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Anne Arundel County contains our nation's
first capital, Annapolis. It is an area with history, charm, and beauty. Where
else can you live where you can sail on the Chesapeake Bay in the morning, and
go to a business lunch in Washington, D.C. in the afternoon? Anne Arundel
County lies near Washington and Baltimore and Baltimore-Washington
International Airport. Its good schools and high quality of life make it an
attractive area for home or businesses.
There are things to consider:
Water front property - Waterfront
property offers a distinctly different kind of home. It is scarce, and it
offers the peace and view that we usually have to go on vacation to see.
Because of this, it commands a premium in price. Normally, homes have a value
ration of 25% land and 75% house, but for waterfront property this is almost
reversed. In other words, $400,000 would buy $300,000 of house and $100,000 of
land for a landlocked home. That same amount would buy a home normally valued
slightly over $100,000 on a waterfront lot. For many homebuyers, the ambiance
of waterfront property is worth the trade off.
 City Dock (Ego Ally) view toward Spa
CreekHome Value - There are three things
that determine the value of a piece of property: location, location, and
location. I work hard to find my clients homes they want and will be happy
with. In Anne Arundel County, the average homebuyer lives in a home 8 years
before selling. My buyers average over 10 years because I work hard to ensure a
good match between buyer and home. When my clients do sell, they come back to
me, because they are satisfied with my services.
Resale Value - Few people buy a home
thinking that they will sell it, but on average, they resell their homes in 8
years. This is why resale value is critically important. If you buy a bad
value, or a house that is too high-priced for its neighborhood, you may find
yourself taking a loss, or making less money than you should. A good realtor
can help you avoid being trapped in a house that is inadequate or is a bad
value.
Buyers Agent - You would not go into
a jungle without a guide would you? Since it does not cost any extra to have a
real estate agent representing you, you should get one who knows the area,
knows what to ask, and is familiar with pitfalls in home purchasing.
New Homes - When you buy new homes,
you can get talked into expensive options that will give little, if any return
when it is time to sell. I can help you make the wisest selection. Knowledge is
power, and my experience is at your service.
Commuting - It depends on which
direction you are going. To Washington, the commute runs from 45 minutes
without traffic to 1-1/2 hours with heavy traffic. But you can take buses or
the MARC train. The train runs to both Baltimore and Washington.
Water Access - This varies from a
piece of land by the water, to full-fledged docks and beaches. It is important
to know what this access means.
Care to ask more questions?
There's a lot to know when navigating the
real estate waters of Anne Arundel County. For more information,
email me!
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What country of the world has the highest percentage of private housing?
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Mongolia, where 100% of all properties are owner-occupied. |
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