Lanette Branch, - Bel Air, MD REALTOR

So...you're a savvy buyer and you really like the house, but how do you know if the neighborhood if "safe"?

"Is this a safe neighborhood?" you wonder.

Well, if you're working w/me and you ask me that question, I'll tell that, as a REALTOR, I can't answer that question for you.

I'll tell you that "safe" is totally subjective, and you need to check out that type of information for yourself.

Then I'll guide you to the information you need to make an informed decision.

I'll tell you to go to CrimeReports.com, put in the address of the home you are interested in buying, and then evaluate the results.

Try it out for yourself. The information provided is absolutely awesome.

It includes--

• an interactive map
• details of the specific crime that was reported by the local jurisdiction
• the specific ADDRESS of the crime!
• ad-free site for official police-to-public communication
• the opportunity to sign up for FREE reports to be sent automtically to your inbox

Best of all, it's all FREE and everyone likes FREE, don't they?

Wait a minute!

Maybe you shouldn't go to this site. I may never sell a home again once word gets out. Afterall, I have yet to enter an address and get a result of 0 hits!

You missed it didn't you?

Well, we didn't.

So, we did the parade thing on Sunday in the bitter cold. Totally The Sydster's decision to continue the tradition and march in the parade thereby foregoing the final game of her basketball tourney.

-the tourney where her team kicked butt in several games throughout Friday and Saturday.

-the tourney that took place in a nice, toasty gym.

But, I digress...

So, Syd marched and the family supported and...

To Recap--

• This was the 19th annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and The Sydster was scheduled to march.
• Last year's parade was cancelled because of the weather (frigid cold, ice, sleet, general nastiness)
• This year's parade was not cancelled.
• It was cold as a snowman's nose out there.
• Half of the poor souls who braved the weather left before Santa & Mrs. Claus even arrived to signal the end of the parade!
• I think they all snuck off to the hot chocolate spot.**
• This year's parade should have been cancelled.

**Most were probably muttering under their breath, "How low can it go?! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr"

Did I mention that it was cold?

Bel Air, Maryland, Maryland

Here's an up-to-the-minute snapshot of Real Estate activity in Harford County's Bel Air, Maryland (zip codes 21014 and 21015):*

There are a total of 419 homes that are currently FOR SALE in Bel Air, MD

• 58% are detached single family homes, 20% are townhomes, and 22% are condos.
• Asking prices range from $101,145 to 1,350,000.

The inventory is abundant; there's something for everyone's taste and budget and now's an exceptional time to buy. So, whether you're looking for that perfect first home, a decent fixer-upper, or your next buy-up -- call me for the best deal available.

If you'd like more information and/or have any questions about the Bel Air area give me a call or drop me a quick line at Lanette@BranchSells.com. I'm very familiar with all that Bel Air has to offer and if you are a military family relocating to the area (probably due to BRAC), I look forward to assisting you with your move. Edgewood, Abingdon, Belcamp/Riverside, and Bel Air are just some of the several areas close to Aberdeen Proving Ground and I'd be happy to show you homes in these areas too. I'm sold on Bel Air and I'd be pleased as punch to sell you on Bel Air as well!

It's a pleasure to be of service,

Lanette in Bel Air

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*Information was obtained from our local MLS-Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc (MRIS) and is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification. Accuracy of square footage, lot size and other information is not guaranteed.

LAST WEEK in Bel Air, Maryland...

a total of $3.3 million in real estate was SOLD!

• 9 Houses SOLD
• Average Days on the Market (DOM) for houses sold - 146
• Average Sales Price for houses sold - $368,311

Highest Sales Price - $480,000 (originally listed at 549,900) THIS IS NOT A TYPO!

• 8 yr-old ALL BRICK Colonial on less than 1.2 acres
• 5 Beds/3 Full, 1 Half Bath
• 96 DOM

Lowest Sales Price - $175,000(originally listed at $175,000)

• 18 yr-old Condo
• 2 Beds/2 Bath
• 52 DOM

Above data is for week beginning Sunday, November 30th and ending Saturday, December 6th for zip codes 21014 and 21015.

Interested in more information on what's happening in Bel Air or looking to buy or sell some real estate of your own? Contact Lanette and let's get started.

Information is obtained from our local MLS and is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.

O.K., so the annual Bel Air Christmas Parade is coming up this Sunday, Dec. 7th and I'm psyched!

It starts at 3:30 PM at Main St. and Rte. 22 and winds its way to Shamrock Park. I'm sure there will be hot chocolate for all just like past years (along w/the tree lighting and Christmas carols).

I just hope it the weather won't be too cold and brittle.

Last year's parade was actually cancelled because of the weather. We had a terrible ice storm.

The Sydster was none to pleased since she was oh-so ready to march with her Girl Scout troop. This would have been her fourth (or fifth?) year, I believe. 'Twas the night before the parade, the costume was stitch-witcheried (ya'll scout moms feel me, I know!) and the holly berry cape was hung by the chimney with care. Well, actually, it was hung in the laundry room to cool off from all the glue of the hemming tape, and then we find out the whole thing was called off!

So, our scout leader says not to worry, "Let's use 'em for next year."

So now it is next year and the scout leader says, "The girls are dressing up as ornaments for this year". To which I replied to my l'il junior scout, "What a adorable little HOLLY BERRY ornament you'll be!. Why, I'll just add a knit cap with a cardboard hook and we'll get raves about your festive creativity!

Afterall, it really is the little things that mean so much...

She was not amused.