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The top 10 most expensive homes sold in Maryland, January 2010.

1.  5304 Woodlawn Ave, Chevy Chase, MD - $3,500,000   

• Kenwood - Montgomery County
• 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths
• Approx 8,800 sq ft
• Sauna, billiard room, 3 car garage
• Listed by:  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

2. 8603 Rapley Gate Terrace, Potmac MD - $3,400,000

• Avenel - Montgomery County
• 7 bedrooms, 7 full, 2 half baths
• Elevator, Home theater 
• Listed by:  Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc

3.  11307 Mays Chapel Road, Lutherville Timonium, Md - $2,800,000

• Mays Chapel - Baltimore County
• 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• Listed By:  Krauss Real Property Brokerage

4.  7400 Nevis Road, Bethesda, MD - $2,425,000

• Flint Hill/Bannockburn - Montgomery County
• 7 bedrooms, 6 full, 2 half baths
• Elevator
• Listed By:  Weichert Realtors

5.  12500 Ivy Mill Rd, Reisterstown, MD - $2,265,000

• Baltimore County
• 4 bedrooms, 3 full, 2 half baths
• 30 acres
• Listed By:  Krauss Real Property Brokerage

6.  5510 Cornish Road, Bethesda, MD - $1,980,000

• Bradley Hills - Montgomery County
• 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
• Built in 2009
• Listed By:  Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc

7.  9247 Mallard Point Ct, McDaniel, MD - $1,725,000

• Talbot County
• 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
• Water views
• Listed By:  Lacaze Meredith Real Estate

8.  12518 Happy Hollow Rd, Cockeysville, MD - $1,625,000

• Padonia Woods - Baltimore County
• 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
• 10 acres
• Listed By:  Hill and Company

9.  6516 Darnall Road, Towson, MD - $1,625,000

• Ruxton - Baltimore County
• 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
• Listed By:  Yerman, Witman, Gaines, & Conklin Realty

10.  2201 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, MD - $1,550,000

• Baltimore County
• 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms
• 10 acres
• Listed By:  Hill and Company

In total 49 homes in Maryland sold in January 2010 for over $1,000,000. 

• Anne Arundel County - 10 properties
• Baltimore County - 8 properties
• Frederick County - 1 property
• Montgomery County - 27 properties
• Queen Anne County - 2 properties
• Talbot County - 1 property

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Maryland give Stacey-Ann Baugh a call!

The DC area has just survived the biggest snowfall we have had in years.  Across the area, residents report 20-30 inches of snow.  Personally, we had about 24 inches of snow here.  Keep in mind that we are not a region used to snow.  The average winter in DC produces 18 inches of snow in total. 

2009-2010 Winter started with a bang in December when we had a major snow event that produced 15-20 inches of snow allowing me to experience my first White Christmas ever.  There were several smaller snow events between the one in December and the one this past weekend, including TWO in the week prior to Snowpocalypse.  I know people consistently bash the area and how we react to snow but I think that so much of the criticism is undeserved.  We are not a region equipped with the budget or the necessary tools to handle this type of snow so it only makes sense that we would take longer to recover.

I've had a great attitude about this snow all weekend.  I enjoyed hanging out with my kids and we played board games and made craft projects.  Now, however, cabin fever is starting to set it.  The kids are bored and fighting and I am hanging on to my sanity by only the thinnest of threads. 

Not to mention that I have work to do.  I have a home under contract that needs some appraisal required repairs.  We were hoping to get those done today so that the appraiser could go back out.  We are under the gun for time because closing has already been delayed twice and we have an extension until 2/15/10.

Along now comes the final blow.  We are under Winter Storm Warning again!!!!!  The expected accumulation this time?  10-20 inches!!!!!

Help me please! 

The Work & Live College Park Program provides eligible home-buyers with up to 10% of the value of a home purchase up to $35,000 to use as a downpayment on a foreclosed home in College Park.

To be eligible:

• Prospective purchase home must be located in College Park and the home-buyer must also work in College Park.
• Must be a foreclosed home.
• Must be a first-time home-buyer using this as their primary residence.
• Purchaser must have a minimum $2000 to contribute to the process.
• Must be a 30 year fixed rate loan.
• Purchaser must meet the Program's income requirements.

The Work & Live College Park Program is a 10 year 0% interest loan.  The amount required to be repaid depends on the length of time that the home-owner resides in the home.

If you would like information about the Work & Live College Park Program or other available home buyer assistance programs available please give me a call.

Laurel, MD SOLD Homes January 2010

Houses SOLD:  50

Average LIST price:  $244,609

Average SELLING price:  $240,288

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 108

LOWEST SALE price:  $117,000 - 3 bedroom, 1 full bath, 2 half bath townhome home built in 1969 - foreclosure

HIGHEST SALE price:  $490,000 - 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family home located in Cardinal Forest, built in 1985

                   Laurel, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 2/6/10)                  

ACTIVE Houses:  383

Average LIST Price:  $307,326

LOWEST LIST Price:  $58,300 - 3 bedroom,2 bath mobile home, built in 2003

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $1,750,000 - 5 bedroom, 55 baths, single-family home in Stone Lake - built in 2008

Current Average Days on Market:  144

Laurel, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 1/30/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  211

Average LIST Price:  $269,558

LOWEST LIST Price:  $99,999 - House shell damaged by fire

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $749,950 -4 bedroom, 3 bath single-family home built in 1964

Average Days on Market:  87

Laurel, MD is conveniently located between Baltimore and DC.  Laurel, MD is a unique city in that is located in four local counties, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Howard, & Anne Arundel.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Laurel, MD please give Stacey Baugh a call.

The natural beauty of a snow day is undeniable.  However, in my opinion the real beauty is in the forced time out that it provides.  For so many of us we are always working.  For those of us in real estate, weekends are when we are the busiest.  This sometimes means that there are family activities that we might miss out on.

We are in the midst of the craziest snow storm that I can remember.  The view outside my front door is a sea of white, you can't even tell that I have bushes in my yard.

Nothing like 20 inches of snow to force you to stay home and take a time out.  After initially being annoyed that I wouldn't be able to work, now the kids and I are enjoying ourselves.  They have painted picture frames to give as Valentine's Day gifts and my daughter is making me a sign that says "Dr. Baugh" for my door at work.

They requested home-made (from scratch) macaroni and cheese for lunch and chili for dinner.  My daugher exclaimed "My two favorite things in the whole world, in the same day!" 

So now the house smells heavenly with the scents of the freshly baked macaroni and cheese and filled with sounds of kids playing and laughing, and my husband napping on the couch.  The fact that I have been forced to stop running around and appreciate it all, that's the true beauty of a snow day!!!!  (I guess that would make this, today's moment).

There is nothing less appealing than a company that doesn't know what they are talking about when they call you to sell you something.

I got a call today:

 "Hello, Ms Baugh.  I am so and so from blah, blah, blah Home Improvement Company.  We've been doing some work with your neighbors on XYZ Avenue and as a courtesy we wanted to give you an estimate on replacement windows, doors, and vinyl siding.  When can we drop off this courtesy estimate?"

My response was no thank you because it's new.  He said well what about the siding is that new too?  So I clarified, the house is new.  It's was built in 2008.  There was silence on the phone before he said, "well have a good night then".

I currently own the second oldest home on a street which doesn't even exist in my GPS yet.  What are the odds his company was really doing replacement window, doors, and siding work for my neighbors?  ZERO!!!!!

Now even when I do need replacement windows, etc, am I likely to call these people?

Bowie, MD SOLD Homes January 2010

Houses SOLD:  45

Average LIST price:  $286,733

Average SELLING price:  $287,444

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 82

LOWEST SALE price:  $90,000 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo built in 1990 - bank owned

HIGHEST SALE price:  $580,000 - 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath single-family built in 2008 - short sale

Bowie, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 2/3/10)

ACTIVE Houses:  437

Average LIST Price:  $360,382

LOWEST LIST Price:  $119,900 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo, built in 1989 - foreclosure

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $2,500,000 - 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath single-family home built in 1985

Current Average Days on Market:  140

Bowie, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 2/3/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  297

Average LIST Price:  $318,430

LOWEST LIST Price:  $79,900 - 3 bedroom,1 bath single family home built in 1951 - foreclosure

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $975,000 - 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath single-family home built in 2006 - short sale

Average Days on Market:  88

If you would like more information about buying or selling a home in Bowie, MD give Stacey-Ann Baugh a call.

It's a Winter Wonderland here in Upper Marlboro, MD.  The snow is beautiful to look and there is something tremendously peaceful about falling snow.

That being said, I am so over it now!  We have had more snow this Winter than in past winters and they are calling for 2 more snow falls in the coming week.  Another big snow fall is predicted for Friday into Saturday and then again on Tuesday.  All this weekend snow is really hum-bugging my home showing behavior.  Everybody that knows me knows, I don't do snow.  You could want to buy a $100 million house, I am not driving in the snow. (I bet though, if that scenario played out my husband would be only too happy to drive me to show you the $100 million house)  :-) 

So now, in the middle of a cold, snowy winter I am dreaming of sun, sand, & beaches.  Hey a girl can dream, can't she?

Anne Arundel County

1431 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD

• Sold March, 2009 - $5,014,669
• 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms
• 4 car garage
• Waterfront
• Listed By:  Prudential Carruthers Realtor

Baltimore City

801 Key Hwy, #340, Baltimore, MD

• Sold February 2009 - $1,823,000
• Ritz Carlton Residences
• 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo

Baltimore County

10807 Greenspring Ave, Lutherville Timonium, MD

• Sold December 2009 - $3,200,000
• 5 bedrooms, 7 full, 2 half baths
• Indoor/Outdoor Pools
• 15+ acres
• Listed By:  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Calvert County

3411 Soper Road, Huntingtown, MD

• Sold December 2009 - $1,500,000
• 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
• Pool
• Waterfront
• Listed By:  Home Towne Real Estate

Charles County

6252 Stone Hill Ct, Port Tobacco, MD

• Sold April 2009 - $1,033,653
• 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms
• Built 2008
• Listed By:  Marrick Homes, LLC

Frederick County

9349 Doctor Perry Road, Ijamsville, MD

• Sold May 2009 - $1,900,000
• 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathrooms
• Built 2008
• Listed By:  RE/MAX 100

Howard County

13550 Tridelphia Mill Road, Clarksville, MD

• Sold December 2009 - $3,350,000
• 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• Historic Manor Home built in 1865
• Pool
• 33 acres
• Listed By:  Remax Le Reve, LLC

Montgomery County

9109 Harrington Rd, Potomac, MD

• Sold August 2009 - $7,810,000
• 10 bedrooms, 11.5 bathrooms
• 16,000 square feet
• Listed By:  Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Prince George's County

12606 Pleasant Prospect Road, Bowie MD

• Sold June 2009 - $2,500,000
• 5 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
• Indoor Pool
• 14 car parking
• Listed By:  Benjamin & Banks Real Estate, LLC

Perrywood, Upper Marlboro MD SOLD Homes 2009

Houses SOLD:  45

Average LIST price:  $324,824

Average SELLING price:  $321,712

LOWEST SALE price:  $250,000 - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome built in 2003 - short sale

HIGHEST SALE price:  $450,000 - 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family built in 2002

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 128

Perrywood, Upper Marlboro, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 1/30/10)

ACTIVE Houses:  12

Average LIST Price:  $325,396

LOWEST LIST Price:  $239,000 - 3 bedroom, 2 full, 2 half baths townhome, built in 1999 - short sale

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $410,000 - 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family home built in 1995

Current Average Days on Market:  162

Perrywood, Upper Marlboro, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 1/30/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  7

Average LIST Price:  $310,160

LOWEST LIST Price:  $250,000 - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome built in 2002 - short sale

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $389,922 - 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family home built in 1996 - short sale

Average Days on Market:  53

Perrywood is located in Upper Marlboro, MD just outside the Nation's Capital.  Perrywood is a community featuring townhomes and single family homes.  Perrywood is accessible to Largo Town Center, Bowie Town Center, Prince George's Community College and FedEx Field - home of the Washington Redskins

If you would like to buy or sell a home in Perrywood, Upper Marlboro MD or if you would like more information about this community please contact Stacey Baugh.