Too New For The MLS - Just Listed in Kingsville, MD

Too New For The MLS - Just Listed in Kingsville, MD
Just Listed 3 Bedroom Split Foyer home with 2 full bathrooms. Too new for the MLS. This home has been impeccably maintained by it's current owners.
It has a new roof, new siding, new windows with a lifetime warranty, 4 season sunroom, finished lower level with exercise room and family room with fireplace, woodstove insert and bar with electric and water. The kitchen is new with wood cabinets that have slide out shelves. The bathrooms have been updated. On top of that there's a new HVAC system and new hot water heater.
The home sits on .56 acres with a large driveway for lots of cars. In the back yard there's an in ground Sylvan pool and hot tub. The yard is beautifully landscaped.
Priced at just $399,900. More to come!!

If you are thinking of buying or selling an home in Maryland give me a call at 410-292-0100 or start your search here and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building alone is worth the plunge into todays market. Century 21 New Millennium is part of the largest nationwide relocation company and can assist with your move here in Maryland or anywhere in the United States or abroad. Ask me how.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2013 I am waving flat fees for active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve I will waive the flat fee at settlement. This is a $395 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give me a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-730-8888 or I can be reached directly at 410-292-0100.

June Piper-Brandon ~ Associate Broker, CDPE, CIAS, ePro

Century 21 New Millennium

Century 21 New Millennium Ranks #1 in the United States

Century 21 New Millennium Ranks #1 in the United States

Today, leaders at CENTURY 21® New Millennium® announced to their agents and staff that the company was again ranked as the number one CENTURY 21® firm in the United States surpassing more than 2,500 other independently owned and operated CENTURY 21® offices in 2012 production.
New Millennium joined the CENTURY 21® System in 1998 and has established a sound and successful full-service real estate organization in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. In addition to traditional residential and commercial services, the company offers on-site mortgage, title, property management, and access to a vast network of relocation and other real estate service providers worldwide.
In 2012, New Millennium added a commercial office in Purcellville, VA, residential office locations in Columbia and Waldorf, MD, and their first District of Columbia office with an exciting Pennsylvania Avenue address. According to CEO/Co-Owner Todd Hetherington, company growth has been “steady, strategic, and service-driven. From the beginning, we have focused on providing exceptional customer care. Our agents and staff do a superb job of combining the latest in technology, market knowledge, and genuine personal care to help our clients have positive, memorable experiences when they buy or sell or rent a home.” The dedication of the company’s agents and employees to their communities is also evident in their strong support for various national and local causes. Hetherington added that “helping neighbors in need aligns well with the company’s mission.“
Company President Mary Lynn Stone, who, along with Hetherington owns CENTURY 21® New Millennium, added “Serving our communities is an important part of what our agents and employees do and we are very humbled and thankful for their efforts on behalf of our company and individually to make a difference in people’s lives. We are grateful to be large enough to have strong market presence and national recognition, but we will always remain small enough to be very focused on accountability and customer service. Those are the things that set us apart.”
CENTURY 21® New Millennium, with sixteen branch office locations and over 775 real estate professionals serving clients in the D.C. Metro region, is consistently included in REALTOR® Magazine’s Top 100 Companies List for all real estate firms nationwide regardless of brand.
“On behalf of the entire CENTURY 21® System, I congratulate and thank the men and women of CENTURY 21® New Millennium for this remarkable accomplishment. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their clients and their community is indeed, exemplary,” said Rick Davidson, president and CEO of CENTURY 21® Real Estate, LLC.


About CENTURY 21® New Millennium
CENTURY 21 New Millennium, www.c21nm.com, is a full service real estate brokerage company specializing in residential and luxury properties. In addition to its newest Washington, D.C. location, the Virginia locations are in Alexandria, Centreville, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Gainesville, McLean, Stafford, and Woodbridge. The Maryland offices are located in Annapolis, Columbia, Dunkirk, La Plata, Lexington Park and Lusby and Waldorf. Its core services include: mortgage financing, investing, settlement, property management, property insurance, global relocation assistance, and commercial real estate.

If you are thinking of buying or selling an home in Maryland give me a call at 410-292-0100 or start your search here and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building alone is worth the plunge into todays market. Century 21 New Millennium is part of the largest nationwide relocation company and can assist with your move here in Maryland or anywhere in the United States or abroad. Ask me how.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2013 I am waving flat fees for active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve I will waive the flat fee at settlement. This is a $395 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give me a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-730-8888 or I can be reached directly at 410-292-0100.

June Piper-Brandon ~ Associate Broker, CDPE, CIAS, ePro

Century 21 New Millennium

3405 Croydon Rd., Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 - For Sale

June Piper-Brandon | Century 21 New Millennium | (410) 292-0100 3405 Croydon Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD Just Listed and Gorgeous 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $249,000 Year Built 1956 Sq Footage 1,656 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 12,899 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Absolutely gorgeous renovation!! Spacious rooms, fantastic kitchen with loads of cabinet space, stainless appliances, granite counters, breakfast bar. Kitchen open to living and dining. Upstairs there are 3 huge bedrooms including master suite. Downstairs a great family room, den or 4th bedroom and full bath. Patio to the rear for entertaining. Perfect for FHA/VA/CDA!! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Attic - Basement - Dining room - Family room - Laundry room - Living room - Master bath - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stainless steel appliances - Stove/Oven - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Air conditioning - Ceiling fans - Central A/C - Central heat - Double pane windows - Security system - Off-street parking - Granite countertop - Hardwood floor - High/Vaulted ceiling OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Fully Renovated - Open Floor Plan - Granite Counters - Stainless Appliances - Hardwood Floors - Finished Lower Level ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Your New Home Welcome Living Room Living to Dining Rooms Dining Room Kitchen Kitchen Bath Master Bath Kitchen Living Room 4th Bedroom Master Bedroom Dining Room Contact info: June Piper-Brandon Century 21 New Millennium (410) 292-0100 For sale by agent/broker Posted: Jan 20, 2013, 10:57am PST

Winter Restaurant Week - Jan 25-Feb 3, 2013

2013 Winter Baltimore Restaurant Week
The culinary event of the year returns and they're making some changes!
From January 25-February 3, 2013, you can enjoy three-course dinners for $30.13 or $20.13. Also, select restaurants will be offering two-course lunch menus for just $15.13. See below for a list of participating restaurants.
I would recommend making reservations before heading out. Many of the restaurants fill up during this event.
Baltimore Restaurant Week Supports The Journey Home, an organization who's goal is to end homelessness. In Baltimore City at any time there are at least 4000 homeless and of those over 500 are women and children.
This winter, restaurants participating in Baltimore's Restaurant Week have committed to support The Journey Home, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's plan to make homelessness rare and brief in Baltimore City. For more information about The Journey Home, please visit
There are about 60 restaurants participating this year. Some restaurants participating in this year's Restaurant Week are (These are all restaurants that I have eaten at before and the food is good):
Brio Tuscan Grille - 100 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202 - Phone: 410-637-3440
Della Notte Ristaurante - 801 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202 - Phone: 410-837-5500
Mo's Crab and Pasta Factory - 502 S. Albemarle Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 - Phone: 410-837-1600
Nick's Fish House - 2600 Insulator Dr., #1, Baltimore, MD 21230 - Phone: 410-347-4123
Petit Louis Bistro - 4800 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210 - Phone: 410-366-9393
So-Bo Cafe - 6 W. Cross St., Baltimore, MD 21230 - Phone: 410-752-1518
The Oregon Grille - 1201 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 - Phone: 410-771-0505
The Prime Rib - 1101 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 - Phone: 410-539-1804
Wine Market Bistro - 921 E. Fort Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230 - Phone: 410-244-6166
For a complete list of participating restaurants please visit.

If you are thinking of buying or selling an home in Maryland give me a call at 410-292-0100 or start your search here and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building alone is worth the plunge into todays market. Century 21 New Millennium is part of the largest nationwide relocation company and can assist with your move here in Maryland or anywhere in the United States or abroad. Ask me how.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2013 I am waving flat fees for active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve I will waive the flat fee at settlement. This is a $395 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give me a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-730-8888 or I can be reached directly at 410-292-0100.

June Piper-Brandon ~ Associate Broker, CDPE, CIAS, ePro

Century 21 New Millennium

Top 10 Moving Destinations in 2012

Top 10 Moving Destinations in 2012

The housing market began to improve in 2012 as confidence in homeownership improved. With more people buying, it poses the question, where are they buying? And where are they moving?

Penske Truck Rental released an annual list of top moving destinations within the U.S. To create this list, the company compiled information based on requests for one-way moves in 2012.

Atlanta has topped the list for each of the three years that Penske has compiled this ranking. The Dallas/Fort Worth area made the jump from fourth to second place. Four markets (Chicago, Houston, Denver and Seattle) retained their rankings from 2011.

“This list fits the general geographic shifts of the country’s population with our customers being drawn to the Southeast and Southwest regions,” states Don Mikes, Penske senior vice president of rental.

So where were people moving in 2012? See the top 10 destinations, below.

2012 Top 10 Moving Destinations:
*Please Note: The previous year’s ranking is noted in parentheses
1. Atlanta (unchanged)

2. Dallas/Fort Worth (4)

3. Phoenix (2)

4. Orlando, Fla. (3)

5. Chicago (unchanged)

6. Houston (unchanged)

7. Denver (unchanged)

8. Seattle (unchanged)

9. Charlotte, N.C. (10)

10. Sarasota, Fla. (9)

If you are thinking of buying or selling an home in Maryland give me a call at 410-292-0100 or start your search here and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building alone is worth the plunge into todays market. Century 21 New Millennium is part of the largest nationwide relocation company and can assist with your move here in Maryland or anywhere in the United States or abroad. Ask me how.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2013 I am waving flat fees for active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve I will waive the flat fee at settlement. This is a $395 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give me a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-730-8888 or I can be reached directly at 410-292-0100.

June Piper-Brandon ~ Associate Broker, CDPE, CIAS, ePro

Century 21 New Millennium

Source: www.pensketruckrental.com.

Polish Your Organizational Skills for 2013

Polish Your Organizational Skills for 2013

Most of us have a tradition of setting one or two (or more) new years resolutions, and hopefully at least some of us don’t let our goals fizzle out by mid February. If being organized isn’t one of your strong points, perhaps you should center your 2013 resolutions around making that a top or at least more of a priority.

"Organization is a process and a commitment that requires time and dedication," says Angela F. Wallace, CPO®, President of National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). "Productivity specialists and professional organizers are able to empower and guide clients with the tools and systems necessary for maintaining an organized lifestyle with less stress and greater productivity."
"Becoming more organized can reduce stress, save money, increase productivity and enhance the quality of your life," adds Wallace. For businesses wishing to implement a more organized and structured system, NAPO offers these tips:

• Create a list of priorities for your business and determine what needs immediate action. A professional organizer or productivity specialist can review your priorities and recommend a plan for getting started, without interrupting your daily business workflow.
• Practice better time management!
• Evaluate your space. Does it feel productive and calm? Physically setting up better-functioning spaces can help employees reduce stress and feel motivated. My daughter recently moved out on her own so I turned her bedroom into an office for me and moved my desk out of the living room and into a room where I am less likely to have distractions.

Organizing does not end in the workplace. Families are busier than ever before, and being organized can help reduce stress which helps lead to better health and an overall feeling of wellbeing.
NAPO offers these tips for organizing yourself, your routine, and your family calendar:

• Decide that you deserve it! Understand that you deserve to have more control over your time, your surroundings, and less stress due to feeling overwhelmed. Commit to adding structure and stability to your life.
• Create one calendar for scheduling the activities of everyone in your household, and daily/weekly/monthly checklists for each member of your family. Display the lists and calendar in a central location of your home, like the refrigerator or mudroom. There is a great planning calendar geared to busy families available at Staples. There's plenty of space on each day for family commitments, appointments, soccer and football games, swim lessons and such.
• Prioritize your organization wants and needs. What room or space needs immediate attention?
• Set realistic goals for organizing. You can achieve your organizing and productivity goals by creating a plan and sticking with it over time.

One of my biggest organizational hurdles is making sure my filing gets done so I don't end up with files and piles of paper on every surface of my desk. Having somewhere to put all this stuff is a good start so I purchased a 2 drawer lateral file cabinet and a wheeled wire hanging file rack to hang files from. I have the drawers divided into work and personal and have started putting things away so that in 2013 I'll be better organized and hopefully less stressed.

If you are thinking of buying or selling an home in Maryland give me a call at 410-292-0100 or start your search here and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building alone is worth the plunge into todays market. Century 21 New Millennium is part of the largest nationwide relocation company and can assist with your move here in Maryland or anywhere in the United States or abroad. Ask me how.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2012 I am waving flat fees for active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve I will waive the flat fee at settlement. This is a $395 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give me a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-730-8888 or I can be reached directly at 410-292-0100.

June Piper-Brandon ~ Associate Broker, CDPE, CIAS, ePro

Century 21 New Millennium

Downpayment Assistance Program for Baltimore City Homebuyers

City Lift Down Payment Assistance Program for Baltimore City Homebuyers

On January 2 the City of Baltimore and Wells Fargo unveiled the new City Lift Downpayment Assistance Program in the City of Baltimore.
City Lift Down Payment Assistance Program is a limited time program. It is designed to help aspiring homeowners pull together the necessary down payment monies to purchase a home. For a limited time, if eligible, homebuyers may be able to receive $15,000 for down payment assistance for the purchase of a primary owner-occupied residence in the City of Baltimore. The full $15,000 is forgivable after the purchaser has lived in the home for five years and if you sell before the end of five years then is forgiven at a rate of 20% per year.
Homebuyers must meet all the program requirements in order to be eligible for the down payment assistance and its ongoing benefits and these funds can be layered with other down payment assistance programs like the Vacant to Value program, Healthy Neighborhoods program, Live Near Your Work, Smart Keys for Employees and some others.
Homebuyers can purchase single family detached homes, 2-4 unit homes, condos and PUDS (planned urban development) but no manufactured homes and the property must be owner-occupied primary residence and the home must be in the City of Baltimore.
There are income limits and the City Lift down payment assistance program is available if you are approved for home financing and your household income is equal to or less than 120% of the Area Median Income adjusted for houshold size. Take a look at the table below.

Household Size	115%	120%
1	$68,950	$71,900
2	$78,800	$82,200
3	$88,650	$93,450
4	$98,450	$102,700
5	$106,350	$110,950
6	$114,250	$119,150
7	$122,100	$127,350
8	$130,000	$135,600

This program will be unveiled and available on January 2, 2013. If you want to qualify you need to start the process now so you don't miss out on the limited time funds. $1,000,000 will be released on January 2, 2013 and once those funds are gone then you have to wait until April 5 and 6, 2013 before the remaining funds are released and you'll need to qualify again.
If you are interested in purchasing a home in Baltimore City and you aren't already working with an agent please contact me so I can refer you to an approved lender and get you started on the path to home ownership.

If you are thinking of buying or selling an home in Maryland give me a call at 410-292-0100 or start your search here and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building alone is worth the plunge into todays market. Century 21 New Millennium is part of the largest nationwide relocation company and can assist with your move here in Maryland or anywhere in the United States or abroad. Ask me how.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2012 I am waving flat fees for active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve I will waive the flat fee at settlement. This is a $395 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give me a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-730-8888 or I can be reached directly at 410-292-0100.

June Piper-Brandon ~ Associate Broker, CDPE, CIAS, ePro

Century 21 New Millennium

Rental Near Hopkins & Patterson Park in Fells Point

June Piper-Brandon | Century 21 New Millennium | (410) 292-0100 2112 Bank St, Baltimore, MD Available Now - Convenient to JHU & Patterson Park 4BR/2BA Single Family House $2,500/month Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 2,084 Parking None Pet Policy Cats, Dogs Deposit $2,500 DESCRIPTION Great 4 bedroom home available to rent. Just steps from Patterson Park, close to JHU and to all the happenings of Fell's Point. Home features hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, laundry upstairs, jetted tub and more. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Dining room - Family room - Laundry room - Living room - Dishwasher - Dryer - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stainless steel appliances - Stove/Oven - Washer - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Fenced yard - Air conditioning - Ceiling fans - Central A/C - Central heat - Double pane windows - Cable-ready - On-street parking COMMUNITY FEATURES - On-street parking LEASE TERMS 1 year lease, rent includes water and alarm system ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Welcome Home Living Room Dining Room Family Room Kitchen Kitchen Contact info: June Piper-Brandon Century 21 New Millennium (410) 292-0100 Posted: Dec 21, 2012, 8:56am PST