The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) released their 2021 Vacation Home Counties Report, listing the top ten markets in the country. Using data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), survey data, and the U.S. Census Bureau, NAR compiled data on purchasing trends for vacation home sales in counties. A vacation home county is identified [...]
Construction is underway on the brand-new Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, located in McHenry. Garrett County is the only county in the entire state of Maryland without a performing arts center. The $20M+ project was funded through support from the Garrett County Board of Commissioners and various State of Maryland funds. The venue [...]
Maryland DNR Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, along with other DNR officials, presented the 2021 State of the Lake address. The presentation was held in-person with a virtual attendance option and was attended by more than 50 people, including local commissioners and dignitaries. The presentation was organized by the Deep Creek Watershed [...]
Kick back and unplug from it all at Hideaway Co! Located in the beautiful 'Cove' in nearby Accident, MD, Hideaway Co offers state of the art yurts that have one or two beds, adorable private bathroom units, a firepit, and the best part - a large dining area! Glampers can enjoy chef crafted meals, cocktails, and al a carte food options. You [...]
Summer is winding down at Deep Creek Lake, but it’s not over! The lake temperature at Deep Creek is actually at its peak in mid-to-late August and into September – so it’s the perfect time to enjoy the water. Early [...]
While Summer may be in full swing, the real estate market has cooled off slightly. Closed Sales were up 31% for July 2021, with 68 reported, compared to the 5-year-average of 52 for the month of July. New Pending Sales were up slightly, with 78 this July compared to the average of 71, a 10% increase. New Listings were down 5%, [...]
There's a new addition to The Fort in McHenry!
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the Garrett County Commissioners for their annual State of the County address. The three commissioners, Paul Edwards, Jim Hinebaugh, and Larry Tichnell, each spoke about the past year’s challenges, successes, and what the future will bring to Garrett [...]
It was a busy month! In what is typically the tail-end of our ‘listing season,’ June New Listings came in at 81, a 4% drop from the 5-year-average of 84 for the month of June. Active Listings (total inventory) remains very low, dropping 184% from the 5-year-average of 336 to the total inventory of 118 in June 2021. There were 66 [...]
Railey Realty and Railey Vacations teamed up with Dutch’s at Silver Tree to host HART for Animal’s annual Guest Bartending Challenge. In a typical year, local real estate and rental company’s host this event through the spring at different locations to help raise money for HART. All events were cancelled in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, [...]
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