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(Golf Life Properties, LLC)
Towson Homes for Sale Overview Maps Photos Description Free List HUD Homes $308,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 UnitLot: 1,839 sqft Location 506 STEVENSON LNTOWSON, MD 21286USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Nishika Jones Urban Living Realty(410) 952-2641listings@urbanlivingrealty.comhttp://www.TheHUDHomeList.com Our recent listings Towson Homes for SaleSparrows PointBaltimore Homes For Sale- 1213 W Northern PkwyHomes for Sale in AbingdonSingle Family Residential for $63,501 in BALTIMORE, MD Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By Mike Klijanowicz, Associate Broker @ Cummings & Co. Realtors
(Cummings & Co. Realtors)
DO YOU OWE TOO MUCH ON YOUR TOWSON, MARYLAND HOME BUT HAVE TO SELL IT?   HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF SELLING YOUR TOWSON, MARYLAND HOME THROUGH A SHORT SALE?   Mike Klijanowicz is an experienced Short Sale Real Estate agent servicing your local Towson, Maryland community area.  Mike Klijanowicz is an expert real estate short sale specialist agent who has the right network of contacts and systems in place to get your short sale real estate transaction on your Towson, Maryland home closed quickly!  If you are in a situation where you are contemplating selling your Towson, Maryland home going through a short sale or know anyone else who is in that same  situation, Mike Klijanowicz wants you to know that he is here as a FREE resource for you and all of your referrals!  Simply CONTACT MIKE TODAY ...
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By June Piper-Brandon, Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Kathmandu Kitchen in Towson, MD One of the first restaurants I visited when we moved to Lutherville almost 6 years ago was Kathmandu Kitchen.  I love ethnic foods and had been looking for a great asian restaurant.  One day I found a flyer in the Val-Pak and decided to try it during lunch and have been hooked ever since.  My Broker, Dottie Cordwell, and I went to see Alex Charfen at his Race for Success Tour this morning and decided to have lunch afterwards and went to Kathmandu Kitchen.  Kathmandu Kitchen is located in Towson at 22 W. Allegheny Ave.  There is parking in several "Pay and Display" lots across the street and limited parking along this section of Allegheny.  On nice days there is limited outside seating and plenty of elegant seating inside the restaurant.  Kathmandu serves ...
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By June Piper-Brandon, Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Mayfair at Kenilworth Mall in Towson - May 14, 2011 Looking for a way to increase the curb appeal at your home?  Attending the Mayfair celebrations at Kenilworth Mall in Towson might be the way to do it.  Get advise from local gardeners and purchase some plants and flower arrangements.  On Saturday, May 14th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm there will be the annual Mayfair at Kenilworth Mall.  This is an event sponsored by all the Garden Clubs in the area.  The Lutherville Garden Club will be there with a large selection of plants.  This is a good way to pick up some unusual and very reasonably priced plants for your garden.  They will also be selling some vases, pots/saucers and gardening books as well as a section especially for children with prices ranging from 10 cents to $1.  Please come o...
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By June Piper-Brandon, Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
44th Annual Towsontown Spring Festival is this weekend, starting Saturday April 30 from 10am until 7pm and continuing on May 1 and 1 pm to 7pm. The Festival encompasses the entire Towson Core Business Area, the streets West of York Road and East of Bosley Avenue will be closed for the duration of the festival.  A map of the festival grounds with identifiable parking garages can by found here.  Garages are marked with a "P" for parking. The cost to park is $5.00 for the entire day. This fee is set by the county. The Towsontown Festival is the largest outdoor festival in Maryland and one of the largest on the east coast.  About 250,000 or more people attend the two day event to take in the arts and crafts of local artists, the music and the vendors.  There are over 450 vendors and in addi...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
What School Will My Child Go to in Baltimore County? This is a frequently asked question. One of the criteria for finding a home is the school system. In Baltimore County we have an easy look up system. Just go to www.BCPS.org. You type in the address of the home and you get the Elementary, Middle and High School. To double check the accurateness..call the Boundary Information Line at 410-887-4215. I picked up the keys to my new HomeRome listing in Dulaney Towers this evening!!                      When putting my properties  in the Multiple Listing System, more commonly called the MLS, I like to put in the schools. Now this is not written in stone so I caution you to always double check the school information ....boundary lines do change. When I typed in 17 Bellows Ct. 21204..here are ...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Yesterday, I went on a listing appointment and  posted about  A Delightful Letter Carrier ..Named Jim.  The seller was only 98.5% sure  she wanted to use me. Remember, I ask two questions on a listing appointment. -First question: Are You 100% Sure  you want to sell? -Second question- Are you 100% sure you want to use me?     This home owner would not make decision without sleeping on it. This morning, as promised, a call  was received leaving the following message:   " Hi Margaret Rome...The other 1 and 1/2 percent is all taken care of ..I slept on it...I believe in you...go for it!  We will  go on this journey together to sell 17 Bellows Ct. 21204   The seller is 100% Sure...Another HomeRome listing.                                                      This interior brick and siding t...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
A Delightful Mailman...I Mean Letter Carrier..Named Jim.  Today on a listing appointment, I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Christopher who is the letter carrier for 17 Bellows Ct.  Dulaney Towers. That's the PC word...remember when they were called mailmen? Even Jim's uniform makes that clear.                       Jim was a delight and really enjoys what he does...working for the US Postal Service. Jim knows the neighborhood. He knows when someone is moving and he sometimes knows when someone is looking to buy. I asked permission to take his picture and by that smile, you know the answer.  As I was leaving the potential listing with the seller..we found out an interesting fact about the property. The present owner bought this home 30 years ago from a former Colt Football Player #44. A...
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By Ron Trzcinski, 410-935-5844
(410-935-5844 Office)
Maryland: Internship Opportunities We hear all too often of college graduates finishing a rigorous degree program but then having trouble finding employment, especially in a down economy like that of recent times. One method of addressing this concern is with internships. With an internship, the student can gain valuable experience, learn what employers truly need, and can structure their courses accordingly. At the same time, employers can be grooming their new talent for their future expansion plans such that it is a smooth transition from college to the workforce with a minimum of training time. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has created a user-friendly website for both employers to showcase internship opportunities with their companies as well as for students to rev...
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By June Piper-Brandon, Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Quilt Expo 2011 March 12-13, 201110am to 5pmGoucher College1021 Dulaney Valley RdTowson, MD 21204 Map It! Get Directions to Quilt Expo from your location.Download a campus map (requires Adobe Acrobat). EXPO 2011 is located in Building 19. The Expo showcases quilts made by guild members, ranging in style from traditional to contemporary, as well as art quilts. The Expo also features quilts and quilted items for sale, a Silent Auction, an expanded Vendors' Mall, and a number of handmade items available for sale. Tickets are available in advance on our website for $6 each or at the door for $7.  Highlights of EXPO 2011: Display of over 200 quiltsBernina 350PE Sewing Machine RaffleBuy It or Bid Quilt Auction - Preview some of the quilts!Stash to Treasure Fabric & Notion SaleBHQG's 2011 Raff...
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By Marney Kirk, Towson, Maryland Real Estate
(Cummings & Co. Realtors)
There are hints of spring around Towson, Maryland, I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of the buds, green grass, and brighter days. The weather peaked in the high 50's earlier this week, but this meant the spring jackets were out, and when I picked my son up from school in Timonium, he wore just a sweatshirt. If there are any piles of snow left from the mounds we had last month, they are shrinking by the day. Parking lots have streams of water running from those last piles to the storm drains. Yards are full of mud as the snow melt has drenched the grass, ready to help it turn green and grow. The biggest "tell" is that my allergies are kicking in full strength. Even with no other indicators, I know Spring is on its' way! :) HAPPY ALMOST SPRING!   For any real estate needs in Towson, M...
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By Ron Trzcinski, 410-935-5844
(410-935-5844 Office)
Credit Score Breakdown The following gives estimates as to how much weight is given to various aspects of one's credit: 1.  15% -- Length of credit history. 2.  10% -- Number and types of accounts opened recently. 3.  10% -- The mix of credit accounts, credit cards, department stores, finance companies, bank loans, etc. 4.  35% -- Record of timely payments on loans. 5.  30% -- The amount and type of outstanding debt. Credit Score Ranges 720 - 850 Excellent -- The best financing terms and represents the best score range.  720 is typically the score needed to qualify for good credit rates. 700 - 719 Very Good -- Qualifies to receive favorable financing. 675 - 699 Average -- Will qualify for most loans. 620 - 674 Sub-prime -- May qualify but will pay higher interest. 560 - 619 Risky -- Wil...
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By Marney Kirk, Towson, Maryland Real Estate
(Cummings & Co. Realtors)
Last night we had a wild Thundersnow storm in Towson and the majority of the Baltimore area. The city only saw 3-4 inches of snow, but here in Towson, we had over a foot! The sky turned bright white as lightning flashed, and my dogs hid as claps of thunder rolled through. Thundersnow is very unusual because it requires the perfect combination of warmer air closer to the ground, while cooler air comes in over top. Here are more details from Wikipedia. The storm created major travel problems, with some reporting 9 hours to do a 10 mile commute, and a large number of cars being abandoned along the sides of the road, causing huge issues for the snowplows. Thundersnow is usually accompanied by heavy snow, and that was certainly the case here. A rate of 2" per hour! The aftermath is a mess, a...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
The Shops at Kenilworth is a  mall in  Towson, Md. with some delightful shops and holiday displays.  It is currently the home to more than 30 stores. The mall originally opened in 1979. The mall was once home to an express location of the Maryland  Motor Vehicle Administration. This location closed on September 23, 2005, in favor of a new location elsewhere in Baltimore County. The main anchor store is Stebbins Anderson.   Perfect place to take the kids to see the enormous display of a holiday village, complete with trains.                                                                            While visiting Kenilworth, please take time to see my friends Morty and Phyllis at  Passenger Stop  which is closing and a huge Retirement Sale is going on right now. This is a great  Place to...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Yes, it is true, Passenger Stop is closing and a huge Retirement Sale is going on right now. To find out more about this store please read this post from about a year ago.   The Place to Stop Before You Go This letter was received by former customers and friends this week:                                                                             Wishing Morty and Phyllis a successful store closing and a wonderful retirement. They have worked hard and long and deserve to take life a bit easier, have time to enjoy each other and the grandchildren. Please stop by and say 'hi' and wish them both well.  
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By Marney Kirk, Towson, Maryland Real Estate
(Cummings & Co. Realtors)
Like many areas of the country, Baltimore saw home sales slide in September 2010 as a whole. There were a little over 1700 homes sold last month, compared to 2117 last year. Not surprisingly, much of this is attributed to the tax credit ending, as this point last year was the original deadline for settlement. Baltimore County alone saw a drop of 25.7% in number of homes sold and a price drop of 1.4%, while Baltimore City PRICES dropped 26%, and number of homes sold 17%. Two areas of Baltimore County bucked the trend, while another in between fell farther than the average. Towson real estate, specifically the 21204 zip code (which includes the West Towson and Ruxton neighborhoods), showed the average sold price up 13.38% from $357,496 last year to $405,325 last month. The one number head...
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By Ron Trzcinski, 410-935-5844
(410-935-5844 Office)
Towson Commons: What Next? Towson Commons, a 325,000 square foot office and commercial development in the heart of Towson, Maryland, was auctioned on September 21 for $28.5 million. Reportedly it was the lender who bought back the property and it is expected that they will sell the property. The question then becomes one of what will happen to this prime piece of real estate. Will the building be renovated or will it be knocked down to start anew? A portion of the property currently contains a 880 space parking garage.  Parking otherwise in the Downtown Towson area is scarce, with the exception of Towson Town Mall. There is a question as to whether the property, in its current structure or in a new building would be best utilized for retail or office space or a combination of the two. W...
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By Ron Trzcinski, 410-935-5844
(410-935-5844 Office)
Baltimore County: Waste Wood as Energy Source Baltimore County is working to evaluate the potential to use waste wood as a renewable source of energy for heating and cooling County buildings.The Department of Environmental Protection & Resource Management(DEPRM), with the support of the Office of Sustainability, has entered a contract with the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) to determine whether a sustainable supply of waste wood exists that can be used for buildings such as schools and public works operations facilities. The County is contributing up to $50,000 to the project, which will leverage $50,000 from a USDA Forest Service grant to MES. The project also involves technical support from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Forest Service.Using waste wood for energy...
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By Marney Kirk, Towson, Maryland Real Estate
(Cummings & Co. Realtors)
Towson, Maryland was named one of the top 25 affluent cities for singles to live in by CNNMoney last week. Towson came in at #14. This was based on income per single household in the cities, and the rate of singles to families. Towson's median family income is $102,302 with 34.5% of the households being individuals. To live in Towson is to live in convenience, and many choose it for its' proximity to both Baltimore City, the Towson area colleges, and ease for travel to both the 695 Beltway and Interstate 95. Located in Towson is the Towson Town Center, with a multitude of new higher end stores and restaurants, plus multiple smaller shopping centers nearby. Thursdays showcase the Towson Farmer's Market, and Fridays are the Towson Feet on the Street block parties all summer long. Contact ...
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It was July, 2005, the headline of the Baltimore Sun read "AREA HOME PRICES HIT RECORD".  And, there I was in the photo heading down the front stairs of a beautiful home in Roland Park in Baltimore which I had just shown to my clients. The article quoted 3 agents.  I was one of them.  The whole point of the article was so that the media could ask the question: When is the Real Estate Bubble going to Burst?  One of the other agents was quoted in the story as saying, "Its a phenomenal increase and there really seems to be no end in sight".  Well, I guess he was wrong.  For my part of the article, I said that there seemed to be something happening with buyers that Summer of 2005 and that they were no longer willing to jump on any available listing but were being a lot more hesitant in thei...
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