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Old 11-29-2011, 02:32 PM
 
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Healthcare worker spouse has accepted offer in GB. Now looking for rentals for 1yr before settling into a sf detached house. Both senior citizen empty nesters.
Initial recommendations.
For rentals-- Severn / Odenton./along rte.100
Our priorities: 1.Safety. Nightduty early morning etc etc. 2. Commute. Driving. 10-20mins to GB. 3. Shopping/groc. Etc love Wholefoods but willing to drive 20+mins to get there.

Longterm: SF detached house Ellicott City/ Columbia? Suburb/exurb type.
Interest: golf / tennis /quiet living

Comments / suggestions?
Ksheer
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Old 11-30-2011, 09:06 AM
 
Location: Baltimore
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What is your price range?
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Old 11-30-2011, 09:35 AM
 
Location: The Triad
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Longterm: SF detached house Ellicott City/ Columbia?
Suburb/exurb type. Interest: golf / tennis /quiet living
As seniors, and even with one of you working now...
I'm going to assume you are mostly ready for retirement.
On that basis: focus on this stated long term intention.
The commute from EC @US29 to GB (along Rt 100) is only 15 miles.

After working at N Arundel for about a month...
your spouse will be looking to HoCo General which will then be even closer.

hth
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Old 12-02-2011, 08:00 AM
 
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My Fiancee commutes from Columbia to Glen Burnie (specifically the court house "downtown"), its takes about 30min door-to-door, and seems to be a pretty consistent commute. She goes against traffic in the morning and evening, so it's a relatively low-stress commute compared to other options in the area.

I think Columbia/Ellicot City would be a good option. It's pretty easy to get around, relatively safe, and no shortage of golf, tennis, etc. Ellicot city might put you a little closer to Baltimore, plus it has some of its own attractions and charm.
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Old 12-19-2011, 03:16 PM
 
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MrR,Smitity. Thanks for your responses. Found a condo in Columbia off the mall for 6mos. 25-30mins max on 100. Next an SFH in Co or EC. by summer.
HoCo hospital seemed impressive -- may be after a year or so? Need to research that.

DaveCJ thanks for your enquiry. We have an understanding and very helpful RE agent already -- (never said that before) trying to find a single lvl under 400k. Don't know yet what we can get for that.
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