An Invitation is a Gift ...Who Has Accepted Yours?

  An Invitation is a Gift...Who Has Accepted Yours?

It was ten years ago when Gail Harris and I became friends. It was Gail's participation in ActiveRain that has kept our friendship intact. There are numerous posts about the two of us...too many to list. Should you want to read more...just search our two names together.

                                                                        
                                                  

This was my latest post about Gail.   

This is my favorite post showing what we worry about.  

and another one about about reaching a milestone.

And another about our  get together  in Chesapeake Beach.

Here's one that I wrote when Gail Hit a 100,000 Points!!

And one that Gail wrote  about me.

Here's a reblog by Gail  Understanding the Type E Personality

There are numerous posts about the two of us...too many to list. Should you want to read more...just search our two names together.

An Invitation is a Gift...Who Has Accepted Yours?

Not a Big Win But....A Win is a Win is a Win! Go Ravens

 Final Score 20-13.   Not a Big Win But....A Win is a Win is a Win!  Go Ravens!

 

This is what greeted me at the gym first thing this morning. After my workout, I went to the car to get my camera. With this photo, one does not need many words. At least not in my town.

Everyone in Baltimore knows what purple balloons mean. The Ravens Win.. final score Sunday 20-17. It was not a big win but a win is a win is a win.

                                                  Go Ravens!!

                 
       
                                    

    Final Score 20-13.   Not a Big Win But....A Win is a Win is a Win!  Go Ravens

Greencroft...an Exclusive Hunt Valley Neighborhood and a New Listing Coming Soon!

 Greencroft...an Exclusive Hunt Valley Neighborhood and a new listing coming soon!

 
                                                   

Greencroft  is known as the destination neighborhood for the affluent and remains one of the most beautiful areas in Hunt Valley. 

The open spaces and homes on about  2 acre lots.. envelop passersby and residents in pure luxury.

Take a tour of Greencroft’s most sought-after street, Clipping Tree Lane and one of only  88 homes in this exclusive neighborhood. Rarely available...but there is a very special home coming on the market soon. It is my latest and now favorite new listing.  Please stay tuned.

                                                        

 

This serene community is filled with friendly neighbors and activities for children and adults. There is tons of open space, a children's play group, a women's club, a community pool... all this for a modest  $1400 a year association dues.

One of Hunt Valley's  most popular neighborhoods with only  88 homes making up this Greencroft  community.  These custom homes are  built on large wooded lots with gorgeous landscaping.

Drive around the tree-lined winding roads in this  lovely community to see that  Greencroft  is no cookie-cutter community..no Clone-onials here.

What's a Clone-onial 

From traditional to English Tudor to Contemporary,  custom homes in this subdivision vary on the exteriors as much as the interiors.   

This exclusive community of 88 homes is located minutes from I-695, 83, Hunt Valley Mall, Wegmans, Hayfields Country Golf Club and you could walk to the Oregon Grill, but please don't try  it in high heels.

Right around the corner from Oregon Ridge where the First Kilometers For Kids was held last year.  HomeRome will be sponsoring this event again and proceeds will go to Johns Hopkins.

 

Rarely available... there is a very special home coming on the market. It is my latest and now favorite new listing.  Please stay tuned.

 Greencroft...an Exclusive Hunt Valley Neighborhood and a new listing coming soon!

Can I Be Honest With You? Nah... Lie Like You Usually Do!

  Can I Be Honest With You? Nah... Lie Like You Usually Do!

When someone says,   Trust Me, Let Me Tell You the Truth or Can I Be Honest With You? my reaction:    What have you been doing up until now?

Professing honesty or integrity does not make it so.

                                            

When thinking about truth and real estate, I am remembering this situation.

"Jane" called asking for help with the sale of  her contemporary  home. It was a property that I was quite familiar. You see I was the listing agent when "Jane" purchased.  Why didn't "Jane" call her buyer agent?  "Jane" said  it was evident that I was working for the seller and she wanted that kind of strong representation.

During the routine interview questions,  'Why are you  moving? How much do you owe?'  'Jane' told me that she needed to get the maximum for the house and I did not need know any of this information.   One of her statements caught me  off guard.

"I don't trust anyone!"  When that statement was made a second time,  I closed my folder, gathered my things and stood up. She acted a bit surprised. I thanked her for her time. 

When someone does not trust others, I find them not to be trustworthy. That was the best listing that I did not take!

When representing a client, trust is not taken lightly. It is what Real Estate is built on. If I tell you something, I will put it in writing but I will never say these words....Trust Me, To Tell You the Truth or Can I Be Honest With You?

So to be totally honest... I have to say...

''This post is a submission to the ActiveRain / Adobe EchoSign Trust Contest. I could possibly win a prize. You can find out about the contest by clicking here''

When someone says,   Trust Me, Let Me Tell You the Truth or Can I Be Honest With You, my reaction:   What have you been doing up until now? 

 Can I Be Honest With You? Nah Lie Like You Usually Do!

Family, Fun and Food on Friday the 13TH

 Family, Fun and Food on Friday the 13TH

It was a family get together to share good times with Elliott and Linda Puretz who came into Baltimore from Boston. Even though it is Friday the 13th, no one in this group has 'friggatriskaidekaphobia'

Mari Luna was filled to overflowing with loud noisy happy customers. (Many people who have friggatriskaidekaphobia are not able to go out on this day).

You can walk to my new listing just a couple of blocks to 105 Church Lane Pikesville, MD 21208  

It was a fun evening with lot of catching up, reminiscing and sharing how everyone is related. Linda's dad, Uncle Harry Lerner, was the brother of Doris who was the mother of Herbie Glazer, Ruthie Rom and Adele Sugar. Their dad Milton Glazer (aka "PopPop to our daughter Erica)" married Lee's mom, Nellie Rome. But most of the relatives tonight were Belmans.  Did anyone follow that? 

It is much easier to follow the food so take a look.

                  

                              
                                                                 Everyone is "sort of" related.

                                      

                                      
                                      
                                      

                                      

                                      

                                      

Family, Fun and Food on Friday the 13TH

Heritage Crossing..712 George St. Baltimore, MD 21201

Heritage Crossing..712 George St. 21201

This is downtown living with a great walk score. Close to University of Maryland, Maryland Hospital, Camden Yards and our Raven's Stadium.

 

712 George Street
Heritage Crossing
Baltimore, MD 21201
3 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths
1 Half Bath

$164,944

A Victorian-era gazebo has been restored as the centerpiece of Heritage Crossing. This "new" Baltimore community was built in 2003 and has 260 homes...75 are rental and 185 are private owned homes.

  Note: These floor plans are reversed and there is a full bath in the lower level.
         

This brick front end-of-group townhouse has 3 bedrooms 3 full baths plus a  first floor powder room.

 Bamboo floors  in the living and dining areas  and easy to care for  laminate "wood" floors upstairs and in all the bedrooms.

Warm gas heat and central air make this home comfortable no matter what the temperature. Baltimore has all four seasons...sometimes in the same day.

Easy home for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen with a pass through to the dining room has cork floors. The cook is able to prepare meals and  still  talk to the guests. Patio in back perfect for cookouts or crab feasts.

A finished lower level "man cave" with a wine cooler, wet bar and third full bath is perfect for a media room, entertaining and an overnight guest.   Convenient off street parking pad right off the kitchen.                         

 

This is downtown living with a great walk score. Close to University of Maryland, Maryland Hospital, Camden Yards and our  Raven's Stadium.

Please call me 410-530-2400

105 Church Lane Pikesville, MD 21208

105 Church Ln 21208...The Newest Home In Old Pikesville
4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1 Half Bath
$349,944


You don't have to wait until spring to buy!

This beautiful center hall colonial is ready to move in now. Watch your flowers and professional landscaping come to life in your own home.

This two story four bedroom home is located on a private cul de sac with plenty of parking, first floor family room, first floor laundry, finished lower level, a fenced rear yard, deck, shed and more... It is pristine!

Just a couple of years ago,I sold this home knowing it would be a wonderful 'future listing".

What most of you call buyers, I refer to as future sellers! Whenever the opportunity arises that I help with the purchase of a property, I want to make sure that the home is one I would be proud to represent as a listing agent. This makes me look at houses in a different way. This is  one that I am very proud to represent!

The owner's career is taking her out of state. Excited about the new job but sad to leave the home she loves. Can we find another lucky buyer who will appreciate this picture perfect home?

Master Bedroom with Two Windows

Second Full Bath

Fourth Bedroom

Fourth Bedroom

Third Bedrrom

Second Bedroom

Notice the Wood Floors in the Foyer

Pretty entrance foyer

First Floor Powder Room

First Floor Family Room

Family Room with Wood Blinds

Foyer

Quartz Kitchen Island

Gourmet Kitchen

Landscaped fenced yard

Front porch colonial

Fenced Backyard deck and shed

Backyard deck and patio

Plenty of Parking

Private cul de sac

2 Story Home is 8 years old.

"105" Church Lane

Front Porch

Staircase from Bedroom Area

Deck from Master Bedroom

Fenced Yard from Master Bedroom

Double Vanity

Soaking Tub

Master Bath

Master Bedroom