{"id":3823,"date":"2015-03-31T08:30:39","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T14:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=3823"},"modified":"2025-03-10T14:12:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T20:12:56","slug":"top-10-reasons-to-live-in-bel-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/top-10-reasons-to-live-in-bel-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons to Live in Bel Air"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"float: right; padding-left: 15px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\" title=\"Top Ten Reasons to live in Bel Air\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TOP_TEN-2.png\" alt=\"Top Ten Reasons to live in Bel Air\" width=\"384\" height=\"300\" \/>Thinking about moving to the Baltimore area, but don\u2019t want to live in the hustle and bustle of Charm City proper? If so, consider these 10 reasons why scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/richmondamerican.com\/Maryland\/Baltimore-Metro-new-homes\/Bel-Air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bel Air<\/a> should make your short list of places to call home.<\/p>\n<p>10. Convenient location just 23 miles from <a href=\"http:\/\/baltimore.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baltimore<\/a> (75 from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitphilly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>9. Strolling through world-renowned <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ladewgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ladew Topiary Gardens<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. Dozens of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belairmd.org\/DocumentCenter\/View\/94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">historic Harford County landmarks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Miles and miles of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belairmd.org\/200\/Walking-Cycling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">walking and bicycle trails<\/a> that conveniently connect to public transportation<\/p>\n<p>6. Saturday mornings at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belairfarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bel Air Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. The lively <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belairartsandentertainment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bel Air Arts &amp; Entertainment District<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Bel Air\u2019s annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.townofbelairfilmfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">film festival<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Flavorful cuisine at many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opentable.com\/md\/bel-air-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">local restaurants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. A vibrant <a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownbelair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">downtown<\/a> all year round<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1boVAgi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top-rated schools<\/a> right in town<\/p>\n<p>If the attractions and activities at Bel Air have piqued your interest, be sure to call our Homebuyer Resource Center at 877-444-1485 or view available homes <a href=\"https:\/\/richmondamerican.com\/Maryland\/Baltimore-Metro-new-homes\/Bel-Air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We offer several appealing communities in the area, including both townhomes and single-family homes, with a wide selection of exciting floor plans that boast such features as granite countertops, hardwood flooring and maple cabinetry. Your new home is waiting!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/maryland\/baltimore-metro-new-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake\u2019s Legacy<\/a><br \/>\nFrom the low $400s<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/maryland\/baltimore-metro-new-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelly Glen<\/a><br \/>\nFrom the low $400s<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/maryland\/baltimore-metro-new-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prospect Green<\/a><br \/>\nTownhomes from the low $300s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about moving to the Baltimore area, but don\u2019t want to live in the hustle and bustle of Charm City proper? If so, consider these 10 reasons why scenic Bel Air should make your short list of places to call home. 10. Convenient location just 23 miles from Baltimore (75 from Philadelphia) 9. 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