Is Columbia, MD right for you?
So, you are thinking about relocationg to Columbia, MD but you’re trying to figure out, is Columbia, MD right for me? I have a unique perspective because I am both an experienced Realtor who does a lot of business in Howard County and I also live in Columbia. I would like to talk to you about pros and cons of living here from both perspectives and hopefully, I can give you some information which will be truly helpful. the first thing you should know about Columbia is that it is a P.U.D. (Planned unit development) so the look of Columbia is pretty unique. One of the things that I really do appreciate about this town is that because it was planned, many of the streets are cul-de-sacs and there is an abudundance to trees and landscaping. There are also many restrictions on businesses regarding the kinds of signage which can be used, meaning no huge McDonalds arches! I happen to think this lends a lot more beauty to the place but some people don’t like it because they feel it is difficult to find things here and that Columbia “hides” things (like auto shops and gas stations) but once you have been here a while, you get to know where all of those things are and you appreciate living somewhere where people have taken the time to make these rules and plan these things out. Another thing I really like about the County is I feel they have done an exceptional job with the road/highway infastructure. In most cases, there are several ways to get to the same place and, in general, you can get from any one place in Columbia to another place in Columbia within 15 minutes. There are also tons of restaurants and shopping places, including a great mall that has a “Nordstroms” and “Macy’s”, there is a “Cheesecake Factory” and also “P.F. Changs” as well as a fantastic AMC movie theater with stadium seating. These are just a few things that I personally enjoy about Columbia living but I have so much more to tell you, so stay tuned……and as always, I welcome your input, what do like or dislike about Columbia? Have questions about Columbia relocation: Click Here
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