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Things are looking up for home buyers and sellers
Wednesday, April 09, 2008

According to figures released in January by the U.S. Commerce Department, new single-family home sales fell 4.7% in December 2007. This trend is expected to continue throughout 2008 as builders bring fewer new homes on the market. Couple that with mortgage rates on 30-year loans at their lowest level in nearly 4 years, and it looks like existing home sellers may finally get the break they’ve been looking for.

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What's happening in the neighborhood?
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Learn more about the National RAC meeting, Charlestown's new Fountain Hill Cafe, and Governor O'Malley playing the Wii!

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Concert series in Catonsville
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

The Chapel Concert Series is held in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel on the Charlestown campus in Catonsville. The concerts begin at 3 p.m.

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From rags to riches
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Treasure Sale turns used items into something good

Move over, Goodwill! Charlestown’s Treasure Sale may give you a run for your money. The adage “everything old is new again” rings true at this indoor flea market in Catonsville where shoppers and sellers alike reap beaucoup benefits.

Go ahead, dig in
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Gardening is quickly making a comeback as one of the nation’s most popular pastimes. A survey conducted by the National Gardening Association (NGA) reported that 83% of American households participated in some kind of do-it-yourself lawn and garden activities in 2005.

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Home improvements that pay off
Friday, February 29, 2008

When it comes to home remodeling, all improvements are not created equal. The right home improvements can pay off in the long run, but some could put you in the red. So how can you tell the difference?

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Hidden treasure: Our Lady of the Angels Chapel
Friday, February 29, 2008

Just 20 minutes from downtown Baltimore, in the quiet suburb of Catonsville, Md., lies Charlestown, an Erickson community home to nearly 1,300 people and one of the area’s best kept secrets: Our Lady of the Angels Chapel.

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Test-drive your grandchildren’s summer camp
Friday, February 29, 2008

For the first time in its three-year history, NorthBay Adventure Camp is offering a getaway for kids of all ages—families, grandparents, and parents alike. The “weekend on the water” will take place on May 3 and 4.

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Dogs, cats, birds…oh my!
Friday, February 29, 2008

Pet-friendly place a must

When Candyce Del Bello and her husband Thomas were searching for a new home in a retirement community, finding a place that would accept their golden retriever Max was at the top of their list.