Patterson Park Issue #6: January 2009
Kimi Aghevli, REALTOR
Just Listed Listed in January
110 N Glover – $124,000 2 BR/ 1 BA 122 N Montford - $167,000 2 BR/ 1 BA 118 N Streeper - $ 179,000 2 BR/ 1.5 BA 154 N Lakewood - $199,000 3 BR/3BA 2 N Milton - $279,900 2 BR/1.5 BA
Contract List Price At Time of Contract – Sale Price Available Post-Settlement
2332 E Baltimore - $190,000 5BR/4 BA 135 Clinton - $159,000 2BR/3.5 BA 2619 E Fairmount - $289,900 3 BR/3BA 22 N Glover - $185,000 2 BR 1.5 BA 20 N Kenwood - $239,500 3 BR/1BA 2602 E Baltimore - $339,900 4BR/2.5 BA
Recent Sales
February 2009
One of the signs of passing youth is the birth of a sense of fellowship with other human beings as we take our place among them. - Virginia Wolf
Settled in January 132 N Lakewood – $220,000 2 BR/2 BA 9 N Potomac - $108,038 2BR/3 BA
For more information regarding these or other real estate transactions, or to get a free comparative market analysis for your home, email or call me! Photos courtesy of Patterson Park resident Heather Ingraffia
Issue #6: January 2009
Kimi Aghevli, Realtor
Upcoming Events in the Park
Take a stroll around our neighborhood – VIRTUALLY! Want to share pictures of the Park and your neighborhood with your friends or family? Show-off where you live with a virtual tour of Patterson Park! Additionally, if you have photos you want to share, send them to me and I’ll add them to my tour! http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1552340 &prt=10003 Thinking of selling your home?
Imagine how this same technology can help to sell your home faster. Today’s Buyer is technologically savvy and wants to see more pictures, virtual tours, and information without leaving their house. I provide a virtual tour with every listing – call or email me today for more
Did You Know… Alley Gating and Greening projects are underway in our neighborhood; Here are just a few advantages of a gated alley:
INCREASE PROPERTY VALUE Abutting properties tend to increase in value by 5-15%!
INCREASES SAFETY Access limited to residents, emergency services, and utility companies, reducing the risks or crime and loitering
SANITATION BENEFITS Illegal dumping and littering is less likely, and an increased sense of ownership tends to result in better maintenance.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Greening projects encourage residents to take on leadership roles and remain engaged with each other
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS Alley greens are great for the environment, providing clean air, reducing elevated summer temps, and reducing toxic run-off to the Bay!
Despite being the shortest month of the year, February can feel as though it’s dragging on interminably. With holidays a distant memory and long nights and cold days a persistent reality, one feels the urge to hide away until Spring comes knocking! But fight the urge and brave the cold for a few more weeks to enjoy some great events. Also, spend some of that ample indoor time thinking of what changes or improvements you want to see in our neighborhood, and what YOU can do to make our community even better. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to monthly PPNA meetings, or contact your sector VP (if you’re in the South East sector, that’s me!). Happy February, and stay warm, neighbors! February 4th (Wednesday) Join your neighbors for the weekly Citizens on Patrol Walk. Never been? We meet ever Wednesday at the corner of Linwood and Baltimore at the Park entrance at 7 o’clock. Dogs welcome! The walk is usually followed by dinner and casual socializing at Three… February 7th (Saturday) Start your weekend with one of Audubon’s great family programs – Valentines and Papermaking. Learn how to make paper from recycled scraps, seeds and flowers that your Valentine can plant in the spring. Email ppaudubon@gmail.com to register. Later, head to the Creative Alliance for Bob Marley’s Birthday Soul Shakedown Party at 8 p.m. February 9th (Monday) With challenges and changes facing our neighborhood, now more than ever, it is important to attend the monthly Patterson Park Neighborhood Association Meeting at St Elizabeth’s at 7 o’clock. February 11th (Wednesday) It’s Learn to Knit Ladies’ Night with Audubon! Start your own scarf and make some new friends. If you already know how to knit come and share your expertise! Registration required email ppaudubon@gmail.com February 14th (Saturday) Happy Valentines Day! Enjoy a romantically delicious dinner without leaving the neighborhood! Three… will be having a special menu sure to please friends and lovers alike. After dinner, take in a performance by Gilded Lily Burlesque and Sweet Tease with champagne and chocolate at the Creative Alliance February 26th (Thursday) Meet and mingle with your neighbors at the monthly PPNA Happy Hour at Three… on the corner of Linwood and Baltimore,
Info collected from Ashoka’s Alley Gating & Greening Toolkit
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Kimi Aghevli, Realtor
Issue #6: January 2009
Featured Real Estate Articles:
Smart Updates for Selling or Staying By Kimi Aghevli
I am frequently asked by friends, neighbors, family and clients how best to update their home to simultaneously add the most value to their property. While every house and every budget is different, there are some general guidelines for getting the most bang for your buck, whether you are planning to sell soon or stay put for a while. Before starting any project, carefully plan your budget and identify your goals so you don’t start a renovation project with no end in sight. Also, make sure to follow all zoning and permit regulations! Sweat-Equity Quick Fixes: Walk through your house with a new set of eyes and ask, “does my home look inviting, fresh, and well-kept?” In many cases, quick and easy DIY updates can go a long way and can be done for minimal cost by a homeowner to make a home more appealing to all who walk in the door.
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New Paint, Fresh Look: When painting, strive for neutral colors and a bright white trim to give the house a fresh look. Make sure colors don’t clash as your eyes move from room to room. Clear Out The Clutter: De-cluttering adds loads of visual space. Divide clutter into three categories trash, give away/sell, and storage. Use storage areas in your home wisely, with neatly stacked and labeled boxes. Consider renting a storage unit as a low-cost way to add useable space to your home. Tile and Hardware: New tile in an entry, kitchen, or bathroom can add value and timeless appeal. Natural stone, slate, granite, and marble are among the latest trends, and offer lots of options in color, style and price. Hardware such as faucets, handles, and knobs are also easily replaced, and can modernize a kitchen or bathroom quickly and for little cost. Replacing outdated light fixtures can also add better light and a better look to any room of the house.
Time to Bring In the Pros: If your budget and goals call for more serious investing, your best bet is to focus on the kitchen and bathrooms, which have an average return rate of 85% and can drastically improve your home’s marketability.
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Customize the Kitchen: You can’t go wrong making over an outdated kitchen as long as you do so sensibly and don’t splurge on pricey (and unnecessary) extras. Focus on the basics: re-facing existing cabinets; installing a new wall oven, cook top and sink. Granite tile is a more affordable version than continuous slab if you’re looking for the modern style without the bigger price tag. Better a Bathroom: A master bathroom remodel can also be a great investment. Install a new bathtub, toilet and vanity counter with a double sink, plus a recessed medicine cabinet, and ceramic-tile floor. Aim for a spa-like and serene look and feel. Adding a bathroom, a first floor powder room, or expanding a half bath to a full can also add value, as well as convenience to your daily routine in the meantime.
Remember, whether you are a soon-to-be seller or plan to stay in your home for years to come, updates that present a clean, welcoming, and appealing home are universally valuable. For more tips on how YOU can add value and appeal to your home, call or email me for a personal consultation. Kimi Aghevli
410.925.6625
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Kimi Aghevli, Realtor
Issue #6: January 2009
www.pattersonpark.ning.com
Join Your Neighbors Online!
Let’s connect online! Share your favorite restaurant, plan a party, or search for a babysitter down the street…all at your fingertips! By joining this social network you not only enable yourself to get to know your neighbors and your neighborhood better, but you also strengthen our community. Search listings, neighborhood information, buying and selling tools and additional resources and more from my website: www.cbmove.com/kimi.aghevli Or just call or email me and I can do the work for you!
You can plan events, upload pictures, share news, and discuss neighborhood issues in a forum. So log on today and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same! I look forward to seeing you there!
Questions about this issue? Ideas for what you’d like to see in the next? Have something you want me to share with the neighborhood? I want to hear from you! Whether it’s to find out about buying or selling a home, or to tell everyone you’re happy to babysit or dog walk, contact me anytime via email, phone, mail, or a knock on my door. And of course, if you, a neighbor, a family member or a friend is looking to buy or sell real estate, please call to see how I can help. I can’t wait to hear from you!
KIMI AGHEVLI PATTERSON PARK’S NEIGHBORHOOD REALTOR 9 South Linwood Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224 KAghevli@cbmove.com (410) 925-6625 KAghevli@CBMove.com www.cbmove.com/kimi.aghevli www.pattersonpark.ning.com Owned and operated by NRT, LLC
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