Howard County Real Estate Blog - Homefinders.com

January 31, 2009

SOLD IN HOWARD COUNTY MD JANUARY 2009

Filed under: Howard County Real Estate — info @ 9:07 am
Zip5 ListPrice ClosePrice BR FB HB # Gar Lot Acres YrBlt
Columbia 21046 $419,000 $395,000 4 2 1 2 0.547 1984
Woodstock 21163 $425,000 $400,000 3 3 1 2 0.485 1993
Columbia 21045 $225,000 $227,000 3 2 0   0.155 1972
Columbia 21044 $525,000 $485,000 4 3 1 2 0.357 1981
Clarksville 21029 $700,000 $675,000 4 2 1 2 4.51 1979
Columbia 21045 $249,905 $230,000 3 2 0 1 0.255 1972
Elkridge 21075 $280,000 $240,000 3 2 1 1 0.062 1999
Elkridge 21075 $355,000 $345,000 4 3 0 1 0.101 1995
Mount Airy 21771 $249,999 $234,000 3 1 1   0.777 1910
Columbia 21046 $389,900 $370,000 4 3 1 1 0.103 1984
Laurel 20723 $265,000 $245,000 2 1 0   0.172 1947
Elkridge 21075 $275,000 $270,000 3 1 1   0.247 1925
Ellicott City 21042 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 6 5 2 3 0.411 1998
Columbia 21044 $849,900 $867,000 3 3 0 2   2008
Ellicott City 21042 $490,000 $468,000 4 2 1 2 0.46 1964
Ellicott City 21042 $499,900 $475,000 5 3 0 2 0.339 1983
Elkridge 21075 $549,990 $564,990 4 2 1 2 0.397 2007
Ellicott City 21043 $499,900 $499,900 4 3 1 2 0.439 2008
Columbia 21045 $359,000 $359,000 3 2 1 1 0.231 1972
Columbia 21046 $419,000 $420,000 4 3 1 2 0.144 1988
Columbia 21044 $979,900 $908,000 5 4 1 3 0.465 1997
Columbia 21044 $545,000 $530,000 4 2 1 2 0.34 1968
Ellicott City 21042 $749,990 $707,000 4 3 1 3 1 2007
Jessup 20794 $395,000 $380,000 3 2 2 1 0.392 1988
Ellicott City 21043 $174,900 $157,500 0 0 0   0 1986
Highland 20777 $629,000 $570,000 5 2 1 2 5 1960
Woodbine 21797 $483,500 $303,000 4 2 1 3 5.44 1980
Ellicott City 21043 $569,900 $540,000 4 2 1 2 0.265 2008
Ellicott City 21042 $419,900 $387,000 3 2 1   0.47 1973
Ellicott City 21043 $349,900 $330,000 3 1 1 2 0.668 1957
Ellicott City 21043 $399,900 $385,000 3 2 0 1 0.461 1960
Columbia 21045 $379,000 $370,000 4 2 1 1 0.208 1973
Elkridge 21075 $532,900 $552,900 4 2 1 2 0.282 2000
Woodbine 21797 $799,900 $780,000 4 3 1 4 1.77 2006
Hanover 21076 $350,000 $331,000 3 1 0   5.91 1958
Ellicott City 21043 $979,990 $900,000 4 5 1 2 0 2006
Elkridge 21075 $450,000 $420,000 4 2 1 2 0.223 1995
Columbia 21046 $449,900 $420,000 4 2 1 2 0.235 2004
Laurel 20723 $300,000 $272,500 3 1 1   0.554 1964
Ellicott City 21042 $790,000 $737,500 5 3 1 2 0.379 1993
Ellicott City 21043 $585,000 $585,000 5 3 1 2 0.563 1998
Columbia 21044 $625,000 $625,000 5 3 1 2 0.541 1985
Columbia 21045 $499,900 $480,000 4 2 2 2 0.21 1998
Columbia 21045 $254,900 $264,000 3 2 0   0.404 1972
Ellicott City 21043 $335,000 $325,000 4 2 0   0.771 1964
Jessup 20794 $430,000 $410,000 4 3 1 2 0.322 1988
Elkridge 21075 $674,135 $626,200 4 3 1 2 0.153 2008
                   

January 18, 2009

Short Sales for Sale in Columbia, MD January 2009.

Filed under: Columbia MD Short Sales — info @ 1:18 pm

Short Sales in Columbia, Howard County, MD for sale in January 2009. 

Wonderful buying opportunities for home buyers.  Contact

Lenn Harley, broker, Homefinders.com to see.  800-711-7988.

 

Zip5 ListPrice ClosePrice BR FB HB # Gar Lot Acres YrBlt
Columbia 21045 $291,900   4 2 0   0.124 1972
Columbia 21045 $299,900   5 2 0   0.254 1971
Columbia 21045 $300,000   3 2 0 1 0.199 1977
Columbia 21045 $300,000   3 3 0   0.213 1972
Columbia 21045 $315,000   3 2 0   0.138 1976
Columbia 21045 $325,000   4 1 1 1 0.119 1971
Columbia 21045 $333,333   3 3 0 1 0.275 1971
Columbia 21045 $347,000   3 2 0 1 0.192 1971
Columbia 21045 $350,000   4 2 1 2 0.212 1970
Columbia 21045 $365,000   4 2 1 1 0.2 1972
Columbia 21044 $365,000   4 3 1 2 0.228 1976
Columbia 21045 $370,000   5 2 0   0.211 1973
Columbia 21045 $380,000   4 3 1 2 0.171 1982
Columbia 21045 $399,900   4 3 1 1 0.226 1989
Columbia 21046 $409,000   5 3 1 1 0.497 1988
Columbia 21044 $499,000   4 2 1 2 1.15 1962
Columbia 21045 $500,000   5 3 1 2 0.256 1971
Columbia 21045 $520,000   5 3 1 2 0.253 1989
Columbia 21045 $585,000   4 3 1 2 0.276 1990
                   

January 1, 2009

Clarskville MD River Hill Hill School - Single Family Home under $600,000.

Filed under: Clarksville Homes — info @ 2:22 pm

LOWEST PRICED SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN RIVER HILL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Contact Lenn to see, 800-711-7988.

Property Details for listing # HW6920625

Price:  $589,900 City:  CLARKSVILLE
Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2 full  1 half
Type of Home:  Detached Style:  Colonial
Year Built:  2000 Lot Acreage:  0.130854
Subdivision:  FIELDSTONE  County:  HOWARD, MD 
State, Zip:  MD, 21029  Status:  ACTIVE 

Descriptions
Comments:  Beautiful colonial in fieldstone subdivision with new bamboo floors on 1st level. Open floor plan, sep. dining rm, gourmet kit. w/corian countertops and new upgraded appliances. Gas fireplace in living rm. fam. rm in basement.Master bedroom is very large with super bath and walk in closet. 2 story foyer. Backs to wooded area with walking path. Many upgrades. Nice deck.Pictures on website 

School Information
Elementary Middle School High School
CLARKSVILLE CLARKSVILLE RIVER HILL

Home Interior Features
Amenities:  Auto Gar Dr Opn, Chair Railing, Corian Counters, FP Glass Doors, MBA/Sep Shwr, MBA/Sep Tub, MBR-BA Full, Master Walk-in Closet, Shades/Blinds, Sump Pump, W/W Carpeting, Walk-in Closet(s), Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wood Floors  Appliances:  Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range-Electric, Refrigerator 
Basement:  Fully Finished, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level  Kitchen / Dining Info:  Gourmet, Sep Dining Rm 
Other Rooms:  Laundry-BR Lvl, Lndry-Uppr Lvl, Mud Room  Heating System:  Forced Air 
Heating Fuel:  Natural Gas  Cooling System:  Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C 
Cooling Fuel:  Electric  Water System:  Public 
Hot Water:  Electric  Parking:  Garage 
Room Dimensions

Room

Dimensions

Level
Living Room

Main
Dining Room

Main
Bedroom-Master

Upper 1
Bedroom-Second

Upper 1
Bedroom-Third

Upper 1
Bedroom-Fourth

Upper 1
Kitchen

Main
Family Rm

Lower 1
Foyer

Main
Home Exterior Features
Construction:  Vinyl Siding  Exterior Features:  Deck, Fenced-Rear, Patio 
Community Amenities:  Jog/walk Path, Tot Lots/Plygrd   

Your Agent’s Information
Your Agent: LENN HARLEY 
Phone: 800-711-7988  
Office: HOMEFINDERS.COM 

Listing Courtesy Of
Listing Office: Prudential Carruthers REALTORS

December 21, 2008

Howard County Real Estate Market Report - October/December 2008

Filed under: Market Reports — info @ 6:20 am

HOWARD COUNTY MD SOLD INFORMATION FOR HOME BUYERS. 

Contact Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com for a tour of homes in Howard County.  We’ll give you the information you need to make good buying decisions.

Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, Serving home buyers in Howard County since 1994.  800-711-7988.

 

           
Address ListPrice ClosePrice Subsidy CloseDate
Clarksville 6296 TROTTER RD $1,022,751 $1,057,582 $6,500 23-Oct-08
Clarksville 7240 GUILFORD ROAD $539,900 $505,000 $2,500 8-Oct-08
Clarksville 6004 LEAVES OF GRASS CT $725,000 $700,000 $19,000 13-Nov-08
Clarksville 5932 FALL MOON RIDE $725,000 $725,000 $ 5-Nov-08
Clarksville 6004 BUCKNELL CT $745,000 $700,000 $ 16-Oct-08
Clarksville 6894 HAVILAND MILL RD $850,000 $745,000 $ 25-Nov-08
Clarksville 12312 WAKE FOREST RD $675,000 $667,450 $ 5-Dec-08
Clarksville 5912 MYSTIC OCEAN LN $469,000 $455,000 $ 22-Oct-08
Clarksville 5808 LAUREL LEAVES LN $919,000 $879,000 $ 22-Oct-08
Clarksville 6324 VICTORIOUS SONG LN $575,000 $555,000 $ 19-Dec-08
Clarksville 5900 WHALEBOAT DR #203 $339,900 $329,000 $10,000 15-Dec-08
Columbia 6009 JERRYS DR $629,900 $629,900 $10,000 5-Dec-08
Columbia 6125 WOODED RUN DR $624,000 $560,000 $11,152 18-Dec-08
Columbia 6029 WEEKEND WAY #42 $287,000 $270,000 $7,946 10-Dec-08
Columbia 12015 YELLOWBELL LN $535,000 $535,000 $ 21-Nov-08
Columbia 11721 LIGHTFALL CT $499,950 $475,000 $2,250 12-Dec-08
Columbia 5697 HARPERS FARM RD #C $219,999 $209,900 $ 9-Oct-08
Columbia 10463 OWEN BROWN RD $749,900 $700,000 $ 27-Oct-08
Columbia 5550 VANTAGE POINT RD $300,000 $300,000 $10,000 26-Nov-08
Columbia 6280 BLUE DART PL W $285,000 $291,000 $8,000 30-Oct-08
Columbia 6091 MAJORS LN E #5 J17 $117,500 $105,000 $5,000 26-Nov-08
Columbia 7580 RAIN FLOWER WAY $269,900 $255,000 $ 12-Oct-08
Columbia 5444 RING DOVE LN #D-3-10 $300,000 $280,000 $5,000 16-Oct-08
Columbia 6004 FLYWHEEL CT $375,000 $350,000 $ 3-Nov-08
Columbia 5233 COLUMBIA RD #5 67 $410,000 $410,000 $ 21-Oct-08
Columbia 6212 LIGHT POINT PL $439,900 $420,000 $ 13-Nov-08
Columbia 7478 HICKORY LOG CIR $269,999 $260,000 $6,500 30-Nov-08
Columbia 6215 HIDDEN CLEARING $314,900 $304,000 $10,800 8-Dec-08
Columbia 9150 GRACIOUS END CT NW #203 $240,000 $230,000 $8,000 16-Dec-08
Columbia 9565 TRANSFER ROW $255,000 $243,000 $ 10-Oct-08
Columbia 8434 KINGS MEADE WAY $409,900 $405,000 $10,500 14-Oct-08
Columbia 5570 VANTAGE POINT RD #10 $229,500 $220,000 $ 25-Nov-08
Columbia 6008 CEDAR WOOD DR $289,900 $284,900 $13,325 19-Dec-08
Columbia 5750 YELLOWROSE CT $249,990 $245,000 $2,000 30-Oct-08
Columbia 8820 SHINING OCEAN WAY #114 $399,900 $385,000 $ 17-Nov-08
Columbia 5005 CLOUDBURST HL $330,000 $345,000 $15,000 1-Dec-08
Columbia 6360 BRIGHT PLUME SW $399,900 $399,000 $15,000 3-Oct-08
Columbia 7090 NEWBERRY DR $850,000 $815,000 $650 2-Dec-08
Columbia 8832 WARM GRANITE DR $469,500 $450,000 $10,000 20-Oct-08
Columbia 9017 CONSTANT CRSE $299,900 $278,000 $22,000 15-Oct-08
Columbia 10206 TANAGER LN $459,500 $440,000 $ 22-Oct-08
Columbia 10823 TOPBRANCH LN $350,000 $350,000 $ 10-Nov-08
Columbia 5019 GREEN MOUNTAIN CIR #1 $155,900 $151,000 $ 16-Oct-08
Columbia 5060 RUSHLIGHT PATH $630,000 $600,000 $ 17-Oct-08
Columbia 5541 SUFFIELD CT $365,000 $360,000 $10,000 20-Nov-08
Columbia 5252 LIGHTFOOT PATH $379,900 $373,500 $6,500 15-Dec-08
Columbia 9715 POLISHED STONE $499,000 $467,500 $ 13-Nov-08
Columbia 5964 WATCH CHAIN WAY #1206 $214,900 $202,500 $5,000 31-Oct-08
Columbia 7177 TALISMAN LN $279,900 $270,000 $5,000 31-Oct-08
Columbia 7234 CALM SUNSET E $339,900 $339,900 $10,000 27-Oct-08
Columbia 7165 TALISMAN LN $269,900 $269,900 $10,000 10-Oct-08
Columbia 6283 CENTRE STONE RING $349,900 $330,000 $12,000 16-Oct-08
Columbia 5734 MARGRAVE MEWS $395,000 $385,000 $5,000 22-Oct-08
Columbia 5153 HARPERS FARM RD $549,900 $549,900 $10,208 21-Nov-08
Columbia 7054 MELTING SHADOWS LN $269,900 $269,900 $11,000 17-Dec-08
Columbia 5448 WOLF RIVER LN $385,000 $370,000 $10,000 28-Nov-08
Columbia 5470 CEDAR LN W #A-2 $180,000 $180,000 $6,000 30-Oct-08
Columbia 6701 QUIET HOURS $209,000 $225,000 $10,000 14-Nov-08
Columbia 5435 THUNDER HILL RD $375,000 $360,000 $1,500 21-Oct-08
Columbia 7603#B WEATHER WORN WAY W #B $260,000 $265,000 $ 8-Oct-08
Columbia 9628 HASTINGS DR $250,000 $245,000 $6,090 30-Oct-08
Columbia 5921 MILLRACE CT N #I-102 $239,900 $215,000 $8,000 23-Oct-08
Columbia 6079 MAJORS LN #8 M8 $137,275 $115,000 $2,300 8-Dec-08
Columbia 6009 MAJORS LN #7 $185,000 $179,000 $ 10-Oct-08
Columbia 9430 CLOCKTOWER LN $324,900 $314,900 $ 17-Oct-08
Columbia 9354 TORRENT ROW $240,000 $238,000 $7,428 17-Oct-08
Columbia 5350 ELIOTS OAK RD NW $259,900 $256,000 $10,240 21-Nov-08
Columbia 9658 STIRLING BRIDGE DR $289,000 $287,000 $17,000 24-Oct-08
Columbia 10722 SYMPHONY WAY #102 $299,000 $290,000 $4,500 15-Dec-08
Columbia 6123 QUIET TIMES $270,000 $257,000 $ 30-Oct-08
Columbia 10029 MAPLE AVE $625,000 $600,000 $ 15-Oct-08
Columbia 7266 PROCOPIO CIR $264,900 $255,000 $ 30-Oct-08
Columbia 9451 CLOCKTOWER LN $290,000 $285,000 $5,000 20-Nov-08
Columbia 10114 HYLA BROOK RD $575,000 $550,000 $1,500 23-Oct-08
Columbia 6535 OVERHEART LN $249,900 $245,000 $5,500 14-Nov-08
Columbia 10761 CORDAGE WALK $314,900 $299,500 $ 25-Nov-08
Columbia 8959 SKYROCK CT $329,900 $315,000 $15,000 29-Oct-08
Columbia 9506 KILIMANJARO RD $269,500 $260,000 $ 15-Dec-08
Columbia 9510 DRAGONCLAW $449,900 $449,000 $19,000 3-Oct-08
Columbia 7513 WEATHER WORN WAY #D $199,900 $176,000 $ 20-Nov-08
Columbia 5351 TARKINGTON PL $389,500 $370,000 $ 14-Nov-08
Columbia 7251 CALM SUNSET $399,900 $405,900 $14,206 16-Oct-08
Columbia 7250 RIDING HOOD CIR $394,900 $370,000 $ 16-Dec-08
Columbia 9524 QUARRY BRIDGE CT $234,900 $220,000 $ 25-Oct-08
Columbia 9261 CRAZYQUILT CT $285,000 $285,000 $8,550 30-Oct-08
Columbia 9654 STIRLING BRIDGE DR $300,000 $292,500 $5,850 24-Oct-08
Columbia 8112 SEA LIGHT LN $549,500 $525,000 $15,700 15-Oct-08
Columbia 6424 HICKORY OVERLOOK #73 $380,000 $380,000 $ 31-Oct-08
Columbia 6715 BUSHRANGER PATH $394,999 $385,000 $ 31-Oct-08
Columbia 9257 RED CART CT $285,000 $264,330 $7,929 25-Nov-08
Columbia 9810 OWEN BROWN RD $429,900 $407,704 $ 21-Oct-08
Columbia 10382 GREEN MOUNTAIN CIR $440,000 $435,000 $6,525 15-Oct-08
Columbia 6221 LIGHT POINT PL $449,900 $429,000 $ 14-Oct-08
Columbia 9144 BRONZE BELL CIR $239,995 $229,000 $6,870 24-Nov-08
Columbia 10409 GREEN MOUNTAIN CIR $375,000 $365,000 $ 23-Oct-08
Columbia 5339 HESPERUS DR $299,900 $305,000 $7,500 31-Oct-08
Columbia 6337 DEPARTED SUNSET LN $699,000 $670,000 $ 30-Oct-08
Columbia 11501 SHELL FLOWER LN $299,900 $300,000 $10,000 7-Nov-08
Columbia 6135 LITTLE FOXES RUN $350,000 $348,000 $9,000 3-Oct-08
Columbia 6320 WIND RIDER WAY $339,900 $347,000 $19,053 17-Oct-08
           

December 11, 2008

HOWARD COUNTY LUXURY HOME WITH ACREAGE - FORECLOSURE

Filed under: FORECLOSURES in Howard County — info @ 7:33 am

Property Details for listing # HW6810443

Price:  $1,599,000 City:  COLUMBIA
Bedrooms:  6 Bathrooms:  6 full  2 half
Type of Home:  Detached Style:  Federal
Year Built:  2004 Lot Acreage:  1.989991
Subdivision:  VIL OF HARPERS CHOICE  County:  HOWARD, MD 
State, Zip:  MD, 21044  Status:  ACTIVE 

Descriptions
Comments:  This beautiful home has it all! 6 fireplaces, numerous balconies over looking Pond and brick Patio.Gourmet Kitchen with granite Counter tops Formal Living room, Separate Dining room. 2 Master suites, Library, Wine Cellar, almost 2 acres. Plus much more! Bank Owned foreclosure, and is sold as is. 

Home Interior Features
Amenities:  Attic-Access Only, Attic-Strs Pull Dwn, Auto Gar Dr Opn, Bidet, Built-in Bookcases, Cedar Closet, Double/Dual Staircase, Entry Lvl BR, FP Mantels, Granite Counters, MBA/Sep Shwr, MBA/Sep Tub, MBR-BA Full, MBRs-Multiple, Master Walk-in Closet, Tub-2 + per  Appliances:  Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven-Double, Oven/Range-Gas, Range hood, Refrigerator, Washer 
Basement:  Full, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance  Kitchen / Dining Info:  Breakfast Room, Kit-Breakfast Bar, Kit-Table Space, Sep Dining Rm 
Other Rooms:  2nd Master BR, Den/Stdy/Lib, 2nd Family Room, Game/Exer Rm, Great Room, Laundry-BR Lvl, Lndry-Sep Rm, MBR w/Sit Rm, Main Lvl BR, Mud Room, Other, Professional Off, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room  Heating System:  Forced Air, Zoned 
Heating Fuel:  Natural Gas  Cooling System:  Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Zoned 
Cooling Fuel:  Electric  Water System:  Public 
Hot Water:  60+ Gallon Tank, Multi-tank, Natural Gas  Parking:  Drvwy/Off Str, DW - Circular, Garage 
Room Dimensions

Room

Dimensions

Level
Living Room

25 x 17

Main
Dining Room

17 x 14

Main
Bedroom-Master

38 x 20

Main
Sitting Room

16 x 14

Upper 1
Bedroom-Second

19 x 16

Upper 2
Bedroom-Third

18 x 13

Upper 1
Bedroom-Fourth

14 x 14

Upper 1
Kitchen

34 x 20

Main
Recreation Rm

38 x 20

Lower 1
Family Rm

28 x 17

Main
Den

17 x 14

Lower 1
Garage

Main
Other Room 1

15 x 12

Lower 1
Other Room 2

20 x 19

Lower 1
Other Room 3

10 x 8

Lower 1
Library

17 x 14

Main
Foyer

Breakfast Room

21 x 20

Main
Bedroom-First

20 x 16

Upper 1
Home Exterior Features
Construction:  Brick   

Your Agent’s Information
Your Agent: LENN HARLEY 
Phone: 800-711-7988  
Office: HOMEFINDERS.COM 

Listing Courtesy Of
Listing Office: Century 21 New Millennium

November 23, 2008

First time home buyers tax credit for 2008 tax bill, up to $7,500.

Filed under: First Time Home Buyers — info @ 6:27 am

Contact us for details.

Lenn Harley

Broker

Homefinders.com

800-711-7988

October 27, 2008

Howard County Foreclosure - $995,000 - 5.86 Acres

Filed under: FORECLOSURES in Howard County — info @ 10:17 am

Property Details for listing # HW6816637

Price:  $995,000 City:  WEST FRIENDSHIP
Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  6 full  2 half
Type of Home:  Detached Style:  Tudor
Year Built:  1988 Lot Acreage:  5.860009
Subdivision:  CLOVERHILL FARM  County:  HOWARD, MD 
State, Zip:  MD, 21794  Status:  ACTIVE 

Descriptions
Comments:  EXPANSIVE TUDOR LOCATED ON PRIVATE WOODED ACREAGE. SEPARATE IN-LAW SUITE, 6 TOTAL GARAGE SPACES, 5 FP, LARGE DECK, AND TENNIS COURT. KITCHENETTE IN FINISHED BASEMENT ALONG WITH EXCERSISE ROOM. MANY POSSIBILITIES FOR THIS ESTATE. NEEDS SOME REPAIRS AND UPDATING AND PRICED ACCORDINGLY. 

Home Interior Features
Amenities:  Auto Gar Dr Opn, Built-in Bookcases, Dual Entry Bathroom, FP Glass Doors, MBA/Sep Shwr, MBRs-Multiple, Master Walk-in Closet, Tub-Soaking, Wet Bar/Bar  Basement:  Fully Finished 
Kitchen / Dining Info:  2nd Kitchen, Kit-Table Space, Sep Dining Rm  Other Rooms:  Game/Exer Rm, Laundry-Kit Lvl, Lndry-Sep Rm, MBR w/Sit Rm, Efficiency (Additional) 
Disabled Features:  Lvl Entry-Main  Heating System:  Heat Pump(s) 
Heating Fuel:  Electric  Cooling System:  Central A/C 
Cooling Fuel:  Electric  Water System:  Well 
Hot Water:  Electric  Parking:  DW - Circular, Garage 
Home Exterior Features
Construction:  Brick, Stucco  Exterior Features:  Deck, Porch-screened, Tennis Court(s), Water Fountains 
Buildings:  Gazebo, Guest House, Office/Studio   

Your Agent’s Information
Your Agent: LENN HARLEY 
Phone: 800-711-7988  
Office: HOMEFINDERS.COM 

Listing Courtesy Of
Listing Office: Maryland REO Connection, LLC 

September 17, 2008

Fixer Upper Homes in Howard County, MD. Homes for Rehabilitation in Howard County.

Filed under: Fixer Upper — info @ 10:43 am

Fixer Uppers in HOWARD COUNTY VA, REHAB PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND FINANCING IN HOWARD.

September 17th, 2008

Fixer Uppers can be a wonderful way of making a smart real estate purchase.  However, the key is often being able to finance the repairs.  Repairs and upgrades can be financed in the home loan.   Few home buyers have the cash to bring a property up to good condition after closing.  The key is financing the cost of repairs / upgrades. 

Example of home that is a good candidate for a fixer upper rehab loan in Howard County.

Property Details for listing # HW6816637

Price:  $1,149,000 City:  WEST FRIENDSHIP
Bedrooms:  5 Bathrooms:  6 full  2 half
Type of Home:  Detached Style:  Tudor
Year Built:  1988 Lot Acreage:  5.860009
Subdivision:  CLOVERHILL FARM  County:  HOWARD, MD 
State, Zip:  MD, 21794  Status:  ACTIVE 

Descriptions
Comments:  EXPANSIVE TUDOR LOCATED ON PRIVATE WOODED ACREAGE. SEPARATE IN-LAW SUITE, 6 TOTAL GARAGE SPACES, 5 FP, LARGE DECK, AND TENNIS COURT. KITCHENETTE IN FINISHED BASEMENT ALONG WITH EXCERSISE ROOM. MANY POSSIBILITIES FOR THIS ESTATE. NEEDS SOME REPAIRS AND UPDATING AND PRICED ACCORDINGLY. 

Home Interior Features
Amenities:  Auto Gar Dr Opn, Built-in Bookcases, Dual Entry Bathroom, FP Glass Doors, MBA/Sep Shwr, MBRs-Multiple, Master Walk-in Closet, Tub-Soaking, Wet Bar/Bar  Basement:  Fully Finished 
Kitchen / Dining Info:  2nd Kitchen, Kit-Table Space, Sep Dining Rm  Other Rooms:  Game/Exer Rm, Laundry-Kit Lvl, Lndry-Sep Rm, MBR w/Sit Rm, Efficiency (Additional) 
Disabled Features:  Lvl Entry-Main  Heating System:  Heat Pump(s) 
Heating Fuel:  Electric  Cooling System:  Central A/C 
Cooling Fuel:  Electric  Water System:  Well 
Hot Water:  Electric  Parking:  DW - Circular, Garage 
Home Exterior Features
Construction:  Brick, Stucco  Exterior Features:  Deck, Porch-screened, Tennis Court(s), Water Fountains 
Buildings:  Gazebo, Guest House, Office/Studio   

Your Agent’s Information
Your Agent: LENN HARLEY 
Phone: 800-711-7988  
Office: HOMEFINDERS.COM 

Listing Courtesy Of
Listing Office: Maryland REO Connection, LLC 

September 8, 2008

Howard County Homes for $1,000 Cash Down. Special CDA Financing For First Time Home Buyers

Filed under: First Time Home Buyers — info @ 6:46 am

LOOK AT WHAT $1,000 DOWN WILL BUY IN THE HOWARD COUNTY REAL ESTATE MARKET.  Prices for homes in Howard County provide for many homes that you can buy with just $1,000 out of pocket. 

HOMES IN HOWARD COUNTY THAT QUALIFY.
Homes in Howard County for sale priced up to $429,620.
Single Family Homes, Town Homes, Condominiums qualify.
Homes owned by sellers who will make a 3% contribution to the buyers costs. 

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS THAT QUALIFY.
Howard County buyers with incomes up to $108,698 for families with 3 or more persons.
Howard County home buyers with incomes up to $93,840 for households with 1 or 2 persons. 
First Time Home Buyers who can make a $1,000 cash investment in their home. 

JUST LOOK AT WHAT YOUR MONEY WILL BUY
Examples of homes in the “under $429,620 price range.

Howard County Homes  Howard County Homes  Homes in Howard County MD

Single Family Homes in the 1800 to 2400 square foot range on 1/4 to 1/2 acre homes sites.

LOOK AT A FEW HOMES THAT QUALIFY FOR $1,000 DOWN FINANCING. 
Just click the city name.  If you like the home you see, contact us for a tour.  There are about 84 Single Family Homes that qualify in Howard County.

City Adv Subdivision ListPrice BR FB HB # Gar YrBlt
Columbia PLEASANT GROVE $419,900 4 2 1 1 1985
Elkridge ELKRIDGE HEIGHTS $424,900 4 2 1 2 1992
Ellicott City CHATHAM $404,900 3 1 1 1 1966
Hanover HANOVER $430,000 4 2 1 2 2000
Jessup NORDAU $419,900 4 3 1 2 1998
Laurel KINGS ARMS $419,900 3 2 1 2 2000
               

The average price for homes in Columbia is about $375,000 for all home types, Single Family, Townhomes and Condos.  The average price for Single Family properties in Columbia is about $500,000. 

84 homes in Columbia qualify for this $1,000 Cash Needed financing.  Contact us today to make application.  We can help. 

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Towns in Howard County with homes in the price range include Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Glenelg, Hanover, Jessup, Laurel, Marriottsville, Mount Airy, Savage, Sykesville, West Friendship, Woodbine and Woodstock.  Urban areas such as Columbia, Elkridge, Laurel, Ellicott City will have more homes from which to select in the price range to qualify for the $1,000 down financing.  However, homes in the price rangHoward County Public Schoolse, up to $430,000, in more rural areas will offer larger home sites, up to 2 acres. 

Howard County Public Schools are popular with students and parents. 

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, E-Mail.  

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August 30, 2008

Columbia Real Estate for First Time Home Buyers. Time to buy with Help.

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THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME IN LAUREL THAN NOW!  The homes above in COLUMBIA are just 10-15 minutes from Ft. Meade by Route 32 and in a good price range for many Military Relocation home buyers. 

Home prices in Columbia are down to about 2004 price ranges.  Inventory of resale homes are the highest in years.   Below are examples of what your money will buy in different communities in Columbia real estate in Howard County, Maryland.  These homes are all priced from $300,000 to $350,000.  Howard County homes are very popular with home owners who take MARC Train to DC or Baltimore.   MARC Train also goes through Elkridge, Laurel, New Carrollton and on to DC.  Columbia is the most popular location for home buyers in Howard County. 

City Adv Subdivision ListPrice BR FB HB # Gar YrBlt
Columbia VILLAGE HARPERS CHOICE $309,900 3 2 1   1984
Columbia VIL OF OWEN BROWN $349,900 4 3 0 1 1978
Columbia VIL OF OWEN BROWN $337,500 3 2 0 1 1977
Columbia VIL OF OWEN BROWN $335,000 5 2 1   1977
Columbia VIL OF OWEN BROWN $344,980 3 3 0 1 1976
               

Map of Columbia Maryland showing the 10 Villages, constructed over the past 45 years.  Howard County real estate offers many advantages for home owners including some of the highest ranked public schools in Maryland.

Columbia Homes for Sale         homes for sale in Columbia   Send Us Your NeedsE-Mail Homefinders.com

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988. 

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