Easing an Aging Parent’s Transition to Assisted Living

Jerry Kline (left), realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, celebrates with Kathy Doud, on the sale of her mother’s long-time, colonial-style home in Millersville, Maryland.

Caring for an aging or infirm parent is never easy, especially when that mother, father or grandparent lives alone. When the time finally comes for a family member to transition to a more appropriate home or assisted living facility, the son, daughter or caregiver must coordinate the move in the most delicate and sensitive way.

This lovely home, located at 742 Live Oak Drive in Millersville, Maryland, was recently sold for $705,000 by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Jerry Kline, realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, recently helped a family facing this difficult situation. After nearly 40 years of living in her home in the Shipley’s Choice community of Millersville, Maryland, Mary no longer needed or wanted to live in her massive colonial. Her health and lifestyle dictated that she move to an assisted living facility, and her children contacted Jerry to help sell her home.

The family room of 742 Live Oak Drive in Millersville, Maryland. The home was recently sold for $705,000 by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Daughter Kathy and the rest of her siblings lived outside of Maryland, so they needed as much local help as possible to prepare the home for sale and handle all aspects of the transaction. Jerry dove right in to the project, helping to coordinate contractors to repair and update the home to ensure that it sold for the maximum price.

The dining room of 742 Live Oak Drive in Millersville, Maryland. The home was recently sold for $705,000 by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The property, located at 742 Live Oak Drive in Millersville, recently sold for $705,000. Mary’s transition to her new assisted living facility was seamless, and the family was very appreciative of Jerry’s efforts.

Do you or someone you know need to buy or sell a home in the greater central Maryland area? If so, contact Jerry Kline with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland today.

Jerry Helps Family Sell in Odenton, Buy at Lake Linganore

Jerry Kline (left), Realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, helps Jody and Chandler Rhodes celebrate the purchase of their new-construction home, located in New Market, Maryland’s, Lake Linganore community.

Chandler & Jody Rhodes had had enough of suburban townhouse living. Jody, in particular, longed to live in a more rural setting, to more fully indulge his love of the outdoors. The busy couple and their two young children also were clearly outgrowing their existing home.

Chandler and Jody recently contacted Jerry Kline to help them sell their three-story townhome in the Piney Orchard section of Odenton, Maryland. Jerry then helped the family locate and purchase a new property some 50 miles away in Frederick County, Maryland.

This home, located in the New Market, Maryland, community of Lake Linganore, was recently purchased for $799,900 by buyer clients represented by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The Rhodes’ Odenton townhome included a host of attractive updates and unique features. Jerry sold the home in three days – and for the highest price ever paid for a home in The Courts at Piney Orchard. As part of the deal, Jerry also negotiated a rent-back agreement for the sellers, which allowed them to stay in the property after settlement. This helped to make their move to their new home a bit easier.

This home, located at 2421 Winding Ridge Road in Odenton, Maryland, was recently sold by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland. The home sold for $440,000, the highest price ever paid for a townhome in The Courts at Piney Orchard,

As for their new property, Chandler and Jody purchased a new-construction colonial in the Lake Linganore area of New Market, Maryland. Perched on some 3,700 acres of greenery, Lake Linganore provides access to all kinds of nature-based recreation, including boating, swimming, fishing and more. Homeowners in the Lake Linganore community have access to two private beaches, swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, a golf course, playgrounds, recreational fields and 30 miles of incredible hiking trails.

The couples’ new home boasts a stone-to-ceiling fireplace, upgraded quartz kitchen counters and cabinets, a master bedroom suite with a huge ceramic-tiled Roman shower, a two-story family room and a first-floor office. Chandler and Jody paid $799,900 for the property, and Jerry convinced the builder to provide the couple with $10,000 in closing cost assistance.

A view of the first-floor living area of 7421 Rimrock Court in New Market, Maryland’s, Lake Linganore community. The home was recently sold to buyers represented by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Finally, the Rhodes family has ready access to their favorite outdoor activities and tons of extra space for their growing children. If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home in the central Maryland area, contact Jerry Kline with Keller Williams Flagship today!

Jerry Sells a Beautiful Glenn Dale Colonial for $725,000

This handsome colonial located at 8107 Felbrigg Hall Road in Glenn Dale, Maryland, was recently sold for $725,000 by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

After more than 30 years of living and working in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Paul & Christine Bliss needed to move to Boston to accommodate Christine’s new job. The stately colonial they purchased in the Glenn Dale community of Wingate in 1993 needed to be sold. The couple contacted Jerry Kline, realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property sold quickly, and Paul and Christine embarked on a new chapter in their life in New England.

Jerry Kline (right), realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, with clients Paul and Christine Bliss. Jerry recently sold the home owners’ property located at 8107 Felbrigg Hall Road in Glenn Dale, Maryland.

In the Wingate community, friendly neighbors greet each other on daily walks. Located just minutes from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the MARC Commuter Rail line and the D.C. Beltway, the neighborhood offers tennis courts, a playground, a community lake and beautiful single family homes on large lots.

Paul and Christine’s beautiful 4,144 sq. ft. colonial rests on a secluded and manicured ¾-acre lot. The main floor of the home features a renovated kitchen with granite counters & premium wood cabinets, an inviting family room with a brick-front fireplace, a beautiful, glass-walled conservatory that’s bounded by trees, and a double-height foyer with solid hardwood flooring. There’s also a formal dining room and living room with lovely architectural details.

The kitchen of 8107 Felbrigg Hall Road in Glenn Dale, Maryland. The home was recently sold for $725,000 by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The upper level of the home offers 4 large bedrooms -- including a mammoth master bedroom suite with an airy cathedral ceiling. The luxurious master bathroom boasts a giant soaking tub, dual vanities & a soaring ceiling with twin skylights. The upper floor also provides an updated hall bathroom with a granite-top vanity and tub/shower combo.

The conservatory of 8107 Felbrigg Hall Road in Glenn Dale, Maryland. The home was recently sold for $725,000 by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The lower level of the home features a huge family/game room, 2 large storage rooms, 4 closets, neutral paint colors, recessed lighting and another full bathroom. Finally, the exterior of the home offers a park-like, manicured yard, a large deck for hosting BBQs, and an oversized 2-car garage.

Paul and Christine were excited to work with Jerry, and were relieved and pleased when the sale was complete.

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home in the central Maryland area, contact Jerry Kline with Keller Williams Flagship today!

Bethesda Luxury Penthouse Sold by Jerry Kline for $1.175 Million

The spectacular 3-state view from the penthouse condo (#1301) located at 4808 Moorland Lane in Bethesda, Maryland. The luxury property was recently sold for $1.175 million by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Luxury penthouse units in a swanky metropolitan location like Bethesda, Maryland, do not come up for sale very often. Such condos are rare, and when they do sell, they command premium prices.

Jerry Kline, Realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, recently listed and sold a $1.175 million penthouse condo in The Christopher Building, located just two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station. Some of the Washington, D.C.-area’s top working professionals call Bethesda home. It offers a walk-score of 99/100, and it features multiple gourmet dining options, upscale boutiques and trendy nightlife.

The expansive living area of the penthouse condo (#1301) located at 4808 Moorland Lane in Bethesda, Maryland. The luxury property was recently sold for $1.175 million by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The unique, top-floor residence Jerry sold offers magnificent views of D.C., Maryland & Virginia, with unmatched features & amenities. It includes 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3 (highly sought-after) garage spaces and 2,262 sq. ft. of living space.

The owners, who purchased the unit when the building was constructed 30 years ago, recently relocated to a retirement community. They were referred to Jerry by their daughters, whom Jerry had helped buy and sell other homes.

The luxurious owner’s suite of the penthouse condo (#1301) located at 4808 Moorland Lane in Bethesda, Maryland. The luxury property was recently sold for $1.175 million by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The double-sized condo boasts a large, open-plan dining & living area, 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces, and a separate library/study that’s perfect for working from home. With only the sky above the unit, daylight streams through multiple skylights and the architectural glass doors that frame the home’s grand, double balcony.

The Christopher Condominium Building, located in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. Penthouse unit #1301 was recently sold for $1.175 million by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Speaking of views, the condo offers vistas in all four directions – north, south, east & west – a rare feature in downtown Bethesda. Recent updates to the home include newly refinished hardwood flooring, a new in-unit laundry room with full-sized washer & dryer and fresh interior paint. The home drew multiple purchase offers and sold in 13 days in an all-cash deal.

Jerry Kline (left), Realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, celebrates the sale of the penthouse condo with his seller clients. The home is located at 4808 Moorland Lane in Bethesda, Maryland. The luxury property sold in an all-cash deal for $1.175 million.

Are you or someone you know looking to buy or sell a luxury home in the central Maryland area? Contact Jerry Kline with Keller Williams Flagship today!

It’s a Great Day to Close a Home Purchase!

Jerry Kline, center, celebrates with clients James & Meghan Pocius, as they settle the purchase of their new home in Severna Park, Maryland.

Congratulations to James and Meghan Pocius on the purchase of their new home in Severna Park’s Chartwell community! Their stately new home offers 5,200 sq. ft. of living space and the utmost privacy – it’s surrounded by three holes of the Chartwell Country Club golf course and provides views of the lake on Hole No. 9.

Tired of wrestling with their long commute and having outgrown their current home in Catonsville, James and Meghan contacted Jerry Kline to help them find a large, single-family home served by top-notch schools. Though the inventory of available homes remains tight throughout the region, persistence paid off with a great property that meets so many of the family’s needs.

This home in Severna Park, Maryland’s, Chartwell community was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Thanks so much, James & Meghan, for allowing Jerry to help you with your real estate business!

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home in the central Maryland area, contact Jerry Kline with Keller Williams Flagship today!

Annapolis Waterfront Luxury: Sold by Jerry Kline for $1.9 Million

This 5,239 sq. ft. waterfront estate home in Annapolis, Maryland, was recently sold for $1.91 million by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

On rare and auspicious occasions, properties of exceptional quality and uniqueness are sometimes made available for new stewardship. When the owner of this luxury Annapolis waterfront retreat, located 5 minutes by boat or car from the U.S. Naval Academy, prepared to retire and move from the area, he contacted Jerry Kline, with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, to sell this special property for him. Jerry obtained multiple offers for the home, and sold the home for more than the asking price.

Tucked in a completely private, 3.52-acre setting, the estate offers gorgeous river and wooded views from nearly every room in the house. A prime example of California Contemporary architecture at its very finest, the home boasts a separate 649 sq. ft. in-law suite, an in-ground salt water pool, 2 kitchens, 3 wet bars, 6 garage spaces, 2 fireplaces, multiple skylights and countless patios, decks & walkways.

The pool and Severn River view at 1605 Pine Lane Retreat in Annapolis.

Approached through towering pines down a meandering stone lane, this completely hidden gem is ideal for those seeking a true Annapolis maritime lifestyle. For the sailing and power boat enthusiast, there's 650 feet of water frontage, direct access to the Chesapeake Bay, a deep-water pier on a protected cove and a boat lift with ready water and electric supply.

The pier at 1605 Pine Lane Retreat in Annapolis.

The home rests in a tranquil, Asian-inspired setting that seamlessly mixes myriad stone finishes, warm-tone woods, soft, natural light and an immense variety of plant materials, surrounding forest and exterior water features.

The owner’s suite overlooking the Severn River.

With this elegant estate home, the owner can enjoy complete solitude, work from home or comfortably entertain 100 guests. The graceful and contemporary design accommodates the owner’s most ambitious -- and peaceful -- pursuits.

The main kitchen at 1605 Pine Lane Retreat in Annapolis, Maryland.

Do you know someone looking to buy or sell a luxury property in the greater central Maryland area? Contact Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland today! (443) 924-7418

$1.25 Million Eastport Stunner Sold by Jerry Kline!

This renovated stunner at 204 Lockwood Court in the heart of Annapolis’ Eastport neighborhood embodies true Annapolis maritime tradition. Recently sold by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, the home is a distinctive fusion of the Craftsman & Coastal architectural styles.

Hearty congratulations to Jerry Kline’s Annapolis clients, Richard & Lorie! The sale of their home at 204 Lockwood Court in the Eastport section of Historic Annapolis recently closed for $1,249,000! Prospective buyers swooned over the home’s 4-level custom design, multiple views of Spa Creek & Historic Annapolis, and 3,624 square feet of exceptional craftsmanship, materials and details.

Views of Annapolis’ Spa Creek, Historic Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay.

Discerning interior details of the home include a wide-open floor plan with reception area, a gourmet kitchen, an inviting family room, and premium millwork, built-ins and hardwood flooring. On the 2nd floor, there’s an owner's suite with luxury bath, two other large bedrooms, a hall bath and a shaded corner lanai/balcony.

The master bedroom suite of 204 Lockwood Court in the Eastport section of Annapolis.

The 3rd floor offers a private oasis -- a unique loft/bedroom suite that features hardwood flooring, arched ceilings, a full bathroom and more water views.

The 3rd floor bedroom suite of 204 Lockwood Court in Annapolis, recently sold by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Tucked at the end of a desirable street, the home is a short walk to Eastport shops, restaurants, boat-slips and downtown Annapolis.

Do you dream of owning a home in one of the world’s most famous maritime capitals? Call Jerry Kline of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland for help finding that very special place.

Just Listed for Sale: Eastport Luxury with Water Views $1.29 Million!

This expanded and renovated stunner at 204 Lockwood Court in the heart of Eastport embodies true Annapolis maritime tradition. Just listed for sale by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, the home is a distinctive fusion of the Craftsman & Coastal architectural styles.

Imagine for a moment a warm summer’s evening in the bucolic Annapolis maritime community of Eastport. Steps from the town’s Historic District, sleek yachts and sailboats bob in calm water at backyard piers. Friendly neighbors offer a cheerful hello as they walk their pets through quiet streets. A few blocks away, savory steaks and ice-cold cocktails are served on the rooftop dining areas and outdoor patios of top-flight restaurants.

Spa Creek and Lockwood Court in the Annapolis community of Eastport.

204 Lockwood Court, recently listed for sale by Jerry Kline of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, sits in the middle of it all. This fully & meticulously renovated home in the heart of Eastport is a distinctive fusion of the Craftsman & Coastal architectural styles. The home features a 4-level custom design, multiple views of Spa Creek & Historic Annapolis, and 3,624 square feet of exceptional craftsmanship, materials and details.

Updated and expanded in 2017, the home is perfect for entertaining – or relaxing. Discerning interior features include a wide-open floor plan with reception area, a gourmet kitchen, an inviting family room, an office, and premium millwork, built-ins and hardwood flooring.

The expansive family room of 204 Lockwood Court in Annapolis.

On the 2nd floor, you'll find a huge owner's suite with luxury bath, two other large bedrooms, a hall bath and a shaded corner lanai/balcony.

The second floor lanai of 204 Lockwood Court.

The 3rd floor offers a private oasis -- a unique loft/bedroom suite that features hardwood flooring, arched ceilings, a full bathroom and more water views.

The rear exterior of 204 Lockwood Court.

Outside, you'll enjoy fresh air, coffee and water views from the lanai. The front and rear porches -- and tastefully manicured yard -- inspire true indoor-outdoor living.

Tucked at the end of a desirable street, the home is a short walk to Eastport shops, restaurants, boat-slip rentals and downtown Annapolis. The property has street access from both the front and rear sides. With the 1-car garage and 2+ car driveway, you'll always have plenty of parking.

This distinctive home is being offered for sale at $1,299,000. Call Jerry Kline today for more information or to schedule a private tour (443-924-7418).

Anne Arundel County $1.5+ Million Luxury Home Sales Rise 41 Percent This Spring

Annapolis luxury homes

High-End Properties Are Selling Faster Than Last Year, But Competition is Heavy

Sales of Anne Arundel County luxury properties priced $1.5 million or more have risen dramatically this spring, with more total homes sold and homes selling more quickly than they did in spring 2015.

Owners seeking to sell such properties must have unique, feature-filled homes or be able to offer a great price, however. Otherwise, heavy competition in the county’s luxury home market will easily thwart their efforts to sell.

Year-to-date luxury home sales figures published by Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS) show that 17 Anne Arundel County luxury homes priced $1.5 million or more sold through May 17 – an increase of 41 percent over the same period last year.

Moreover, these homes sold 20 percent more quickly, on average, than they did last spring. The average number of days on market for the luxury properties sold this year is 161 days, as opposed to 202 days for homes during the same period in spring 2015.

Anne Arundel County’s luxury home sellers should do all they can to sell their homes in the first six months they are on the market. After 180 days, MRIS figures show, the chances of finding a buyer for such homes become very remote.

For example, on May 17 there were 109 Anne Arundel County homes for sale priced $1.5 million or more. Of those properties, thirty-eight had been on the market for nine months or more, and twenty-four had been on the market for a year or more.

In contrast, of the 17 Anne Arundel County $1.5+ million properties sold this year, all but two were on the market six months or less. (The other two properties were on market 452 days and 1,402 days, respectively.)

Through the same period in 2015, 12 luxury homes were sold. Five of those homes had been on the market six months or less.

The main hurdle facing the county’s luxury home sellers is the current overabundance of for-sale luxury inventory. At the current absorption rate of 3.75 sales a month, there is a 29-month supply of county homes priced $1.5 million or more.

As of May 17, there were 21 county properties priced $1.5 million or more that were under contract and headed for closing.

Jerry Kline is a Realtor with the Odenton, Maryland, office of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland (1216 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113.) For more information on the local real estate market, contact him at (443) 924-7418.