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!

The Casselman Bakery and Café is officially open!! Located at the intersection of Glendale Road and Rt. 219 (right beside our Mid-Lake office!!), the bakery offers breakfast and lunch options, desserts, homemade bread, jams, and more! Naturally, we had to walk over and check it [...]

While everything in today’s world is fast-paced, you’d need quite a bit of coffee, a lot of energy, and an extra large planner to keep up with Nina Beitzel. You can catch her teaching group fitness classes, showing clients properties, writing offers in the office at 9 PM, chasing her 2-year-old around, and even running marathons. Somehow in [...]

It's finally spring! When winter ends, 'listing season' begins. Whether you're still on the fence about listing your home or have already decided it's time to sell, we're here to help! We sat down with veteran agent [...]