btiggemann

btiggemann t1_j3kc1f6 wrote

Moved to Ellicott City from Denver back in 2014, it’s been a great experience and we love it on the east coast.

Commutes are reasonable to College Park as others have mentioned. Plenty of great options for schools, and in my opinion, even an average Howard County school is superior to the best from Denver metro.

Your price range for housing will get you a decent townhome or an older sfr that will need plenty of updates.

Most importantly, good luck with your move! If you need a recommendation for a real estate broker, let me know. I work in commercial real estate and have a few residential agents I can recommend.

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btiggemann t1_j1bfmg0 wrote

Recently moved from Catonsville to Ellicott City and absolutely love it. Schools are great, but home prices are higher as a result. Really can’t go wrong with Columbia, we’re always there visiting friends, going to events, and going to the movies when we can. Merriweather is great, but we really only go a handful of times every year. I personally prefer Ellicott City bc the Korean and ethnic restaurants and groceries are outstanding. Columbia has a bit more suburbia feel imho where some of the neighborhoods look truly identical. Just my two cents. Good luck with your search!

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