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By Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee, Maryland Mortgage Mama NMLS#196068
(SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061)
3 bedroom home in Westminster on just over 1/2 acre of land. This one is a must see, lovingly updated and cared for. Westminster, MD For Sale By Owner 1608 Carriage Hill Drive Westminster, MD 21157 THIS ONE HAS THE WOW FACTOR! Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Amy Therit Daytime:410-876-9298 Evening:410-876-9298 eMail:Contact Price : $259,900 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2 Square Foot : 1,028 Lot Size : 24,001 County : Carroll Property Type : FSBO Year Built : 1976 click for more information and pictures Property Description This lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath split foyer is a MUST SEE! The beautiful, wide open upstairs living area has been completely updated. It's the perfect home for entertaining while being cozy enough for every day. Through the dining ro...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Carroll County Association of RealtorsAnnual Community BLOOD DRIVEWe need more people to give and would love to sign you up.  We have many openings from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.  The time slots are every 15 minutes.Please call:  Diana Armacost 410-857-3003Or CCAR 410-876-3530  To schedule your Life-Saving donation “LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION…GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE” “TOGETHER, WE CAN SAVE A LIFE”  Thursday, March 15, 2012Westminster VFW - 519 Poole RoadTime: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.Who is eligible to give blood?   Donors must: Be generally in good health Be at least 17 years old or 16 years old with written parent consent Weigh at least 110 pounds Have NOT received a tattoo within the past year Have NOT donated whole blood within the past 56 days If you make an appointment please be mindful that it is ve...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Exploring Westminster, MarylandExploring Westminster, Maryland was named by William Winchester after his home town in England “Westminster” Winchester is said to have purchased 167 acre tract of land in 1754, 258 years ago. I often wonder what life was like in days gone by.   This is a photo I took recently of City Hall. Exploring Westminster, Maryland
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Great day at the Town Mall of WestminsterIt was actually warm enough for some yard work, a nice walk, riding a bike what ever your favorite outdoor activity is. Temps reached 59 today, unseasonably warm in Maryland for this time of year. I saw a few flip flops, tank tops and shorts around town.  I thought the mall would be empty with Christmas just two weeks ago I’m happy to report I was wrong, it was busy! Great day at the Town Mall of Westminster
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Welcome to the Carroll County Career and Technology Center! How exciting …. CONGRATULATIONS COLE !  Cole has been accepted in the Welding Technology program I’m not sure who's more excited, Cole or me! I think this is perfect for him and we are counting the days until he begins his journey as a welder. Students from high schools across Carroll County have the opportunity to apply for the programs offered at CCCTC.Welcome to the Carroll County Career and Technology Center!
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Westminster, Maryland Market Report November 2011 ~ 21158 & 21157The average: detached home sold price $244,175 number of homes sold 22 days on the market 191 seller subsidy $4,999 property age in years 34 number of bedrooms 4 number of baths 2 number of ½ baths 1 Carroll County, MarylandThe average: detached home sold price $285,752 number of homes sold 88 days on the market 151 Homes went under contract 67Homes New on the market  156Remember,there is a lot more to home buying than statistics, hire a Buyers Agent you feel comfortable with so your best interest is protected. Search Westminster Homes ~ 21157   21158 Carroll County, Maryland a great place to live! Manchester, Maryland Real Estate Market Report Call me, I love to talk real estate! 443-286-4365 Source: MRIS Information deem...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Maryland and Pennsylvania Meet UP! A great success!Maryland and Pennsylvania Meet Up! Today in Westminster at the Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grill was a huge success! The crowd was small however, the laughs were big. I’m glad I stepped out of my comfort zone or I would have really missed out.Bridget McGee and I were a party of two but a party non the less, we had a great Meet UP! at the Green Turtle in Westminster. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Bridget before, RainCamp in Atlantic City, however, it was nice to meet up and talk about business, family and of course ActiveRain. The Greene Turtle in Westminster was a venue I would defiantly choose again. The staff was wonderful, the food was delicious, so much that we forgot to photograph it. Thanks April & Rhonda for making us feel welc...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Will Christmas be cancelled? Westminster, MarylandWill Christmas be cancelled if we don’t shop Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, in my opinion, should be about loved-ones, a time of reflection and thanks, good food and of course football. Do we really need to shop on Thanksgiving Day?  Stores opening as Early as 9 pm on Thanksgiving Day …. really?! What’s your opinion? DO WE really need to shop on Thanksgiving Day? Would anyone else like to bring back blue laws? Blue laws began changing in the late 70’s early 80’s. (Blue laws in Maryland, in short, prohibited wholesale & retail establishments from opening on Sunday for a “day of rest.” Recently even laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Sundays have changed. Strange to me because businesses were closed on Sundays when I was growing u...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
FIRST NATIONWIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM Test to Take Place November 9 at 2 p.m. EDT Please share this national information WASHINGTON, D.C. -   Today, Diane M. Phillips, REALTOR®  announced that on November 9 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).  The test will last up to three and a half minutes. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.   Diane M. Phillips, Realtor® would like to ensure that all of her family, friends, clients customers, colleagues  and the larger public are aware that this event will be just a test, and not a real emergency alert.  “I believe this test is important because as a mom my ...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Carroll County, Maryland Real Estate Market Report ~ Featuring Westminster 21157 & 21158 Oct. 25, 2010 Let's take a closer look at …... Westminster for the last 7 days. Westminster, our county seat, combines both historic downtown area 21157 and rural 21158. It’s important to look at the statistics separately because housing is local and even hyper local as in this case with the property just 6 miles apart in some cases, the price is effected.  For example, in September 2011 the Average detached home sold price for 21157 was $222,227 and for 21158 was $219,888. That’s a difference of $2,339 which can make or break a deal. If you  look at the county averages listed below you can see another example of the difference between local & hyper local. Real estate pricing is all about LOCAL & HY...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Halloween Week Count Down ~ Westminster, Maryland 2011 with Haunted Hayrides, Pumpkin Carving and Costume ideas too! 7 Monday - Oct. 24th - Monday Night Football Ravens vs Jaguars. At half time you can plan your spooky spectacular Halloween Week!Ravens are 4/1 and I can’t wait to see them put another WIN on the record. 6 Tuesday - Oct. 25th - Halloween Parade in Historic Downtown Westminster. Registration begins at 6pm on Monroe St. near Dutterer’s Park. The parade begins at 7pm via Pennsylvania Avenue to Main St. and ends on Longwell Avenue. This event is coordinated by the American Legion Post #31. Call 410-857-7953 for more information.5Wednesday - Oct. 26th  - GET That Pumpkin!  at Baugers or your favorite grocery store. It’s a good idea to take your stencil along when you choose yo...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Speechless Sunday ~ Leaf Blowers in the Rain Several days ago  I stopped to treat my self to a treat and this sight made me giggle and grab my camera. These men were using leaf blowers in the rain? I hope it gives you a giggle or other comments …. please do share : )Speechless Sunday ~ Leaf Blowers in the Rain?
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Trunk or Treat at the Carroll County, Maryland YMCA! Free admission when you bring a healthy snack to share.It’s a Halloween Extravaganza! Ghosts and goblins will gather for Trunk or Treating, a magic show, crafts, games and snacks! Who:       The Carroll County YMCAWhat:      Happy Healthy Halloween ExtravaganzaWhen :    Friday, October 21, 2011              6pm - 8:30 pmWhere:    1719 Sykesville Road              Westminster, MD 21157For more info:  410-848-3660What’s Trunk or Treat? Decorate or dress up your car or trunk and hand out treats, just like you do at home from your front porch on Halloween. The children in costume go trunk to trunk collecting treats! It’s usually done in a community group - like the YMCA.Trunk or Treat at the Carroll County, Maryland YMCA!
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Pumpkin Patch in Westminster, Maryland Baugers OrchardBaugers Orchardis ready to welcome you! Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Apples & Fall Harvest Weekends in October 10 am - 5 pm Also this Friday, October 21st! (because Carroll County Schools are closed) Baugers Orchard1236 Bauger Rd.Westminster, Maryland 21158Pick Your Own Hotline 410-857-0111   View Larger Map PLUS ~ Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo and scarecrow workshop! Great fun for all ages! While you are there pick up Baugers Apples, fresh baked goods and head to the Baugers Family Restaurant  for a wonderful meal and don’t forget the fresh made ice cream and bakery items! Baugers Family Resturant 289 W. Main Street Westminster, Maryland 21158 410-848-7413   View Larger Map
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
“Your Safety is Yours” Realtor® SafetyAs Realtors® we go about our day as if we are safe because after all, we are at work, our work place is safe right? Our work all but requires us to put ourselves in precarious positions: late nights at the office, meeting strangers and open houses to name a few. At open houses we even advertise that we will be in a house, usually alone and for how long.When I first became a Realtor® I expected some type of class or system to be in place and I was dumbfounded when I was told, “no, there isn’t any training offered.” And so far I’ve found that to be very true, beyond the NAR’s tips and videos the security plan suggested was “Take someone with you.” A fellow Realtor®  and Active Rainer recommended this book The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker. Although i...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Wordless Wednesday ~ The Fam Wordless Wednesday ~ The Fam at the Carroll County Regional Airport checking out the WWII Aircraft. This year Chris (aka Hubby) was able to join us. It’s a step back in time when you look at these enormous machines. Seeing messages to Hitler painted on the bombs and the gunners bubble hanging beneath the plane gave me chills. Our American Veterans are my hero's!Wordless Wednesday ~ The Fam
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Wings of Freedom Historical Aircraft at Carroll County, Maryland Regional Airport October 7 - 10, 2011 Take a walk back in time and get a hands on up close tour of a flying fortress from days gone by. “Witchcraft”, Boeing B-17G and “Betty Jane”, North American TP-5 C Mustang will be at the Carroll County Regional Airport this weekend! It’s an amazing sight to see. 200 Airport Dr. Westminster, MD 21157 Adults $12.00 - Kids $6.00 Wings of Freedom Historical Aircraft at the Carroll County, Maryland Regional Airport.
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
3 Good Reasons Good Condition (or better) is important to the sale of your house We, most of us, live in our homes a lot differently than we would show our home. Sure, I’d like to have my home in show condition all the time, however, reality steps in. I have a busy schedule, a hubby, three children, three hair shedding furry children I don’t want to live without, and a full time (plus) career I love. I get it. It’s hard work keeping a home in show condition 24/7. Here are 3 things to remember that may ease the stress: 1.     It’s only temporary. Good condition (or better) reduces days on the market.2.     More money in your pocket. Good condition makes your negotiating stronger. If the house doesn’t need paint, the offer should not reflect the cost of paint and even a professional paint...
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
Carroll County Ag Center Corn MazeLearn about Carroll Counties Top 5 Agricultural products while you navigate the 3 miles of winding trails on 10  acres, the county's largest corn maze is at Carroll County Ag Center!Opening this Sunday, September 25 (delayed opening due to rain) at 2pm and running weekends through October 30th706 Agriculture Center Dr. Westminster, Maryland 21157 Friday  5-9pm Saturday 5-9pm Sunday 2-7 pm Admission: Adults $10/ Children $5 ages 3-12/Children 2 & under are FREEFor more information visit the website or call 410-848-6704    
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By Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365, Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
(Frankly Real Estate Inc.)
The 4-H and FFA Fair is happening NOW! Carroll County, MarylandJuly 30th and through  August 5th, 8 am - 8 pm at the Farm Museum in Westminster, Maryland. The fair is celebrating it’s 113th year! Livestock exhibits, dog show, chainsaw carving, pig racing, hypnotist, live music, food, contests, Demolition Derby and so much more fun awaits for all ages at the 4-H and FFA Fair!Admission is FREE, parking is $5.00 after 4 pm each day. The 4-H and FFA Fair is the place to be this week, it’s happening NOW!
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