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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Virtual Tour: Homes for Sale in Carroll County This Week

In the market for a new house? Just curious? Check out these recently listed homes for sale in Carroll County.

These videos of Carroll County homes for sale were recently uploaded to YouTube. Each listing links to the YouTube video (also attached to this article). Each home is also shown on the map attached to this article: For sale this week: Westminster: 806 Windsor Drive 914 Burning Tree Court 1270 Fairway Drive 553 Leppo Road 166 Main Street Eldersburg/Sykesville: 5910 Snowdens Run Road, Sykesville 4119 London Bridge Road, Sykesville 5876 Philben Circle, Eldersburg   Check back next week for more virtual tours. 

Friday, May 17, 2013

Local Gym Owner Asks Jillian Michaels to Attend One Year Anniversary Celebration

Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels has been officially invited to Westminster to celebrate the one year anniversary of the opening of Dani's Gym.

Dani Knight, owner of Dani's Gym in Westminster, is crossing her fingers that celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels will consider her invite to come to Westminster.  "I've met her a few times, she's a great inspiration," Knight said. Knight said when The Biggest Loser, a TV show on which Michaels was a trainer, first aired she had clients tell her she was just like Michaels. Knight said she didn't watch the show because she didn't want people to think she was imitating Michaels. Then, in the ninth season, Knight said she watched the show one evening out of boredom. She said she fell in love with the show and Michaels' style.   "It was more of a confirmation of what I do -- she’s one of the best trainers in the world and I’m doing what she …

Dream Home Carroll County: 5-Bedroom, 4-Bathroom Energy Efficient Home

This week’s featured piece of high-end real estate in Carroll County is a 5-Bedroom, 4-Bathroom single family home with energy efficient appliances.

Would your family love an ‘immaculately kept home’ located on a lush 2.05 acres? According to the listing at cbmove.com this Colonial offers all of that plus hardwood floors, ceiling fans, walk-in closets and Energy-Star rated upgraded appliances.   Located at 818 Avonshire Court, Eldersburg this home also offers an open concept layout, crown molding, double vanities, granite counters, and a morning room that looks out onto a flag stone patio. Built in 2003 this home rests on a private cul-de-sac, it backs up to trees and includes custom landscaping. Other desirable features include a finished basement, a wet-bar, luxury bath, recreation area, game area and garage. This home is listed with an asking price of $675,000 according to the …

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Homes for Sale in Westminster This Week

Looking for a new house? Just curious? Find homes for sale in Westminster every week, from our partners at Zillow.

More Westminster Real Estate Listings >>

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Top Maryland Headlines: 'Pimp on the Pike' Gets 20 Years, Blogger Slain, Governor's Race Ignites

From crime - hear about the backhoe bandits? - to politics and new places for Mexican food, be well-informed with one click.

  By Patch Staff Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown Kicks Off Gubernatorial Bid In a speech highlighting his military and government service, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced in his home county of Prince George's Friday night that he is running for governor of Maryland in the November 2014 election. Dan Bongino’s Home Burglarized Wednesday Night While Family Slept A spokeswoman says computers, purses and a wallet were taken from the Severna Park home of Bongino, the former Secret Service agent who ran for U.S. Senate in 2012.  Report: Anne Arundel County Top in State for Generating Tourism Money The county saw a more than 7 percent increase in money from tourism between 2010 and 2011, according to a new report.  Businesses Look to Marketplace Fairness…

CP

9:12 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Another top notch d-bag!   more ›

Knorr Brake Corporation Officially Opens New Facility

Knorr Brake Corporation was located on Baltimore Blvd in Westminster for 18 years before moving to its new facility near the airport in Westminster.

Knorr Brake Corporation showed off its new building on Arthur Peck Drive in Westminster on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  Knorr Brake Corporation is a manufacturer of braking, door, and HVAC systems for the mass transit rail industry. Knorr's new $28 million, 235,000-square-foot facility across from the Carroll County Regional Airport is an upgrade from its previous location on Baltimore Blvd. Knorr's previous building was purchased by Land Sea Air, a newly formed manufacturing company for $3.5 million.     

Report: BWI Pursues Funding for Runway Upgrades

A state board is scheduled to vote on the proposed contract this month.

BWI is seeking approval from a state board to proceed with a multi-million dollar project to improve its runways. The State Board of Public Works is scheduled to vote on the proposed contract modification Wednesday May 15. The proposed $92.5 million contract is part of a larger, $350 million effort to bring runways up to new Federal Aviation Standards on safety, reported the Baltimore Business Journal. According to the proposed contract, some of the runway changes would be geared to managing erosion and safety; others would be to improve certain runways to “allow for more aircraft approaches during inclement weather conditions.” Money generated through airline ticket purchases and potential federal sources would pay for the most recently …

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Homes for Sale in Westminster This Week

Looking for a new house? Just curious? Find homes for sale in Westminster every week, from our partners at Zillow

More Westminster Real Estate Listings >>

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Newly Formed Land Sea Air Manufacturing to Fill Former Knorr Brake Headquarters

The new company plans to employ a 50-person workforce by year end, according to a news release.

As Knorr Brake Corporation celebrates the opening of its new 235,000-square-foot facility on Rt. 97, newly formed manufacturing company Land Sea Air is settling into its new home -- the former Knorr Brake headquarters on Baltimore Blvd. in Westminster.  A former senior programs manager for General Dynamics has teamed with the owner of East Coast Machining Inc. to found Land Sea Air Manufacturing, a new corporation based in Westminster that fabricates components servicing the aircraft and aerospace industries, as well as defense contracting firms, according to a news release. To accommodate projected growth, Land Sea Air recently spent $3.5 million on the 90,000-square-foot Knorr office, warehouse and manufacturing facility at 861 Baltimore…

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9:24 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013

Doing great, thanks. I hope to talk to you guys soon.   more ›

Dream Home Westminster: 6,800 Square Foot Multi-Generation Household

This week’s featured piece of high-end real estate in Westminster is a 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom custom home.

Is your family looking for a home with an in-law suite? According to the listing at homes.com, this custom-built Colonial offers an independent living suite perfect for multi-generational living. Located at 695 Charingworth Ct, in Westminster the home offers 5-bedroom,s 4 full baths and 2 half-baths. This 6,800 square foot home rests on .63 acres.  The home features tile and hardwood floors and plenty of storage space. Built in 2001 the home also includes two 2-car garages, ceiling fans and a custom walk-out back deck. This home is listed with an asking price of $745,000 according to the listing.  This home has no open houses scheduled but a request for a private showing can be made on the listing webpage. Interested?  Learn more about the…

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