If poetry was a front door, it would look like this, wouldn't it? Two verses in poetic harmony, using similar lyrics to tell their unique stories. I am in love with these two inviting entrances spotted in Baltimore's historic Union Square district. They seem to greet all passersby with a smile. So much original detail has been preserved here. The projecting cornices with their wide brackets, richly ornamented, are characteristic of the Italianate architectural style, expressing the prosperity and optimism of its time. What you cannot see is the cozy vestibule that is enclosed by another set of double doors on the other side. This classic entry room has traditionally served as a buffer, to minimize heat loss during the colder months.  *********♥ It's always been the vintage, the old hous... 12/22/2021

For expats, the Holidays can be a bittersweet time especially during a global Pandemic. When you are 5,000 miles away - give or take a few - your heart aches for a little taste (literally) of home, and finds delight in the German Christmas Village in Baltimore. My children and I stopped by the Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor last night, and I can confirm, this Christmas Market is very close to the real thing and complete with German food (Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Pretzel) and Glühwein. The warm spiced wine is a must, although it tastes better when the temps are just below freezing and snowflakes gently land on your gloved hand, and your nose perhaps. Besides the German sausage (my kids), the mulled wine (me), and the roasted nuts (all of us), we especially enjoyed Käthe Wohlfahrt at ... 12/18/2021

Eight Baltimore homeowners - plus the Mencken house and Clay Pots - participated in the 36th Union Square Christmas Cookie Tour of Historic Homes last weekend, graciously opening their doors to curious, old house loving people like me. We got a glimpse of yesteryear as we toured these charming homes from the second half of the 19th century built in the Italianate style. Past and present owners have carefully preserved original features such as tin ceilings, curved walls, wood floors, English brick, transom windows, ceiling medaillons, cornices, millwork, wavy glass, shutters.. We learned quite a bit of history, touring the H. L. Mencken house at 1524 Hollins Street which is now a museum, restored and refurbished to take us back to 1940.  Henry Louis Mencken was an editor, newspaperman, ... 12/13/2021

  Penthouse #615 6317 Park Heights Ave Baltimore, Md. 21215 2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths MLS MDBA2011396   The Elmont is a luxury condominium, and this one on the top floor has Two Bedrooms and Two full baths.   Relax on the covered balcony and use the Living/Dining Combo For Easy Entertaining.  A convenient pass-thru from the eat-in kitchen and your own personal washer/dryer. This full-service brick building with a reception desk, doorman, and elegant lobby sits back off of Park Heights Ave with the quiet feeling of a park.   This elevator building in Upper Park Heights, surrounded by lush landscaping, has pretty views from the covered balcony. We found the right buyer, and closing was today!   To see a "SOLD''on your home Call Margaret Rome          12/04/2021

 I am thankful for wonderful sellers and smooth, fast closings.It didn't take long to find the right buyer for6300 Red Cedar Place Unit 212Heather Ridge CondoBaltimore City 21209This one was a pleasure to show. And the buyer loved that it was move-in-ready!There are two primary bedrooms, each with full baths, one with a walk-in shower the other with a tub, shower, and walk-in closet.The separate utility room has a full-sized washer, dryer, laundry sink, and space for storage.This bright condo is located, on the second floor, near the elevator. You can see your assigned parking space from the enclosed balcony while looking at the landscaped brick walkways. Perfect for walking, taking in the fabulous views of landscaped wooded areas.The $397 monthly fee includes staffing the gatehouse, us... 11/22/2021

Penthouse #615 6317 Park Heights Ave Baltimore, Md. 21215 2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths MLS MDBA2011396   The Elmont is a luxury condominium, and this one on the top floor has Two Bedrooms and Two full baths.   Relax on the covered balcony and use the Living/Dining Combo For Easy Entertaining.  There is a convenient pass-thru from the eat-in kitchen and your own personal washer/dryer. This full-service brick building with a reception desk, doorman, and elegant lobby sits back off of Park Heights Ave with the quiet feeling of a park.   This elevator building in Upper Park Heights, surrounded by lush landscaping, has pretty views from the covered balcony. We found the right buyer, and closing will be in thirty days!   To see a "too late" on your home Call Margaret Rome       11/01/2021

  3406 Roselawn Ave is in Baltimore's zip code of 21214.   This cute four-bedroom single-family home shows pride of ownership, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor And two more bedrooms upstairs with good storage. There is plenty of room to relax in the bright sunroom with tile floors. A long concrete driveway makes it easy to go directly into the securely fenced backyard and the kitchen.   Check out the bright, updated eat-in kitchen with 'bullnose'' counter edge, gas cooking, built-in microwave, stainless sink, tile floors, and a door to easy outdoor entertaining. Backyard gatherings are a breeze on the large covered patio.     Kid and pet friendly with the fenced yard and ample storage shed. The lower level has a family room, half bath, laundry, storage, and a freeze... 10/27/2021

Affordable Row House in Baltimore City  Home includes 3 upper level bedrooms.  Dining room or living room could be sectioned off for an additional bedroom.  Basement could be finished for another bedroom or just for more living space. Home has 1 full bathroom. Wood floors on main and upper level. Warm and soothing forced air gas heat. Large eat in kitchen. Potential for parking pad in rear yard. Price is 50,000. Home needs updates, but it is livable. 1831 Riggs Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. Call Ron at 410-935-5844 for more information.   10/15/2021

Penthouse #615 6317 Park Heights AveBaltimore, Md. 212152 Bedrooms 2 Full BathsMLS MDBA2011396$84,944The Elmont is a luxury condominium, and this one on the top floor has Two Bedrooms and Two full baths. Beautiful views from this 6th-floor location.Relax on the covered balcony and use the Living/Dining Combo For Easy Entertaining. There is a convenient pass-thru from the eat-in kitchen and your own personal washer/dryer.This full-service brick building with a reception desk, doorman, and elegant lobbysits back off of Park Heights Ave with the quiet feeling of a park. This elevator building in Upper Park Heights, surrounded by lush landscaping, has pretty views from the covered balcony. Immediate occupancy.To see this homeCall Margaret Rome    10/03/2021

6300 Red Cedar Place Unit 212Heather Ridge CondoBaltimore City 212092 Primary Bedrooms2 Full Baths  plus a Sunroom$259,944MLS MDBA2014806Convenience, privacy, security, swimming pool, and tennis courts! You can live in luxury without giving up the spaciousness of your present home.Are you looking for a large, light, and airy condominium on the second floor of an elevator building that soaks up the sunlight in any climate?Are you looking for the quiet of a private gated community with lots of trees in Baltimore City where you can make nature your neighbor?Access to the sunroom off the kitchen makes a perfect breakfast area, office, TV room, or studio.  There’s a 2nd set of sliders from the living room. This sunroom runs the length of the living room and kitchen and can be closed for priv... 10/02/2021

  3406 Roselawn Ave in Baltimore's zip code 21214. This cute four-bedroom single-family home shows pride of ownership, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor And two more bedrooms upstairs with good storage. There is plenty of room to relax in the bright sunroom with tile floors. A long concrete driveway makes it easy to go directly into the securely fenced backyard and the kitchen.  Check out the bright, updated eat-in kitchen with 'bullnose'' counter edge, gas cooking, built-in microwave, stainless sink, tile floors, and a door to easy outdoor entertaining.Backyard gatherings are a breeze with a propane gas grill and a large covered patio.  Kid and pet friendly with the fenced yard and large storage shed.The lower level has a family room, half bath, laundry, storage, and... 07/10/2021

 Such a cute four-bedroom single-family home shows pride of ownership, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. There are two more bedrooms upstairs with good storage. There is plenty of room to relax in the bright sunroom with tile floors. A long concrete driveway makes it easy to go directly into the kitchen.  Check out the bright, updated eat-in kitchen with 'bullnose'' counter edge, gas cooking, built-in microwave, stainless sink, tile floors, and a door to the fenced back yard. Backyard entertaining is a breeze with a propane gas grill and a large covered patio.  Kid and pet friendly with the fenced yard and ample storage shed.The lower level has a family room, half bath, laundry, and a freezer. Enjoy  Central Air conditioning and gas heat. The roof is less than two ye... 07/03/2021

Baltimore is Adding New Speed CamerasI always seem to be in a hurry where ever I go and I'm sure I'm not the only one that has been caught on one of these cameras.  Baltimore is adding at least 5 new speed cameras this summer.  They will be located at the following locations:2400-3200 blocks of East Monument Street near Tench Tilghman Elementary and Middle Schools and William Paca Elementary School800-1400 blocks of Key Hwy near Digital Harbor High School2100-2800 blocks of Patapsco Ave near Lansdowne Middle and Lakeland Elementary and Middle Schools1100-1900 blocks of E. Preston Street near Johnston Square Elementary and Collington Square Elementary Schools3300-4100 blocks of Hillen Road near Mergenthaler Vo-Tech High and Montebello Elementary/Middle SchoolsThe cameras will catch vehic... 06/26/2021

Make it a safe Father's Day. This morning, I noticed this great big red fire truck outside my home while sitting at my desk. Seeing these wonderfully strong men, I, of course, want to know what was going on, I meet this group only to find out that they are going house to house. They are sweeping the neighborhood calling this Safety Saturday Sweep, even though it is Sunday and Father's Day. Here in Baltimore City, safety is our big concern, and these firefighters are making sure every home has the proper working smoke detectors.  And if they find a home that is not up to code, they do the installation. This is a free service to our Baltimore City residents. Let's get the word out. If you live in Baltimore City or know anyone who is, make sure they know this service.Happy Safe Father's Da... 06/20/2021

Baltimore City Council Bill 21-0031Baltimore City Council has put property investors  in the cross hairs again with this bill that is now before council for voting on June 8.Except for "good cause", a landlord must send written notice to every tenant, at least 75 days and not more than 100 days before the lease renews, offer to renew the lease.  The lease may contain a non-retaliatory rent increase.If the tenant has "substantially breached" the lease and not cured the breach within 45 days of written notice from the landlord the landlord may decline to renew the lease.  However, failture to pay rent is specifically cited in this new proposed legislation as not being a "substantial breach".  Therefore, even if your tenant fails to pay rent, you must still offer the tenant a lease renewal... 06/01/2021

  Too LatePark Towers WestUnit 1077121 Park Heights Ave21215MLS MDBA518670The buyer of Unit 107 has the perfect opportunity to custom design this bright first-floor condo.Direct lobby entry has a convenient ramp.  Or enter from the back parking lot and use the elevator to go up to the first floor. Laundry hook-up, gas cooking and, a twenty-five-foot balcony to watch the sunrise and expand your living space.There is plenty of living space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sizeable dressing-room area, walk-in closets, and an abundance of storage. The monthly condo fee will cover utilities, water, heat, air conditioning, front desk, and doorman.For convenience, there is a laundry and a guest room for the out-of-town company, just a few steps away. We have found the right buyer for this P... 05/27/2021

Just Sold - 500 E Barney St, Baltimore, MD 21230This great Federal Hill home has a new owner!!  The home featured a traditional layout with 2 full baths, 2 bedrooms, and a walk-through.  Some updates had been done over the years and the home was in liveable condition but there is plenty of opportunity for these lucky new homeowners to make improvements over time and make this a home.  The home is located adjacent to Riverside Park, which is one of Baltimore's hidden gems plus it is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and bars.  The former owner saved thousands using Houwzer's full-service real estate model to sell her home, will you be next? Give me a call today and I will be happy to talk to you about our full service for less real estate service model and how I can help ... 04/01/2021

We found the lucky buyer for 2110 Hamilton AveBaltimore, Md. 21214Sold And Settled! We found the perfect Buyer for this updated 1920's home that has been renovated and lovingly maintained by present owners.Great use of space, high ceilings, and a double living room could be the main level Bedroom. Take a look at the first-floor new tile bathroom's walk-in shower.This charming house with a front porch and foyer entry show pride of ownership.Gleaming hardwood floors, warm gas heat, and central air.Formal dining room, eat-in country kitchen with sliders to the deck, gas cooking, stainless appliances, and breakfast bar.Upstairs are three bedrooms, a full bath, laundry room with access to the loft that is perfect for office/studio/bedrooms/playroom!Complete guest apartment in lower level wit... 03/18/2021

Just Sold - 902 Chestnut Hill Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218This great home has a new homeowner!!  902 Chestnut Hill Ave is located in Baltimore's Ednor Gardens neighborhood.  The streets here will soon be ablaze with the colors of spring.  The home qualified for the Healthy Neighborhoods program and also for several downpayment assistance programs run by the City of Baltimore and the Live Near Your Work programs.  With 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, built-ins, crown molding and so much more this lucky buyer got a great deal at just $149,000!!Are you thinking about selling your home?  Let Houwzer save you money while providing full-service.   03/13/2021

    2 - Why Do I Love You?  Let me Count the Ways!   AR February ChallengeWhat do you see when you look at the woman in the photographs above?Let's start with what is important to her - her daughter who is a talented musician; her long marriage to the love of her life, Lee of the daring red Corvette (which he bought on a dare and sold soon thereafter); then, in order, comes her personal car, the brown one she dreamed about for years, which was a surprise gift from Lee as she recounted in her post entitled Special Treatment. Want to know more about their courtship? Gather the details from Margaret's post entitled: TLH Lee , that is - "The Loving Husband".  Margaret explored many avenues before her real estate career. Being good at whatever she does, she journeyed through nursing; creatin... 02/27/2021