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RECENT BLOG POSTS
There are currently 57 active listings. 23 are new construction. One is a foreclosure. Three homes went under contract.  Two homes sold in February, both were new condos. Home prices range from 99,900 for a 2 bedroom home built in 1930 to 1,290,000 for a large waterfront home. View homes for sale...
03/03/2009
There are currently 221 active listings. 40 are new construction. 11 of the listings are pre-foreclosures, 13 are foreclosures. Sixteen homes went under contract.  11 homes sold in February. Of those 8 were foreclosures and 1 was a pre-foreclosure. Home prices range from 89,512 for a 2 bedroom ba...
03/02/2009
Woodburns is about 60 years old. They just updated the store to include Glueten free products. I like this because last year I found out I am alergic to wheat. It is so nice to be able to go to a local store to get items instead of ordering online. If something is not there all's I do is ask Joe...
02/27/2009
This is my latest update on foreclosures and short sales for vacation homes in the Western Shore area of Maryland. Email me at phyllis@localwaterfront.com if you would like more details on any of them! Three went under contract since the last report. Foreclosures With Water Views: $239,900 - 3/2 ...
02/27/2009
I have a specialized service I offer free for second home buyers looking in the Southern Maryland and Western Shore area. Here is how it works: fill out the form with details and then I will contact you with additional questions to creat a specific search just for you. For example if you only wan...
02/25/2009
Today I interviewed Ray Gagner with C&F Mortgage to get an update on what is going on with home loans. He is the lender I use whenever I purchase a home. He said now 20% down is required for second home loans unless you go through a credit union they may have a different program. Ray says rates k...
02/25/2009
In the Solomons area there are two large condo developments: Oyster Bay and Solomons Landing. Oyster Bay is located in Dowell which is the town next to Solomons. They are still building and offering great prices. The builder, Marrick Homes is one of my favorites. You get a free boat slip on Back ...
02/24/2009
I live in a cottage overlooking the bay so I love to decorate with the coastal theme. I was excited when Shore Living gift shop moved to Dunkirk last year. They have table linens, lamps and more. I bought a coat rack there a few weeks ago. They are located off of Route 4 in a building in front of...
02/23/2009
For those that don't know Chesapeake's Bounty was in prince Frederick. They have live crabs when they are in season. They sell plants from Spring-Fall. I have bought a few tropical plants from them before. In the winter they sell Christmas trees and firewood. The new location is at the intersecti...
02/19/2009
Saint Leonard Creek is my favorite creek in Calvert County. It is located off the Patuxent River and has sail boat depth water in places. The creek is located in Lusby and Saint Leonard. Businesses include Vera's Restaurant with a beach and there is also a marina pictured in this photo. There ar...
02/16/2009
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