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Issue No. 22
| February 2013 |
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Neighborhood Housing Report
Courtesy of Ann Chumney, Coldwell Banker Agent and 18-year Bay Hills ResidentAs a resident of Bay Hills for 18 years and real estate agent for 25 years, I look forward to getting the prices back up in our neighborhood this year.
To read my neighborhood housing report, click here.
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Welcome!
Greetings Neighbors,
February can be a long, cold, boring month. But don't let it! Our area has lots to offer, especially Annapolis Restaurant Week, February 25 - March 3.
You can also take this time to get involved with your community association. The Bay Hills board has our next scheduled meeting Tuesday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. at O'Loughlins. We have some exciting plans to spruce up our community, including giving an entrance a face lift. We love your feedback and emails.
Come, meet your new board members, and play a part in keeping Bay Hills one of the best communities in the Annapolis area.
On the same subject, try to attend the community meeting February 4, 6-7 p.m., at the Broadneck Library conference room regarding the proposed Rite Aid in the Bay Hills shopping center.
Sincerely, Paul Cain
BHCA President |
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Trash Pickup at Basketball Courts
County discontinued trash pickup, BHCA takes action 
You may have noticed garbage bags left at the basketball courts for the last few weeks or so. Thanks to those of you who emailed or called to inform the board of this issue.
In the past, the landscaper would either pick up the trash or put it by the roadside for pickup. After a few calls to the county, we found out they will not pick up the trash unless that parcel of land pays for it. We have signed up for this area to have trash picked up and will finalize this at the upcoming board meeting. .
If anyone would like to discuss this decision, please come to the board meeting Tuesday, February 5 at O'Loughlins at 7:30 p.m. |
Community Events and Notices  | Approximate size of new Rite Aid highlighted
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 Rite Aid Planning Meeting
Monday, February 4, 6-7 p.m. The Bay Hills Plaza group has plans to tear down the existing 1,500-square-foot M&T and build a 14,000-square-foot Rite Aid. We have heard that the current Rite Aid will be divided, half bank and half Fresh & Green. To learn more and discuss this change to our community, including increased traffic, attend the meeting February 4 at the Broadneck Library conference room. Click here to read a related article in the Capital. Click here to read the letter from Sigma Engineering explaining the project and meeting.
Bay Hills Board Meeting Tuesday, February 5, 7:30 p.m. The next BHCA board meeting will be held Tuesday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. at O'Loughlin's in the Bay Hills shopping center. Bay Hills Book Club Tuesday, February 12 The Bay Hills book club is reading Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan for February.
For more information please contact Maureen Lamson at maureenlamson@hotmail.com. New members are welcome.
Reader Ads -- Need to Update Calling all residents who have a reader ad. Please visit the reader ad page on the Bay Hills website to read your ad and make sure it's up to date. If your ad needs to be updated or removed, please email beacon@bayhillsonline.com. Welcome New Residents! If you are new or have a new neighbor, we would like to drop off a welcome bag from the Bay Hills Community Association. Additionally, if you have a business, we would be happy to include one of your business cards in the welcome bag. Please contact Diane Ireland at 410-626-7130 BHCA Resale Packets
If you are selling a home in the community, please contact Bay West Management to obtain a resale packet. The packet contains the community's by-laws, covenants, and community regulations. The packet should be furnished to the buyer prior to the property sale closing. Bay West will confirm if there is any balance due on the homeowner's account before releasing the packet.
Sellers are expected to clear their BHCA account prior to closing on a home sale. The title company representing the buyer is required by law to research obligations related to a property. These obligations include homeowner association memberships, outstanding dues, liens, etc. To request a resale packet, contact Michelle Boss or Ralph Hudson at Bay West: 410-897-0207.
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Local February - March Happenings
The Broadneck peninsula and surrounding Annapolis area welcome a plethora of events each month. Take advantage of all our area has to offer, or use this information to plan travel wisely. Find more events at visitannapolis.org/event-calendar.
Java Spot Webinar - "Leading Innovation"
February 6, 12 - 1 p.m.
Anne Arundel Community College
Sponsored by the Center for Workforce Solutions at AACC as part of its Java Spot programs for businesses; free; to register,
Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale  February 15, 6 - 9 p.m. ($25 tickets)
February 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ($5 tickets)
Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel
Hundreds of new and gently used designer and couture gowns. Proceeds from gown sales support education, information and outreach to people affected by cancer. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cancer Support Foundation in the Baltimore area, cancer patients, and their families and caregivers. Active and retired military discount of 20% (proof required). Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available. Tickets required. Visit bridesabc.org for more info and to register. Other dates and locations available.
Annapolis Restaurant WeekFebruary 25 - March 3 You can't start planning for restaurant week too early! Stay tuned for participating restaurants, menus and pricing at www.annapolisrestaurantweek.com.Coco Blanco  March 1, 7 - 11 p.m.Loew's Annapolis HotelA fun fundraiser for Save the Coconuts. Ticket sales are open! Mark your calendars, dig out your summer whites, and join us for a great party! To all of you who joined us last year we have planned even more fun, great food and great entertainment. Tickets are $75 per person so buy tickets now for yourself and be sure to tell your friends, your family, and your co-workers about the party and the good cause! Click here for more information and tickets.Maryland Green Ball
March 15
West Annapolis Art Works & Fine Framing is holding our 4th Annual Winter Artisan Boutique. Featuring an array of local artisans, The Pottery Guild of Annapolis will be joining us again. Exquisite intricate beaded jewelry, handmade journals and sketch books, painted ornaments, pottery, mosaics, as well as oil, watercolor and acrylic painting. For more information please visit www.westannapolisartworks.com or call 410-295-7045. |
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December 2012 Treasurer's Report
Account balances as of November 30, 2012
Checking $2,166.80
Money Market $39,702.36
Total Assets $41,869.16
Revenues
Dues Revenue (Current Year) $0.00
(Current Year Late Fees) $0.00
(Prior Year Dues & Late Fees) $0.00
Prepay or misapplied $0.00
Advertising $660.00
Interest Income $1.79
Total Revenues $661.79
Expenditures
BB&T (banking fees) $2.00
G.P. Landscaping $1,936.00
JC Wordworks, LLC $600.00
Tray PML (Annual meeting mailers) 715.46
Michael S. Neall Associates (Legal advice) $39.00
John Remias (Community luminaries and Beacon flyer) $60.79
Total Expenditures $4,929.25
Year-to-Date Revenue $72,185.35
Year-to-Date Expenditures $63,877.74
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Neighborhood Housing Report
Courtesy of Ann Chumney, Coldwell Banker Agent and 18-year Bay Hills Resident
After six years of a struggling market, the prediction is that this year will be a positive one for the housing industry. All market researchers report that we have turned the corner in 2012, with the number of home sales up 13.8% over 2011 in Anne Arundel County and median home prices up 5.4%. They predict that the same forces that caused these increases will be in play again this year: housing demand fueled by low interest rates, fewer foreclosures and a low inventory of homes on the market. The supply of homes for sale fell to 4.8 months, the lowest level since 2005.
The inventory is really low so agents are calling me to see if we have anything coming on in our neighorhood. If you or someone you know are planning to sell, please call me for a free market analysis, and if you list with me, I provide professional marketing and photography, a home-staging consultation and a complimentary pre-listing basic house cleaning. You can contact me at kchumney@cbmove.com or 410.693.4880. Please send me your email for the MarketWatch monthly. Let's get our neighborhood housing prices back up!
Recap of houses sold in 21012 (BAY HILLS SINGLE FAMILY)
ADDRESS SOLD PRICE LIST PRICE DOM SELLER HELP BD BA
513 Bay Green Drive $347,500 $369,900 36 $13,347 3 2
1130 Old Stone Lane $439,000 $439,000 64 $10,000 3 3
601 Bay Hills Drive $427,000 $449,000 54 0 5 3
521 Augusta Drive $475,000 $489,000 41 $10,000 4 2.5
Currently active listed
627 Bay Green Drive $450,000 4 BR 2.5 BA
503 Golf Circle $439,000 4 BR 2.5 BA
522 Bay Green Drive $449,000 4 BR 2.5 BA
Pine Valley sold in 2012
704 Pine Valley Ct $285,000 $304,000 13 0 3 2FU 2 HA
1111 Brassie Ct $290,000 $335,500 64 $ 409 3 3.1
1110 Brassie Ct $309,000 $309,750 16 $9,270 3 2 FU 2 HA
772 Pine Valley Dr $300,000 $315,000 174 0 2 2 FU 2 HA
743 Pine Valley Dr $310,000 $350,000 69 0 3 2 FU 2 HA
722 Spoon Ct $310,000 $359,000 75 0 3 2 FU 2 HA
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Reader Ads
The BHCA welcomes ads from residents for non-commercial services and items for sale. Submit your ad by the 15th of the month prior to Beacon@BayHillsOnline.com with your name, address, and dates to run. Please keep ads to 30 words or less. Ads may be edited for style and length.
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