Stacey-Ann's Blog

Jasmine Jackson joins the EOP Real Estate Silver Spring office.

Jasmine brings with her many years of experience and many satisfied buyer and seller clients.

Jasmine is licensed in both DC and MD and has extensive experience and training dealing with short sales and other distressed properties.

I am excited about having Jasmine join the team at EOP and look forward to working with her as we continue to grow our real estate business.

If you would like information about joining the team at EOP Silver Spring please give me a call!

This morning as I was driving along my wonderful car alerted me in big, red letters to correct my tire pressure.  These words send instant panic through my pores because I don't know how to check my tire pressure (that's why I have a husband) and I have no desire to be broken down on the side of the highway.  Anyway, I stop at a gas station and figure out how to do it and end up on my merry way.

On my way home the dreaded red letters returned.  Clearly, i'm an idiot and I didn't do it correctly.  Panic once again begins to set it.

I see a gas station up the road with KJ Autocare, Inc.  I pull in and beg for help.

The technician, Byron was wonderfully helpful.  We explored the tires to make sure that there was no leak.  The the owner, Paul Anderson, checked my tire pressures for me and correctly inflated each tire.  When I asked how much I owed him, he said "NO CHARGE!" 

I am always impressed with people who do things nice for others with no expectations for themselves.  I will happily patronize KJ Autocare in the future and will try to make a point to buy my gas there whenever possible.

KJ Autocare, Inc has ASE certified mechanics who can help with tires, batteries, tune-ups, alignments, wheel balances, etc.

KJ Autocare, Inc

3426 18th Street, NE

Washington, DC 20018

202-269-2495

Ask for Paul or Byron

My 7 year old daughter has decided that she wants to participate in her school's Jump Rope for Heart.  This year she not only wants to participate in the actual day but she also wants to raise money for the American Heart Association.

Even though I am in no mood to fundraise, I am also a big believer in charity and since she is interested then I believe it is my job to support her philanthropic efforts.

She has been on the phone the last fews days with aunts, uncles, and grandmas, etc securing pledges.  She is incredibly competitive and wants to be the person who raises the most money in her class - I don't know where she could have gotten than competitive streak :-). She is very proud of what she has accomplished so far.

We have set her up with an online page for the event so that she can accept online donations.

If anyone would like to support her efforts please feel free to stop by.  All donations (no matter the amount) will be graciously accepted and greatly appreciated.  Feel free to reblog this or to forward the link to anyone who might be interested in helping.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Jump Rope for Heart

Laurel, MD SOLD Homes March 2010

Houses SOLD:  66

Average LIST price:  $283,030

Average SELLING price:  $278,907

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 90

LOWEST SALE price:  $60,000 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo located in Applewalk built in 1973 - foreclosure

HIGHEST SALE price:  $561,000 - 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family home located in Warfields Range, built in 1986

Laurel, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 4/11/10)                  

ACTIVE Houses:  458

Average LIST Price:  $308,792

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

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $1,750,000 - 5 bedroom, 6 baths, single-family home in Stone Lake - built in 2008

Current Average Days on Market:  119

Laurel, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 4/11/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  291

Average LIST Price:  $267,754

LOWEST LIST Price:  $89,900 - 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths townhome located in Applewalk, built in 1973 - foreclosure

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $750,000 -4 bedroom, 3 full, 2 half bath single-family home located in Kindler Estates, built in 1986

Average Days on Market:  74

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.

Fort Washington, MD SOLD Homes March 2010

Houses SOLD:  56

Average LIST price:  $223,560

Average SELLING price:  $224,050

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 91

LOWEST SALE price:  $63,360 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home located in Southern Pines, built in 1951 - foreclosure

HIGHEST SALE price:  $444,000 - 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath single-family home located in Tantallon On the Potomac built in 1976  

Fort Washington, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 4/11/10)

ACTIVE Houses:  312

Average LIST Price:  $290,873

LOWEST LIST Price:  $49,900 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath single family home located in Chapel Hill built in 1946  - foreclosure

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $1,599,900 - 5 bedroom, 5 full, 2 half baths, single-family home located in Tantallon On the Potomac, built in 2004

Current Average Days on Market:  168

Fort Washington, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 4/11/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  211

Average LIST Price:  $244,788

LOWEST LIST Price:  $75,000- 2 bedroom,1 bath single family home located in Fort Foote built in 1953 - foreclosure

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $849,000 - 3 bedroom, 3 bath single-family home built in 1935

Average Days on Market:  103

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.

Thanks to the horrible and incredibly wet Winter that we had, the DC area is "enjoying" some of the highest pollen counts the area has ever seen.  What does that mean?  It means that everyone who is unlucky enough to have seasonal allergies is really suffering.

In my house, there is an endless chorus of sneezing, nose blowing, coughing, and people yelling "Where are the eye drops?"  We have been hiding out inside the house for the past week.  We turned on the AC so we didn't have to open the windows and have tried to stop the kids from playing outside.

It almost feels like cruelty to tell kids that they can't go outside and enjoy this glorious weather.  I gave in today and the kids went to play golf with their dad.  I shudder to think what everyone is going to sound and look like when they get home.

Let's hope that since the pollen is so plentiful so early that this will be a short season and we can all go back to enjoying the warm weather that we have craved all Winter.

Bowie, MD SOLD Homes March 2010

Houses SOLD:  80

Average LIST price:  $304,593

Average SELLING price:  $299,757

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 85

LOWEST SALE price:  $135,000 - 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath single family home located in Northview built in 1973 - foreclosure

HIGHEST SALE price:  $550,000 - 6 bedroom, 7 bath single-family located in Woodmore built in 1998 - foreclosure 

Bowie, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 4/8/10)

ACTIVE Houses:  493

Average LIST Price:  $344,451

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:  125

Bowie, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 4/8/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  354

Average LIST Price:  $316,457

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 located in Collinbrook built in 2006 - short sale

Average Days on Market:  84

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 March 2010

Houses SOLD:  93

Average LIST price:  $264,118

Average SELLING price:  $263,460

Average DAYS ON MARKET: 119

LOWEST SALE price:  $70,000 - 3 bedroom, 1 bath single family home built in 1953 - foreclosure (fixer-upper)

HIGHEST SALE price:  $700,000 - 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath single family home located in Croom Station built in 2006 - foreclosure

Upper Marlboro, MD ACTIVE listings (as of 4/8/10)

ACTIVE Houses:  553

Average LIST Price:  $409,120

LOWEST LIST Price:  $65,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath top floor condo located in Treetop , built in 1975 - 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:  181

 Upper Marlboro, MD UNDER CONTRACT listings (as of 4/8/10)

UNDER CONTRACT Houses:  139

Average LIST Price:  $254,045

LOWEST LIST Price:  $75,000 - .86 acre land (house needs complete rehab)

HIGHEST LIST Price:  $699,000 - 5 bedroom, 3 bath single-family home located in Oak Creek built in 2006 (short sale)

Average Days on Market:  106

Search Homes for Sale in Upper Marlboro, MD

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

Live Where You Golf - Woodmore (Bowie, MD)

Woodmore is one of Prince George's County's most prestigious addresses.  This exclusive, gated community is located in Bowie, MD.  Woodmore is convenient to everywhere (Washington, DC, Baltimore, & Annapolis) but feels as though it is miles away from reality. 

The jewel of this wonderful community is the Country Club at Woodmore.  The golf course at Woodmore was designed by Arnold Palmer and has been open since 1981.  This private course is consistently hailed as one of the best in the Mid-Atlantic region.  The Country Club at Woodmore has hosted a PGA tour event since 2007.

In addition to the spectacular golf course, the Country Club at Woodmore is home to swimming, tennis, and fine dining. 

There are currently 7 homes available for sale in Woodmore.  These homes range from $340,000 to $1,125,000 so there is a home available for many different budget levels.

Woodmore features many different home-styles ranging from townhomes & carriage homes to large estate homes.  The most expensive home sold in Prince George's County in 2009 is located in Woodmore and it sold for $2,500,000 and boasts 5 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms.  This amazing home featured a pool house, 14 car parking, and a guest home over garage.

If you would like more information about this exclusive community or if you would like information about other golf course communities in Prince George's County, MD give me a call.

Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Maryland - March 2010

1.  26849 Double Mill Road, Easton MD - $4,025,500

• Talbot County
• 6 bedrooms, 4 full, 2 half bathrooms
• Pool, tennis courts
• Waterfront
• Listed By:  Benson & Mangold, LLC

2.  9800 Bentcross Drive, Potomac MD - $3,750,000

• Montgomery County
• 7 bedrooms, 10 full, 3 half bathrooms
• Heated pool, wine cellar, spa
• Listed by:  Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc

3.  24386 Fords Lane, Easton MD - $3,200,000

• Talbot County
• 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
• Waterfront
• Listed by:  Benson & Mangold, LLC

4.  7203 Oakridge Ave, Chevy Chase, MD - $2,425,000

• Montgomery County
• 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathrooms
• New Construction
• Listed by:  Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc 

5.  11201 Falls Rd, Lutherville Timonium, MD - $2,200,000

• Baltimore County
• 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms
• Listed by:  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

6.  2276 Paradise Point Rd, Oakland, MD - $2,150,000

• Garrett County
• 7 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
• Elevator
• Waterfront
• Listed by:  Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc 

7. 880 Holly Dr, S, Annapolis, MD - $2,135,000

• Anne Arundel County
• 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• Waterfront
• Listed by:  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

8.  5608 Jordan Rd, Bethesda, MD - $1,900,000

• Montgomery County
• 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath
• New contruction
• Listed by:  Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc

9.  3300 Shepherd Street, Chevy Chase, MD - $1,900,000

• Montgomery County
• 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms
• Listed by:  Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc

10.  1922 Ruxton Road, Towson, MD - $1,810,000

• Baltimore County
• 4 bedrooms, 3 full, 2 half bathrooms
• Listed by:  O'Conor & Mooney LLC