Stacey-Ann's Blog

This afternoon I drove up to Owings Mills to attend Margaret Rome's AR Open House.  I walked into a room filled with old friends.  It is just a technicality that I had not actually met many of them in person.  The beauty of AR is that you really feel connected with the people whose blogs you read regularly.  It truly is as though these people are old friends that I have known for years.

I was honored when I got the call from Margaret Rome inviting me to attend.  I met Margaret at my first AR gathering in December and she and I instantly connected.  Since then, I have had the pleasure of chit chatting with her several times on the phone.  It was indeed an honor to support her this weekend.  She really is a terrific lady and truly deserving of this spotlight.

Richard Iarossi was the first AR person that I met in real life several months ago at the Long & Foster office in Crofton.  I was so excited because he was just like I imagined he would be.  Since then I have seen him several times at AR gatherings and it is always an absolute treat to spend time with him.

I was really excited to meet Ellie McIntire.  She and I facebook each other all the time and I feel like I have known her for years.

C Tann Starr was absolutely amazing.  She has an amazing presence and a generous spirit (more on this later).  We have planned to hook the kids up for tours of DC in the coming months.  

Martha Brown from the Crofton Long & Foster was there.  I have met Martha before and it was an absolute pleasure to see her again.  

Bridget McGhee my favorite loan officer was there.  I met Bridget because of AR a year ago.  Since then i've referred several people to her.  I have gotten such wonderful feedback from my clients that she has quickly become my go to mortgage mama, even the client that fired me has stuck with Bridget.  

I also had the pleasure of meeting Margaret Woda and Lenn Harley.

It really is amazing to think that so many of the top bloggers in MD (6 of the top 10) were all gathered in one home.

So many of the people that I saw over the past two days have been influential in my professional development, answering questions, giving feedback and suggestions, and offering support through difficult times.

I truly appreciate each and every one of my AR friends and to have the chance to meet them and connect with them on an even more personal level is truly priceless.

This was a wonderful way to spend the evening.  Thanks to Margaret Rome for inviting me and treating me to dinner.  It was great to meet Ellie McIntire & C Tann Starr tonight.  

Of course it was nice to see my other blogging buddies again:  Brain Mayer, Rich Iarossi, and of course, Margaret Rome.  

My favorite loan officer, Bridget McGhee (who I met through AR) was also there.

A special highlight for me was seeing John MacArthur and Lourdes Tudela.  John was the person who first got me started in blogging and has been my favorite manager so far.

The Active Rainers will meet again tomorrow at an open house and I am looking forward to it.

Fort Washington, MD SOLD Homes February 2010

Houses SOLD:  34

Average LIST price:  $231,516

Average SELLING price:  $226,304

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 95

LOWEST SALE price:  $53,108 - 1/2 acre land (house needs complete rehab)- foreclosure

HIGHEST SALE price:  $525,000 - 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath single-family home located in Waterside, built in 2004  

Fort Washington, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 3/5/10)

ACTIVE Houses:  289

Average LIST Price:  $280,825

LOWEST LIST Price:  $49,900 - 3 bedroom, 1 bath single family home, built in 2001

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $1,150,000 - 4 bedroom, 5 baths, single-family home currently under contruction in the Tantallon Subdivision

Current Average Days on Market:  193

Fort Washington, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 3/5/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  205

Average LIST Price:  $231,856

LOWEST LIST Price:  $81,700- 3 bedroom,1.5 bath townhome located in Brinkley Park Town built in 1994 - foreclosure

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $849,000 - 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family home built in 2001 located in River Estates - short sale

Average Days on Market:  82

Fort Washington, MD is located in Prince George's County.  Fort Washington is accessible to the Nation's Capital as well as to Northern Virginia and is home to the new National Harbor project.  Several luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants are located within a few minutes drive.

If you would like to buy or sell a home in Fort Washington, MD please give Stacey Baugh a call.

Bowie, MD SOLD Homes February 2010

Houses SOLD:  55

Average LIST price:  $301,250

Average SELLING price:  $298,181

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 102

LOWEST SALE price:  $136,000 - 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath single-family home located in Pointer Ridge at Collington  built in 1973 - bank owned

HIGHEST SALE price:  $753,034 - 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath single-family located in Westwood built in 2009 

Bowie, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 3/5/10)

ACTIVE Houses:  442

Average LIST Price:  $350,281

LOWEST LIST Price:  $109,900 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo, built in 1989 - foreclosure

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $1,999,999 - 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath single-family home built in 1985

Current Average Days on Market:  137

Bowie, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 3/5/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  309

Average LIST Price:  $319,096

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:  90

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

Upper Marlboro, MD SOLD Homes February 2010

Houses SOLD:  25

Average LIST price:  $254,907

Average SELLING price:  $243,659

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 84

LOWEST SALE price:  $119,000 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath single family home located in Queens Wood built in 1968 - foreclosure

HIGHEST SALE price:  $455,500 

Upper Marlboro, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 3/5/10)

ACTIVE Houses:  593

Average LIST Price:  $402,155

LOWEST LIST Price:  $69,999 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath top floor condo located in Treetop , built in 1974 - short sale

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $3,276,671 - 7 bedroom, 8 full baths, 2 half baths single-family home to be built on 5 acre lot

Current Average Days on Market:  185

 Upper Marlboro, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 3/5/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  306

Average LIST Price:  $268,812

LOWEST LIST Price:  $71,983 - 1 acre land (house needs complete rehab) - foreclosure

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $990,990 - 5 bedroom, 3 bath single-family home to be built in Belmont Farm community 

Average Days on Market:  121

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Upper Marlboro, MD (Prince George's County) give Stacey-Ann Baugh a call.

Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Maryland in February 2010

1.  8520 Avevely Farm Road, Easton, Md - $2,900,000

• Talbot County
• 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths
• Waterfront
• Listed By:  Lacaze Meredith Real Estate

2.  3148 Harness Creek Road, Annapolis, MD - $2,750,000

• Anne Arundel County
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Waterfront, heated pool & waterfall
• Listed By: Bay First Realty

3.  92 Quarter landing Road, Annapolis, MD - $2,400,000

• Anne Arundel County
• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• Waterfront
• Listed By:  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

4.  5602 Durbin Road, Bethesda, MD - $2,300,000

• Montgomery County
• 8 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms
• Listed By:  Stuary & Maury, Inc

5.  825 Hillside Road, Brooklandville, MD - $2,300,000

• Baltimore County
• 4 bedrooms, 3 full & 3 half bathrooms

6.  7704 Marbury Rd, Bethesda, MD - $1,980,000

• Montgomery County
• 6 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half bathrooms
• Listed By:  Re?max Realty Services

7.  9417 Falls Road, Potomac, MD - $1,950,000

• Montgomery County
• 6 bedrooms, 4 full & 2 half bathrooms
• Listed By:  Long & Foster Real Estate

8.  5133 Fairglen Lane, Bethesda, MD - $1,795,000

• Montgomery County
• 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
• Listed By:  Long & Foster Real Estate

9.  3803 Bradley Lane, Chevy Chase, MD - $1,772,000

• Montgomery County
• 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
• Listed By:  Washington Fine Properties, LLC

10.  11712 Wood Thrush Lane, Potomac, MD - $1,694,150

• Montgomery County
• 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms
• Listed By:  Keller Williams Advantage

A few weeks ago when my husband and I were on our way to lunch we passed a used office furniture thrift store.  In an attempt to be thrifty we headed there to check it out to see if we could find good quality furnishings for the new EOP Real Estate office.

Once we entered we were pleasantly surprised to see the great quality items that they had and we were able to get tons of stuff that we need.

The used office furniture thrift shop is located at 1818 New York Ave, NE, Washington, DC.  All sales directly benefit United Cerebral Palsy.  While at the store I got a tour of the United Cerebral Palsy facility and the adult day program that was in session. 

United Cerebral Palsy day programs have 2 locations in Washington, DC and service up to 250 adults with cerebral palsy.  These adults are provided with chances to interact with others as well as participate in various experential activities.

As I walked around the facility I was reminded how lucky I am to have my health and how important it is for all of us to support these important programs in the community.  I am so happy that my purchases go towards supporting such an important charity.

If you are in the market for office furniture please check out the thrift store.  There are also many other ways to be of assistance to United Cerebral Palsy - financial and otherwise.  Please visit their website for more information.

It's official!  The lease has been signed and the keys are in my hands.

EOP Real Estate's Maryland office has an official home:

12053B Tech Road

Silver Spring, MD 20904

We are excited about this next step and are looking forward to opening the doors for business in late March 2010.

Tomorrow - I get to go shopping for office furniture.

I think we should plan an AR gathering there when we are fully operational.