As I mentioned yesterday in the first post of my series about Affordable Homes Near Fort Meade, you'll find lots of different options beyond the Fort Meade gates if you prefer to live off-post.  In fact, there are many desirable communities in five nearby counties:  Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George's, Montgomery and Baltimore Counties. Two nearby communities in Odenton usually top the wish-list for military and civilian personnel relocating to Fort Meade and NSA, however, so we're looking at them first:  SEVEN OAKS (yesterday) and PINEY ORCHARD (below).  Chances are good you'll find your next home without looking any further!   For newer Affordable Homes Near Fort Meade and NSA check out PINEY ORCHARD, about 5-10 minutes east of the post.  You won't run out of things to do there wit... 07/26/2009

Odenton, MD homes sales were basically flat when compared to June of last year. While the total dollar volume was down slightly, -3.7%, the number of units sold were higher by three. The range between $200,000 - $299,999 was the most robust. This is also the price range most often associated with first time homebuyers. For that matter, first time homebuyers better get moving if they want to be considered for the $8,000 first time homebuyes tax credit. This gift from the government expires unless a home is settled on by November 30, 2009. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for the $8,000 tax credit, if you qualify. There is no guarantee that this credit will be continuted after it expires in November of this year. Odenton, MD continues to be a fantastic real estate market and destina... 07/13/2009

Real Estate statistics for Odenton, in May, were "not too bad" - which is another way of saying they were "almost good" by comparison with almost everywhere else in the area last month!  I'm fairly sure this is a reflection of the community's proximity to Fort Meade, BWI, and major defense contractors such as Northrup Grumman because they contribute a steady turnover and boost to the local economy and real estate market. The best news of all was the fact that days on market have declined to 102 this year from 134 last year.  The bad news was that 70 new listings came on the market, while only 30 sold/settled during May and only 25 went under (non-contingent) contract.  This imbalance of supply and demand impacts all the other statistics for May 2009: The average and median sold pricess ... 06/15/2009

Now that we have the first quarter statistics for the Odenton, MD market, let's look at some of the revealing and not so revealing numbers. A total of 57 homes have sold in the Odenton area.  It has taken anywhere between 4 - 5 months to sell.  The average price is a number that can be greatly skewed by the sale of a $1 million dollar home, so we'll leave that statistic alone.  The Average Sale Price as a percentage of Average List Price over the 3 month period ranges from 87% - 92%. It's called a contract sales price.  It does NOT take into account factors such as closing costs or closing help (if any). In other words, sellers should expect to get between 87% - 92% of their asking price.  A most compelling statistic in the Odenton, MD market is the increase in number of active listing... 04/26/2009

 Market Statistics for Odenton, MD in March 2009: Number of Homes Sold - 24 Average Sold Price - $284,011 Median Sold Price - $277,250 Average Days on the Market - 129 Average Sale Price as a percentage of Average List Price - 90.15%. Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc (MRIS) I'm not a big fan of Average and Median Sold Price Numbers.  Many variables can skew the data.  A large sale ($1-$2 Million Dollars) can raise the average sold price but not be characteristic of what's going on throughout the entire market.  In March, 24 homes sold. 22 of those homes sold between $200,000 to $399,999 range. We know that the market has significantly slowed down but it bears repeating with the help of numbers.  As you can see, it took an average of 129 days to sell these 24 homes... 04/25/2009

From the Desk of Rich Shull........... Market Statistics for Odenton, MD in February 2009: Number of Homes Sold - 13 Average Sold Price - $301,495 Median Sold Price - $280,000 Average Days on the Market - 138 Average Sale Price as a percentage of Average List Price - 92.32%. Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc (MRIS) I'm not a big fan of Average and Median Sold Price Numbers.  Many variables can skew this data.  A large sale ($1-$2 Million Dollars) can raise the average sold price but not be characteristic of what's going on throughout the entire market.  In February, the bulk of the homes sold in Odenton, MD (11 homes) fell between the price ranges of $200,000 and $399,999. We know that the market has significantly slowed down but it bares repeating with the help of ... 03/20/2009

From the Desk of Rich Shull........... Market Statistics for Odenton, MD in January 2009: Number of Homes Sold - 20 Average Sold Price - $329,690 Median Sold Price - $302,745 Average Days on the Market - 118 Average Sale Price as a percentage of Average List Price - 87.49%. Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc (MRIS) I'm not a big fan of Average and Median Sold Price Numbers.  Many variables can skew this data.  A large sale ($1-$2 Million Dollars) can raise the average sold price but not be characteristic of what's going on throughout the entire market.  In January, the bulk of the homes sold in Odenton, MD (18 homes) fell between the price ranges of $200,000 and $399,999. We know that the market has significantly slowed down but it bares repeating with the help of nu... 03/19/2009

Total Active Resale Properties 183 New Listing (Past 30 Days) 50 Total Under Contract 26 SOLD Properties (Past 30 Days) 13 Average Sold Price $301,495 Average List Price $326,580 Average Days on the Market 138      *SOURCE:  METROPOLITAN REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. - MLS RESALE DATA LOOKING TO SELL YOUR CURRENT HOME SOON? If you are considering listing and selling your Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Howard County or Prince George's County Maryland real estate, I can provide a FREE HOME EVALUATION REPORT some call it a Comparative Market Analysis Report (CMA).  The report will detail all of the Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Howard County or Prince George's County homes comparable to yours that have recently SOLD in your immediate market area!   CLICK HERE TO GET ... 03/11/2009

Don't get caught falling without a net!  We have the training, knowledge and know how to guide you through the short sale proceedings. The MD HomeSource Group is one of Maryland's leading Real Estate expert.  CEO Emmaniece Gordon is a licensed Associate Broker, serving the needs of Maryland area Buyers and Sellers.  We understand that finding the right solutions to your real estate needs are critical in the current Real Estate Market. That is why we set high standards.  Buying or Selling a home can be a complex undertaking and hiring the right team of Real Estate professionals is also very critical. Emmaniece Gordon, CDPE  will help save you time, money and frustration in the process.   We are equipped to handle all your real estate needs in the current skilled based market, to handle a... 02/12/2009

Don't get caught falling without a net!  We have the training, knowledge and know how to guide you through the short sale proceedings. The MD HomeSource Group is one of Maryland's leading Real Estate expert.  CEO Emmaniece Gordon is a licensed Associate Broker, serving the needs of Maryland area Buyers and Sellers.  We understand that finding the right solutions to your real estate needs are critical in the current Real Estate Market. That is why we set high standards.  Buying or Selling a home can be a complex undertaking and hiring the right team of Real Estate professionals is also very critical. Emmaniece Gordon, CDPE  will help save you time, money and frustration in the process.   We are equipped to handle all your real estate needs in the current skilled based market, to handle a... 02/12/2009

Don't get caught falling without a net!  We have the training, knowledge and know how to guide you through the short sale proceedings. The MD HomeSource Group is one of Maryland's leading Real Estate expert.  CEO Emmaniece Gordon is a licensed Associate Broker, serving the needs of Maryland area Buyers and Sellers.  We understand that finding the right solutions to your real estate needs are critical in the current Real Estate Market. That is why we set high standards.  Buying or Selling a home can be a complex undertaking and hiring the right team of Real Estate professionals is also very critical. Emmaniece Gordon, CDPE  will help save you time, money and frustration in the process.   We are equipped to handle all your real estate needs in the current skilled based market, to handle a... 02/12/2009

Don't get caught falling without a net!  We have the training, knowledge and know how to guide you through the short sale proceedings. The MD HomeSource Group is one of Maryland's leading Real Estate expert.  CEO Emmaniece Gordon is a licensed Associate Broker, serving the needs of Maryland area Buyers and Sellers.  We understand that finding the right solutions to your real estate needs are critical in the current Real Estate Market. That is why we set high standards.  Buying or Selling a home can be a complex undertaking and hiring the right team of Real Estate professionals is also very critical. Emmaniece Gordon, CDPE  will help save you time, money and frustration in the process.   We are equipped to handle all your real estate needs in the current skilled based market, to handle a... 02/12/2009

  NO Worries, No Complications, No Excuses, No Kidding Most buyers and sellers are aware that buying or selling a home in today's shifted market is serious business. That's why Emmaniece Gordon, CDPE provides service that removes the unknowns so you can rest easy throughtout the process.  Call the agent who's in the know.  Emmaniece Gordon, CDPE 301-728-0924. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert, Emmaniece Gordon of the MD HomeSource Group has the experience, knowledge and expertise to work with lenders on your behalf with your best interest in mind when you are put in a short sale situation. Find out what your home is worth in today's "SHIFTED" Market!  http://www.mdhomesource.com/whats-my-home-value.asp My team and I are equipped to help you weather the storm of facing foreclosur... 02/06/2009

Total Active Resale Properties 180 New Listing (Past 30 Days) 28 Total Under Contract 15 SOLD Properties (Past 30 Days) 23 Average Sold Price 311,274 Average List Price 358,227 Average Days on the Market 160      *SOURCE:  METROPOLITAN REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. - MLS RESALE DATA LOOKING TO SELL YOUR CURRENT HOME SOON? If you are considering listing and selling your Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Howard County or Prince George's County Maryland real estate, I can provide a FREE HOME EVALUATION REPORT some call it a Comparative Market Analysis Report (CMA).  The report will detail all of the Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Howard County or Prince George's County homes comparable to yours that have recently SOLD in your immediate market area!   CLICK HERE TO GET YO... 01/18/2009

Odenton, MD Real Estate Market Statistics for Zip Code 21113 December over December Statistics Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.   2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Sold Dollar Volume $20,479,713 $15,507,220 $17,532,692 $10,739,500 $7,159,300 Average Sold Price $288,447 $352,437 $350,654 $357,983 $311,274 Median Sold Price $270,000 $346,653 $330,000 $325,450 $290,000 Avg Days on Market 28 34 135 130 160 Units Sold 71 44 50 30 23 The Odenton real estate market has been declining for several years in sync with the overall general real estate decline. While the impact of BRAC in Ft. Meade hasn't seen any significant gains of yet, they should start in 2009. Odenton should see a robust market as a result of the influx of families and jobs as a result of BRAC. As you can easily s... 01/10/2009

Savvy Crofton and Odenton renters are resolving to buy a home in 2009. With prices and interest rates at their lowest point in recent years, it's hard to imagine any reason for renting other than unresolved credit issues. If you haven't yet made a commitment to buy a home in 2009, here are my Top Ten Reasons for doing it now: 1.  Pride of Ownership - You can decorate and landscape according to your own taste, on your own schedule. 2.  Control of Your Own Destiny - No worries about the landlord renewing your lease or raising the rent. 3.  Tax Benefits - Tax deductions for all interest and property taxes included in your mortgage payment, significantly reducing your effective monthly payment.  And don't forget about the $7,500 tax credit on your 2009 federal income taxes return, provided ... 01/01/2009

Maynard Hendershot is not your average school volunteer.  In fact, he was recognized by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools as November VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH.  Congratulations, Mr. Hendershot! Where would our public schols be without the hundreds of class moms, parent organizers, and fundraisers in schools across the county?  Yet even among these volunteer "stars" in the lives of children in our county, Mr. Hendershot stands out as a "professional, tireless, and priceless volunteer." According to a press release by Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Maynard Hendershot volunteered to man the doors of Odenton Elementary each morning and afternoon to help keep the students safe. He has been the official "greeter" in the main hallway for three years, always taking extra time to communi... 11/25/2008

After all that disruption in the national and world economy in October, I expected the worst when October real estate statistics for Odenton were released.  While things certainly didn't improve, the decline wasn't nearly as drastic as I expected, and it could have been much worse.  Twenty-three homes did sell, in spite of concerns about the stock market, unemployment and the banking debacle, including new restrictions on mortgage financing qualifications.     The Average sold price in Odenton is down from last month, and lower than every month this year.  But it's down less than 10% - "only" 7.26% - from last year - not as bad as I expected in these difficult economic times. Median prices are down 6.24% from October 2007.           The number of units sold in Odenton declined during Oc... 11/11/2008

Imagine my surprise when I saw this video indicating my vote swung the election.  Take a look... you might want to customize this and send it to your friends, regardless of your political viewpoint.   I guess the moral of this video is "Vote" (regardless of which candidate you support). Take a look at some of the ways history has been shaped by just one vote: * 1645 - Oliver Cromwell gained control of England. * 1649 - Charles I of England was executed. * 1776 - America chose the English language instead of German. * 1800 - The Electoral College gave Thomas Jefferson the Presidency over Aaron Burr. * 1839 - Marcus Morton became Governor of Massachusetts. * 1845 - Texas came into the Union. * 1868 - President Andrew Johnson was saved from impeachment. * 1876 - Rutherford D. Hayes won the... 10/28/2008

MARC Rail Stations at BWI and Odenton Included in Your Online Relocation Package for Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Home of Fort George G. Meade, NSA, Northrop Grumman, BWI, and the U.S. Naval Academy.   Commuting from Anne Arundel County to Washington, D.C. or Baltimore is not limited to driving your car or taking METRO.  In fact, MARC Rail is the commuting method of choice for many Anne Arundel County residents who live near BWI or in the greater Odenton area including Crofton, Gambrills, Fort Meade and other nearby communities. The history of Odenton as a railroad town dates back to 1840 when the Annapolis & Elkridge Railroad was built across this sparsely populated area of Anne Arundel County.  Then, when the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad was constructed in 1868 to connect Baltimo... 09/06/2008