Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Summer Vacations on a Budget - The Compass Home Group

If you're like most folks who like to travel, you probably also need to travel on a budget. Traveling on a budget isn't impossible, but it does take some planning ahead and a little research to avoid wasting time.and hard-earned dollars!

Real travel bargains do exist. Contact an airline reservation agent or travel agent to determine the lowest possible fare. You can lower the cost of the airline ticket considerably by including a Saturday-night stay-over. Check with your travel agent about the many package deals available. Here are some other helpful hints to consider before you travel. 
  • If you have a particular destination in mind, research the attractions and accommodations beforehand. Also, find out what specials or discounts they may offer.
  • If possible, plan your stay for the off-season. You can usually get better deals on plane tickets, hotels, admissions, etc.
  • If you have friends or relatives nearby, consider asking if you can stay with them. Even though you'll help pay for groceries and other expenses, it's still a good money saving idea.
  • If you are flying, do so when tickets prices are traditionally lowest. Avoid flying on Friday afternoons as this is often the busiest time of the week for airlines.
  • Meals can be expensive at restaurants so plan some picnics, too. These can be excellent money saving opportunities as well as a chance to really relax and enjoy the local area. 
  • When eating out, try to avoid places that obviously cater to tourists. Find out where the locals eat. The smaller family-owned places usually have better food at better prices.
  • Stay at a hotel that's a little farther away from major attractions. With a little planning you can find a good balance between price and distance.
  • When picking hotels, compare the amenities they offer. If you're not going to be using the indoor pool or gym, then why should you have to pay for it?
  • When traveling by car, save fuel by renting a smaller fuel-efficient model.
  • Have your car serviced before your trip. Check tires; get an oil change and/or tune-up. It's much more convenient to deal with these things before you go rather than in the middle of your trip. 
  • Consider using the local transportation system of buses, trains or trolleys. These are generally cheaper than using taxis.
  • Consider taking a camping trip. Camping is a great money-saving vacation idea.
  • Avoid over-priced souvenirs. Set some rules ahead of time about how much you will spend on mementos and stick to it.
  • Plan and pack carefully. It's wise to make a list of travel wants and needs. Remember, it is very expensive to buy your necessities at vacation stores.
  • Be sure you can afford to pay for your trip out of future income -- before you borrow to go on vacation.
  • Remember, the cheapest seat on a train or airplane will get you there at the same time as the most expensive seat.
Tips for Planning a Vacation with Kids 

  • Don't pack the day full of activities. 
  • Younger children especially need opportunities to rest and recoup. Remember, a rested child = a less cranky child. 
  • As children tend to have shorter attention spans, don't plan activities which are exceptionally long. 
  • Ensure that the places you are visiting welcome kids, as some attractions and activities have age limitations, height requirements, etc. 
  • If you are visiting attractions such as museums, consider whether or not your child will be able to understand the materials presented. 
  • Always be flexible during your journey, as children are likely to have different demands at different places.
And always, when you return home, make sure to contact the Compass Home Group with all of your Real Estate needs.  And remember, we build our business from referrals of our friends, families, and past clients so who do you know looking to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate?  Call us today 443-360-0086.

685 Old Philadelphia Road Elkton MD

685 Old Philadelphia Road Elkton MD
This custom built home offers space galore and convenient location. Relax in the gazebo and enjoy the beautiful landscaped yard.Perfect for the growing family, possible in-law suite and AT HOME BUSINESS. Workshop/office detached garage with walk up space and income producing ability once finished. additional storage shed. Full basement partially finished with work room and full finished bathroom
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43 Beaver Court Rising Sun MD

43 Beaver Court Rising Sun MD
LOVELY TRADITIONAL HOME WITH HUGE 26'X29' GARAGE. 14' CEILING IN GARAGE W/WOOD STOVE. VERY LARGE ROOMS WITH HARDWOOD ON 1ST FLOOR, DECORATIVE TRIM WORK, CERAMIC KITCHEN, WOOD IN LOWER LEVEL AND CARPET IN BEDROOMS. EAT-IN KITCHEN AND ADJOINING FAMILY ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/FULL BATH ROUGH-IN. BEAUTIFUL 2 PARK-LIKE ACRES. ZONED HTG AND COOLING. 1 YEAR HMS WARRANTY.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013

435 Fox Catcher Road Bel Air MD

435 Fox Catcher Road Bel Air MD
Absolute gorgeous interior w/superb deep ravine and peaceful woodland views! Greeted by bright 2-story foyer w/hdw fl. Beautiful formal LR DR. Great social kitchen layout w/abundant counter and cabinet space. FR w/gas fireplace and sliders overlooking deep deck length of house and backyard paradise. Unbelievable in-ground pool w/hot tub. Fin. LL w/ Den/Office/Guest rm. Bar with granite counters.
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1201 Shop View Court Forest Hill MD

1201 Shop View Court Forest Hill MD - GorgeousHome! 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths,Huge GrmtKitw/AttSunRoom,GraniteCntrs,5BrnrGasStv,DbleWallOvens,HugePantry,HardwoodFloors/HobbyRm/5thBR SepLaundryRm,Security System,WalkOutBasement TwoStoryFamRmw/StoneGasFP, ,SepOffice,MstBRw/SitRoom/TrayCeling,2ndMasterBR,CrownMolding,9'Ceilings,TwoStoryFoyer,3CarGarage.Minimum of 4 hour showing notice required!!!!
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Friday, May 24, 2013

35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD



Welcome to 35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD!  This beautiful five bedroom, three and one half bath brick front colonial is stunning from top to bottom.  35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD sits on just over 1.5 acres in the heart of Forest Hill with stunning views of rolling hills for as far as the eye can see.  Only 9 years old, 35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD offers plenty of upgraded features in almost every room.  With a side load 2 car garage there is plenty of parking for you, family and friends.  Come inside and you will be greeted by a gorgeous two story foyer with custom curved staircase.  Look down and you will notice the gleaming Hardwood Floors stretching throughout the first floor, front to back.  To the right you will be greeted by french doors leading to your private study or home office.

Continue on and be impressed by the open floor plan at 35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD as the hall opens into a large kitchen, eating area, sunroom and generous sized Family Room.  The Formal Dining and Living Rooms off the Kitchen provide you with upgraded crown molding, custom columns, and chair rail in the Dining Room.
 Venture upstairs in 35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD, and you will find 4 large bedrooms including a Master Retreat ready for you.  Each bedroom is spacious with plenty of natural light.  The Master offers a separate sitting area, custom tray ceiling and dual walk in closets.  Double doors lead you to a stunning, tiled, Master Bathroom with separate tub and shower, separate vanities and linen closet.

 Downstairs on the lower level you will find a fifth Bedroom with walk our doors and a full tiled bathroom.  35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD also offers plenty of room for entertaining.  With a custom built bar and entertaining area, your family and friends will be sure to find enjoyment throughout.  Move across the large basement and you will find a media viewing area with doors leading to a large storage area.  The basement finishes off with another area currently setup as a kids playroom.  

35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD has it all for any home buyer on the market today.  With plenty of space from top to bottom, make sure to schedule your tour of this home today by contacting the Compass Home Group at 443-360-0086.  Browse all the pictures of 35 Chestnut Hill Forest Hill MD

Monday, May 20, 2013

450 Manor Road Aberdeen MD

LOVELY CORNER LOT WITH BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING. GENEROUS ROOM SIZES. STONE GAS FIREPLACE. FULLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH WET BAR. DECK. SEPARATE 13 X 12 ROOM WITH CLOSET ON LOWER LEVEL. GREAT LOCATION. CONVENIENT TO 95 AND APG. 1 year HMS Warranty! ***OPEN SUNDAY MAY 19TH 1:00 - 3:00***
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Joppa Rumsey Island Waterfront!!

FANTASTIC 4 LEVEL SPL WATERFRONT ON RUMSEY ISLAND!!! 74 FT OF BULKHEAD, FLOATING PIER, POOL,SPRINKLER SYSTEM. TRUE 4 BR ON SAME L BECAUSE OF HUGE MASTER BR ADDITION WITH SPA BA AND DBLE SINKS, VAULT CEILINGS, SKYLIGHTS, GREAT OPEN FL PLAN!! TERRIFIC RM SIZES, FORMAL LR WITH FL TO CEILING BR FP WITH PELLET STOVE IN, DR/SUN RM AD OFF OF KIT WITH WATERVIEW!! IT'S NOT JUST A HOME, IT'S A LIFESTYLE!
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Larson's Williamsburg Model - South Stream Community Elkton

Come home to quality with this beautiful Williamsburg model. 4 BR / 2.5 BA. Many options available for you to build the home of your dreams Open floor plan.Large country kitchen w/ family room. 2 car garage. Flexible floor plan. Current incentive gets you a finished recreation room in the basement! Builder retains right to change incentive at his discretion. Upgrade elevation.
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Larson's Homes Federalsburg Model - Elkton, MD

Come home to quality with this beautiful Federalsburg model. Colonial style home with 3 BR / 2.5 BA. Bonus room available for possible 4th BR Many options available for you to build the home of your dreams Open floor plan.Large kitchen w/ family room. 2 car garage. Current incentive gets you a finished recreation room in the basement! Builder retains right to change incentive at his discretion.
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How to Hold the Perfect Garage Sale!!

It is that time of year, time to dig through your attics, basements, storage units and more and scrounge up all that old stuff to hold your very own Garage Sale!!  When you need to either store or get rid of a lot of "stuff" to make your house look its best while on the market, holding a garage sale may be the ideal solution. Not only will your current house stage easier, but you will lighten the load of what needs to be moved to the new home - and make money in the process.
To be successful, a garage sale requires some planning and preparation. In fact, planning the sale may be the key to its success.

Planning the Garage Sale

I once knew a real estate agent who was so excited over her first listing that she planned to hold an open house the weekend after the home went on the market. She did no advanced planning – just chose the date. Nobody showed up at the open house – not even one person. It turns out that she was holding her open house on Super Bowl Sunday and the local team happened to be one of the teams playing.
When you settle on a date for the sale, dig out the local TV listings to ensure that there isn't a major sporting event that will be televised on that day. Also make sure there isn't a local event, such as a popular festival or parade. Although there are a lot of die-hard garage sale fans, even they will skip a sale if there's something else competing for their attention.
The Yard Sale Queen suggests that if you have a major corporation in your area, find out when the employees get paid and hold your sale the weekend after payday.
Here are a few other things to consider during the planning stage:
  • Have everything ready the night before the sale so that you're not running around in the morning.
  • Sketch out a plan for the sales floor, allowing room to move between aisles and ensuring that you can see all items from your perch.
  • Make a list of each item you're selling and the price you'll be asking. During the sale, cross out each item sold and make note of the price received.
  • Price items clearly.
  • Ensure that you'll have sufficient help the day of the sale and that everyone is in agreement over pricing and bargaining policies.
  • Have an extension cord on hand so that customers can test electrical items.
  • Save grocery bags in the weeks leading up to the sale so that you can bag the items your customers purchase.
  • The Yard Sale Queen suggests that you go through all the pockets of clothing you plan to sell, check compartments in handbags, and fan books to make sure there's nothing of value, or even old credit card receipts that may contain private information.

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Larson's Homes Verona Model!!

Come home to quality with this beautiful Verona model. All one floor living. 3 Bedrooms / 1 Bath. Many options available for you to build the home of your dreams. Open floor plan. 1 car garage. Current incentive gets you a finished recreation room in the basement! Builder retains right to change incentive as his discretion. Come check out this model at Larson's Homes today!
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West Riding Homes for Sale - Bel Air MD

West Riding Homes For Sale
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West Riding is an established home community in the popular city of Bel Air, located centrally located in Harford County, MD.  With over 175 single family housing units, West Riding has homes that fit every home buyers needs.  From ranchers to colonials, West Riding has something for you.  Conveniently located between Route 924 and Route 24, West Riding is convenient to anything, and everything, you may need.  Minutes from downtown Bel Air, shopping, entertainment, Interstate 95, Aberdeen Proving Grounds and so much more West Riding is close enough to it all.  Let Compass Home Group give you a private tour of the West Riding community and browse all the homes for sale in West Riding!  Give us a call, or text us directly at 443-360-0086.  West Riding is within walking distance to Ring Factory Elementary School and within the sought after Bel Air School Districts, browse more school information for the 21014 Zip Code Here

To learn more about West Riding Community Information and the surrounding areas, including crime statistics, demographics and market statistics, check out the Market Insider Feature of our Website Here. Check out these four recently sold homes in West Riding.  As you can see, home sizes and values range significantly throughout West Riding.  On average over the last 10 months, homes in West Riding are taking about 96.75 days to sell which is a few days short of the Harford County Average, but very close.  Average sales price is sitting right at $362,000, capturing 95.47% of the original listing price the home was put on the market for.  Make sure to the follow the Compass Home Group BLOG for valuable information communities around the area!


Are you looking to sell your home in West Riding?  List With Compass Home Group and make sure to get top dollar for your home in the fastest time with our state of the art online marketing platform.  Are you just starting your home buying journey?  Make sure to understand your purchasing power by working directly with a mortgage professional who can help guide your path.  Browse the Compass Home Group's preferred partners list and make sure your mortgage professional is working for you!  Compass Home Group is dedicated to "Bringing Dreams Home" and helping more people experience the joy of home ownership in the Harford, Baltimore and Cecil County Area.  For your private tour of any homes for sale in, or outside, of West Riding Call, or TEXT, us today 443-360-0086.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

35 Chestnut Hill Road Forest Hill MD

Welcome Home to 35 Chestnut Hill Road Forest Hill MD

Compass Home Group is proud to present its newest listing located at 35 Chestnut Hill Road 
Forest Hill MD.  This beautiful brick front colonial is sure to please homebuyers new and old.  This stunning home located in Flora Meadows sits centered on just over 1.5 acres with views of rolling hills as far as the eye can see.  Enter the front door of 35 Chestnut Hill Road Forest Hill MD and it is sure to WOW!  Gleaming hardwood floors and a custom staircase welcome you into the home and the elegance continues from there.  To the left you will find a formal living room with custom crown moldings and columns.  The Living Room flows into the formal Dining Room, bright and beautiful with plenty of natural light.  A private study/home office off the entrance separated by French Doors sits to the right.  Continue to the hall and you will watch the floor plan open into a beautiful kitchen, Family Room, and Sunroom.  


The Kitchen offers upgraded Stainless Steel appliances, double wall oven, custom island and a walk in pantry.  Open to the Sunroom and Family Room, the Kitchen becomes the center of the main level.  Plenty of room in the Family Room for all your entertaining needs.  Rear Sunroom offers beautiful views of rolling hills and the expansive rear yard.  
Upstairs you will find 4 spacious bedrooms including a Master Retreat ready for you to call home.  35 Chestnut Hill Road Forest Hill MD is sure to please any new homeowner.  Custom Tray Ceiling in the Master Bedroom with dual walk in closets for plenty of closet space.  Tiled Master Bath with separate tub and shower is quiet retreat when it's time to wind down.  Dual, separate, vanities allow plenty of room for early mornings.  
Head to the basement of 35 Chestnut Hill Road Forest Hill MD and you will find an additional, 5th, Bedroom, full bathroom and plenty more.  A custom built bar and entertaining area are ready for you to bring friends and family together.  A separate media room is ready for all your late night movie nights.
For your private tour of 35 Chestnut Hill Road Forest Hill MD, contact the Compass Home Group today, by calling 443-360-0086.  This home is beautiful inside and out!

601 Robinhood Road Havre de Grace MD

25 acres of rolling beautiful land! 4 bedroom , 2.5 bath Farm House gives you all the privacy you could ever want. Fully stocked Pond,running creek,fenced, plus 2 car professional garage, 6 stall barn, & extra garage for farm equipment. 100% Perc tested on addt. building site.Canning kitch, Master w/sitting room. Close to Bulle Rock Golf course.Seller willing to finance! Must see to appreciate!
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

1210 Greystone Road Bel Air MD

 NEW PRICE....SCHEDULE TODAY FOR SHOWING. FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, GOURMET KITCHEN W/ CHERRY CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS, NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, LARGE DECK FINISHED L/L WITH FULL BATH, & HOME OFFICE SPACE. AMENITIES INCLUDE WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER, CROWN MOLDING, MASTER BATH SUIT W/ JACUZZI TUB AND SHOWER, WALK IN CLOSETS, FIRE PLACE, FRENCH DOORS , LARGE YARD THAT BACKS TO TREES
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506 Counterpoint Circle Havre de Grace MD

ORIGINAL OWNER CHOSE BULLE ROCK AS THEIR VACATION HOME SITE. CHERRY HARDWOOD FL, W/ LIKE NEW CARPET IN THE MBR AND UPPER LEVEL. BATHS AND LAUNDRY AREA HAVE CERAMIC FL. KITCHEN HAS 42" CHERRY CAB. AND SS APPL, INCL.A 5 BURNER GAS RANGE. NEUTRAL COLORS THROUGHOUT. SLIDER FROM FAM RM AND M BEDROOM TO 17X14 COMPOSITE DECK, BACKING TO WOODS. OWNER TO INSTALL GRANITE-CHOOSE FROM THE SELECTION SUPPLIED
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335 Cigar Loop Havre de Grace MD

Beautiful trim work and natural sunlight flow throughout the house. hardwood floors,Gas line for grill.. Maple cabinets, island and granite. Gas fireplace in large great room.Main level bedroom HOA: snow & Trash, lawn care, indoor and outdoor pool,Tennis and CLUBHOUSE WITH STAFFED STATE OF THE ART FITNESS CENTER.Rough in in lower level with a walk out. View of the 17th hole beyond the stream.
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