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Wye Oak Seedlings Available for Crofton Residents
November 5th, 2009 Categories: Communities
In the two years since I posted Why Plant a Wye Oak in Crofton?, several people have contacted me to find out how they can get a seedling for themselves.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is again offering them for sale, and you can order online now. These two-year old seedlings, approximately 15 inches tall, were raised from acorns collected from the original Wye Oak. There is limited availability, and they will be shipped on a first-come basis (except to AZ, CA, FL, LA and OR, due to plant quarantines in those states).
You will receive your seedling in the Spring, along with a certificate showing the authenticity and history of the famous tree.
Click here to read more if you’re new to Maryland and unfamiliar with the history of the Wye Oak.
PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
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Saturday Summary - October 17, 2009
October 17th, 2009 Categories: Communities
My Maryland Real Estate Blog post this week was targeted to real estate agents around the country, but you may want to know the answer to this question, as well:
What’s That Purple Thing Hanging in the Tree?
Have you ever heard that question, while showing property? If so, chances are good that you didn’t know the answer. That purple thing, my friends, is a trap for Emerald Ash Borer. Which leads to the next question… what’s an Emerald Ash Borer? (And tell me again, why do I care?). READ MORE
REMINDER:
Please drop off some items at my office to help fill holiday gift bags for deployed troops. Suggestions: toiletries, harmonica, yo-yo, soduko or crossword puzzle books, sunglasses, note paper, candy canes, etc. We’re stuffing the bags Monday afternoon, so there’s still time. Long & Foster is located near Rita’s Ice at 2191 Defense Highway, Crofton 21114. These gift bags will be sent to Operation Christmas Stocking for shipment overseas.
Thanks for reading Focus on Crofton! This is my way of attracting relocating homebuyers to our area while keeping current residents informed and earning their real estate business.
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Night Hawk Golf Center is More Than a Driving Range
October 5th, 2009 Categories: Communities
You’ve probably seen Night Hawk Golf Center on Route 3, north of Crofton, Maryland, in Gambrills – but did you know it’s not “just” a golf driving range?
There’s also a miniature golf course, a par 3 course, batting cages, a pro shop and a staff of professionals to help you improve your game.
The driving range: You’ll find 36 lighted tees at Night Hawk Golf, including some under cover for those super-hot or drizzly days. They even have a sand bunker and a practice putting green. Prices range from $6.50 for a small bucket of balls (32) to $9.50 for a large bucket (96) – and they offer customers an “e-key” option for frequent users to get their balls.
Miniature golf: The miniature golf course is an activity you and your kids can enjoy all day for just $7.50 each. The 19–hole lighted course features plants, a lighthouse, waterfall, bridge and other architectural features to enhance the challenging slopes and turns. But miniature golf is not “just” for kids – it makes for a fun date night, too.
Par 3 course: Whether you’re a beginning or experienced golfer, who doesn’t need work on their short game? You can play this 9–hole lighted par-3 course for as little as $5, if you purchase 10 coupons, or $7.50/round on weekends.
Batting cages: Night Hawk Golf Center is not just for golfers, in spite of its name. You’ll also find nine batting cages for baseball or softball. With six different speeds, beginners and serious hitters alike will be challenged year round – not only during baseball season. The cost is $1 per token (15 pitches) or as low as $30 for 42 tokens.
It occurs to me there may be some Crofton area residents dropping their country club or golf course memberships in this economy, and Night Hawk Golf Center could be an affordable way to keep your game sharp ‘til things turn around. Night Hawk is located just north of Crofton in Gambrills, on the southbound lane of Route 3.
Why not stop reading now and head on over there?
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Providing community and real estate information about the Greater Crofton Area is my way of attracting new D.C.-Baltimore area home buyers to our community while also keeping my neighbors informed and earning their real estate business. Please click on Margaret Woda, Crofton REALTOR or call/text me at 301-346-2923 for help with your next home sale or purchase in the Greater Crofton Area.
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Why Buy a Home in Bowie?
September 11th, 2009 Categories: Communities
Relocating families transferring to Maryland from other areas of the country to work in D.C. often choose Bowie over Crofton. In fact, moving from the Crofton area to Bowie has become a more frequent occurrence in recent months and years, for a number of reasons.
Here are the top five reasons for buying in Bowie:
1. Home prices – No doubt about it… homes tend to cost less in Bowie than a similar home in Crofton – by $100,000 or more. Faced with the choice of buying a condo in Crofton or a 4 bedroom detached home with garage and a big fenced yard in Bowie at the same price, its “no contest” in the minds of many home buyers.
2. Location – As traffic in the greater Crofton area worsened, commuting to D.C. and Northern Virginia from Bowie became more attractive for workers eager to spend more time with their families and less time in their cars.
3. Community – From youth sports and scouts for the kids to garden club and the Chamber of Commerce for grown-ups, Bowie is a place where people have a sense of “community.” And there’s no shortage of recreation facilities ranging from public parks to gyms to a golf course where Bowie children play golf without charge.
4. Schools – My clients tell me they’re very happy with Bowie schools. In fact, my grandchildren and their parents love Whitehall Elementary and they loved Kenilworth Elementary before that.
5. Shopping, Restaurants and Entertainment – Commercial development in Bowie over the past ten years has made this city a destination location for dining, entertainment, and shopping. Bowie residents enjoy the convenience of having so many choices within minutes of home.
If you’re renting, now might be a good time to take a look at Bowie for all of the above reasons. PLUS, the City of Bowie is collaborating with the Prince George’s County Council and the Maryland Department of Housing to offer the City Workforce and Bowie First programs. These will provide $1,000 in closing assistance to eligible home buyers, and the Maryland Mortgage Program will provide matching funds for a total of $2,000.
Contact me today for more information about Bowie and other communities in the Greater Crofton Area. Or SEARCH BOWIE HOMES ONLINE right here.
And watch for more posts about Bowie in the coming weeks and months, as my daughter-in-law, Christine Woda, joins me to form “Team Woda Real Estate” at Long & Foster. More on that later.
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Providing community and real estate information about the Greater Crofton Area is my way of attracting new D.C.-Baltimore area home buyers to our community while also keeping my neighbors informed and earning their real estate business. Please click on Margaret Woda, Crofton REALTOR or call/text me at 301-346-2923 for help with your next home sale or purchase in the Greater Crofton Area.
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Saturday Summary - Crofton Area Online 9/5/09
September 5th, 2009 Categories: Communities
Community and real estate information about Crofton Maryland and the surrounding area (posted on other websites this week):
What’s Showing at the Movies in Bowie this Weekend?
It’s going to be a “staycation” for many families in the Bowie - Crofton area this Labor Day Weekend. That could mean going to the movies, a last dip in the pool, shopping… Regal Bowie Crossing Stadium 14, located near the Route 97 Exit off Route 50, has something for everyone, if going to the movies is on your wish list for the weekend. READ MORE
What’s An Agent To Do When The Seller Wants More?
No, not more money… more expertise than I have. I can sell a run-down home, even one that must be sold “as-is” because the sellers have no financial resources for repairs… I can sell an over-priced home - not always, but often… I can sell a home when sellers are distressed for any number of reasons - whether it’s divorce, job loss, illness… I can sell READ MORE
Neighborhoods in Crofton Maryland – Chapman Farm
No doubt about it… home buyers love Chapman Farm! Nearly 30% of all detached homes that went under contract during August in Crofton were located in Chapman Farm. These homes ranged in price from roughly $485,000 to $585,000. Now there are only four active listings remaining on the market, so you’d better… READ MORE
How to Find out What Your Neighbors Paid for their Crofton Homes
Want to know what your neighbors paid for their Crofton home? You don’t have to dig through their trash bags at the curb and you don’t have to watch for the information to be published in a local newspaper. And no, I’m not going to suggest you just ask. It’s online at the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation website. READ MORE
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Providing community and real estate information about Crofton Maryland and other nearby communities is my way of attracting new D.C.-Baltimore area home buyers to the area while also keeping my neighbors informed and earning their real estate business. Please click on Margaret Woda, Crofton REALTOR or call/text me at 301-346-2923 for help with your next home sale or purchase in Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Fort Meade, Gambrills, Millersville or Odenton, Maryland.
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