What is an Affordable Home in Baltimore? Think Condominium. 

                                                    

Younger people, first time buyers  in a condo... there’s a novel idea in Baltimore. 

Plenty of other big cities, like New York, lots of kids grow up in a high-rise buildings. It's not common here in Baltimore.

Ramps can perfect for strollers and bikes not just wheelchairs and walkers.

But what about the high condo fees?  Because those fees in some cases include the utilities, outside maintenance, lawn care,  pool, tennis and security...  it may be  more affordable than almost any single family home. 

We believe the prices will go back up and in a few years the buyers will have equity for their next home.

 This is a good investment for parents of law, medical and college students.  Get into the market for a reasonalbe price and figure in your condo payments. Then live like you are on vacation in a hotel with all the amenities of a full service building. 

What is an Affordable Home in Baltimore?  Think Condominium!

Gated Living in Annen Woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208

Gated Living in Annen Woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208

Enjoy Gated Living in Annen Woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208 with condos and town homes. You all know how I love the 21208 zip code in Maryland. It has a fascinating history along with wonderful homes available today, like those in the Annen Woods community. It's convenient to I-695, the Baltimore Beltway, and minutes from all that downtown Baltimore has to offer. There are major retailers and restaurants nearby, too.

If you've ever thought about saying "Goodbye" to yard work and living in a condominium, then here's the perfect place for you. And not just any condo, but an all brick, full service building with elevator, doorman, and – best of all - garage parking. If you were in Baltimore during February and struggled through our record-breaking "Snowmageddon," you'll really appreciate living here and enjoying the beauty of the changing seasons without participating in any to the work!

Two of these desirable Annen Woods condos are available now: The bright and spacious penthouse Unit 607 which is quite large... has hardwood floors, two bedrooms plus a den, two full baths and a powder room, luxury master bath, gourmet eat-in kitchen, and much more…including two garage parking spaces.

The third floor condo , unit 303, is in gorgeous move-in condition with two bedrooms and two full baths, many custom built-ins, granite counters, a grand master bedroom, custom built ins and bath with a large whirlpool tub and separate shower! This condo faces the swimming pool and clubhouse.

Gated Living in Annen Woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208

For both units, the monthly condo fees cover the use of the elegant clubhouse, swimming pool, and tennis court. It's like being on vacation year round. And did I mention that this gated community includes evening security personnel?

But maybe you prefer townhouse living? Annen Woods has that, too. Although 45 Farmhouse Court is under contract, it is typical of the townhouses in this same gated community. There are front and back patios on this all brick end unit, along with gas heat, parking at the front door, and this section allows pets. Of course, the entire complex has the use of the swimming pool, tennis courts, lush landscaping and club house, along with the comfort of the security at the gated entrance.

And for those who like quiet condo living, another section of Annen Woods on Highstepper Court offers high-rise units that are very nice but without the doorman and garage.

Annen Woods is in the Fort Garrison Elementary school system.

It doesn’t get much better than Gated Living in Annen Woods, Pikesville, Maryland 21208.

Who Says Baltimore, Maryland Condos are Only For the Old Folks?

Who Says Baltimore, Maryland Condos are Only For the Old Folks?

Who says that condominiums in Baltimore, Maryland have to be for the elderly or more mature, retired buyers? Sure, many are moving out of a big house and looking forward to not having to worry about maintenance and enjoying the luxury of a full service building. Who doesn't like a doorman to help with your packages, a 24-hour receptionist to greet you, to take your mail, your messages, your dry cleaning? It's kind of like hotel living.

Well it hit me when I was showing my Park Towers West to a young mother with a beautiful six-month-old baby boy. Oh, it was hard for me to stay focused on showing the condo when there was this perfect young baby who I could make smile and coo. You know me, the former Pediatric nurse.

Anyway, the prospective buyer asked if there were any young people living in the building. My first thought (not expressed) well of course not! Aren’t condos just for ole folks? But I would not give that kind of answer instead we stopped at the receptionist desk and asked. To my surprise, we learned there is a 3-year-old and a 10-year-old living in the building, not in the same family.

Young people in a condo, there’s a novel idea in Baltimore. Yeah, yeah, I know in New York and other big cities there are lots and lots of kids who grow up in a high-rise buildings - there is no choice. It's not common here in Baltimore, though. But it got me thinking. With so many condominiums on the market with fantastically low prices, here is an opportunity for singles, young married couples, roommates, and college students to get into the housing market.

I also noticed that the ramps were perfect for strollers, and bikes not just wheelchairs and walkers.

I have one that is below $57,000 and is fully furnished (Clarks Lane). I have three under contract under $80,000 (Strathmore) including that lovely lady's the perfect gift, another is listed under $95,000 fully furnished (Tarragon in Reisterstown), another under $105,000 (Park Towers East), as well as a couple of Co-ops at 11 Slade. (Not sure what the difference is between a condo and a co-op? Just ask.)

But what about the high condo fees of $600, $700 a month or even more? Because those fees in many cases include the utilities, it is still more affordable than almost any single family home, and most of us believe renting is a waste! If this trend catches on, the prices will go back up and in a few years the buyers will have equity for their next home.

I see this as a new way to market all of my special properties. And, as these new buyers decide to move up, they might want to go to Annen Woods, or Rockland Hills Drive, or my latest listing at 8008 Derby Lane, an all brick Coach House, or down to Baltimore’s harbor area and Fells Point's Henderson Wharf or my Lancaster Penthouse.

So I am proposing to start a new trend. Let’s market to the younger generation, to students and first time buyers. This is a good investment for parents of law, medical and college students. Let’s think outside the box.

Get into the market for under $100,000 and figure in your condo payments. Then live like you are on vacation, in a hotel, with all the amenities of a full service building. You can live in a condominium in Baltimore. Are you ready to set a new trend?