Even Realtors need time off now and again. This past weekend I decided to take time off and headed up to Bengie's Drive-In in Baltimore, MD. Yes, I said drive-in. Bengie's is the only drive-in left in MD that I know of, and they have the largest movie screen in the country, so it was definitely worth the long drive.
$8 got me admission in for three movies Saturday Night: WALL-E; The Dark Knight; and Journey to the Center of the Earth. I got there around 8pm, and stayed until after 3am! Exhausted? Yes! It was a neat experience though, and I highly recommend checking them out. They have dusk till dawn special features, and chances are I'll be up there the next time the hold one!
Oh, Admission is free for the driver on Sunday's if you drive an antique or street rod up there!
Link: Bengie's Drive in Website
~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000
301-653-8116
Waldorf and Southern Maryland Real Estate
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It's amazing how much commercial growth is happening in La Plata, MD, and Charles County in general. Rosewick Crossing is the latest addition to La Plata's shopping choices. As you may or may not know, Lowe's hardware store has already opened, and construction on the Giant grocery store is wrapping up as I speak type.
What I didn't realize about the shopping center is that there seems to be a ton of space for smaller retailers in addition to the anchor stores that are already in. I like the convenience that all of this new development creates, but in a way I sort of miss the "old" La Plata. (You know, pre-tornado times?)
It's all part of a larger plan that includes the addition of roughly 3,000 new homes along Rosewick Rd, so I imagine that there's not going to be any shortage of shoppers for the new complex once that development gets off the ground.
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Photos of La Plata, MD Town Hall, Etc.
Commercial Development and La Plata, MD Real Estate Values
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~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000
301-653-8116
Waldorf and Southern Maryland Real Estate
www.teambenya.com
Swan Point's proposed development project won approval this week at the Maryland State Board of Public Works hearing in Annapolis, MD this past Wednesday.
I attended the meeting to view first hand what Governor Martin O'Malley had to say about the project, and to voice my support for the project. I was impressed at the supporter turnout for the project. Over 2 dozen people were there to support the development, and although 3 people showed up to protest the development, only two of them decided to speak out against Brookfield Homes and US Steel's proposal.
The Governor actually opposed the plan, but even without his vote the project gained the necessary approval needed to move forward! This means that the Swan Point Development Corporation is looking to break ground on the Westin Swan Point hotel by early 2009, and should be slated to open in 2011.
The meeting itself was fascinating. Wayne Cooper, Mac Middleton, Sam Graves, and Murray Levy all spoke in support of the project and it's benefit to Southern Maryland, and one of the developers reps mentioned that there was projected to be a 10% overall improvement in water quality in the area due to the new development.
I've been very impressed with both Brookfield Homes and US Steel on this development. They seem to understand the sensitive nature of developing a project like this on the Chesapeake Bay, and they've been very flexible in changing plans and proposals in order to comply with concerns of residents and government officials.
It really speaks volumes towards their character when they willing change and reduce their own development in order to satisfy everyone involved. Make no mistake, the goal is to develop a waterfront resort destination here, but that doesn't mean the developer can get everything they want, either. It's a relief to see a developer that is willing to be flexible with the community.
Link to Maryland Independent Article on Board of Works Approval
Link to Other Development Posts
~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000
301-653-8116
Waldorf and Southern Maryland Real Estate
www.teambenya.com
Old-Timers and Life-Long residents can remember fondly the old Wigwam bakery (Walls Bakery) on Rt. 301 in Waldorf, MD. I grew up in the area myself, and I dearly miss the old place!
They had the BEST eclairs in Maryland, the kind you just can't help yourself when you saw them. I'm a sugar junkie, and the Wigwam fed my habit. The building has been closed up for years, and it's future seems uncertain at this point.
What's fascinating about this building is that it typifies what Waldorf once was: A roadside stop for truckers traveling up and down the east coast. It's a shame that old places like the Stardust Motel and Ballroom (where Sinatra and Elvis once played) are gone, because they beckon to a bygone era. Perhaps another bakery with tasty eclairs will open there again. Perhaps not. That's some prime real estate that the old building sits on, and the money it's worth will probably outweigh the memories.
~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000
301-653-8116
Waldorf and Southern Maryland Real Estate
www.teambenya.com
Waldorf, MD has a lot of new home construction developments, and one of them is the Autumn Hills Subdivision, located off of Smallwood Drive, just a stone's throw from the St. Charles Towne Center Mall.
There are two different builders in that community: Ryan Homes, who has subdivisions and developments all over the Southern Maryland region, and Craftmark Homes.
The Ryan Homes there are starting at $340k, and the Craftmark Homes are starting at $550k. What's nice about this community (aside from the proximity to the mall and shopping) is that all of the homes here are brick or stone front.
Some of the lots are a little tight, but the homes are gorgeous! I currently have a home listed in this subdivision, and the property is stunning! Between the hardwood floors, Granite counters, Sun-room, Finished Basement and Finished Attic, there's almost 7,000 square feet of living space! It's an excellent example of just how big the high-end Craftmark homes are.
Craftmark is building bigger than Ryan is (hence the higher price tags), but either builder is providing great looking homes in a great location!
If you're interested in possibly buying here, or in any other subdivision, our new construction experts can help you to negotiate a great deal AND protect your interests when purchasing a new home! Give us a call or email to get the low-down on New Construction in Charles County, P.G. County, or St. Mary's County!
~Jonathan Benya
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000
301-653-8116
Waldorf and Southern Maryland Real Estate
www.teambenya.com
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