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Columbia, MD

All About Columbia, Howard County, MD

Columbia, Maryland, one of the first planned communities in America, was the vision of the late James W. Rouse, founder and Chairman of the Columbia-based The Rouse Company (succeeded by General Growth Properties, which still operates hundreds of properties in Columbia). This new city, which has been developed from scratch since land acquisition began in 1962, accounts for close to one-tenth of the total area of Howard County. Columbia was meticulously planned to combine residential neighborhoods, employment opportunities, open space, and cultural activities for its residents within a series of Villages, providing the residents of each Village with a self-sustaining and communal lifestyle. These nine Villages, which are nestled among the beautiful parks, streams, and developed areas that comprise the 14,000-acre city, are home to the City's close to 100,000 residents.

From its birth as a city to the present, Columbia has certainly exceeded the expectations of its developers. Columbia is the largest economic center in the County with over 3,500 companies occupying close to 22,000,000 square feet of commercial, light industrial, and research and development space situated close to the major interstates of the Mid-Atlantic.

But work is not all that Columbia is about. It is a consummate entertainment and recreation hub and is home to wonderful restaurants, a first class The Mall In Columbia, most of the County's cultural and arts facilities, dozens of fabulous Howard County public schools and two major parks. The bustling Town Center lakefront area boasts festivals, outdoor music and movies, other enjoyable activities and events for folks of all ages. While Columbia is an unincorporated city within the overall control of the Howard County government, Columbia itself is also governed by its residents through one of the largest homeowners associations in America. The Columbia Association is an integral part of Columbia through its oversight of facilities and influence over land uses and development.

The homes and properties for sale in Columbia are also some of the best and most convenient in Maryland. There are ample opportunities for first time home ownership, dozens of multifamily developments, several luxury home communities and other fabulous properties surrounded by all of the amenities Columbia has to offer. If you want to talk to a real estate professional with unparalleled market knowledge of Columbia and the expertise to lead you through the buying process, please contact us. We'll bring you home to Columbia!

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