Wisp Resort opened for the 23/24 season Friday December 15 - with 6 trails on opening day and 7 on the second day. Open trails included Squirrel Cage, Grouse, Boulder Run, and Possum. Backbone Pass was added on Saturday. This is the first time in a long time that Possum was included on opening day. This is tremendous news because it's not [...]

Read up on the latest market statistics for Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County, Maryland. This blog covers November, Year to Date, and our advice for buyers and sellers in today's changing market. 

The holiday season is well under way and Deep Creek Lake is brimming with festive lights and fun things to do! From Santa visits to holiday events, there are plenty of things to do all month long. Plus, [...]

October 2023

Looking at October, we mostly see similar trends and relatively flat metrics in most areas. There were, however, some areas of improvement over 2022. There were 44 homes sold in October 23, compared to the 5-year-average of 60 homes. Comparing this year to last year, though, there were only 48 homes sold in October 2022, so it [...]

Wisp Resort is gearing up for the 2023/24 winter ski season! Marketing Director Lori Zaloga and Marketing Coordinator Lexi Hawkes recently presented the recent Wisp updates at a Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Marketing Roundtable event. Before we dive into winter improvements, Wisp did have a few changes made over the summer. New and [...]

The holiday season is officially here! In addition to awesome annual events, Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County offer a lot of great options for holiday shopping and dining. Whether you're a full time resident or visiting any time during November or December, our holiday guide will help you find the perfect Christmas and holiday activities [...]

After a warm, sunny October, Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County are gearing up for the return of winter. The colorful leaves have made their last stand as we transition (always earlier than most!) into the winter season. November also marks the beginning of the holiday season, making it a fun and festive time to visit. We rounded up some of [...]

September 2023

September kept true to the current trends we’ve been seeing throughout the summer. Overall, total active listings remain lower than past years, however, that gap is lessening as the 5-year-average is beginning to include 2020, 2021, and 2022 – where inventory first dropped. New Listings were down 10 homes from the [...]

The first dredging project at Deep Creek Lake will begin in October 2023 and is predicted to be completed by mid-winter. This $2.2M pilot project was funded by the State of Maryland and will remove approximately 15,000 cubic yards of sediment from Arrowhead Cove. It’s estimated that this will add 1-4 ft of depth to the cove, allowing for [...]

August 2023

Despite a busy summer, the real estate market stalled in August. Closed Sales were down, with 40 closing in August 23 compared to the 5-year-average for the month of 53. New Pending Sales were also down, with 47 reported in August 23 compared to the average of 70. Active Listings remain lower than in years past, with 161 [...]