Village Towns (Ryan Development) in Elkridge, MD (Columbia, Ellicott City: townhome, purchase)

[KevMan]

Hi,

My wife and I are about to purchase a home in the Ryan Homes development "Village Towns" in Elkridge, MD. It is off Port Capital Dr on RT.1. I just wanted to see if anyone out there is currently living there or has heard anything on the experience there. Your insight is appreciated.

Thanks!

[mac-n-gouda]

If you have not googled Ryan Homes, then I strongly encourage you to do so before you sign the dotted line.

My husband and I looked at all the Ryan homes in the area and we were briefly enticed by their 'low' prices - however there is a lot to be chewed on when considering their homes.

Also with the sudden economic downturn I think the overhaul of the Elkridge Rt. 1 area has been shelved. Granted it is still Howard County - but if you keep looking you can find an older, better built townhome in Ellicott City or Columbia for the same price.

[jclausen71]

Go to Zillow.com and check out the resale values of the homes there. Elkridge has wonderful homes, some may be a few years older, however you will be suprised by the re-sale value with the older vs. new....