I have been a resident of Huntingtown for the last 22 years and currently live with my boyfriend and two lop-eared bunnies. I enjoy my family and friends, both two-legged and four, traveling, entertaining, gardening, reading and knowing that I have been providing my clients with exceptional real estate services for the past 20 years. I currently represent Quality Built Homes, Inc., a large Builder of fine homes in Southern Maryland and continue to list and sell Residential properties, as well. I
An Interesting Fact
In my teenage years, I owned two horses and was an avid rider. Being an animal lover, I had numerous pets: from turtles to chickens to dogs and cats. I attended Winooski High School and graduated with honors.
I joined the US Navy at 18 and served for six years. I was in Naval Communications and was surprised at my good fortune to be stationed in Naples, Italy. I explored Italy's treasures from Milan to Sicily, thoroughly enjoying the people, the food and the culture. My parents came to visit an
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the Calvert County Health Department will hold a free Calvert County Swine Flu Clinic from 9am to 1pm at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick. This clinic will be open to:
Pregnant women
Anyone with a child they care for under the age of 6 (parents and caregivers)
Healthcare and emergency medical personnel
Anyone ages 6 months to 24 years old
People ages 25-64 that have health conditions that may cause them to be at a higher risk for complicatio... Read Full Story
Power to the parents! Calvert County schools are now posting students’ grades online. Parents’ access doesn’t stop with just their child’s grades, though. They can also request that an email be sent to them automatically with grade summaries, class assignments and even be notified if their child’s grade falls below a certain level. In early September, all students in grades 1-12 received login credentials and details about the online program. If you did not ... Read Full Story
Choosing a lower mortgage payment may be your best option when considering a home purchase in Southern Maryland. Americans these days are looking to put more money in their savings and spending less. When choosing a mortgage plan, stretching your payments out over a longer period of time may help you to do just that.
Some would advise that choosing a 15-year mortgage is a better option than the traditional 30-year mortgage because you are able to pay the mortgage loan off sooner and save th... Read Full Story
This weekend, Annmarie Gardens will be hosting two family fun events: the annual Sidewalk Chalkathon and Sunday FUNday. The Chalkathon begins on Saturday, but I would like to suggest that you combine that activity with the events being held on Sunday FUNday. The reason I suggest this is because you just might want to enjoy a day at the beach.
On Saturday, August 8th, Leonardtown will be hosting a Beach Party on the Square. Everyone in the family will enjoy the live music, entertainment, ex... Read Full Story
The River Concert Series is in full swing, with only four performances left. This year marks the 11th year for St. Mary’s College’s presentation of great music and cultural enrichment to the residents of Southern Maryland.
The July 10th performance (this Friday) features the wonderful music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The music selections will be performed by the Chesapeake Orchestra led by guest conductor, Larry Vote. The audience will be entertained by the famous voices of Di... Read Full Story
All good things must come to an end they say and it looks like that is true when it comes to the lowest interest rates in 40 years. Interest rates in Southern Maryland and across the nation are on the rise. Bankrate.com reports that interest rates have risen in the past two weeks from 4.91% to 5.45 percent. This is the biggest jump in rates in the past six months. The BaltimoreSun.com reports today’s rate is 5.34% for a 30-year fixed loan.
* Interest rates are not expected to go... Read Full Story
The federal tax credit for first-time buyers is not really new, but how you can use it is.
The first-time buyers’ tax credit now has two options:
* First-time home buyers can apply the tax credit to their tax filing in 2010 (for the year 2009).
* First-time home buyers can apply the tax credit to their down payment and/or closing costs when using FHA financing.
The first-time buyers’ tax credit as a down payment:
* Can only be used with FHA financing.
* Can only be... Read Full Story
Real estate sales are on the upbeat all over the nation. More importantly, real estate sales have risen locally as well. It is a mixed bag of news on the real estate housing front and too early for any predictions. At the same time, more and more of the Southern Maryland real estate news is upbeat.
The Upbeat for Buyers:
* It is still a buyers market. There is still an oversupply of homes on the market.
* Home sales and prices are lower than the same time last year.
... Read Full Story
You will want to use extra caution on Saturday, April 25th, when traversing our roadways. Over 300 cyclists will be riding the road in a fundraiser to help end hunger in Calvert County. The organization End Hunger In Calvert County (EHCC) is sponsoring the event. More than 30 Calvert businesses and community leaders have united together, forming the End Hunger In Calvert County organization. The group hopes to one day end the sad tale of American families struggling to grace their table w... Read Full Story
Governor O’Malley has declared April to be Environmental Education Month through out the state of Maryland. April is also the month the world celebrates Earth Day. Since April is a very green month in Maryland and because everyone is looking for ways to save money these days, I thought I would share with you a way to do both.
You can get a $25 discount coupon from the State of Maryland when you plant a tree costing $50 or more. You can get your $25 coupon on the newly created Maryl... Read Full Story
