SELL THAT HOUSE: PAINTING You are ready to sell your house, but you are reluctant to paint it.  You want to know what the benefits of painting will be.  You want to know how much more money painting the house will give you versus not painting it.  You believe that the choice of colors is a matter of personal preference, so why paint when the buyer is going to paint it again anyway.  Maybe you think that your house is fine the way it is and if someone does not like it, then they can find another house. First, maybe your house is fine just the way that it is, but you should consult a selling professional, such as a real estate agent, to help you make that determination.  Remember that you have made the house meet your particular tastes, which may or may not be similar to the majority of b... 01/25/2009

Are you looking for new luxury homes for sale in Perry Hall, Maryland in Baltimore County?  If so, consider visiting my listing below this Sunday 1/25/09 from 2:00PM - 3:00PM: 5310 MYERS ORCHARD WAYORCHARD CROSSINGMLS #BC6830282BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDPERRY HALL, MD (21128) OFFERED AT $449,900 DESCRIPTION: NEWLY PRICED AT $449,900!  TRUE LUXURY LIVING IN PERRY HALL, MARYLAND!  This Amazing Home Has Over 4000+ Finished Square Feet with over $65,000 in Upgrades and Many of today's most coveted Amenities:  Stone Front, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, a Huge Island with Breakfast Bar, Double Oven, 42" Cabinets, and even an extended area for extra table space too with a sliders to your rear yard.  It also has a 2 Story Family Room with an Upgraded Window Package with 6 Huge Custom ... 01/23/2009

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE PERRY HALL REAL ESTATE HOUSING MARKET? Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.   ZIP Code Statistics - <$100K to >$5M Format ZIP Code: 21128 Perry Hall, MD From: 12/01/2008 to 12/31/2008                Statistics generated on: 01/07/2009   ResidentialUnit SalesNumber of Bedrooms Active Listings   Time on Market Price Class 2 Or Less   3 4  or More   CondoCoop GroundRent Residential   CondoCoop GroundRent of Units Sold(No. of Units) Under $100,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -30 Days 4 $100,000 - 149,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31-60 Days 1 $150,000 - 199,999 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 61 - 90 Days 0 $200,000 - 249,999 1 1 0 1 0 4 5 0 91-120 Days 1 $250,000 - 299,999 0 0 1 1 0 9 9 0 Over 120 Days 9 $300,000 - 349,999 0 3 0 1 0 6 6 0 Total 15 $350,000 - 399,999 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0   $400,... 01/17/2009

There are many different ways that you can use your garage to be beneficial to you.  I decided that since I was getting ready to finish my basement that I would hire a contractor to come in and install some shelving for me to store my extra "seasonal items" (like holiday decorations, beach things, baby stuff, etc).  Take a look at the BEFORE and AFTER to see just how much we can actually store up there.  The contractor installed a shelf that was 4 feet out from the wall and 15 feet long.  That is a lot of extra square footage of dead space that wasn't being used.  He also eliminated a wall that was installed for easier access both in and out of the garage.  HE DID AN ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING JOB AND IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT A PROJECT AND NEED AN AWESOME CONTRACTOR, GIVE HIM A CALL IF YOU... 01/10/2009

Are you looking for new luxury homes for sale in Perry Hall, Maryland in Baltimore County?  If so, consider visiting my listing below this Saturday 1/10/09 from 1:00PM - 3:00PM: 5310 MYERS ORCHARD WAYORCHARD CROSSINGMLS #BC6830282BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDPERRY HALL, MD (21128) OFFERED AT $449,900 DESCRIPTION: NEWLY PRICED AT $449,900!  TRUE LUXURY LIVING IN PERRY HALL, MARYLAND!  This Amazing Home Has Over 4000+ Finished Square Feet with over $65,000 in Upgrades and Many of today's most coveted Amenities:  Stone Front, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, a Huge Island with Breakfast Bar, Double Oven, 42" Cabinets, and even an extended area for extra table space too with a sliders to your rear yard.  It also has a 2 Story Family Room with an Upgraded Window Package with 6 Huge Custom... 01/05/2009

See ALL of the NEW BALTIMORE COUNTY PERRY HALL REAL ESTATE HOME LISTINGS FOR SALE IN PERRY HALL MARYLAND that were just listed active in the local MLS system in DECEMBER 2008.  If you have any interest and/or questions regarding any of the properties contained in the link below, feel free to CONTACT ME personally and I will do my best to help you with ALL of your real estate needs.  The first real step in the home buying process is learning what you can comfortably afford to purchase by speaking with a LOAN OFFICER.  If you don't already have a loan officer that you are working with, I would be more than happy to give you a few loan officers to call who would be more than happy to speak with you about your individualized financial situation, FOR FREE, at a time convenient for you (even ... 12/30/2008

Looking for some fun for your next party?  If you live in the Perry Hall area of Baltimore County and are looking for a great way to add some spice to your kids next party, CALL APPLE JOHN!  He just came to my daughters first birthday party last weekend for about an hour and my daughter as well as all of the other kids (AND THEIR PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS) absolutely loved him.  You can also see him on Tuesday's at the Friendly's Restaurant on Belair Road in Perry Hall (which is where we met him).  He has Magical Illusions, Plays Music, Makes Balloon Animals, Does Storytelling, Has Hilarious Special Effects, and more...   I told him that I would give him a plug because he did an absolutely FABULOUS JOB!  I don't know if the kids or my father in-law enjoyed him the most.  Thanks Again Apple J... 12/13/2008

Are you looking for new luxury homes for sale in Perry Hall, Maryland in Baltimore County?  If so, consider visiting my open house on Saturday 12/20/08 from 2:00PM - 3:00PM at: 5310 MYERS ORCHARD WAYMLS #BC6830282BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDPERRY HALL, MD (21128) OFFERED AT $449,900 DESCRIPTION: NEWLY PRICED AT $449,900!  TRUE LUXURY LIVING IN PERRY HALL, MARYLAND!  This Amazing Home Has Over 4000+ Finished Square Feet with over $65,000 in Upgrades and Many of today's most coveted Amenities:  Stone Front, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, a Huge Island with Breakfast Bar, Double Oven, 42" Cabinets, and even an extended area for extra table space too with a sliders to your rear yard.  It also has a 2 Story Family Room with an Upgraded Window Package with 6 Huge Custom Windows for plen... 12/10/2008

Baltimore County Real Estate - GLENSIDE FARMS MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT (SEPTEMBER 2008 - NOVEMBER 2008) Real Estate Values in Glenside Farms have been very volatile throughout the past 3 months and are all across the board ranging from $425,000 to $559,000.  To see all of the current real estate market activity that has been going on in the Glenside Farms community simply click on the link below this paragraph.  When viewing the Glenside Farms Real Estate Listings on the link below, make sure to click on the camera icon in the upper left hand corner to view all of the multiple pictures of the homes and the film reel icon to view the virtual tours (if there is one).  On the link you will see the homes that are still active, homes that are under contract, homes that have sold, homes that ha... 12/06/2008

Baltimore County Real Estate - MOORES MEADOWS MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT (SEPTEMBER 2008 - NOVEMBER 2008) Real Estate Values in Moores Meadows have been very volatile throughout the past 3 months and are all across the board ranging from the low 500's to the mid 700's.  To see all of the current real estate market activity that has been going on in the Moores Meadows community simply click on the link below this paragraph.  When viewing the Moores Meadows Real Estate Listings on the link below, make sure to click on the camera icon in the upper left hand corner to view all of the multiple pictures of the homes and the film reel icon to view the virtual tours (if there is one).  On the link you will see the homes that are still active, homes that are under contract, homes that have sold, hom... 12/06/2008

PERRY HALL LUXURY HOMES FOR SALE!BALTIMORE COUNTY REAL ESTATEOPEN SATURDAY 12/13/08 1PM - 3PM - 5310 MYERS ORCHARD WAYMLS #BC6830282BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDPERRY HALL, MD (21128) OFFERED AT $449,900 DESCRIPTION: NEWLY PRICED AT $449,900!  TRUE LUXURY LIVING IN PERRY HALL, MARYLAND!  This Amazing Home Has Over 4000+ Finished Square Feet with over $65,000 in Upgrades and Many of today's most coveted Amenities:  Stone Front, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, a Huge Island with Breakfast Bar, Double Oven, 42" Cabinets, and even an extended area for extra table space too with a sliders to your rear yard.  It also has a 2 Story Family Room with an Upgraded Window Package with 6 Huge Custom Windows for plenty of natural light, an Office/Library on the main level, 9FT ceilings on the 1s... 12/06/2008

MOORE'S ORCHARD MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT (SEPTEMBER 2008 - NOVEMBER 2008) Real Estate Values in Moore's Orchard have been pretty volatile throughout the past 3 months.  To see all of the current real estate market activity that has been going on in the Moore's Orchard community simply click on the link below this paragraph.  When viewing the Moore's Orchard Real Estate Listings on the link below, make sure to click on the camera icon in the upper left hand corner to view all of the multiple pictures of the homes and the film reel icon to view the virtual tours (if there is one).  On the link you will see the homes that are still active, homes that are under contract, homes that have sold, homes that have been withdrawn or have expired, and homes that are temporarily off of the market. MOO... 11/29/2008

 PERRY HALL FARMS MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT (SEPTEMBER 2008 - NOVEMBER 2008) Real Estate Values in Perry Hall Farms have been pretty steady throughout the past 3 months.  To see all of the current real estate market activity that has been going on in the Perry Hall Farms community simply click on the link below this paragraph.  When viewing the Perry Hall Farms Real Estate Listings on the link below, make sure to click on the camera icon in the upper left hand corner to view all of the multiple pictures of the homes and the film reel icon to view the virtual tours (if there is one).  On the link you will see the homes that are still active, homes that are under contract, homes that have sold, homes that have been withdrawn or have expired, and homes that are temporarily off of the market. ... 11/29/2008

9608-K HAVEN FARM COURTPERRY HALL FARMSPerry Hall, MD 21128MLS #BC6870185CONDO FOR SALE IN BALTIMORE COUNTY MARYLAND LISTED EXCLUSIVELY BY Michael D. Klijanowicz (Agent with Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.)OFFERED AT $225,000 DESCRIPTION: BEST PRICED PENTHOUSE IN PERRY HALL FARMS! This condo is the largest model that was built in this section (HAMPTON COURT MODEL) by Ryan Homes. It features countless amenities: Upgraded Cabinets & Flooring, Moen Faucets, Custom Pleated Blinds ALL Throughout, Crown Molding, Chair Rail, Soaring Cathedral Ceilings in Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sitting Room, and Master Bedroom, Recessed Lighting throughout, ALL Appliances are included with the sale, Handicap Access and Features, Elevator, Assigned Parking, Private Balcony, Fireplace, HUGE Master ... 11/29/2008

PERRY HALL LUXURY HOMES FOR SALE!BALTIMORE COUNTY REAL ESTATEOPEN SATURDAY 12/6/08 1PM - 3PM - 5310 MYERS ORCHARD WAYMLS #BC6830282BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDPERRY HALL, MD (21128) OFFERED AT $449,900 DESCRIPTION: NEWLY PRICED AT $449,900!  TRUE LUXURY LIVING IN PERRY HALL, MARYLAND!  This Amazing Home Has Over 4000+ Finished Square Feet with over $65,000 in Upgrades and Many of today's most coveted Amenities:  Stone Front, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, a Huge Island with Breakfast Bar, Double Oven, 42" Cabinets, and even an extended area for extra table space too with a sliders to your rear yard.  It also has a 2 Story Family Room with an Upgraded Window Package with 6 Huge Custom Windows for plenty of natural light, an Office/Library on the main level, 9FT ceilings on the 1st ... 11/29/2008

On December 1st many of us in Perry Hall Maryland will receive our NEW Tax Assessments that cover the next three years of taxes for our properties.  Since much of this area has a ton of New Construction that was overpriced and blew up during the past year and a half or so, it is absolutely imperative that you take a long hard look at your assessment this year.  Make sure you check the comparative properties that have actually SOLD in your area and make sure that the value accurately reflects what you are paying on your tax assessment. If you need help locating comparative properties, don't hesitate to contact A LOCAL TOP PRODUCING PERRY HALL REAL ESTATE AGENT who can surely help you with ALL of your needs since they have access to the most up to date information.  A LOCAL TOP PRODUCING ... 11/21/2008

GOOD NEWS!  The Perry Hall Real Estate Market in Baltimore County Maryland is starting to show signs that it has BOTTOMED OUT (at least in my opinion).  Take a look at the graph below and notice the TOTAL DOLLAR SOLD VOLUME 2008 vs. 2007 (IT'S HIGHER IN 2008) and notice the AVERAGE SOLD PRICE 2008 vs. 2007 (IT'S ALSO HIGHER IN 2008 BY OVER 10%) and notice the TOTAL UNITS SOLD FOR THE MONTH 2008 vs. 2007 (MORE SOLD IN 2008) and notice the AVERAGE LIST PRICE VERSES SALE PRICE PERCENTAGE 2008 vs. 2007 (IT'S HIGHER IN 2008). WHAT DOES ALL THIS TELL US? The Perry Hall Real Estate Market in Baltimore County Maryland has definitely started showing signs that the market correction has ended here and prices are starting to go up again!  More units are selling now than they were last year at this... 11/21/2008

See ALL of the NEW BALTIMORE COUNTY PERRY HALL REAL ESTATE HOME LISTINGS FOR SALE IN PERRY HALL MARYLAND that were just listed active in the local MLS system.  If you have any interest and/or questions regarding any of the properties contained in the link below, feel free to CONTACT ME personally and I will do my best to help you with ALL of your real estate needs.  The first real step in the home buying process is learning what you can comfortably afford to purchase by speaking with a LOAN OFFICER.  If you don't already have a loan officer that you are working with, I would be more than happy to give you a few loan officers to call who would be more than happy to speak with you about your individualized financial situation, FOR FREE, at a time convenient for you (even in the evenings o... 11/21/2008

See ALL of the NEW BALTIMORE COUNTY PERRY HALL REAL ESTATE HOME LISTINGS FOR SALE IN PERRY HALL MARYLAND that were just listed active in the local MLS system.  If you have any interest and/or questions regarding any of the properties contained in the link below, feel free to CONTACT ME personally and I will do my best to help you with ALL of your real estate needs.  The first real step in the home buying process is learning what you can comfortably afford to purchase by speaking with a LOAN OFFICER.  If you don't already have a loan officer that you are working with, I would be more than happy to give you a few loan officers to call who would be more than happy to speak with you about your individualized financial situation, FOR FREE, at a time convenient for you (even in the evenings o... 11/10/2008

 Below are ALL of the NEW Listings in Perry Hall (Baltimore County, Maryland) that were listed during this past week: CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL OF PERRY HALL'S NEW HOME LISTINGS If you would like to preview any of these properties personally, CONTACT ME and I will take care of setting up the necessary appointments!    SELLING SOON?  If you are considering listing and selling your Baltimore County or Harford County Maryland real estate, I can provide a FREE HOME EVALUATION REPORT also known as a Comparative Market Analysis Report (CMA).  The report will detail all of the Baltimore County or Harford County homes comparable to yours that have recently SOLD in your immediate market area!   CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE BALTIMORE COUNTY OR HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND HOME VALUE REPORT AND TELL ME A L... 10/18/2008