The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and Garrett County Commissioners recently presented the annual State of the County 2018, providing an in-depth look at current, future, and past goals and projects for the county. Commissioners Paul Edwards, Jim Hinebaugh, and Larry Tichnell each addressed the room with an update on their respective [...]

It’s not every day you get to meet and play with NFL stars right here in Garrett County! For the third year in a row, several professional football players will be participating [...]

Garrett County’s tourism metrics continue to show increases as we move towards the end of FY18. Heads on Beds in Garrett County is up 12.2%, Accommodation Sales Collections is up 6.3%, and tourism sales tax revenue is up 5.5%. While these numbers are encouraging on their own, they’re even more impressive when compared to other areas in [...]

The Deep Creek & Garrett County real estate markets are getting busier than ever! May saw a 14% increase in new pending sales, while closed sales matched the 5-year average with no change. New listings dropped 5% from the 5-year average, with 110 new listings in May. Active listings also continue to remain much lower, dropping 27% from the [...]

It's the age old question: Rent or Buy? Renting certainly has its advantages and its place in our market. There are several risks and disadvantages associated with renting, though. We sat down with Railey Realty agent [...]

Railey Realty is happy to welcome Ruth Seib to our incredible team of real estate agents! Ruth is one of the most experienced agents in Garrett County, at one point serving as a broker! We're looking forward to her contributions to Railey Realty and are happy to have her join us! Read all about her [...]

The Railey family legacy has been instilled deep within the roots of Deep Creek Lake. Before the lake was even formed, the Railey family entrepreneurial spirit had already taken hold. After the lake was created, the Railey family built stone cottages on the lake for vacationers to rent. Railey Realty was formed in 1974 to help those who loved vacationing at Deep Creek find their perfect vacation home. It only makes

One of the biggest questions our agents are asked is - "What is the Buffer Strip?" Deep Creek Lake is a state-owned and maintained lake, with a state-owner 'buffer' that helps protect the lake's ecosystems and natural look. This strip of land is what we call the buffer strip. To help explain the buffer strip, buydown parcel, and other things [...]

Catch up on all you need to know about the Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County real estate markets and our predictions for the upcoming summer season!

Get to know real estate agent Dale Carpenter in our latest agent spotlight!