Baltimore real estate sales were down in May 2010, a noted amount after the Homebuyer Tax Credit ended. As noted from MRIS, the local Multiple Listing Service, pending sales decreased 13.7% compared to May 2009. April 2010 had 16,089 contracts written. May had only 9,527, which is 6,562 less! The good news is that the [...]
Erickson Communities' new ownership is poised for growth as they take over this month. Redwood Capital Investments bought Erickson at auction in late December, and the closing happened this month. Erickson filed for bankruptcy late last year, which wiped out most of their debt, making them financially sound for the upcoming planned projects. The projects [...]
On December 10, 2009, I announced the new Baltimore County Single Stream Recycling being implemented on February 1, 2010. Well, here we are in late January, and it is coming very soon! Here are the details -- it's SO easy -- now everyone in Baltimore County can recycle without having to think too much about [...]
On Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 after an 18 hour auction, Erickson Communities chose Maryland based Redwood Capital Investments LLC to pull itself out of bankruptcy, of which it filed for Chapter 11 protection in October. Redwood successfully outbid a New York company, Kohlberg, Kravis Roberts & Co. to get Erickson's assets, including the non-profit groups [...]
A few month back, I received a phone call from Jamie Smith Hopkins of the Baltimore Sun because she knew I know Towson real estate very well, and had sold homes in Loch Raven Village and Knettishall. Jamie was putting together a series of articles called "Hidden Gems" about areas in Baltimore County and City [...]
Cromwell Valley Park, located off Cromwell Bridge Road in Parkville, MD, offers serene views as well as fun activities! Tucked away on a windy road, it is a hidden treasure in Baltimore County. This Saturday it is all about the birds! From 7-10 am, visit Willow Grove Farm and go on a birdwalk led by [...]
Fall ushers in a great time at Weber's Farm off Proctor Lane in Parkville, MD. Open every day of the week until November 1 from 9:30-dusk (9 am weekends) -- there is plenty of time to enjoy all of the activities in the Barnyard! For $5 weekdays and $7 weekends, you can enjoy [...]