More homes change hands in Baltimore area

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Home sales rose in most ZIP codes in the Baltimore metro area during the first half of the year, compared with January through June in 2009. Sales activity was boosted by a federal tax credit for first-time buyers, but the effect of that incentive is all but over now.

Click a ZIP code on the map below to view change in number of homes sold
Jan.-June 2009 vs. Jan.-June 2010

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dotdonato at 7:27 PM November 14, 2010

Thank you for the dynamic information. I am going to incorporate the mapping in promoting the properties I have for sale in Carroll Vista in Carroll CountySo many wonderful neighbors up here are stll active, many semi-retired or find themselves living in Florida and Maryland, that their upscale elegant homes are available at very low prices. I will advertise with your publications in the areas you have indicated as having a surge in sales. Maybe some of those folks are looking I hope our Maryland friends stay in the State and find the retirement dream or find the family home that they hope to find. If you are shuffling and are reading this, you will be happy to know that DEALS come in many variations. I even have a client who's beautiful home needs to be sold because of a job transfer but the owner may offer to RENT your house (if your buying is continguent on selling your current home) until it sells and you can go to settlement on the almost new, all options luxury home in Carroll Vista. What a great idea.Think about what works for you.Look at the County map of sales that this paper has provided and go ahead an shuffle.Money is available at the lowest rates in years too. This article makes you think about how to move ahead with your life plan.Thank you again for this helpful data, Dot Donato, REALTOR Long and Foster.

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