Wednesday, December 18, 2013

What Do I Want in A House?

What do I Want in A House?

What Do I Want in A House?

The top 3 things home buyers should consider when deciding on what they want in a house. For those that are “open” to anything this is a great way to narrow down your search window and give clarity to what matters most in a home.

Commute

While gas prices can fluctuate, over time gas prices will continue to increase. Gas is an expense to consider especially a multi car family or if a large vehicle is used. Are you ok with an hour drive or do your prefer a 10 minute commute or to walk to work? Knowing what your limitations are will eliminate many homes, getting you closer to what you want in a house.

Future Family Plans or Roommate

There are a few things to consider when for the size of the home. Perhaps you’re a growing family and more space is needed or a family that is downsizing for less space. As buyers become for financially savvy some are buying bigger homes so the extra space can be rented out to another family or a roommate. This is a great way to offset the mortgage and home expenses and even generate some income or savings!

Move in Ready or Fixer Upper

While some buyers are super handy, there are still those that prefer move in ready. Others may even be fortunate enough to have family and friends who are handy or even work in repair industries. If you are the buyer who wants a move in ready home there are some benefits. You will most likely have limited lender required repair issues with a good condition home.

For those that would prefer a “fixer upper”. First thing is to define what “fixer upper” means for you. Does this mean a little paint, carpet and new appliances or a full gut shell rehab. It’s important to keep in mind if the home needs to much work, you may be getting a great purchase price, but you may need to consider a rehab loan (which finances the repairs and purchase) or to pay cash to purchase as appraisal and repair issues could arise, especially with traditional financing.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Home Prices in Lutherville Timonium MD 21093 for December 2013

Home Prices in Lutherville Timonium MD 21093 for December 2013

Real estate market data for Lutherville, MD provided by Helene Kelbaugh of Keller Williams Realty Baltimore.

Lutherville Timonium Home Prices

We have seen 7 straight months of listing price increases on home prices in Lutherville Timonium and don’t expect things to slow down anytime soon. If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Lutherville Timonium but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long, many of our listings are starting to sell within a few days of hitting the market. As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want to have an agent that does a thorough market analysis of the Lutherville home on which you are making an offer.

If you are interested in how much current inventory is on the market in Lutherville Timonium you can find that information by clicking on the link. High inventory will suggest that homes are sitting on the market for longer. Currently in this area of Lutherville Timonium , homes have a median time of 72 days on the market before they sell. This would suggest that buyers are in a great position to make an aggressive offer on a home. Sellers should make sure to price their home near the market value if they expect to get an offer from one of those interested buyers. Low inventory in Lutherville Timonium has multiple offers coming in on homes similar to what we saw back in 2007. I wouldn't expect home prices to run up quite as fast as they did back then as banks have gotten a lot stricter on lending guidelines and are no longer giving a loan to anyone with a pulse. But low inventory is one indicator that prices should continue to rise.

Lutherville Timonium MD Real Estate Report Summary

The number of active listings in Lutherville Timonium (21093) dropped by 9.6% from the previous month.

The median number of days active properties have been listed is 72. This is significantly shorter than the national average.

The number of sales in August dropped by 77.3% from the previous month.

Find Homes for Sale in Lutherville Timonium MD 21093

Visit my website to search for homes in Lutherville Timonium or to be notified when Lutherville Timonium home come on the market.

To find out what your home is worth in the current market email me or call 443-465-8443.

The data on this page is consolidated from multiple sources and includes current listings, recent sales, and more. Whether you're a buyer or seller, the knowledge you gain will help put you in control of your real estate transactions.

Call or email anytime to discuss how this information can benefit you!

Monday, December 9, 2013

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Homes Near Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Homes Near Greater Baltimore Medical Center For Sale

Greater Baltimore Medical Center GBMC

6701 North Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21204

Why Do People Live in Towson MD?

Towson is a beautiful, location in Baltimore, filled with great neighborhoods with many styles of homes.

These homes are conveniently located neary major employers like GBMC and just 20 minutes outside of Downtown Baltimore.

Looking for a home in Towson Near Greater Baltimore Medical Center?

Interested in finding homes for sale in the Towson Neighborhood of Baltimore MD?

Click the links to find all the currently available homes in subdivision in Towson.

Subdivisions in Towson MD 21204 Near Greater Baltimore Medical Center

What's the Towson Neighborhood Like?

Towson is a trendy location close by many major shops malls and grocery stores. Some of the stores include Towson

Town Center Mall, The Fresh Market, Trader Joes, Starbucks, Panera Bread and more.

Colleges and Universities

There are many distinguished major College and Universities also located in Towson:

Towson University
Loyola
Notre Dame
Goucher

What Schools will the Kids Attend?

If you buy a home for sale in Towson MD near Greater Baltimore Medical Center, the local schools serving this area are below. To get local school scores and more information about these schools check out the Towson school reports on my website.

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See more information on Towson schools from Education.com

High Schools in towson, MD 21204

3 High Schools found in the area.

SchoolTypeGradeLevelEnrollmentStudents per Teacher

Carver Center for Arts & Technology Phone: (410) 887-2775 938 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204	Magnet	9-12	752	13
Towson Catholic High School Phone: (410) 427-4900 114 Ware Ave, Towson, MD 21204www.towsoncatholic.org	Private	9-12	262	12
Jemicy School - Upper School Phone: (410) 653-2700 303 W Chesapeake, Towson, MD 21204 www.jemicyschool.org	Private, Special Education	8-12	101	3

Elementary Schools in towson, MD 21204

2 Elementary Schools found in the area.

SchoolTypeGradeLevelEnrollmentStudents per Teacher

Riderwood Elementary School Phone: (410) 887-3568 1711 Landrake Rd, Towson, MD 21204	Public	K-5	528	16
Immaculate Conception School Phone: (410) 427-4801 112 Ware Ave, Towson, MD 21204	Private	PK,K-8	519	16

Preschool Schools in towson, MD 21204

1 Preschool Schools found in the area.

SchoolTypeGradeLevelEnrollmentStudents per Teacher

Immaculate Conception School
Phone: (410) 427-4801
112 Ware Ave, Towson, MD 21204

Private

PK,K-8

519

Middle Schools in towson, MD 21204

2 Middle Schools found in the area.

SchoolTypeGradeLevelEnrollmentStudents per Teacher

Immaculate Conception School Phone: (410) 427-4801 112 Ware Ave, Towson, MD 21204	Private	PK,K-8	519	16
Jemicy School - Upper School Phone: (410) 653-2700 303 W Chesapeake, Towson, MD 21204 www.jemicyschool.org	Private, Special Education	8-12	101	3

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

If you are interested in the current homes for sale Near Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson MD 21093 click on the link. Our 'for sale' property information is a direct feed from the MLS and is updated multiple times per day.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Luxury Homes for Sale in Lutherville with Elevators

Homes for sale in Lutherville with Elevators

Find Homes for sale in Lutherville in Baltimore MD 21093. Our for sale property information is a direct feed from the MLS and is updated multiple times per day.

Why a Home with an Elevator?

More home buyers today are thinking further down the road when buying a home. Historically most buyers start with a modest first home, then, a few homes later, build up to a larger home and down size back to a smaller more accommodating home for the later years in life. Now, buyers, especially move up buyers, are thinking about getting all their immediate needs met in their home to make it suitable for later years in life.

Do Residential Homes with Elevators exist?

Great news! There are a few, and I mean few, homes for sale in Lutherville MD 21093 with elevators. Elevators are a premium. Some homes may be retro fitted for elevators to be installed, however, an elevator Engineer would need to verify that this can be done. Homes in Lutherville with elevators are magnificent. These homes typically are considerably larger to accommodate the additional space needed for an elevator in addition to other higher end amenities. Homes with elevators are a little more expensive, however, the work is already done. A few new home builders are beginning to build models with them, but not many. The square footage, lot size and additional criteria must be met prior to building.

Homes for Sale in Lutherville

If you are in the Lutherville Real Estate Market for a little luxury, great news! There are quite a few Single Family Homes for Sale in Lutherville 21093 in the luxury price range. The most expensive single family home in Lutherville is listed for $2,895,000. Calculate your mortgage payment now.

Communities in Lutherville

There are several communities and subdivisions in the Lutherville area. Just to name a few of the beautiful communities and subdivisions in Lutherville 21093: