About Montgomery County, MD

Kentlands Town Hall Meeting

Join the Gaithersburg Police Department and local elected officials on Wednesday, February 15 at 7 pm at the Kentlands Stadium 10 for a discussion on recent crimes in our community, including two incidences in Kentlands Downtown in January.

Get the facts that impact you as a business owner or resident and talk with law enforcement and elected officials directly. If you have any questions, contact President@KentlandsDowntown.com.

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When you take walks through Kentlands and Lakelands, be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments that you will want to share.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Longwood Gardens Conservatory IMG_3807 - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dolores and I visited Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, PA, on January 20, 2012, to see the annual Orchid Extravaganza and the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in the Conservatory.

The Conservatory at Longwood Gardens is a very inviting travel destination on cold winter days. Take you family, with cameras in hand, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Suburban Maryland Real Estate Market Statistics, January, 2012

Monthly statistics are available on the tenth of the following month.

Montgomery County, MD

Real Estate Market Statistics for Montgomery County, Maryland: During January, 2012, there were 530 closed sales in Montgomery County, MD, down 4.85% from last year. The average sold price was $415,887, down 4.71% from last year, with an average of 87 days on the market. The median sold price at $325,000 was down 3.85% from last year. The average sold price was 92.34% of the average original list price.

Prince George's County, MD

Prince George's County, Maryland, Real Estate Market Statistics: During January, 2012, there were 526 closed sales, down 2.95% from last year. The average sold price was $179,834, down 2.82% from last year, with an average of 102 days on the market. The median sold price was $162,006, down 1.81% from last year. Homes were selling for an average of 89.78% of the average original list price.

Frederick County, MD

Real Estate Market Statistics for Frederick County, Maryland: During January, 2012, there were 120 closed sales, down 13.04% from last year. The average sold price was $227,646, down 8.85% from last year, with an average of 135 days on the market. The median sold price was $196,450, down 10.48% from last year. The average sold price was 88.27% of the average original list price.

Washington County, MD

Washington County, Maryland, Real Estate Market Statistics: During January, 2012, there were 72 closed sales, down 1.37% from last year. The average sold price was $162,198, up 16.11% from last year, with an average of 131 days on the market. The median sold price was $127,500, up 2.00% from last year. The average sold price was 87.65% of the average original list price.

Howard County, MD

Howard County, Maryland, Real Estate Market Statistics: During January, 2012, there were 154 closed sales, up 7.69% from last year. The average sold price was $384,627, up .93% from last year, with an average of 106 days on the market. The median sold price was $348,500, down 1.01% from last year. The average sold price was 92.97% of the average original list price.

Carroll County, MD

Carroll County, Maryland, Real Estate Market Statistics: During January, 2012, there were 78 closed sales, up 27.87% from last year. The average sold price was $242,091, down 11.87% from last year, with an average of 162 days on the market. The median sold price was $221,500, down 5.74% from last year. The average sold price was 86.51% of the average original list price.

Anne Arundel County, MD

Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Real Estate Market Statistics: During January, 2012, there were 299 closed sales, down 2.29% from last year. The average sold price was $346,579, down 7.7% from last year with an average of 128 days on the market. The median sold price was $275,000, down 7.87% from last year. The average sold price was 88.94% of the average original list price.

This report was compiled by our associate Craig Rosenfeld.

There are many things to see and much to do in Maryland. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments when you are out and about in your community or during your travels.

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Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dahlias at Brookside Gardens - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Brookside Gardens is one of our favorite places to visit in Montgomery County, Maryland. Dolores and I like to attend the flower shows, the exhibits in the Conservatory and take walks through the gardens when the flowers are blooming.

If you live in the area and have not been to Brookside Gardens, now is the time to see and enjoy the Spring Exhibit that is now featured in the Conservatory. Admission is free and you will enjoy the experience. Brookside Gardens is located in the Wheaton Regional Park.

The photographs below were taken during the Dahlia Show sponsored by the National Capital Dahlia Society at Brookside Gardens.

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments when you are out and about in your community or during your travels. Life is better when there are flowers to photograph.

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Photographs by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

"Fair Housing Lives in Maryland" MAR 2013 Fair Housing Poster Contest Logan Lamb (center) 2011 Montgomery County Winner Fair Housing matters to GCAAR . . . and children, that's why we need your help to reach out to Montgomery County students (public, private, or home schooled) to draw posters demonstrating how important fair housing is to their families. Deadline to submit entries is Wednesday, February 15! Our 2013 Fair Housing Poster Contest theme is: "Fair Housing Lives in Maryland." The contest requires students (kindergarten through 8th grade) to submit a poster based on the fair housing theme. Each student who participates in the contest will receive a certificate, and winning posters will be featured in a Fair Housing Calendar distributed nationally. All winners will be honored at a reception at the State House in Annapolis during Fair Housing Month in April. Thank you for spreading the message on the importance of Fair Housing in Maryland. Contest Information and Details For additional information, please contact Debbie Bell at 301.590.8771 or e-mail dbell@gcaar.com GCAAR is an annual sponsor of the Maryland Association of REALTORS® (MAR) Fair Housing Poster Contest. Posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.

Brookside Gardens Spring Display IMG_4274

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs