~ Just Listed - 610 Somerset Road, #301 ~

3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath

Roland Park

www.610Somerset301.com

This top floor, corner unit, exudes charm yet with modern updates such as central air, a chef's kitchen with granite counter tops & island, in-unit washer/dryer, and storage galore. Beautiful sunroom with panoramic views, wood burning fireplace, wood floors, HUGE dining room, covered balcony- Truly stunning and convenient to all Roland Park has to offer, Hampden, and 83!

See all the photos and find out more information about this property at www.610Somerset301.com

The Importance of Staging

If you are getting ready to sell your home, I highly recommend getting it staged. Especially if you are no longer living in your home, have minimal furniture, or are just unsure of how to arrange things. Empty homes don’t show as well as lived-in homes. Buyers have a difficult time picturing themselves and/or their belongings in an empty home. I have had some of my sellers work with Joy of Joy Home Design to prepare their homes for the market. The results are undeniable.

 

Under Contract in 2 Weeks!

Under Contract in 3 Days! With 4 Offers!

Under Contract in 8 Days! 

(after being listed unstaged with another agent for 60 days and no offers)

There is proof - Staging Sells!

~ Just Listed - 814 South Conkling Street ~

2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath

Canton

www.814SConkling.com

Modern and Move in Ready! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is just steps from all Canton has to offer and with PARKING! Replacement windows, beautiful wood floors, exposed brick and wide open spaces. Walk into the living room boasting exposed brick. Living room opens up to dining room which leads right into the open kitchen with plenty of counter space and a breakfast bar. Upstairs is light and bright with 2 bedrooms, each with their own full bath. Relax on your HUGE back patio- This is city living at its finest!

See all the photos and find out more information about this property at

www.814SConkling.com

410-493-6854

magan@magandrane.com

~ Just List - 37 East Hamburg Street ~

3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath

Federal Hill

www.37EHamburg.com

Walkers paradise with so much to offer! Overflowing with historic charm yet modern updates! Large spaces, an abundance of storage, wide plank floors, built-ins, exposed brick, claw foot tub, and convenient 1st floor laundry room- wow!. Walk into a cozy living room opening to a separate dining room. HUGE eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinets great counter space and built-in seating. Head out the french doors off the kitchen to a private patio. Up the stairs are two bedrooms, one full bath and an abundance of closets. On the 3rd floor is one addition room leading to a roof-top deck with breathtaking city views. All within walking distance to everything in Federal Hill! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

See all the photos and find out more about this property at 

www.37EHamburg.com 

410-493-6854

magan@magandrane.com

Housing Inventory Snapshot

I hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate inventory interesting. The table represents aggregated values based on MLS data for the specified date. Housing Inventory Snapshot March 31, 2014 Average List Price for active listings Median List Price for active listings Average DOM: for active listings/ for sold listings Allegany County, MD Single Family under $180K $97,132 $94,900 201  / 221 Single Family over $180K $294,841 $259,900 196  / 289 Condo/Townhome under $300K $108,538 $89,500 265  / N/A** Anne Arundel County, MD Single Family under $500K $330,085 $329,999 110  / 138 Single Family over $500K $1,001,663 $712,990 155  / 164 Condo/Townhome under $300K $184,257 $208,000 118  / 120 Condo/Townhome over $300K $428,453 $378,046 92  / 114 Baltimore City, MD Single Family under $500K $213,075 $145,000 113  / 149 Single Family over $500K $826,756 $724,900 90  / 3 Condo/Townhome under $300K $88,503 $59,999 155  / 146 Condo/Townhome over $300K $550,638 $464,900 151  / 198 Baltimore County, MD Single Family under $500K $252,523 $235,000 118  / 128 Single Family over $500K $907,695 $689,999 139  / 128 Condo/Townhome under $300K $124,947 $119,000 121  / 131 Condo/Townhome over $300K $478,978 $389,900 85  / 93 Calvert County, MD Single Family under $500K $316,480 $316,900 141  / 165 Single Family over $500K $730,402 $604,900 196  / 214 Condo/Townhome under $300K $228,079 $230,000 162  / 139 Condo/Townhome over $300K $367,268 $331,900 248  / 114 Caroline County, MD Single Family under $500K $200,777 $190,000 221  / 201 Single Family over $500K $846,747 $799,900 200  / N/A** Carroll County, MD Single Family under $500K $318,937 $319,900 120  / 132 Single Family over $500K $777,455 $629,990 192  / 163 Condo/Townhome under $300K $174,819 $164,900 108  / 156 Condo/Townhome over $300K $341,008 $333,990 31  / 132 Cecil County, MD Single Family under $500K $296,381 $295,000 136 Single Family over $500K $767,564 $637,478 184 Condo/Townhome under $230K $159,459 $159,900 118 Condo/Townhome over $230K $275,920 $249,900 220  / 154 Charles County, MD Single Family under $500K $314,133 $319,900 130  / 147 Single Family over $500K $1,810,345 $1,059,110 128  / 132 Condo/Townhome under $300K $179,610 $165,000 104  / 169 Condo/Townhome over $300K $735,632 $749,600 51  / 163 Dorchester County, MD Single Family under $500K $177,249 $158,800 209  / 208 Single Family over $500K $1,192,106 $799,000 209  / N/A** Condo/Townhome under $200K $125,938 $135,900 227  / 101 Frederick County, MD Single Family under $500K $318,877 $329,900 118  / 137 Single Family over $500K $772,126 $639,999 141  / 159 Condo/Townhome under $300K $208,592 $215,000 71  / 100 Condo/Townhome over $300K $373,994 $349,900 80  / 72 Garrett County, MD Single Family under $500K $182,925 $149,800 232  / 249 Single Family over $500K $927,046 $729,000 293  / 226 Condo/Townhome under $300K $197,102 $219,000 373  / 1,399 Condo/Townhome over $300K $456,869 $365,000 175  / N/A** Harford County, MD Single Family under $500K $315,215 $319,900 115  / 132 Single Family over $500K $771,893 $631,000 187  / 121 Condo/Townhome under $300K $178,798 $178,000 89  / 116 Condo/Townhome over $300K $416,508 $389,900 171  / 191 Howard County, MD Single Family under $500K $354,047 $365,000 88  / 122 Single Family over $500K $853,304 $725,000 134  / 153 Condo/Townhome under $300K $207,073 $219,999 82  / 150 Condo/Townhome over $300K $420,562 $389,000 52  / 98 Montgomery County, MD Single Family under $1M $545,690 $516,500 92  / 105 Single Family over $1M $2,010,241 $1,600,000 113  / 122 Condo/Townhome under $600K $287,158 $275,000 71  / 101 Condo/Townhome over $600K $932,472 $739,900 74  / 75 Prince Georges County, MD Single Family under $500K $300,918 $295,000 101  / 131 Single Family over $500K $684,870 $595,000 137  / 120 Condo/Townhome under $300K $161,418 $162,500 128  / 124 Condo/Townhome over $300K $410,896 $360,990 112  / 145

If you know someone who is considering buying or selling a home, please give me a call. I will provide professional & courteous service along with knowledgeable guidance through the process.

Magan Marie Drane, Realtor®, ABR®  Relocation Expert  Direct (410) 493-6854 Office (410) 235-4100 Magan@MaganDrane.com  www.magandrane.com  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Upcoming Baltimore Events

There's always something to look forward in and around Baltimore. Here's a list of events happening from now until the end of May, 2014.

The Baltimore Farmer's Market and Bazaar began this past Sunday and is ongoing every 
Sunday until December.

Under I-83 bridge

April 11th: The Gathering Food Truck Festival

War Memorial Plaza

April 11th-13th: Pirateer Festival
Fells Point

April 19th-20th: Easter Weekend

April 26th: Charm City Folk and Bluegrass Festival

Druid Hill Park

May 1st: WTMD First Thursdays returns

Canton Waterfront (new location)

May 2nd-3rd: Flower Mart

Mount Vernon

May 3rd: Kinetic Sculpture Race

Patterson Park

May 7th-11th: Maryland Film Festival

Downtown Baltimore (multiple locations)

May 17th: 139th Preakness Stakes
Timonium Fair Grounds

May 24th-25th: Brew at the Zoo

Baltimore Zoo

And don't forget the Orioles season is in full swing, so don't miss out on a chance to head on over to Camden Yards! 
Plenty of opportunities to get out, take part in all Baltimore has to offer, and enjoy the sun!!

Homes are Flying Off the "Streets"

A busy, busy weekend here. First, one of my two new listings is already under contract. After a successful Open House (21 attendees), 834 West 35th Street received 4 offers between Saturday and Sunday, allowing the sellers to accept a contract over their asking price... Incredible! And, I'm expecting an offer on my other new listing, 2918 Hudson Street, today or tomorrow. That's not all, an offer was also received on my Fairmount Avenue property (on the market 25 days), and I have a potential offer coming in on a property in Roland Park that has yet to hit the market! 

If you're thinking about selling, I couldn't think of a better time than now. Both the weather and the market are heating up. People are out and ready to buy!

As always, please contact me with any of your Real Estate questions. Thank you for your continued support.

Spring has Sprung!

I've been busy the last two weeks preparing to send out my latest newsletter (send me your address if you're interested in receiving my bi-monthly Real Estate newsletter). I've just finished up and am ready to get back to weekly blogging. Remember when I told you about there being a busy spring market? Well, it's here! I just listed two new homes this week, one in Canton and one in Hampden, and I'm just getting started! With three more listing coming in the next few weeks (Roland Park, Canton, Federal Hill), I'm sure to keep busy this spring (no complaints here!).

Are you thinking about putting your home on the market? Started working on the curb appeal now (or yesterday really)! Spring is when a lot a buyers are finally excited about getting out and looking at homes, especially after the long winter we've had here in Baltimore. And lucky for sellers spring is also the time of year when most homes/yards look their best! Spiff up the outside of your home with some landscaping, colorful plants, a fresh coat of paint, etc. It'll make a world of difference! It's common practice for buyers to pass by a home and feel it out before going back with their agent... and if you're home looks sub-par from the outside, they may change their mind about it. A beautiful exterior will convince buyers that it will be worth their time to view the interior.

Happy buying and selling!! And enjoy the warm weather!

~Just Listed - 834 West 35th Street~

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath

Hampden

Charming bow front home filled with natural light! Kitchen boasts brand new granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, and surround sound. Large dining room and nice back yard with patio- perfect for spring entertaining. Roomy master bedroom with an abundance of storage, full bath with claw foot tub, and two more bedrooms on second floor. Convenient to all Hampden has to offer, steps from “The Avenue”!

More Photos:

Magan Marie Drane

410-493-6854

magan@magandrane.com

~Just Listed - 2918 Hudson St~

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

Canton

Unique 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Canton with rustic charm. Cozy up to the living room fireplace, entertain in spacious kitchen/dining space with built in bar. Convenient first floor half bath and private patio. Upstairs is a full laundry room, two bedrooms, and renovated full bath. Third floor master retreat with jacuzzi tub in master bath and bedroom with gorgeous exposed beams and brick. Walk out to tiered deck with BREATHTAKING city views! 

Perfect Location!

Great curb appeal!

Cozy living room with exposed brick, wood beam ceiling, and working fireplace.

Separate dining area off kitchen with built-in bar.

Bedroom on second floor

Master bedroom on third floor

Tiered deck! (first tier)

Spacious roof-top deck- great for entertaining!

Amazing city views!!

Magan Marie Drane

410-493-6854

magan@magandrane.com