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.
For a virtual tour, click here
For the full listing, click here 
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!
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here
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...
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here
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
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 
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
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 
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!
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 

 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!]
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 
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

 

via

 - 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

 

via

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

 via

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

 via

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

 via

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.
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 
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!  
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 
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
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 
Listing courtesy of Cindy Burgess at Century 21 New Millennium

Just Listed!

Here are some new properties on the market this week:

1716 Tarleton Way, Crofton, MD 21114

 List Price: $409,900
Great Value! 4 bedroom Colonial in Crofton Towne! Newer Carpet/Newer Hardwood Floors in living room & dining room. Family Room w/Brick Hearth Fireplace, All Bathrooms have been remodeled with brushed Nickel Accents. Large Master Bedroom Suite-MB w/Unique Marble Vanity, Spacious Kitchen w/Granite, 2 Car Garage, Huge .22 Acre Lot. Home Warranty!
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 
Listing courtesy of  Bridgette Wright-Taylor with Long and Foster Real Estate  

238 Finnegan Dr, Millersville, MD 21108

List Price: $625,000
Popular Brittingham colonial w/gorgeous inground pool/waterfall/hot tub, Sunrm w/cathedral ceilings overlooks pool, Sunken fam rm w/fireplace,. Hardwoods *Master suite w/vaulted ceilings,super bath w/whirlpool tub,separate shower,dbl vanity. Side car 2-car garage*Gourmet kitchen w/center island
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here  
Listing courtesy of Daniel Walsh with The Pinnacle Real Estate Company

718 Carlisle Dr, Arnold, MD 21012

 

List Price: $829,900 

Live the amenity rich Ulmstead lifestyle in this fabulous open floor plan 3700+sq ft colonial. Relax on your tiered deck & patio overlooking a private wooded setting. Large light filled kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinet, stainless appliances and separate side entertainment wet bar. Huge master bedroom suite with gas fireplace, two walk-in closets & steam shower. Broadneck Schools!

For a virtual tour, click here

For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here

Listing courtesy of Liz Montaner with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 

2907 South Lake Dr, Davidsonville, MD 21035

List Price: $820,000

Stately Davidsonville colonial on two tree covered acres with over 5800 sqft of living space. Many recent renovations highlight the pride of ownership that the sellers have for this wonderful home. Whole house generators, lush lansdcaping and attention to detail make this a must see.

For a virtual tour, click here

For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 

Listing courtesy of Michale Hamby with Champion Realty

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!

What Can You Get Wednesday: $300,000 in Crofton

Ever wondered what you could get for $300,000 in Crofton, Maryland?

1706 Amberfield Ct, Crofton, MD 21114

List Price: $289,900
Beautiful townhouse close to everything, laminate floors throughout whole main level, eat in kitchen & separate dining room, MB w/cathedral ceiling & private bath, rec.room, storage and laundry, nice deck overlooking privacy fenced yard w/shed. Fifteen minutes to Ft. Meade, 20 min to Annapolis and 30 min to DC and Baltimore. Wegman's, and towncenter shopping with movie theaters.
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here 
Listing courtesy of Jim Flathery with Long and Foster

955 Truro Ln, Crofton, MD 21114

 List Price: $295,000
Seller offering $300 carpet allowance, $500 appliance allowance and $1,200 toward general updates at settlement!  Quiet cul-de-sac location.  Large Family Room addition (house totals 1400 sq) in rear of home with attached half bath, Master Bedroom with attached Den/Sitting room,  Storage shed in backyard,  Updated windows, roof, garage door, HVAC unit & polybutylene pipes have been replaced
For a virtual tour, click here
For more information or to schedule an appointment to view, click here
Listing courtesy of Aiden Surlis with Re/Max Leading Edge 

1715 Denton Ct, Crofton, MD 21114

 List Price: $310,000
Pride of ownership shows! Kitchen remodeled 2002 w/maple cabinetry! Replacement windows 2002! Tankless hot water heater 2007! New Furnace 2007! 4 BRs! 2 full baths! DR w/ Hardwood floors! LR/Family Room off kitchen! Lower level w/large rec room w/ Cozy wood stove & walkout to large, fenced yard and deck! 4th BR & BATH on walkout level too! Laundry Rm w/entrance to Garage! Seller will REPLACE ROOF! Very nice!
For a virtual tour, click here 
For more information or to schedule an appoitment to view, click here  
Listing courtesy of Sandy Wing with Re/Max Leading Edge 



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!