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Developer

Brantly Development
The Developer of the Elkridge Crossing Community
 
  Look at this link first:   http://brantlygroup.com/elkridgecrossing.html to verify who the Developer is. 


The interesting thing about this website is they don't own it!  We purchased it after they allowed it to expire.  However, they still advertise it on their webpage and on the 40 foot banner on the side of the commercial space.



This is your FIRST clue to something being wrong. 
NOTE:  On May 16, 2011 at about 3:00 PM, they removed this sign.  It only took them MONTHS to realize they didn't own the website any longer.  A second clue as to how quickly they will respond to things that are not quite right!


Who exactly  is Brantly Development?  Find out here:  http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/UCC-Charter/CharterSearch_f.aspx   Search for Brantly and you should find these two entries: 


(D00715292) BRANTLY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION General Info. Amendments Personal Property INCORPORATED
(D03695442) BRANTLY DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INCORPORATED General Info. Amendments Personal Property INCORPORATED

Write down the names AND addresses of the agents.  (Trust me, write down the names)







Step 2: Do your legal research on the Developer, Builder, and the Community.   You can do this at  http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp

Search for

  • Brantly Development   --   Don't forget to change it to looking for a "company"
  • Elkridge Crossing (this will help you pull in any cases that involve the HOA)
  • Search the names and addresses you wrote down above - use the addresses you find to make sure you have the correct person/company.   People have similar names so you need to be sure.  (I would not put you though this process if there was not some some interesting things to read)








Once you have done your research - You make your own decision about whether you should buy at this location!  I am not saying anything good or bad - I am just telling you where to look for the information you need to make a decision!

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EXTRA BONUS HERE:

Home Owner Association's (HOA) are notorious for charging HUGE amounts of money for their bylaws and covenants. 
Here is my full set of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions  or CC&R's  --Here they are!  (.pdf file)

New to HOA's?  I welcome you to read some Homeowner Association Basics at this link: http://loan.yahoo.com/m/primer13.html
(you trust yahoo.com, right?)

or

(you trust msn.com, right?)


Now you ask yourself -- what about the homes there already?  How much have they been selling for?  Look no further then the Public Records for Howard County:  http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/   This will help you determine if you are getting a good deal if you decide to purchase.

What schools will my kids attend?  Answer: Howard County Schools - http://hcpss.org/


This may be some interesting reading for those who thought Elkridge Crossing was going to be expanded.  http://www.co.ho.md.us/dpz/dpzdocs/ZB1068TSR.pdf

An article about moderate income families buying in Elkridge Crossing:  http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/county-seeking-applicants-moderate-income-housing

Read the Comments from people on the lower part of this page:  http://www.baltimorecondoloft.com/elkridge-crossing-affordable-desirable/

Crime in the Area?  Read the Howard County Daily Bulletins!  http://www.co.ho.md.us/Police/PD_CrimeReport.htm

Here is the Maryland Homeowners Association Act.  Click Here!  Although they have nothing to do with this website - they do provide a copy of the act on their website:  http://www.rbdlaw.com/index.html   Rees Broome, PC (Attorney)

The Maryland Condo Act is here -- CLICK HERE   There is a Townhome HOA AND a Condo HOA in Elkridge Crossing!

Another link - A forum that talks about Elkridge Crossing.  http://www.city-data.com/forum/baltimore/689918-ryan-homes-particularly-elkridge-really-bad.html


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