It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Towson, MD is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I live in MD. I have very close friends who live in PA. The husband was diagnosed with cancer. It was a diagnosis that came out of left field. It left them reeling with every unknown when they were told it had developed and progressed rapidly. I called a friend, who lives in my home state, to ask if she knew of any companies that could not only provide health care services to my PA friends, but be ready to do so without delays. She referred me to Haley Davis with Always Best Care Senior Services. I called as soon as I hung up. I left a voicemail, and received a call from Haley within 10 minutes. Providing as much detail and information as I could, I was assured they would be able to provide different levels of care as they were needed. She also said that I, or any member of my friends’ family, could call her if we needed anything. Today my PA friend said she emailed Always Best Care Senior Services last night. Later today I heard that Haley responded, and services were put into place. The absolute last thing anyone should have to be concerned about when they are emotionally overwhelmed and physically depleted from a devastating disease is dealing with automated phone systems, reaching the correct departments, filing requests in triplicate, and being told they’ll be put on a waiting list. Absolute Best Care Senior Services is just what the name says. They aren’t just able to provide the services that will be needed, they provide the peace of mind that allows their clients to focus on themselves. That’s what caring and compassion are about. I don’t think I could ever express my gratitude. Thank you.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Towson, MD, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Towson, MD understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Towson, MD 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Konstantin L // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Maryland The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties.The typical home value in the United States was $359,741 in March, 1.2% higher than the year before.Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps ...
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The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties.
The typical home value in the United States was $359,741 in March, 1.2% higher than the year before.
Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Maryland using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from the 12 months ending March 2025. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib. Data was available for 50 cities and towns in Maryland.
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- Typical home value: $393,454- 1-year price change: +$28,382 (+7.8%)- 5-year price change: data not available- Metro area: Cambridge, MD
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- Typical home value: $723,179- 1-year price change: +$28,638 (+4.1%)- 5-year price change: +$170,759 (+30.9%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $617,517- 1-year price change: +$28,707 (+4.9%)- 5-year price change: +$134,663 (+27.9%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $507,111- 1-year price change: +$29,015 (+6.1%)- 5-year price change: +$170,448 (+50.6%)- Metro area: not in a metro area
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- Typical home value: $669,596- 1-year price change: +$29,066 (+4.5%)- 5-year price change: +$149,351 (+28.7%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $783,766- 1-year price change: +$29,893 (+4.0%)- 5-year price change: +$186,584 (+31.2%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $908,517- 1-year price change: +$30,263 (+3.4%)- 5-year price change: +$314,164 (+52.9%)- Metro area: Easton, MD
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- Typical home value: $668,275- 1-year price change: +$30,420 (+4.8%)- 5-year price change: +$144,451 (+27.6%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $643,649- 1-year price change: +$30,661 (+5.0%)- 5-year price change: +$129,000 (+25.1%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,036,483- 1-year price change: +$30,674 (+3.0%)- 5-year price change: +$318,747 (+44.4%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $875,816- 1-year price change: +$31,198 (+3.7%)- 5-year price change: +$219,775 (+33.5%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $713,410- 1-year price change: +$31,282 (+4.6%)- 5-year price change: +$198,866 (+38.6%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $993,573- 1-year price change: +$31,853 (+3.3%)- 5-year price change: +$283,473 (+39.9%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $540,987- 1-year price change: +$31,954 (+6.3%)- 5-year price change: +$169,669 (+45.7%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $505,314- 1-year price change: +$31,976 (+6.8%)- 5-year price change: +$159,965 (+46.3%)- Metro area: Cambridge, MD
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- Typical home value: $562,708- 1-year price change: +$32,040 (+6.0%)- 5-year price change: +$167,683 (+42.4%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $843,460- 1-year price change: +$32,920 (+4.1%)- 5-year price change: +$193,632 (+29.8%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $618,225- 1-year price change: +$33,025 (+5.6%)- 5-year price change: data not available- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $802,425- 1-year price change: +$33,039 (+4.3%)- 5-year price change: +$308,225 (+62.4%)- Metro area: Easton, MD
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- Typical home value: $565,056- 1-year price change: +$33,365 (+6.3%)- 5-year price change: +$175,321 (+45.0%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $623,353- 1-year price change: +$33,436 (+5.7%)- 5-year price change: +$171,684 (+38.0%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $934,200- 1-year price change: +$33,472 (+3.7%)- 5-year price change: +$260,800 (+38.7%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $808,042- 1-year price change: +$33,520 (+4.3%)- 5-year price change: +$187,342 (+30.2%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $450,739- 1-year price change: +$33,649 (+8.1%)- 5-year price change: +$146,605 (+48.2%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $536,717- 1-year price change: +$33,663 (+6.7%)- 5-year price change: +$154,676 (+40.5%)- Metro area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
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- Typical home value: $728,613- 1-year price change: +$34,012 (+4.9%)- 5-year price change: +$197,480 (+37.2%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $730,790- 1-year price change: +$34,125 (+4.9%)- 5-year price change: +$169,041 (+30.1%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $673,464- 1-year price change: +$34,340 (+5.4%)- 5-year price change: +$192,342 (+40.0%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $729,609- 1-year price change: +$36,048 (+5.2%)- 5-year price change: +$178,676 (+32.4%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,034,602- 1-year price change: +$36,443 (+3.7%)- 5-year price change: +$288,833 (+38.7%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $925,246- 1-year price change: +$37,072 (+4.2%)- 5-year price change: +$215,619 (+30.4%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $773,625- 1-year price change: +$37,362 (+5.1%)- 5-year price change: +$186,568 (+31.8%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $633,461- 1-year price change: +$39,106 (+6.6%)- 5-year price change: +$157,485 (+33.1%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $963,112- 1-year price change: +$40,730 (+4.4%)- 5-year price change: +$275,522 (+40.1%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $1,071,303- 1-year price change: +$40,861 (+4.0%)- 5-year price change: +$339,629 (+46.4%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $825,069- 1-year price change: +$41,871 (+5.3%)- 5-year price change: +$190,061 (+29.9%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $921,393- 1-year price change: +$42,450 (+4.8%)- 5-year price change: +$255,498 (+38.4%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $929,822- 1-year price change: +$42,674 (+4.8%)- 5-year price change: data not available- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,017,960- 1-year price change: +$45,181 (+4.6%)- 5-year price change: +$264,969 (+35.2%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,030,154- 1-year price change: +$45,265 (+4.6%)- 5-year price change: +$289,808 (+39.1%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $911,889- 1-year price change: +$46,842 (+5.4%)- 5-year price change: data not available- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $655,530- 1-year price change: +$51,226 (+8.5%)- 5-year price change: +$231,318 (+54.5%)- Metro area: Easton, MD
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- Typical home value: $1,093,491- 1-year price change: +$57,060 (+5.5%)- 5-year price change: +$234,562 (+27.3%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,212,239- 1-year price change: +$60,406 (+5.2%)- 5-year price change: +$281,324 (+30.2%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,350,551- 1-year price change: +$72,860 (+5.7%)- 5-year price change: data not available- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,456,798- 1-year price change: +$76,712 (+5.6%)- 5-year price change: +$365,425 (+33.5%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,403,567- 1-year price change: +$78,861 (+6.0%)- 5-year price change: +$392,852 (+38.9%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $1,319,140- 1-year price change: +$84,662 (+6.9%)- 5-year price change: +$332,750 (+33.7%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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- Typical home value: $2,820,048- 1-year price change: +$85,912 (+3.1%)- 5-year price change: +$985,284 (+53.7%)- Metro area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
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- Typical home value: $1,540,919- 1-year price change: +$111,756 (+7.8%)- 5-year price change: +$431,090 (+38.8%)- Metro area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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TOWSON, Md. — This summer, a busy stretch of York Road in Towson is scheduled for a major facelift. A roughly half-mile section from Newell Avenue at Towson University to the roundabout will undergo infrastructure improvements.The Maryland State Highway Administration, in partnership with Baltimore County, has planned comprehensive improvements:More than 16,000 people drive the route daily, according to the state. College students walk it to class, and office workers use it to reach lunch spots.According to Nancy Hafford,...
TOWSON, Md. — This summer, a busy stretch of York Road in Towson is scheduled for a major facelift. A roughly half-mile section from Newell Avenue at Towson University to the roundabout will undergo infrastructure improvements.
The Maryland State Highway Administration, in partnership with Baltimore County, has planned comprehensive improvements:
More than 16,000 people drive the route daily, according to the state. College students walk it to class, and office workers use it to reach lunch spots.According to Nancy Hafford, Executive Director of the Towson Chamber of Commerce, York Road is like the 'front door' of the Towson Community.
"We're just glad it's happening, because we've wanted to do this for a long time," Hafford said.
Crews will replace water main, resurface road
Residents, commuters, business owners, and anyone else set to be impacted by the construction are asked to attend a virtual meeting on April 8 at 6:30pm. The link to join is right here.
“The thing about this- it is going to be kind of an intrusive project in that they’re going to have to dig the road up to replace the water main, and that’s right through the heart of Towson’s business district. So we really are encouraging people to watch this public meeting this evening,” Gischlar added.
"The county is going to be replacing a water main in those project limits, which is about a half mile. And then we'll come on top of that and improve the surface," Charlie Gischlar, deputy director of communications for the Maryland State Highway Administration, explained in a Tuesday interview with WMAR.
To reduce impact on the heavily-traveled corridor, construction work will primarily take place at night, Gischlar explained.
"When it's finished, you'll have a brand new road surface, you'll have great access to the sidewalks," Gischlar added.
Hafford hopes the improved streetscape will encourage more people to slow down and explore what Towson has to offer.
"Everyone knows," Hafford added, "whenever you do major construction jobs like this, you're going to run into a few headaches and it's going to be uncomfortable for a while. But at the end you get a beautiful project."
Construction is scheduled to begin summer 2025, with completion expected in late 2027.
This report was converted from its original broadcast television script to a web article with the assistance of an AI tool. A WMAR-2 News journalist thoroughly reviewed its contents before posting it to our website.
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Seven colleges in Maryland are among the nation's best. Here's what school earned the highest rank.Patch StaffMARYLAND — Seven Maryland institutions are among the 500 best public and private colleges and universities in the country, according to the 2025 rankings from The Wall Street Journal.Maryland's top school is Loyola University Maryland, a private institution in Baltimore, according to The WSJ/College ...
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MARYLAND — Seven Maryland institutions are among the 500 best public and private colleges and universities in the country, according to the 2025 rankings from The Wall Street Journal.
Maryland's top school is Loyola University Maryland, a private institution in Baltimore, according to The WSJ/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking. The other colleges that made the ranking are listed below.
The Wall Street Journal noted that in the ranking, half of the colleges in the top 50 are new to the list. But the top-ranked school remained unchanged from the previous ranking.
New Jersey’s Princeton University, a four-year Ivy League private school known for its rigorous academic standards and selectivity in admissions, topped the ranking for the second year in a row.
“Our ranking measures how well each college sets graduates up for financial success. We look at how much a school improves students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings, balancing these outcomes with feedback from students on college life,” The Journal wrote. “We don’t measure reputation, nor the college’s own finances.”
The Maryland schools that made The Journal's top 500 are:
The Journal said public schools are prominent among colleges that moved up in the rankings. Two are in the top 10 — the University of California, Berkeley at No. 8, and the Georgia Institute of Technology at No. 9. Last year, there were no public schools in the top 10.
The Journal developed the ranking in collaboration with research partners College Pulse and Statista.
Read more on the methodology and findings on The Wall Street Journal.
Rape allegations led a former Baltimore Raven to pause work at ESPN. He plans to sue his accuser for defamation. "This is a shakedown."Patch StaffOWINGS MILLS, MD — A former Baltimore Raven said Thursday that he is electing to step aside from his work as an ESPN analyst temporarily as he plans a defamation lawsuit in response to rape allegations against him.Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe on Monday ...
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OWINGS MILLS, MD — A former Baltimore Raven said Thursday that he is electing to step aside from his work as an ESPN analyst temporarily as he plans a defamation lawsuit in response to rape allegations against him.
Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe on Monday denied the accusations made against him in a lawsuit seeking $50 million in damages, saying he was framed with a heavily edited video.
Sharpe, who played for the Ravens in 2000 and 2001, plans to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL preseason.
"I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me," Sharpe said in a Thursday statement posted on X, formerly Twitter. "I sincerely appreciate the overwhelming and ongoing support I have received from my family, fans, friends and colleagues."
Sharpe said on X that "The relationship in question was 100% consensual."
"This is a shakedown. I'm going to be open, transparent and defend myself, because this isn't right," Sharpe said in a Tuesday Instagram Reel.
Sharpe alleged the woman accusing him is an OnlyFans model working with Tony Buzbee. Buzbee is a lawyer who led a separate sexual assault lawsuit against rapper Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs that has since been dismissed.
"Tony Buzbee targets Black men, and I believe he's going to release a 30-second clip of a sex tape that tries to make me look guilty and play into every stereotype you could possibly imagine. That video should actually be 10 minutes or so. Hey, Tony, instead of releasing your edit, put the whole video out. I don't have it, or I would myself. You know what happened, and you're trying to manipulate the media," Sharpe said in the Reel.
Sharpe said, "The encounter in question took place during the day at her invitation, and now that appears to be a deliberate set-up."
"[They] want $50 million. What they're getting is sued for defamation and trying to take me down. My career is all about real talk and honesty. I know my family and fans know exactly what this is about. And I'm going to be out there telling you whatever I need to say, just like I always do," Sharpe said.
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The lawsuit reviewed by USA Today said the woman, only identified as "Jane Doe" seeks millions in damages and alleges "sexual assault and battery, and engaging in the intentional infliction of emotional distress."
Sharpe won three Super Bowls, including one with the Ravens, during his 14 NFL seasons. Since his playing career ended, he has worked as an analyst on ESPN and hosts the podcast, "Club Shay Shay."
The plaintiff said she met Sharpe at a Los Angeles gym in 2023 when she was 19, USA Today reported. She alleged that Sharpe, currently 56, sexually assaulted her twice in the last year.
The 13-page lawsuit filed in a Nevada state court said the relationship started as a "rocky consensual relationship" that lasted nearly two years, NBC's Pro Football Talk reported.
The suit said the relationship grew problematic when the plaintiff "began to pull away from Sharpe" after he accidentally live-streamed audio of a sexual encounter with another woman, Pro Football Talk said.
USA Today said the plaintiff alleged that Sharpe recorded their sexual encounters without her consent and once threatened to kill her.
"Sharpe flew into fits of anger when Plaintiff noted his infidelity to their relationship, or called him out about his extraneous activities," the lawsuit said, according to USA Today. "What had once been manipulation, control and intimidation now became something far more dangerous and sinister. Sharpe even figured out how to get into Doe’s apartment complex without her permission."
Pro Football Talk said the complaint alleged that Sharpe forced sex against the woman's consent in October 2024 and engaged in unprotected sex with the plaintiff, despite her efforts in January to get him either to stop or to wear a condom.
"A woman can say ‘yes’ to consensual sexual relations with a man ninety-nine times, but when she says ‘no’ even once, that ‘no’ means no. Defendant Shannon Sharpe, a man who is accustomed to getting what he wants, completely fails to understand this basic concept," the suit said, according to Pro Football Talk. "After many months of manipulating and controlling Plaintiff—a woman more than thirty years younger than he—and repeatedly threatening to brutally choke and violently slap her, Sharpe refused to accept the answer no and raped Plaintiff, despite her sobbing and repeated screams of ‘no.’"
Sharpe's legal team released several of what they said were sexually explicit texts from the plaintiff to the defendant.
"The evidence paints a clear picture: this was a consensual, adult relationship that included role-playing, sexual language, and fantasy scenarios explicitly requested by [the plaintiff]," Attorney Lanny J. Davis said in a Monday statement posted on Sharpe's Facebook page.
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