My husband and I are new to Maryland (we are moving from Canada) and have found 2 houses we like in the Columbia area - one in Owen Brown and one in Hickory Ridge. We are in our late 20s with no children, but we are looking for a family-oriented community because we plan on having children in the next year or two. We have put an offer on a house in Owen Brown because it seemed like the nicer area of the two after driving around the communities (bigger homes, closer to stores), but I have read on the forums that Owen Brown (21045) is not a great area. I would really appreciate any information or opinions about the two areas!!! It is very important that we live in a safe neighbourhood - plus, the house in Owen Ridge is more expensive than the house in Hickory Ridge so we want to make sure we are making a good decision!!!
Thanks!
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Canadians new to MD, need advice please - Owen Brown versus Hickory Ridge?!
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