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Monday, June 1, 2015

White Marsh Housing Market | White Marsh Real Estate | June 2015

by Helene Kelbaugh of Keller Williams Legacy Metropolitan

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White Marsh Housing Market

"The home selling season is off to a very good start. I think the rest of the season is going to be materially better than a year ago." Thomas Lawler, a Housing Economist in Leesburg, VA. KCM 5/2015

The White Marsh Housing Market for May 2015

Current White Marsh Housing Market

Whether you're a buyer or seller, the knowledge you gain will help put you in control of your real estate transactions. For about the last 3 straight months we have seen consistent growth in the median sold price as seen in the graphic below.

Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).

By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the White Marsh market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.

*Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.

Buying in White Marsh?

“I wish I had a better story to tell renters these days, but I think they’re in for some rent increases for the foreseeable future." Ryan Severino Senior Economist at Reis

Thinking about buying a home in White Marsh? Good news is you may still be able to find a deal on a house in White Marsh, but working with a REALTOR who understand the market is key. If you may be thinking "I'm going to wait", DON'T!! Waiting by the sidelines to long when homes in White Marsh are selling withing a few days of hitting the market, will cause you to miss out.
It's Spring and the weather is great. On the east coast we had a tough winter. The winter is over and buyers are ready to make up for lost time searching for homes in White Marsh. Buyers are ready and have been ready for some time. Don't miss the opportunity to have your home under contract and sold.
As you can see from the graph above, listings are not selling exactly for asking price and note the price climb increasing. What is the best way to ensure you don't pay more for a home than what it's worth? You'll want to have an agent, your are working with exclusively, that does a thorough market analysis of the White Marsh home on which you are making an offer.

White Marsh Market Inventory Trends

The number of active listings in White Marsh ( 21162) increased by 23.4% from the previous month.

The median number of days active properties have been listed is 39. This is significantly shorter than the national average.

The number of sales in February dropped by 43.8% from the previous month.

These statistics for White Marsh Market Inventory Trends indicated that there is limited inventory in White Marsh. These means that buyers should act quickly and not wait and homes in White Marsh are moving quickly.

Property Ownership in White Marsh

The percent of unoccupied properties is very low in White Marsh ( 21162) . It is-10.08% below the national average.

The percent of owner occupied properties in White Marsh ( 21162) is 14.22% above the national average.

The stats here indicate White Marsh is a strong and stable market. These markets tend to be competitive and in demand.

White Marsh , Maryland Real Estate

Residential Properties

Residential Properties for Sale in White Marsh, MD Between $0 - $100,000

Residential Properties for Sale in White Marsh, MD Between $100,000 - $200,000

Residential Properties for Sale in White Marsh, MD Between $200,000 - $300,000

Residential Properties for Sale in White Marsh, MD Between $300,000 - $400,000

Residential Properties for Sale in White Marsh, MD Between $400,000 - $500,000

Residential Properties for Sale in White Marsh, MD Between $500,000 - $600,000

Residential Properties for Sale in White Marsh, MD over $600,000

*The data on this page is consolidated from multiple sources and includes current listings, recent sales, and more. Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

When Is The Best Time To Sell a House | Baltimore Real

When Is The Best Time To Sell a House | Baltimore Real Estate

by Helene Kelbaugh of Keller Williams Legacy Metropolitan in Baltimore

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When Is The Best Time To Sell A House

The best time to sell is now! Get the house in sell-able condition now and on the market with a REALTOR and sell it. It's that easy. However, the best time to sell a house truly depends on your goals. If your goals are to be in another home in 2 months, time and price the home to sell based on the recent sales and days on the market. Most sales take 2 months or less, pending financing and conditions. If the home is priced right it could get a contract immediately. Wouldn't that be great?

It's Been On The Market Too Long, Now What?

There are basically 3 things that influence the sale of a home. Location, Condition and Price. Hopefully you've been getting regular feedback from your listing agent. Feedback can be quite informative from the buyer and the buyers agent. What is the feedback telling you? Is there a common subject the buyers and buyers agents are regularly bringing up? If so, address it right away. If not, but showings are regular, could be price. Not much you can do about location, other than price accordingly. Condition is controlled by the seller, so is price. If location is not an issue and condition is not an issue, then the last thing that can be addressed by the seller is price. Get a Market Report from your REALTOR for price reduction market information.

Should I Take My House Off The Market?

This depends. If the house needs a lot of work be it cosmetic or mechanical, the best scenario is to do this up front, prior to listing. But we've all seen that listing that was simply thrown on the market in a rush without any preliminary "curb appeal" work. Does your house fall in this category with months of being listed and few showings with no or non-positive feedback? It may be a good idea to take the house off the market and get it show ready. Remember, just because a sign is in the yard and the house is listed by a brokers, DOES NOT guarantee a sale. Make your home inviting for people to desire to see it in person. Price it right, capture the right audience and SELL!

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Townhome End Unit in Gardenville in Baltimore, MD 21206 - Helene Kelbaugh of Keller Williams Realty Baltimore

Townhome End Unit in Gardenville in Baltimore, MD 21206

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Listing Details

End Unit Townhomes For Sale in Gardenville in Baltimore

5425 Seward Avenue, Baltimore MD, 21206
Price: $120,000
MLS number: BA8462628
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1024 apprx.

Call Helene Kelbaugh of Keller Williams Realty Baltimore @ 443-465-8443 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing.

Get the value of your home or condo in today's market

Stop your search! If you are looking for an amazing home in the Gardenville Community in Baltimore, you have just found it. Gardenville couldn't be more conveniently located. Sitting just a stones throw away from major roads.

You Will Love Living in this Beautiful Home

Wonderful opportunity to own a well priced, semi detached end unit townhome in Gardenville in Baltimore. This home is beautiful and move in ready. A beautiful Cherry Blossom tree greets you in the well maintained front yard. An open spacious living and dining room, with carpet floors, greets you upon entry. The open dining room and living is large and open. The galley kitchen is quaint and leads out to a beautiful fenced in yard. The appliances include a refrigerator, washer and dryer.

Master bedroom

The Master bedroom is an relaxing spot. Keep the master bedroom as it is or use your imagination and do what you want!

Back Yard

The fenced in back yard is level and spacious! It has a nice shade for those sunny days. Stay cool hanging out in the backyard! You can enter the back yard by the side of the home or go through the nice kitchen!

Fully Finished Basement

The finished basement is the spot to be for lots of enjoyment! Fully carpeted. In addition there is a ton of storage. The best thing is the storage is cleaned and sectioned off so no worries as to putting those things away, out of sight and out of mind.

Gardenville End Unit Townhome in Baltimore, MD 21206

The community itself shows the pride of home ownership of the people living there. This established community is a great place to research great homes and living area.

Living in Gardenville

This area of Baltimore, MD is close by major roads and highways. These highways and roads such as 695 and 95 are the arteries to major employers, colleges, schools, hospitals and more.

The Gardenville community is a great place to call home. You will not be disappointed if you end up living here. You can find homes for sale in Gardenville (if there are any available today) on my website.

Would you like to know how much your Gardenville Home is Worth?

There are a number of sites on the Internet that will give you 'estimates' for what your home will sell for. These sites use public records and usually some kind of algorithm to try to produce a value for your home. These sites also publicly state their 'error rates'. That means they aren't correct, they are simply an estimate based on incomplete date. We would love to do a free comparative market analysis of your home in Gardenville and let you know what you could expect to get in today's market if you are considering selling. Our valuation is based on up to the day data for homes that have recently sold in the area. Our valuation is not based on a formula that relies on public records which can take months to update. Please visit my website in order to get your free property evaluation for your Gardenville home.

Get Detailed Reports about Gardenville

If you would like detailed demographic information about Gardenville as well as school reports or market trends and statistics (including recent sales in the area) please visit my website.

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Friday, September 19, 2014

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center - Bel Air

Homes Near University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center - Bel Air 21014

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

500 Upper Chesapeake Drive

Bel Air, MD 21014

Find all for sale Homes Near UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD 21014.

Our for sale property information is a direct feed from the Multiple List Service and is updated several times daily.

Homes Near UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air MD have very easy access to main highways and roads, employers, schools, parks, shopping and restaurants.

Are you curious to find out what your home near UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air is worth? Simply complete this form.

Affordable and Spacious Homes

The are a variety of home styles you can expect to find for sale near UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. There are condos, townhomes and single family homes available. These homes will generally range from 1100 apprx square feet and much larger. There are affordable, newer and rehabbed homes available for sale as well. Most homes are around average of 1500 square feet. Many of these homes near University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center were built in the late 1980's. Newer homes have also been built. The style of homes offer a variety like Colonial, Rancher, Cape Cod and Split-Level. Some of the homes near University of Maryland Uppper Chesapeake Medical Center have garages or carports as well. Right now the move in ready homes range in price from approx. $160,000 to $299,000 and up.

Affordable Low and No Down Payment Options

Most homes in Bel Air MD are approved for several types of financing with low or no down payment (VA) required, pending qualification. Find out what programs you may qualify for. Various programs include VA Zero Down Financing, FHA financing, Conventional Financing. Find out more about financing. The homes near University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air MD are a great place to call home. You will not be disappointed if you end up living here. You can find more homes near University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Can Pets Hurt a Home Sale?

Helene Kelbaugh of Keller Williams Realty Baltimore

As a Baltimore Sellers Agent, I get the opportunity to meet many great people and see wonderful homes in Baltimore! Sometimes however, when sellers in Baltimore contact me to list their homes, I may need have to have the difficult conversation about the condition of the home, especially if the pets have really "marked" their territory.

Americans Love Their Pets

Over 43 million American households own a dog, and over 36 million own at least one cat, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. It's unclear how many of these households are owner-occupied and how many rented, but since 65.5 percent of Americans own their homes, it's probably safe to say that many pet owners are also homeowners.

Impact on Home Value

Time business and money writer Brad Tuttle claims that pets "can potentially do pretty much the same thing to your home's value that some pets do on the rug." He goes on to credit a New England real estate agent for determining that owning a pet may have a negative impact on your home's resale value.

De-Pet Your Home

Just as you'll need to clean and declutter your Baltimore home before it goes on the market, you'll also need to de-pet it. This involves getting rid of not only any damage the pet has caused, but also the hair, stains and, most of all, odors.

Start by getting rid of the hair. You'll need a heavy-duty vacuum for the job. Consider having the upholstered furniture dry-cleaned, launder or dry-clean the drapes, and shampoo the carpets. There are cleaning companies in Baltimore and surrounding areas that could take on this task to!

Carpet = Stink Magnet

Cat urine in the carpet is one of the hardest odors to get rid of, according to Neeraj Gupta, director of product research and development at ServiceMaster Clean. "Oftentimes," he tells MSN's Marcie Geffner, "you have to remove the carpet, remove the pad and seal the floor, and then replace the carpet and the pad."

If you think you can fix the problem by shampooing the carpet, you may want to pay close attention to those areas your pet chooses to use as a restroom.

First, though, you'll need to find those spots. Christopher Solomon of MSN Real Estate says that not all of the spots will be visible to the naked eye. He suggests that you consider purchasing a battery-powered ultraviolet light – also known as a black light. They are inexpensive and, used in a totally dark room, can pinpoint every bodily fluid that has landed on the carpet.

Walls

If you own a dog, you are probably familiar with how they seem to love rubbing against the walls. Walk through your home with your eyes cast on walls and interior doors at doggy height and you'll no doubt notice discolored areas. Sometimes a Magic Eraser will remove the marks. If you've lived in the home for a long time, you may need to repaint to remove the doggy odor.

Cats like walls too – especially male cats, who tend to spray vertical surfaces, such as the backs of chairs and walls, according to the experts at Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Ask your veterinarian what she recommends to clean and deodorize the walls.

I once showed a home in Baltimore that had a black cat. This cats fur was all of the walls. Friendly Baltimore cat, however, my clients took note of the dark stains at the bottoms of all the walls in the rooms!

Showings

Your real estate agent will suggest that you not be home during showings. There are a number of reasons for this, but the most significant is that buyers are more relaxed if the homeowner isn't hanging around.

The National Association of Realtors® suggests removing the pet from the home during showings as well. If you'll be home, this is easy, just take the dog for a walk or drive.

If you will be working during showings, you'll need to come up with an alternative for your pet. Here are a few places to take your dog during showings:

Doggie Daycare – This one is ideal. The dog gets a day of socializing and playing, and potential buyers get to tour the home in solitude.

Groomer – An obvious win-win.

Veterinarian – Use the opportunity to get the dog or cat a checkup and shots.

Professional Dog Walker – Hire a dog walker to remove the dog from the home during showings.

Please, please, please take the dog out of the house. It seems like a hassle, but you want to sell your Baltimore home right? While many Americans are pet people, not everyone is a pet person. Your Baltimore home should be warm and inviting to everyone!

Life is chaotic and full of unexpected events when your house is on the market. It's important to remain flexible and accommodate last-minute showings if you want to get the home sold. While pets may be members of the family, they are distractions to buyers, so it's important to decide beforehand how you'll deal with them while the home is for sale.