing but respect for the facility, and the people who use it on a regular basis. It has everything a world class gym should have. The trainers are excellent, and the gym is clean and affordable.Anybody new to Crofton probably doesn’t know that the building housing Gold’s Gym used to be a one screen movie theater. Without space to expand to the multi-screen formats so popular today, the theater had to close it’s doors. I think it’s kind of ironic that a gym opened on the same spot that had years o... 06/18/2012

Crofton home sellers can be optimistic about selling because the Crofton real estate market showed improving trends in some key areas last month, most notably the number of homes that sold and settled. Closed sales were up over 12% from last year, and higher than any May over a five year period. New listings were down to the lowest figure for any May in five years, which is a good indicator that supply and demand may be headed towards some kind of balance and a "normal" real estate market. Days on Market were down over 23% from the same month last year, back to 2008 levels. Crofton home buyers will still find a nice home in Crofton at a modest price, compared to other country club communities in the DC or Baltimore suburbs.  Prices are not yet showing an upward-bound trend, but the pric... 06/17/2012

The Active listings in Crofton, MD remain low at 84, as they have pretty much the entire year so far. That has to be good news for sellers, since there is pretty strong competition for well priced listings in good condition.Foreclosures are down to zero now, but short sales have crept up to 15. An unusual situation for Crofton, but reminding us that we’re not immune to outside forces even though we live in a pretty high employment area.Rentals continue on their robust march. While there were three new rentals that came on the market, 5 were rented and 7 had applications registered. If you’re in the market for a Crofton rental, you can’t wait.9 houses SOLD and went to settlement last week in Crofton. If you think about it, that’s 10% of the active listings. Last week was a pretty good w... 06/17/2012