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Gray Rock Farm - Ellicott City, MD 21042:

Following is a market update showing the sales in Gray Rock Farm, Ellicott City, MD for the past year.

For much of 2011 , both median and average sales prices in Howard County were still in decline. Compared to 2010, unit sales were down 5.5% and the average sales price declined by 6.3%. Unfortunately, historically low mortgage rates were not enough to spur the market in a positive direction.

No significant changes expected in the level of housing market activity for Howard County in 2012.

The good news is that even in "this" market, when houses are priced correctly and staged for maximum appeal, they do sell quickly at today's market value.

Neighborhood Sales - Gray Rock Farm - since January 1, 2011

Sold Price = Net after sellers’ subsidy (if any)                       * = Carport

Call 410-715-3237 or email: Sue@BrazzelDazzle.com for further Information

From the Metropolitan Regional Information Services: (all Brokers represented).

Hobbits Glen Town Homes & Howard County Market Update:

For much of 2011 , both median and average sales prices in Howard County were still in decline. Compared to 2010, unit sales were down 5.5% and the average sales price declined by 6.3%. Unfortunately, historically low mortgage rates were not enough to spur the market in a positive direction.

No significant changes expected in the level of housing market activity for Howard County in 2012.

The good news is that even in "this" market, when houses are priced correctly and staged for maximum appeal, they do sell quickly at today's market value.

Neighborhood Sales since January 1, 2011 - HOBBIT'S GLEN TOWN HOMES MARKET UPDATE:

Sold Price = Net after sellers’ subsidy (if any)                       * = Carport

Call 410-715-3237 or email: Sue@BrazzelDazzle.com for further Information

From the Metropolitan Regional Information Services: (all Brokers represented). 

 For much of 2011 , both median and average sales prices in Howard County were still in decline. Compared to 2010, unit sales were down 5.5% and the average sales price declined by 6.3%. Unfortunately, historically low mortgage rates were not enough to spur the market in a positive direction.

No significant changes expected in the level of housing market activity for Howard County in 2012.

The good news is that even in "this" market, when houses are priced correctly and staged for maximum appeal, they do sell quickly at today's market value.

    Neighborhood Sales since January 1, 2011

Sold Price = Net after sellers’ subsidy (if any)                       * = Carport

Call 410-715-3237 or email: Sue@BrazzelDazzle.com for further Information

From the Metropolitan Regional Information Services: (all Brokers represented).

Did you hear that the first-time homebuyer's credit was over? 

It was true ... but now there's a new FHLB (Federal Home Loan Banking) grant which is a program designed for first-time homebuyers and was just released on March 1, 2011.   To qualify for up to $7,500 in closing cost and downpayment assistance, you must not have owned a home in the last three years.  Other requirements include the location of the house which must be in Maryland, DC, Virginia, or North Carolina.  The borrower only needs to use $1500 of his or her own money to receive the $7,500 or may use as little as $500 to receive $2,500 assistance!  Household size is considered when determining total household income for qualification purposes.  The homebuyer must complete a telephone consumer credit counseling class and must reside in the home for a minimum of five years in order for the grant to be forgiven! 

There are other details so, please call Sue or Dipper for more information ... 

Waking up to the Columbia Maryland blizzard was like awakening to a white, blanketed, pristine wonderland.  The quiet (before the plows, snowblowers and shovels) is like no other "sound".

On the left, Jack (my 3 year old Standard Poodle) is loving this weather!  He sticks his whole head into the snow (don't know why!) and jumps around like a gazelle.

Luke (my 12 year old Standard Poodle) doesn't like to get ice balls in his paws... therefore the booties!  He's not as fond of the snow as Jack, but he does seem to enjoy it, too.