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Home of the Week: Movin' on up

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Published 03/06/10

No shoveling or yard work, within walking distance to two grocery stores and a bunch of restaurants, a central location for commuting, security, swimming pool, gym - there's no question GrandView at Annapolis Towne Centre offers Jean and Richard Rittermann a lifestyle with a lot of perks.

Shannon Lee Zirkle — The Capital The living room, which benefits from a commanding southern view, is done in metallics and dark woods. A gorgeous mirrored screen brings it all together nicely.
Jean and Richard Rittermann moved from a 4,500-square-foot home in Ellicott City to a 1,400-square-foot, sixth-floor condo at GrandView at Annapolis Towne Centre.
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Downsizing also had a certain appeal.

"We're from Ellicott City - we downsized from about a 4,500-square-foot house to this," Jean said. "It's quite a shock going from a four-bedroom house to a two-bedroom."

While they did downsize, they're also adding another home into the mix.

"We're...

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how - 2010-03-08 10:12:28

OH Mary Ann, is you name Nick and buy the way the bridge had alot to do w/ the cop you just don't get it, he use to all the time come to places where the girls worked and just ask,are you girls ok,I know my daughter and some of her friends worked in some of the places, and the ice cream stand was across rt2 from the station! BUT I GUESS YOU DON'T REMEMBER!

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Mary Ann - 2010-03-07 17:48:33

hahahahahah good one

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Jim - 2010-03-07 11:11:37

Hey remember the lazy susan bridge on Rt.2

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mary ann - 2010-03-07 08:03:13

4 to 5 or more ADVERTISEMENTS!!!!!!!!!DUH! Read the article again and again and again. Then tell us how many business listings that you see. It all starts with the Advertisment of his business and then goes from there. Once again, read the blasted article again. See is you can understand it then.

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Jim - 2010-03-06 17:17:38

"w/at least 4-5" ????? 4-5 what Jim?

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how - 2010-03-06 11:15:38

Once again NICK another advertisement w/at least 4-5.......DO YOU GET IT?

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