Maryland is unique in that many of the population centers lie on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. If you have a hankering to be close to the water, Maryland real estate may be the answer.

Maryland

Maryland, the ocean and seafood are three words that always go together. The dominant feature, of course, is Chesapeake Bay which is the lifeblood of the Maryland fishing industries. Take a drive up the coast and youll visit modern cities and historic little shore towns, all with the characteristics of any location on the ocean in any part of the world. Inland, Maryland is profiled with mountain ranges and historically significant sites from the maturation process of the United States.

Baltimore

If youre looking for a city with an eccentric charm, Baltimore is a hidden gem and definitely the best city on the east coast. The city has a robust waterfront area with concert pavilions and tons of little eccentric niches you can see while just walking around. There is no denying Baltimore is a historic town, but this history comes from a flavorful population. Words fail me in describing the city. You just have to experience it for yourself.

In the past, Baltimore had a reputation as a very tough town with crime problems. This is no longer the case and presents you with an opportunity to get in the bottom floor of the real estate market.

Frederick

Located about an hour from Baltimore, Frederick is the home of a presidential retreat with an overwhelming amount of history. Yep, Im talking about Camp David, which is located just a few miles outside of Frederick. Wouldnt you love to be a fly on the wall in that compound? Frederick has the classic eastern seaboard architectural style and temperament with older stone homes and such. Frederick is also centrally located to such historic sites as Antietam and Harpers Ferry.

Maryland Real Estate

Maryland real estate is reasonably priced when compared to typical eastern seaboard real estate. A single family residence in Baltimore will set you back $500,000 on average, while the same home in Frederick will run about $100,000 less. The appreciation rate for Maryland real estate is a very strong 22 percent for 2005.

Raynor James is with the FSBO site - FSBOAmerica.org - homes for sale by owner. Visit our home buying page to view and buy Maryland real estate.