Busy day today. Started off showing commercial property in downtown Annapolis, where parking is king and the Historical homes add an extra layer of research. Spent the rest of the day showing homes in Annapolis, Arnold, Severna Park in the $700,000-$850,000 range and I can tell you that some home owners are truly motivated more than others. The difference in the same neighborhood, similar homes can be upwards of $100,000 although, I was a bit disappointed how few really perfect homes were on our tour. Many have gone under contract leaving many of the same ones that need this or that. It really leaves bargaining room for those handy clients that can do some of those things themselves and tend to be realistic about how much certain things costs. In all, it was good to catch up in this range. We saw everything in Chesapeake Preserve, Annapolis Cove, Hunt Meadow, St. Margaret's Landing, the non 55 and over part, Carriage Hills, Severn Grove and Bay Ridge (although there wasn't much in that price range in Bay Ridge) :( Lots of deals to be had. Plenty of wonderful homes that need a buyer!

Well first I should apologize for my absence!  Contrary to what the media is telling all of us, the Real Estate market is moving quite well and I have several listings (see below) AND closings in the coming weeks!  Here is a great Washington Post article about the Washington, DC area housing market, and some of the ways of taking advantage of it.
 
It is a great time to buy, and I encourage anyone who is even remotely considering a move to contact me right away.

There is a lot going on in the Annapolis area these days and great reasons to consider a move. Major improvements to our city and surrounding area are underway!  Check out the new and exciting shops at the Westfield Annapolis Shopping Mall. Not to mention the Annapolis Towne Centre nearing completion.  These projects are a great addition to our city, and Anne Arundel County as a whole.

Take the opportunity to benefit from low interest rates and a great inventory to choose from.  I am a click or a phone call (410-353-2123) away!

-Amy

With the holiday weekend rapidly approaching I am excited about all of the events we have to choose from in the Annapolis Area. Some examples are listed below.

Annual 4^th of July Parade in Epping Forest which winds through the gated neighborhood, around the community circle, and down to the beach and club house where a BBQ awaits.

Many will enjoy the fireworks display in Sherwood Forest from their Severn River waterfront homes or boats.

Other options include the Historic Downtown Community Parade and  Fireworks display from the United States Naval Academy. Always a hit!

 Here is a list of other Fireworks displays, courtesy of http://www.annapolisjobs.com:

 

• Annapolis: About 9:15 p.m. July 4th. Rain date: July 5th.

• Arnold: Dusk tomorrow at AACC's Siegert Field. Rain date: Sunday.

• Baltimore, Inner Harbor: 9:30 p.m. July 4th.

• Bowie, Allen Pond Park: Darkness July 4th.

• Chesapeake Beach: Dusk July 3rd.

• Chester, Chesapeake Exploration Center: Dusk July 3rd. Rain date: July 5th.

• Chestertown, off Wilmer Park: 9 p.m. July 4th.

• Fort Meade, Parade Field: 9:30 p.m. July 4th.

• Gibson Island: 9 p.m. July 4th.

• Glen Burnie, Sawmill Creek Park: 9 p.m. July 3th.

• Herrington Harbour South Marina, Friendship: Dusk July 5th.

• Ocean City, Northside Park, 127th Street: 9:30 p.m. July 4th.

• Ocean City, on the beach at North Division Street: 9:30 p.m. July 4th.

• North Beach: Dusk July 3rd.

• Prince George's Stadium, Bowie: July 4th after the Bowie Baysox game.

• Rock Hall: Dusk July 3rd.

• Severn Christian Church, 8132 New Cut Road, Severn: 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Rain date: July 6.

• Sherwood Forest: Dusk July 3rd.

• Six Flags America, Largo: Evening of July 4th (requires park admission).

• Solomon's Island: Dusk July 4th.

• South River, across from Quiet Waters Park: 9 p.m. July 12th. Private fund-raiser to honor Sandy Lofgren-Sargent's late son, Rick.

• Washington, D.C.: Washington Monument grounds: 9:20 p.m. July 4th.

Enjoy!!!

 I was showing some Annapolis waterfront properties recently and it amazes me what one can buy now in this market!  While I try to give a wide variety of prices of waterfront properties on my home page, if any of you are interested in reviewing what else is on the market please contact me!

We all hear about the doldrums of this economy and the real estate market specifically, but what that means if you are considering a new home is you are in the driver’s seat! There is a huge amount of inventory and rates are great!  Don’t let the media scare you…take advantage of the situation and think about moving-up to an Annapolis waterfront or water oriented community!