This past Saturday we saw ten different properties in the Frederick area. We saw some properties in the neighborhoods behind Jefferson St. (near the apartments where we currently reside), and then headed out towards the Ballenger Creek area to look at Farmbrook, Robin Meadows, and Kingsbrook. Some of the places we saw are a little more expensive than what we feel we can afford right now, but those were not the majority.

We also saw a property that had become bank owned, which turned the whole experience into an adventure. As we pulled up the single family bank owned property, Val mentioned that they previous owners still had dogs there. She advised us that when she asked if the dogs were friendly, the gentleman at the bank replied “I can’t feel comfortable telling you that”. At this point, we decided to peek our heads in, to see if the dogs were in the house. It turned out they were not, so I followed their barks to the kitchen window that faces the back yard…and found three very large aggressive looking dogs. Jolena realized the back door was not shut all the way at the same time the dogs did, but luckily she beat them to it. This visit proved to be a little more interesting than what we had expected.

In the end, the majority of the homes were in a decent price range…and without the risk of dog attacks. The Ballenger Creek area offers nice neighborhoods, and sits outside of the zones for city taxes (a definite plus). Although we are still looking, we do have a couple properties that are holding our interest, and we have grown more and more confident that we are going to find the right place for us.