Jerry Kline Helps Couple Buy New Home in Odenton

Jerry Kline (right), realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, celebrates with first-time home buyers, Richard & Lexi.

Richard and Lexi had enough of rising rents and their lengthy commutes to work. So, they contacted Jerry Kline, realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, to help them buy their first home. The couple recently settled on the purchase of a fabulous condo in Odenton, Maryland, which cut Lexi’s commuting time to work from one hour to 10 minutes. What a relief!

The kitchen of 302 Chessington Drive in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The condo is located in Odenton’s Town Center Commons community, which was built a few years ago directly adjacent to the MARC Commuter Rail Station in Odenton. Within two minutes, the couple can board a commuter train to Union Station in the heart of Washington, D.C. or to Baltimore’s Penn Station. In addition, the U.S. military’s Fort Meade – one of the state’s largest employers -- is located just a five-minute drive from their new home.

The owner’s suite of 302 Chessington Drive in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The couple’s new condo is a real stunner – the builder’s model home, in fact. It features all of the premium upgrades the builder was offering, including a kitchen with Wyoming Cherry Spice cabinets, a tasteful tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances and sleek granite counters. The main level of the home offers hardwood flooring and a wide-open entertaining area. The upper level of the home includes plush carpeting, an expansive primary bedroom with a tray ceiling, and a primary bath with a deep soaking tub and a double sink vanity.

The owner’s bathroom of 302 Chessington Drive in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The purchase offer submitted by Richard and Lexi was one of many the seller received for the highly coveted property. With his extensive experience assisting buyers in the area, Jerry helped the couple custom-tailor an offer that stood out, and the seller accepted the bid over all the others.

If you or someone you know needs help buying or selling a home in the greater central Maryland area, contact Jerry Kline today!

Congratulations Andy and Kalelei on Your New Sykesville Home!

Jerry Kline (right), realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, celebrates with Kalelei Tawata and her daughter on the purchase of their new home in Sykesville, Maryland.

What growing family with three young girls doesn’t need more living space? When Andy & Kalelei Tawata outgrew their Hanover, Maryland, townhome, they hired Jerry Kline, realtor, with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland to sell their old home and help them find a new one. Embracing the opportunity to relocate further from the hustle and bustle of the burgeoning Fort Meade, Maryland, area, their search led them to a lovely new-construction home in Sykesville, Maryland. The home includes plenty of room for the kids and a wonderful yard with lots of trees and even a gently flowing stream!

This home, located at 5931 Forest Court in Sykesville, Maryland, was recently purchase by buyer clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

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

Under Contract in Tanyard Springs!

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Congratulations, Anthony, on your accepted purchase offer for 808 Croggan Cres in the Glen Burnie community of Tanyard Springs!  I'm excited for your first home purchase! You'll be moving into your new home in no time.

Congratulations, Laura, on Your New Home!

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Laura Reiter was tired of commuting from her home in Woodbine to her job in Greenbelt. She contacted me to help her buy her first home, and about a month later, we found the perfect property in Upper Marlboro. Her lovely new home has gleaming hardwood floors and a park-like setting, and it cuts her commute to 10 minutes!

Thanks, Laura, for choosing me as your buyer's agent!

If you or someone you know needs help buying or selling a home in the Baltimore/Annapolis/Washington, D.C. area, call me today (443) 924-7418. I can't wait to work with you!

Gambrills Home Sales: It’s a Strong Market for Sellers

Gambrills Home Sales

Sales Last Month Up 150 Percent Over March 2015; Median Price Up 36 Percent

Home sellers in Gambrills, Maryland, enjoyed a very strong month of buyer activity last month as the median price of a Gambrills home jumped 36 percent from March 2015.

Numbers compiled by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI) show that buyers of Gambrills homes gobbled up the properties 40 percent faster than in March 2015. The average time needed to sell a Gambrills home dropped from 134 days to 81 days, year over year.

The number of homes sold in Gambrills last month – 15 -- far outpaced sales in March 2015 (6), an increase of 150 percent. The rise was due to a strong jump in the number of detached homes that were sold (13). Four such homes sold in March 2015.

The median price of a Gambrills home last month rose to $570,000.

The robust home sales figures for Gambrills mirror those of other Fort Meade-area communities, including Odenton. The number of homes sold in Odenton in March (49) rose 53 percent over the same period last year, while the median price of a home sold in Odenton rose 7.6 percent (http://jerryklinerealtor.com/odenton-home-sales-explode-march/).

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.

Piney Orchard Townhomes: Are End Units Worth More?

Piney Orchard homes

Yes. $5,499 more, on average.

Since the beginning of 2015, 120 townhomes have sold in the Piney Orchard section of Odenton, Maryland. According to Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), the local multiple listing service, 88 of those homes were “interior” units, and 32 were “end” units.

The average sale price of the interior townhomes sold in Piney Orchard during that time was $330,864. The average Piney Orchard end-unit townhome sold for $336,363. That’s a difference of $5,499.

Why would that be?

Many buyers prefer end units to interior units when purchasing a townhome. Among the reasons:

- end units offer more privacy and serenity, because they have only one adjacent neighbor;

- end units often have larger interiors in terms of total square feet;

- with windows on three sides, end units usually allow more natural light inside;

- with a yard on three sides, they offer more outside space to spread out; and

- they sometimes offer more architectural interest, inside and out.

Garages usually increase a home’s value. But curiously, the $5,499 premium buyers have paid for Piney Orchard end units since the beginning of 2015 is not because a greater proportion of the end units had garages.

In fact, the opposite is true: 31 percent of the interior townhomes purchased in Piney Orchard since the beginning of 2015 offered a garage, while only 19 percent of end-unit townhomes did.

The simple fact is that if you want to buy an end-unit townhome in Piney Orchard, expect to pay about $5,000 more for it than you would for an interior townhome. Sales data since the beginning of 2015 shows that the added benefits of owning an end unit make them worth more.

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.

Piney Orchard Home Sales Rocket Into Spring

Piney Orchard home sales

Sales Last Month Up 83 Percent Over March 2015; Median Price Up 6.3 Percent

Home sales in the Odenton, Maryland, community of Piney Orchard in March soared 83 percent over the same period a year ago, leading a very strong spring housing market in the greater Fort Meade, Maryland, area.

Numbers released by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI) show that the median price of homes sold in Piney Orchard last month jumped 6.3 percent (from $287,000 to $305,000) from March 2015. Twenty two homes sold in Piney Orchard last month, compared to 12 homes sold in March 2015.

- 12 three-bedroom townhomes sold for an average price of $339,869;

- 1 four-bedroom townhome sold for $380,000;

- 1 detached, single family home sold for $470,000; and

- 8 condominiums sold for an average price of $238,800.

Given the close proximity of Fort Meade to Piney Orchard and the large number of local homebuyers who are retired and active-duty military personnel, it’s interesting to note that only two of the 22 Piney Orchard homes sold last month were purchased by buyers using VA mortgage financing. Also surprising is that none of the Piney Orchard homebuyers last month used FHA financing – a very popular mortgage option in most places.

Sixteen of the 22 Piney Orchard homes sold last month were purchased using conventional financing, one was bought using cash, and three other homes were purchased using other forms of financing.

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.

Odenton-Area Homes for Sale: 8 Homes with Inground Pools!

Odenton homes for sale

Be the King or Queen of Summertime With a Fabulous, Hot-Weather Oasis!

This week’s balmy weather already has locals thinking of hot summer days and cooling dips in whatever swimming hole they can find. Don’t settle for lawn sprinklers and squirt guns to cool off when you can own your very own inground pool!

Eight homes currently on the market in the greater Odenton area feature this sought-after luxury. Priced from $365,000 to $1.26 million, these eight properties represent fantastic deals: simply purchase the pool and the seller will include the home at no additional charge!

1423 Macedonia Drive, Hanover, MD

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List Price: $365,900

Features: 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 1-Car Garage, Colonial

7907 Elberta Drive, Severn, MD

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List Price: $399,900

Features: 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2-Car Garage, Colonial

1011 Arundel Station Road, Millersville, MD

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List Price: $425,000

Features: 4 BRs, 2 BAs, 2-Car Garage, Rancher

678 Stafford Hill Drive, Glen Burnie, MD

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List Price: $439,999

Features: 5 BRs, 3 BAs, 2-Car Garage, Colonial

2461 Symphony Lane, Gambrills, MD

Homes for sale in Gambrills

List Price: $539,900

Features: 5 BRs, 3.5 BAs, 2-Car Garage, Colonial

204 Jenny Gay Court, Severn, MD

Homes for sale in Severn

List Price: $705,000

Features: 4 BRs, 5.5 BAs, 3-Car Garage, Colonial

915 Saint Michael Drive, Gambrills, MD

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List Price: $759,900

Features: 4 BRs, 4.5 BAs, 2-Car Garage, Contemporary

1111 Abbington Lane, Crownsville, MD

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List Price: $1.265 million

Features: 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs, 2-Car Garage, Colonial

For more information on these properties, give me a call!

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.

Home Sales in Odenton’s Seven Oaks Community Up 14 Percent in 2015

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The number of homes sold in Odenton’s Seven Oaks community jumped 14 percent in 2015, increasing to 117 homes from 103 homes sold in 2014.

The median price for Seven Oaks homes remained flat in 2015 at $270,000.

Attached units – including townhomes, duplexes and condominiums – led the increase in sales, rising from 87 homes in 2014 to 103 homes last year. The sale of detached, single-family homes dropped slightly to 14 homes in 2015 from 16 homes the previous year.

Another slightly negative trend for Seven Oaks homes was that they sold more slowly last year, on average, than the year before. The average Seven Oaks home sold in 58 days in 2014; in 2015, the average “days on market” was 62 days.

Located directly across MD Route 175 from the huge military complex at Fort Meade, Maryland, it’s not surprising that the Seven Oaks community remains extremely popular with retired and active-duty military personnel. According to the sales data, supplied by Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI), 34 Seven Oaks homes were purchased in 2015 by buyers using VA financing.

Forty-two Seven Oaks homebuyers used FHA financing, 32 buyers used conventional financing and 7 buyers paid cash for their properties in 2015.

Seven Oaks homes for sale

Of the 117 homes sold in Seven Oaks in 2015:

- 1 was a two-bedroom home;

- 72 were three-bedroom homes;

- 34 were four-bedroom homes; and

- 10 were condominiums.

The increase in home sales in Seven Oaks in 2015 defies last year’s trend in Piney Orchard, another large residential community in the Odenton-Fort Meade area. The number of homes sold in Piney Orchard in 2015 was down 11 percent (http://jerryklinerealtor.com/piney-orchard-home-sales-dropped-11-percent-in-2015/).

Jerry Kline is a Realtor with the Odenton, Md., 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.

Sold to Sam & Vaishali in Ellicott City!

Homes for sale in Ellicott City Maryland

Congratulations Sam & Vaishali on the purchase of your new townhome in Ellicott City! The couple recently transferred to the Fort Meade, Maryland, area from Germany, to accommodate Sam's new job. Unfamiliar with the housing market in the central Maryland area, Sam & Vaishali engaged me as their buyer's agent in October, and we found them the perfect home in Ellicott City's Historic District. Enjoy your new place!

If you or someone you know needs help buying or selling a home in the Baltimore-Washington-Annapolis area, contact me today at 443-924-7418. I'm glad to help you any way I can.