Archive for May, 2009
Annapolis Area Homebuyers: What’s The Most Important Thing You Need to Know About the $8,000 Tax Credit?
May 27th, 2009 Categories: Buyers, Real Estate News
The Clock is Ticking on the $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers: A Video Post
…which helps explains why – according to the National Association of Realtors – more than half of the homes being purchased right now are by first time homebuyers. (It also explains why we’re currently working with so many clients who fall into this category.)
If you’re considering buying your first home this year – or know someone who is or should be – watch this video. If you need more information about this great opportunity, just call me – Ken Haedrich – at 410-507-7222. Or you can email me at kenhaedrich@gmail.com. Thanks for watching.
(To watch the video, click on the highlighted link that immediately follows, then click the video’s play button.) Read the rest of this entry »
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Riva Trace Condos: An Annapolis Real Estate Market Update
May 12th, 2009 Categories: Buyers, Neighborhood Sales & Stats, Real Estate News, Sellers
A Quick Look at How Things are Selling at these Perennially Popular Annapolis Condos
Funny how many people you meet who don’t know about the condos in Riva Trace, have no idea they exist. Perhaps it’s because there’s only one road in and out – no through traffic.
Or perhaps it’s because everyone is distracted by the smart looking townhomes here, too, or the carefully manicured landscaping at every turn.
The Setup: The Riva Trace condo complex is a series of nine, 3-level buildings constructed 20 years ago – though the buildings are so well maintained that they hardly show their age.
The units on the 1st and 2nd levels are a mix of 1- and 2- bedroom homes with about 1,200 square feet. The 3rd floor units are 2- and 3-bedroom homes with lofts, averaging about 1,900 square feet. There are 12 units per building, 6 on each side of two wings.
The Community: The condos are part of the larger Riva Trace community, which has its own community pier and tennis courts. The tree-lined streets and sidewalks are favored by the many residents who enjoy a brisk walk – often with their four-legged companions – almost any hour of the day.
In addition to the condos and townhomes, there are two single family home neighborhoods – Spring Race and Autumn Chase – and a third that Ryan homes is building where the Riva Trace Baptist Church used to stand.
The Condo Market at a Glance
A total of 7 Riva Trace condos have sold in the last year.
Currently there are 5 condos for sale, including a lovely 1 bedroom unit we just listed in building #2706. It’s been beautifully updated and has had custom French doors installed between the living room and sunroom, turning the sunroom in multi-function space you could use as a spare bedroom or office. The list price is $285,000.
The most recent sale was a second level 2-bedroom unit that just went for $287,500 on April 30th, with a $500 seller subsidy. You’d have to go back to September 2008 to find a 3rd level unit that sold; they just don’t come to market that often. That one sold for $330,000.
If You Would Like a More Detailed Snapshot of the Riva Trace Condo Market…
…send me an email at kenhaedrich@gmail.com. I’ll put you on our Riva Trace Condo Hot List. You’ll get not only an email with the most recent listings. But each time there’s an update – a sale, contract, or new listing – you’ll be automatically notified.
Finally, if you’re thinking about selling your condo – or buying one here – give us a call or send us an email. We’ve sold nearly $7,000,000 in property in Riva Trace, so we know the neighborhood quite well.
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Annapolis Shorts
May 11th, 2009 Categories: Buyers, Keller Williams Culture, Real Estate News
Noteworthy Tidbits From the Annapolis Scene, Real Estate and Otherwise 
Realtors Really Are Out For Blood…at least this one is. Once again, The Moss Haedrich Team is coordinating our KW office’s blood drive, this one to be held this Thursday, May 14, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
Whether you’re one of our clients, friends, associates, vendors – whatever – we need you to roll up your sleeve and give a pint. The good people from the Anne Arundel Medical Center will have the Bloodmobile on site. If you’re a fraidy cat about giving blood, call me for emotional support…or to schedule a time slot. Blood is always in short supply – this is a great way to give back to the community.
Keller Williams Red Day – Speaking of giving back to the community, May 14th is “Red Day” for KW offices and associates everywhere. Across the country, KW agents will be involved in community support activities of every kind – from stocking food pantries to working on Habitat for Humanity homes. It’s our way of getting involved and being good citizens and community leaders. The Moss Haedrich Team is proud to be part of the local effort.
On the Hot New Listing front, we’ve just started marketing a lovely condo in Riva Trace, one of the area’s sought after communities. I love it when I can use the words “Pottery Barn Perfect” to describe a listing, and this is one of those times. There are currently 5 active condo listings here; stay tuned later this week for a Riva Trace Condo market update.
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Update – We’re getting tons of calls and questions about the $8,000 Uncle Sam wants to give you this year to buy a home. We’ve added a countdown ticker over there in the left margin so you can keep track of the days you have left to take advantage of this tax credit. Email questions about the credit to me at kenhaedrich@gmail.com and I’ll send you an informative list of Frequently Asked Questions (and the answers, too.)
Finally, next week is Commissioning Week at the Naval Academy. For the uninitiated, that’s graduation week and it’s an exciting time to live here. My favorite part of the week is the Blue Angels show, during which I unabashedly get in touch with my inner 10-year old. The rehearsal show is at 2:00PM on Tuesday the 19th and the actual show the same time the following day. Watch the weather and go on the best day; they won’t do the show in bad weather.
Coming later this week: Anne Arundel home sale stats for April.
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Chartwell Home Sale: Another Happy Ending in Severna Park
May 7th, 2009 Categories: Buyers, Faces In The Crowd, Neighborhood Sales & Stats
Why Is This Cute Couple All Smiles? You Would Be, Too, If You Just Purchased This Great Home in Severna Park
Here at The Moss Haedrich Team, we like to say that we have the best clients in the world. Maybe it’s the Law of Attraction at work or something, but the homebuyers and sellers who find us and work with us – by referral, through this blog, or whatever – are just a real pleasure.
Take this happy couple here, John Haines and Dina Duncan. We’d been working with them for about six months to help them locate and preview homes that would fit their needs and lifestyle. When we finally had the opportunity to show them this one – 101 St. Ives Drive in Severna Park – they knew right away it was “the one.”
Says Dina, “My favorite style is Mid Century Modern and it was amazing to find such a great example of this architectural style.” Chartwell’s family-friendly reputation was a big draw, according to Dina, as was the home’s proximity to The Severn School, which her children will attend.
Great as it is, John and Dina have a vision for the home that will make it even more modern, unique and personal. They’re already working with local a local design-build firm – LangKuhn of Arnold – to make some changes. Says Dina: “We have a wonderful canvas to work with. The size of the rooms and the amount of natural light – we’ll maintain these great features as we update.”
John, who grew up in Severna Park, and Dina (whose Atlanta area home is featured in the post below) say that they’re very excited to be part of the Annapolis area community for years to come. We’re certainly excited to have them here.
By the way, if you’d like keep an eye on the Chartwell real estate market, just send me an email at KenHaedrich@gmail.com and ask to be put on our Chartwell Hot List. You’ll be notified each time a new home in Chartwell comes to market, goes under contract or is sold.
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