For Sale: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' NYC Penthouse

Who: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos 
Location: New York City
List Price: $24.5 million

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have listed their Soho penthouse for sale for a nice price of $24.5 million.  The couple purchased the home in 2005 for $9.5 million and undertook a 2 year renovation to bring it up to the luxury home that it is today. 
The penthouse is 6,792 square feet and boasts 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, two kitchens, two fireplaces, and a 2,500 square foot roof top terrace.  
 No word yet on where the Consuelos family is moving to. 
The house is listed with The Modlin Group, Inc

 

What can you get Wednesday: $400,000 in Edgewater

Ever wondered what $400,000 can get you in Edgewater?

3604 Edgemont St, Edgewater, MD 21037

 List Price: $395,000
Numerous updates; beautiful wood floors, corian, custom tile work and built-in shelving. This home has been extremely well cared for & is ready for a new owner. Plenty of living space and one of the best yards in Selby. Sits in a great community w/ beach & playground area. 
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Listing courtesy of Brenda Dunlap at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 


1209 Cedar Ln, Edgewater, MD 21037

List Price: $399,000

Join HOA for $20. Gives buyer access to the pier & boat slips. The slips are 1st come 1st serve & are $5 per foot. If boat is 25' then cost is $125 for the year! HOA also has 25 feet of bayfront beach right b4 Mayo Beach Park. Buyer can have bonfires, parties, etc. 

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Listing courtesy of Marcy Gaines at Century 21 New Millenium 

120 Waterside Ct, Edgewater, MD 21037

List Price: $400,000
Fabulous brick townhouse & garage in the greens at south river colony in showcase condition. High end finishes of triple crown molding, columns, transom windows over walls of glass, granite, light oak hardwd & 9' ceilings are just a few of the special elements. The deck,patio&wrought iron fence open onto views of the comm.pond, trails & trees. Hoa has 2 pools, tennis, tot lot too 
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Listing courtesy of Barbara Bohan at Long and Foster Realtors 


3517 Cromarty Ln, Edgewater, MD 21037

List Price: $418,000

Great Opportunity! One of the very few 4 bdrm units available. Beautiful, spacious interior in decorator neutrals.Rich hardwood floors and the perfect kitchen for entertaining.Vaulted ceilings,fireplace,Master Suite with luxurious bath and private sitting. This home has it all. Great Community amenities include a swimming pool and great commuter access. For a virtual tour, click here For more information or to make an appointment to view, click here  Listing Courtesy of Michael Hamby at Champion Realty  112 Riverton Pl, Edgewater, MD 21037 List Price: $425,000

Gorgeous brownstone style town home on quiet street and backing to pond in sought after South River Colony. Spectacular first level renovation include brazilian cherry hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, 2 gas fireplaces, rear bump out and sitting room and wet bar. Master bedroom is gigantic with vaulted ceilings, rear bump out and sky lights.  For a virtual tour, click here For more information or to make an appointment to view, click here Listing Courtesy of David Orso at Century 21 New Millenium  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any of these homes listed above or about renting, buying, or selling in Maryland!

How the Other Half Live: Giuliana and Bill's LA Home

Ever since Giuliana and Bill welcomed little baby Duke Edward Rancic into the world I have been dying to see what their new LA house looked like. Even though we got to see pieces on the TV show I was so happy to see that  Style Network came to the rescue with a photo tour. 

 It was designed by Lonni Paul and is absolutely gorgeous and so well done.  I don't know about you but I could move right in!

I cannot find information on the sales price so if anyone knows please let me know.

So what do you think, which is your favorite room? How great is Giuliana's closet? Isn't Baby Duke's nursery amazing?!  How about that pool? 

What Can You Get Wednesday: $500,000 in Severna Park

770 Ticonderoga Ave, Severna Park, MD 21146

 List Price: $485,000
Prepare to be amazed...This duplex in the Village of Severna Park offers a private oasis with pool & patio backing to woods. Spacious rooms with hardwood thru-out. 5 Fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, family room, sun room, library, den & study; all in a perfect "in town" location. Olde Severna Park water privileges & a short walk to the B&A Trail.
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Listing courtesy of Steve Graves at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage  

484 St. Martin's Lane, Severna Park, MD 21146

List Price: $499,900

New home in 11 home community. Under roof. Still time to do colors. Many extras included. Maple 42"cab. w/ granite.Stainless appliances.Hardwood in kit/break. area,foyer,powder rm.Corner soaking tub w/ tile & granite in bath. 9'ceil. base. & 1st floor. Base. exit. Rough-in in base. FP in Fam rm.French doors off study. Lots of trees. $10k closing-off site sales, Canterbury Crossing For a virtual tour, click here For the full listing, click here Listing courtesy of Desi Hodgson at Champion Realty   504 Old Pasture Lane, Severna Park, MD 21146 List Price: $509,522 Large split level sited on a .34 acre wooded lot. Main level has a foyer & large living room with fireplace. Step down from the foyer into the dining room which is adjacent to the kitchen, family room with fireplace, half bath, screened porch & side entry garage. Upper level had 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Unfinished lower level. Hardi board siding. Rear yard backing to trees. Many recent updates For a virtual tour, click here For the full listing, click here  Listing courtesy of Peggy Stancavage with Long and Foster 228 Arundel Beach Rd, Severa Park, MD 21146 List Price: $515,000 Meticulously maintained & affordable 4BR, 2.5 Bath colonial in wonderful Fair Oaks! Hardwood floors in LR & DR & under wall-to-wall carpeting upper levels. Gas insert in fireplace. Kitchen pantry plumbed for laundry. Great Screened Porch w/skylights! The vol. HOA has pool/slips/pier/ramp/beach/pavilion/playground & basketball ct. Walking distance to new Blue Ribbon Folger McKinsey Elem. School For a virtual tour, click here For the full listing, click here Listing courtesy of Christine Joyce with Champion Realty
If you have any questions or are interested in seeing any of these homes don't hesistate to contact me!

Just Listed!

Here are some houses new the market this week around Maryland:

3681 6th Ave, Edgewater, MD 21037

List Price: $259,900
Cute Front Porch Welcomes You Home-- Large Eat-In Kitchen With Sliding Glass Doors Leading Out To Rear Deck With Fenced Yard and Shed--Upstairs There Are Three Bedrooms and Two Baths, Including Master Bath and Two Master Closets--Paved Driveway--Community Offers Fantastic Beach, Boat Ramp and Playground Area--Priced Right! Not A Short Sale Or Foreclosure--Can Settle Quickly!
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Listing courtesy of Sandy Lofgren-Sargen with Sandra Lofgren-Sargent & Associates

12615 Bluhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

 List Price: $350,000
Fabulous Condition! Must See ! Rambler with Completely Refinished Basement. Main Floor: Solid Finished Oak Floors, Tiled Full Bathroom; 3 Bedrooms Carpeted; Oak Laminate Flooring in Kitchen. Numerous Upgrades such as all replacement Windows, Custom Window Treatments, Alarm System, R30 rated insulation, 3 Ceiling Fans, Recessed lighting, Large outdoor Shed fully Electrical and more...
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Listing courtesy of Doug Brasse at Weichert Realtors 

10356 Blue Arrow Ct, Columbia, MD 21044

 List Price: $400,000
Spacious, lovingly maintained + updated 3 level split; Recent new kitchen with stainless appliances, corian countertops+ recessed lights; Recent HVAC , siding , washer + dryer ; Replaced windows, landscaping, roof+ deck with stairs; Family room with masonry frplc., wood stove insert,blt.in bkcases,+ hardwds.; Ceiling fans; Bonus room off kitche
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Listing courtesy of Concetta Corriere at Remax 100

1510 McGuckian St, Annapolis, MD 21401

List Price: $575,000
Special opportunity near the Arts and Entertainment District of Annapolis. This charming four bedroom home features an open floor plan with an updated kitchen, stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Hardwood flooring, updated baths, three finished levels, and fenced back yard. Great access to shopping, restaurants and all of Annapolis attractions
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Listing courtesy of Sandra Libby at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage  

3917 Halsey St, Kensington, MD 20895

List Price: $699,000
Completely rebuilt from the ground up in 2008! Open floor plan, incredible kitchen, Soaring ceilings in the family room, master bedroom with spa bath and home office or sitting room, large rec room on lower level and 3rd bedroom, wrap porch overlooking professionally landscaped yard in back, charming front porch for sipping lemonade on a porch swing!
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 6539 River Clyde Dr, Highland, MD 20777

List Price: $925,000
Perfectly situated on 1.25 acre lot brimming with trees and boasting balconies and decks in a peaceful setting. Inside has been transformed with a complete kitchen renovation, owner's suite indulgent of large walk-in jetted shower, separate soaking tub, dual custom vanities, walk-in closets, princess suite, full finished basement with bar, surround sound system, 5th BR and game room-fabulous!]
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Listing courtesy of  Margaret Breerwood with Long and Foster
 

5 Easy Holiday Decor Ideas

Are you ready for the Holidays this year?  Looking for some easy ways to spice up your decor this season that won't cost a lot of money or take a lot of time- then check out these easy 5 options below.  

1. Simple Ornament Display

 

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 - Place vintage or extra ornaments on a cake stand with some magnolia leaves or fill an unused vase or apothecary jar with ornaments for a simple stunning centerpiece or mantle display
Supplies needed:  ornaments, cake stand, vase or apothecary jar, and decorative leaves


2. Hanging Card Display

 

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Do you ever wonder what to do with all the holiday cards you receive?  Why not display them in a fun way! 
Try stringing a piece of twine or colorful string across a window or wall.  Then use plain clothes pins or coloful clothes pins to secure your christmas cards on the string.
Supplies needed: twine or colorful string, clothes pins, wall hooks, and christmas cards

 3. Pine cone wreath

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Any extra pine cones laying around your bakcyard?  Why not make a wreath.   If your feeling even more creative you could spray paint the pine cones red, green, gold, silver- the options are endless.
Supplies needed: pine cones, wreath ring (from Michael's or Hobby Lobby), hot glue gun, spray paint optional

4. Wrapping Paper Art Work

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Do you always wonder what to do with those scraps of wraping paper?  Why not frame it to add some holiday decor to your walls! You could easily swap out some pictures from your gallery wall to add a little holiday cheer. 
Supplies needed: wraping paper, frame

5.  Ornament Shadow Box

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Another fun trick for extra ornaments and to add more sparkle to your walls!  I love the green, white, and brown that was used but I would probably add a fun print scrapbook paper to the back to add more dimension and texture.
Supplies needed: Shadow box (you can find cheap ones at Hobby Lobby or Ikea), ornaments, decorative or plain scrapbook paper, glue gun

 

Just Listed!

Here are some properties that are new to the market this week:

502 Mathias Hammond Way #210, Annapolis, MD  21401

 List Price: $186,000
 Full of light & cheerful, this 1 bedroom + den, 11/2 bath condo with lots of windows offering open floor plan, kitchen with breakfast area, personal garage with private access and much more. Minutes from water access, downtown Annapolis and other amenities as well as easy access to major highways and throughways such as Route 50 and 97.
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Listing courtesy of Lynn Frasier at Exit First Realty 

986 Saint Margaret's Dr, Annapolis, MD 21409

 List Price: $250,000
Cape St. Claire Charming Corner Lot with lots of updates. New Stainless Steel Appliances, Counter tops, Updated Fixtures, Insulated Doors, Water Heater, Carpeting & Huge Master Bedroom Suite Addition w/Hardwood, Bay Window, Recessed Lights & separate Entrance. Large Rec Room with Brick Hearth, 1/2 Bath & extra space for Dark room/Extra Storage. Addition Perfect for In home Dance Studio!  
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Listing courtesy of  Christy Bishop at Prudential Ped Fed Realty

7806 Stanley Ln, Severn, MD 21144

 List Price: $475,900

Luxurious BRAND NEW KOCH HOME! Customize this home to fit all your dreams - we include granite countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, crown moulding, ceiling medallions, gas fireplace and much more! Visit today to start building your new Koch Home at Turnbury Run!

For a virtual tour, click here For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here  Listing courtesy of Victoria Fitch at Koch Realty

645 Fairhaven Rd, Tracys Landing, MD 20779

List Price: $559,900
Rare opportunity to own such a special home, old world charm meets new comforts of today's lifestyle. Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay in the quaint community of Fairhaven is such a beauty. New windows, energy efficient with recent heating and central air, updated Kitchen and Baths, Corian counter tops, original hardwood floors, this home has never lost it Charm. Private paradise with inground pool
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Listing courtesy of Cindy Burgess at Century 21 New Millennium