No community has been spared of the rippling effects of COVID-19. Supporting our local community during these tough times is very important to us and many others who call this place home. We've put together a list of Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake businesses and organizations that need our continued support and those businesses that are still open during this time. We will continue to add to this list as information is available.

The holidays might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t make them any less enjoyable! Whether you’re visiting the lake for a weekend away with family or live here year-round, there will still be plenty of options for [...]

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September 2020

Summer is over but the real estate market is still as hot as ever! September 2020 showed continued trends of drastically low inventory and higher than average demand. Closed Sales for the month were up 78%, with 112 selling in September 2020 compared to the 5-year-average of 63. There were 86 New Pending Sales recorded in [...]

August 2020 Garrett County Statistics

We had another phenomenal month for real estate! There were 72 Closed Sales in August 2020, up 47% from the 5-year-average for the month of 49. New Pending Sales were up 60%, with 117 in August 2020 compared to the 5-year-average of 72. New Listings finally saw an increase over the average after several [...]

Railey Realty is happy to announce the addition of Dan Martin to our stellar team of real estate sales agents! Dan brings his love for all things Maryland, passion for the outdoor lifestyle, and life experience as a second homeowner at Deep Creek together to provide a unique and authentic perspective for this clients and customers. We're so [...]

Railey Realty is thrilled to announce that our very own Bill Weissgerber has been named the recipient of the Community Trust Foundation Humanitarian Award! This incredible honor is given to a donor who exemplifies philanthropy, charitable giving, and dedication to bettering their [...]

Garrett County

July was a busy month for the real estate market! The market trends have further solidified, with pending sales continuing to increase while total market inventory remains at an almost record low. Closed Sales for July 2020 were up 49%, with 70 homes sold this past month compared to the 5-year-average in July of 47. New [...]

Railey Realty is so happy to announce the addition of Joanne Nickles to our incredible team of sales agents! Joanne pairs decades of business experience with her love for Deep Creek Lake and the lifestyle offered here to create the perfect and practical perspective for her real estate career. You can read more about her [...]

The year 2020 marks the 95^th Anniversary of Deep Creek Lake! In the early 1920s, C.M. Railey was among the loggers who cleared what is now the lakebed. The Pennsylvania Electric Company installed the hydro-electric dam, filled it with water from the surrounding tributaries, and Deep Creek Lake was [...]