Here are some links to sites that contain helpful information about buying or selling a home. I have also included sites that provide information about Baltimore and activities I'm directly involved in.
I hope that you enjoy them and find them useful.
Baltimore City Public Works- Water is automatically transferred when the deed is recorded, takes about 45 days. If you have any questions call 410-396-5398
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Contact_Us/telephone/letterw.html Baltimore County Public Works- Baltimore County water hook up 410-887-3363
http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/dpw/ws/phone.html Harford County Public Works- Water hook up call 410-638-3300
http://www.bcps.org/apps/boundaries/ - Baltimore County Public Schools, type in address and it will tell you the elementary, middle and high schools that your children would go to from that address.
www.greatschools.net - useful school statistics and information, just put in the school or area that you want more information on and it will give you testing statistics, some parent reviews, teacher student ratio's and so much more!
www.schoolsout.com -allows you to get emails for free when schools in your school district get out early for weather, water main breaks, loss of electricity or any other reason. You can also pay a small fee if you would like to get text messages on your phone!
http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp - This site is the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. You can look up specific cases, people by name and so on. It is a good site to research daycare providers, people you are dating or anyone else that you may need to know their background.
http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/ - Maryland Sex Offenders list. Search by zipcode or name.
http://zone.msn.com/en/root/gamebrowser?playmode=1&genre=0 - great place to go play free games online!
www.myspace.com -I know it sounds corny, but what a wonderful way to stay in touch with friends, especially the ones that have moved out of state. My myspace is www.myspace.com/tanyashanklinlewis
www.evite.com -a great free way to send out invitations to upcoming events via email! You can manage your guest list and even send out reminders and updates!
www.mamasource.com - An online moms group where you can post questions and respond to others questions. Free, no spam & there are moms in your areas which is nice. Want to find a great park or free things to do in the area, just post a question or read the current parent reviews.
www.mapquest.com -get turn by turn directions anywhere!
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/ -now this is one of my favorites- free online classified ads, buy, sell or just browse. You can even post pictures of the items! You can post an ad if you are having a yard sale too!
www.loanandcreditpro.com -useful mortgage information
https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx - This website allows you to be added to the do not call list. It is good for 10 years!
www.pastry4u.com - One of my clients does catering, wedding cakes, birthday cakes, special occasion cakes, etc. This website gives pictures of some of her work!
This is not a website, it is a good old fashion mail them a letter, but to have your name removed from junk mail lists write to the following:
Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
6 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
It could reduce your junk mail by up to 75%! Great way to do your part to "go green!"