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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Happy Birthday to Chef DoloresToday, July 10th, is the birthday of my wife, Dolores Kelley, https://www.facebook.com/doloreskelley. We have celebrated 61 of her birthdays during our marriage. I am very lucky to have the best wife in the world.My sister, Wynne Roos, and her husband, Dave Roos, invited us for a birthday lunch at Bonefish Grill in Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
The Perfect House… Until One Signature Changed Everything After nearly a year of searching, my buyer finally found the perfect home, only to lose it because of one signature she’d made months earlier.She owned her own business and needed a private entrance where clients could come without walking through her home. She wanted a garage, a lower level, some land, a location that wasn’t too close to neighbors, and a road that would always be accessible, even in bad weather. At the same time, I was working with a rehabber.Without saying anything about my buyer, I kept making suggestions during the renovation.“What if we add a door from the garage that leads to the backyard?” “What if that deck connects to stairs down to the lower level?” “What if the lower level has a full bath, a studio, an...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Take Me Home, Country RoadsDid you know one of America's most iconic songs has Montgomery County roots?"Take Me Home, Country Roads" was inspired while songwriter Bill Danoff was driving along Clopper Road. Now, it's become the anthem of Team USA's World Cup run.https://ow.ly/NlbC50Zly3FThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Coneflower, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MD USA IMG 4515Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Don't miss your chance to tour this beautifully updated split-level in Catonsville's sought-after Keeper Hill neighborhood!🖥️ Virtual Open HouseThursday, July 16, 2026 | 3:00 PMTake a live virtual tour and explore the stunning renovated kitchen, spacious living areas, and spectacular screened porch—all from the comfort of home.Preview the home anytime with the 3D Tour:https://bit.ly/1909LismoreLnTour🏡 Commuter Twilight Open HouseThursday, July 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PMStop by after work and experience this charming home in person! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a beautifully renovated kitchen, hardwood floors, a spacious family room, and timeless character throughout.We'd love to welcome you and show you why 1909 Lismore Ln could be your next home. We hope to see you there!
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Even in the middle of summer, the Catonsville housing market remains active. This week, there are 17 Coming Soon homes, 15 new listings, and nearly half of the new listings are already under contract.One of the biggest takeaways? The first two weeks on the market are critical. Most homes that went under contract this week received an offer within 14 days. If a home sits longer, it's often a sign that the price needs to be adjusted—not by a few hundred dollars, but by enough to capture buyers' attention.This week's sales also showed just how much pricing and presentation matter. One Catonsville home sold for an incredible 124% of its list price after attracting multiple offers, while another sold for just 73.5% of its original asking price. The difference wasn't just location—it was stra...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
 Vacant and Accessible3 bedrooms, 2 baths at 11 Slade #308Some homes simply check boxes. Others quietly change lives. Welcome to 11 Slade Avenue, Unit 308, where comfort and accessibility come together in a practical home. Please note that 308 is unfurnished. Vacant space staged with furnitureThe open living and dining room shown above is a design idea. The left is using the existing carpet and painted wall. The one on the right uses light carpet and furnishings for the same vacant space.  Remember, paint and carpet are easy and affordable. The other features not so much! Enjoy a beautifully appointed kosher kitchen featuring granite countertops, warm wood cabinetry, two concealed dishwashers, one on each side of the stainless sink. KitchenAid appliances and abundant storage. A wall of ...
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Book Recommendation: Killer Takeout by Lucy BurdetteKiller Takeout (2016) is novel number seven of the Key West Food Critic Mystery series by author Lucy Burdette (Roberta Isleib). This is a good series for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.It’s Fantasy Fest at Key West, and food critic Hayley Snow is ready to celebrate. But a killer seems intent on crashing the party in this mystery from the national bestselling author of Death with All the Trimmings.Every year, Key West’s week long Mardi Gras–style festival has tourists and locals alike lining up for costumed revelry and delicious eats. Key Zest magazine has assigned Hayley to write a piece on the fest’s grab-and-go food, so she’s planning on hitting up the mobile ea...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Looking for the right Real Estate Professional Anywhere in the Country? Start With Someone You Trust. People often ask me,"Do you know a good Realtor in...?"The answer is almost always yes.For nearly 20 years of my career, I've had conversations with real estate professionals from across the country almost every day.  Through those conversations, friendships have formed, reputations have been earned, and I've built a nationwide network of professionals I'm comfortable recommending.So, if you're moving to another state, or your children, parents, friends, or coworkers are, start with me.Just tell me the state, city, or town ZIP codeThen give me a little time to make some phone calls.Whenever possible, I'll connect you with someone I know personally. If I don't know the right person in th...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
Today’s View – July 13, 2026 – Ijamsville, Md. 21754 – Detached homesThis is a market report for Detached homes in Ijamsville, Md 21754.  At the time of this report (7/13/26) there are 8 detached homes on the market FOR SALE, 9 that are currently under contract, and 7 that has successfully completed the sales process in the last 30 days. Clearly a seller’s market.There is 1 detached home in Ijamsville that has the status of Coming-Soon. Of the homes covered in this report. 16 come with a 2-car garage and 4 with a 3-car garage.Three Bedrooms HomesThere are 2 three-bedroom detached homes in Ijamsville currently on the market for sale.  The current list price of this home being $475,000 after being on the market for 95 days and $625,000 after being on the market for 4 days.There are 4 thre...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
 Today’s View – July 13, 2026  Monrovia Md. 21770 – TownhousesThis is a market report for Townhouses in Monrovia, Md 21770.  At the time of this report (7/13/26) there is 1 townhouse on the market FOR SALE in Monrovia, 3 that are currently under contract, and 0 that have successfully completed the sales process in the last 30 days. Clearly a seller’s market.There are no townhouses in Monrovia that have a status of Coming-Soon. Three Bedrooms HomesThere is 1 three-bedroom townhouse in Monrovia currently on the market for sale.  This home is currently listed for $589,900 after being on the market for 39 days,There are 2 three-bedroom townhouses in Monrovia currently under contract. The last known list price of these homes being $549,900 after being on the market for 9 days, and $574,900 a...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
Today’s View – Jul 13, 2026 Monrovia Md. 21770 – Detached homesThis is a market report for Detached homes in Monrovia, Md 21770.  At the time of this report (7/13/26) there are 16 detached homes on the market FOR SALE, 5 that are currently under contract, and 7 that have successfully completed the sales process in the last 30 days. Clearly a seller’s market.There are 2 detached homes in Monrovia with the status of Coming-SoonOf the 30 homes in this report, 1 has a 1-car garage, 22 of them come with a 2-car garage, 2 have a 3-car garage, and 1 has a 4-car garage.Of the 7 homes that have completed the sales process in this report, all 7 did so using Conventional financing.  Three Bedrooms HomesThere are 2 three-bedroom detached homes in Monrovia currently on the market for sale. These hom...
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Montgomery County Farm Tour & Harvest SaleMark your calendars! The Montgomery County Farm Tour & Harvest Sale returns July 25-26 with 26 farms across the Agricultural Reserve. Meet farm animals, shop fresh local produce, enjoy craft beverages and explore rural Montgomery County. Learn more: https://ow.ly/6NOu50ZkLWjThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6290Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
1909 Lismore Ln, Catonsville, MD Click here to Get Directions$500000 3 Beds - 2 Baths - 8280 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print For more info, contact directly the Official Listing Agent, Ellie McIntire with Keller Williams Realty at 443-418-7668 © or 443-574-1600 (o) – Have your mouse tour the house with the 3D tour - https://bit.ly/1909LismoreLnTour Character never goes out of style.Perfectly positioned in Catonsville’s sought-after Keeper Hill neighborhood, this beautifully updated split-level proves that you really can have the best of both worlds. The stunning renovated kitchen feels right at home alongside authentic mid-century details that give this home a warmth and personality that’s impossible to recreate.At the center of it all is a kitchen designed for living. Ceili...
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Book Recommendation: Land by Maggie O'FarrellLand (2026) is the new novel by the New York Times bestselling Irish author Maggie O'Farrell. Click on the link to learn more about the author and this book.'You will never understand how the land remembers, how deep the roots grow'A spellbinding story of separation, longing, recovery and survival as a family makes a new home in the aftermath of tragedy.On a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomás, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster.The British soldiers in ch...
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Montgomery County Disability Pride Month  Celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride Month with Montgomery Parks. See full list of events here: https://montgomeryparks.org/about/parks/ac   cessibility/inclusive-special-events-and-programs/disability-pride-month/  Coneflower Seed Pod + Imagination, Color Edited for Imagination Series, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5601Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
1340 Bluegrass Way, Gambrills, MD Click here to Get Directions Description Photos Marketing Your Home Real Estate Reports for Home Owners, Sellers & Buyers! Maps & Local Schools More $ CLICK FOR CURRENT PRICE 4 BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS 0.26 acres Lot For more info, contact directly the Official Listing Agent, Ellie McIntire with Keller Williams Realty at 443-418-7668 © or 443-574-1600 (o) – Have your mouse tour the house with the 3D tour - https://bit.ly/1340BluegrassWayTour 1340 Bluegrass Way waiting to welcome you home. With more than 4,300 square feet of finished living space, this classic center-hall Colonial was designed for the way people truly live. The soaring two-story foyer creates a memorable first impression, while the equally impressive two-story family room draws your eye to ...
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Montgomery County Drone as First Responder ProgramMontgomery County Police is expanding its Drone as First Responder program with next-generation dock-based technology. The upgraded system will improve response times, expand coverage and maintain strong privacy protections. https://ow.ly/qNHy50ZkCfrThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Coneflower Seed Pod+ Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5577Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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 Book Recommendation: The Rising by Brian McGillowayThe Rising (2010) is novel number four of the Inspector Devlin Books by the New York Times bestselling Irish author Brian McGilloway. I enjoyed this novel and recommend this series for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and his books.When Garda Inspector Benedict Devlin is summoned to a burning barn, he finds inside the charred remains of a man who is quickly identified as a local drug dealer, Martin Kielty. It soon becomes clear that Kielty's death was no accident, and suspicion falls on a local vigilante group. Former paramilitaries, the men call themselves The Rising.Meanwhile, a former colleague's teenage son has gone missing during a seaside camping trip. Devlin is relieved whe...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
Today’s View – July 9, 2026 – Mount Airy, Md. 21771 – TownhousesThis is a market report for Townhouses in Mount Airy, Md 21771.  At the time of this report (7/9/26) there is 1 townhouse on the market FOR SALE, 2 that are currently under contract, and none that have successfully completed the sales process in the last 30 days.There is 1 townhouse in Mount Airy that has a status of Coming-Soon. Of the 4 townhouses covered by this report 2 come with a 1car garage. Two Bedrooms HomesThere are no two-bedroom townhouses in Mount Airy currently on the market for sale. There is no two-bedroom townhouse in Mount Airy that is currently under contract. In the last 30 days, no two-bedroom townhouse in Mount Airy has successfully completed the sales process.  Three Bedrooms HomesThere is 1 three-bed...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
SportsFest in GaithersburgExplore all things sports at SportsFest on Saturday, July 11 from 8 to 11 a.m. Youth entering grades K through 8 can test their skills in soccer, football, baseball, track and field, basketball, volleyball, and on an inflatable obstacle course. The day kicks off with a 3K Run for all ages at 8 a.m., followed by free kid’s sports challenges from 9 to 11 a.m. The event takes place rain or shine at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. SportsFest DetailsThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Columbine, Aquilegia, Longwood Gardens Photowalk,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4474Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
Today’s View – July 8, 2026 – New Market, Md. 21774 – TownhousesThis is a market report for Townhouses in New Market, Md 21774.  At the time of this report (7/8/26) there are 22 townhouses on the market FOR SALE, 5 that are currently under contract, and 9 that have successfully completed the sales process in the last 30 days.There is 1 townhouse in New Market that has a status of Coming-Soon. There are 21 townhouses covered by this report that come with a 2-car garage, and 2 that have a 1 car garage, the others do not.Five of the homes that completed the sales process did so using Conventional financing, 3 used FHA financing, none that used VA financing and the 1 was a cash deal.Two Bedroom HomesThere is 1 two-bedroom townhouse in New Market currently on the market for sale. This home i...
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Book Recommendation: Killing in the Countryside by Maria MaloneKilling in the Countryside (Scheduled publication date: August 11, 2026, Crooked Lane Books, Penguin Random House) is the second novel of the Wren and Wilson Mystery series by British author Maria Malone. Click on the link to learn more about the author and her books.Sergeant Ali Wren and her police dog, Wilson, are back in this charming sequel, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Margaret Mizushima.It’s just another day in the small town of Heft when Ali follows up on reports of an escaped pride of peacocks stirring up trouble in a once quiet cul-de-sac. A routine call, a case of fuss and feathers, Ali suspects. But what she discovers inside the house the birds have invaded is far from routine. The couple who live there hav...
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