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By Carol Wills
(Railey Realty)
March, 2009 /   March is a Great Time for Snow Fun!      Now's the time to enjoy some great ski skiing, snowshoeing, cross country or ice fishing! Check out the cardboard box derby down Bear Claw Tubing Park - make your own and join in on the fun! Carol Wills and Sam Housley    Join the Fun at the Annual Cardboard Box Derby!   There's so much to do this month in Garrett County. Still plenty of snow to ski and board, the tubing park continues to attract just about every age, and there are decisions to be made about whether to go ice fishing or fly fishing. Plus the shops at the lake and in downtown Oakland are bustling with winter sales getting ready for their spring lines. One of the highlights of March is the 6th Annual Beachin' Weekend at Wisp Resort, March 21-22, 2009. Break out the...
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With Spring right around the corner, our Resort Seminars at Long and Foster, Deep Creek Lake, will be starting once again.  They were a hugh succes last year and we actually had buyers that attended, buy second homes. We cover topics such as Rental Income Opportunities, Different Types of Ownership, Market Updates and we have a question and answer session. We will have a schedule out soon. These seminars are hosted by many of the agents in our office. Sam and I will let you know when we are hosting a seminar, as soon as our schedules are released. In the meantime if you would like us to send you some brochures or have questions, give us a call or send us an email.  We welcome the opportunity to be of help.    
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As I continue to embrace as much technology as I can, I found myself almost begging my husband Ted to share some technology secrets that I have not used.  Since I am trying to loose weight and it is hard to find fresh flowers without spending a large amount of money, in Deep Creek Lake, I decided to forgo the usual Valentine's Day gifts and have Ted show me some "New, Newer, Stuff" on the technology front. Now grant you, it is not a new subject for me, as he tried to show me this months ago. I was simply ready to listen and without having at hand my wireless card, it was information I thought would come in handy. His gift was showing me how to set up my BlackBerry as a Modem for my Laptop.  Now I can assure you it is really slow but in a pinch and I mean a pinch, I would use it. He pull...
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Our new Silver Ridge project is off to a start and over the next few weeks you will see some nice changes. These Craftman Stlye homes are being offered at an extraordinary price and are an extraordinary value!  With approx. 2,400 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, these are Single Family homes with the grounds being Condo.  This way you have the best of both worlds. The developers were smart in their design and know the value of not having to do yard work , so that you can play more often. We will be holding 3 homes open this weekend, February 21st from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  So stop in and say hello to Sam Housley. He is never to busy to talk with you. We are excited to offer this community to you!
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By Carol Wills
(Railey Realty)
If you are planning a trip to Deep Creek Lake and need a place to stay, we highly recommend Silver Tree Suites. Sam Housely, my real estate partner is one of the developers for this project.  Silver Tree Suites sits on the water's edge of Deep Creek Lake. All the rooms are professionally decorated, thanks to Sam's wife, Ellen Housley. There is an onsite Fitness Center, Conference Rooms, Coffee Shop, Restaurant (closed till May) and Marina.  This facility is close to the Wisp Ski Resort and all the lake activities.  If you would like us to make reservations for you or would like more information, give us a call.  It is part of our concierge service that we have offered since 2007. Better yet, send us a business card and we will put you in our Easter drawing for a free nights stay, in on...
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By Carol Wills
(Railey Realty)
 Our new web site launched just short of two weeks ago. It is a web site that is all about Deep Creek Lake. You will find lake and mountain information, places to shop, eat and stay and of course all the latest real estate information including ALL the properties for sale in Deep Creek Lake.  This web site can be used so you can plan a trip to the area and even grab some tickets in advance. Enjoy and come back in a few weeks, as the finishing touches will be in place and the web site will be finished.
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What we think is an already great web site will soon have some more unique changes.  Sam and I have hired Lance Bell and his office to take our this site and some improvements are already in the works. They are amazing and talanted designers. Our web site www.DeepCreekLake360.com was launched about 10 days ago and had over 7000 hits in those few days. Now, I know the web is powerful and that 7000 hits is not really that great but it is 7000 folks who we hope some day will come back and look at all the cool and unique things we have!!  I also know that we want people to get into the actual site but hits are a good start! This web site is all about the Lake and Mountain activities at Deep Creek Lake.  It helps you get familar with the area and you can plan activities in advance of a trip...
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I had a chance to visit the second annual WinterFest in Oakland, Maryland last weekend and was surprised at the level of talent, ice sculptors from across the country, and the excitement being displayed by the children who attended.  The new Lowes store in Oakland contributed a massive ice carving, complete with an ice sliding board.  Judy Devlin's Book Market had an ice sculptor performing in front of her book store, that was designed and remodeled by her husband's firm, Devlin, Inc.  You have to stop by her book store, it is an experience for all age groups. MARK YOU CALENDARS FOR NEXT YEAR AND PLAN ON ATTENDING THE WINTERFEST ACTIVITIES DAY AND NIGHT.  THE NIGHT SHOW HAS THE ICE SCULPTURES ILLUMINATED. Sam Housley Deep Creek Lake Long & Foster Real Estate  
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By Real Estate at Deep Creek Long & Foster
(Long & Foster Realtors)
I had a chance to visit the second annual WinterFest in Oakland, Maryland last weekend and was surprised at the level of talent, ice sculptors from across the country, and the excitement being displayed by the children who attended.  The new Lowes store in Oakland contributed a massive ice carving, complete with an ice sliding board.  Judy Devlin's Book Market had an ice sculptor performing in front of her book store, that was designed and remodeled by her husband's firm, Devlin, Inc.  You have to stop by her book store, it is an experience for all age groups. MARK YOU CALENDARS FOR NEXT YEAR AND PLAN ON ATTENDING THE WINTERFEST ACTIVITIES DAY AND NIGHT.  THE NIGHT SHOW HAS THE ICE SCULPTURES ILLUMINATED. Sam Housley Deep Creek Lake Long & Foster Real Estate  
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By Real Estate at Deep Creek Long & Foster
(Long & Foster Realtors)
I wanted to share with you our excitement at Long & Foster.  We have a new President and Chief Operating Officer, Dave Stevens. Dave brings so much new energy and ideas to this already successful real estate company. In just a few short months we have already seen some wonderful changes.  We also have some teasers on what the future will hold. It is pretty impressive!!  When you are in the Deep Creek Lake area, we invite you to stop by and say hello.  No, you don't need to be buying or selling a home, to get a warm welcome. David H. Stevens is the President and Chief Operating Officer for the Long & Foster Companies headquartered in Chantilly, VA.  He joined the Long & Foster Companies in July, 2006 as President of Affiliated Businesses. He was directly responsible for the operations of...
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Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County is simply one of the most unique places in Maryland. These photos taken by my real estate partner, Sam Hously, reflect some of natures beauty, that is offered here.  If you live in the Northern Virginia, D.C. area, Deep Creek Lake is approximately a 3 hour drive. If you have a Porsche, it is about 2 1/2 hours!!! This is a 4 season resort community with second home sales and purchases driving our real estate market. Our current real estate market remains healthy with many opportunities for buyers.  Come and explore!     
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If you have not been to Deep Creek Lake recently, you are missing some pretty cool stuff! Take for instant the Mountain Coaster, which is open all year round, weather permitting.  I don't like Roller Coasters but was challanged by my family and friends to ride this.  I have to tell you that I embarressed myself and all around me, as I screamed all the way down," I am never going to do this again", "Oh my God"!  Now there are breaks you can use to slow down, but my thinking was, without using the breaks, I would get down sooner!! Not only did I laugh and scream my head off, I had a blast!  No, that is not me, but my friend Laureen, in the top photo.          
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There are some days that I wake up in Garrett County, Deep Creek Lake, and it simply takes my breath away.  It is snowing now as I write this.  I have so much work to do this weekend and all I really want to do is get a throw blanket, put on a fire and curl up to a good book, with a cup of hot coco.  It is amazing all the triggers that snow tends to bring! If you are traveling to Garrett County, we are used to the snow and our roads are usually in good shape.  It is only the ice storms that seems to slow us down.  I hope you will come and visit and take a little time to slow down and enjoy!
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I have followed the works of Frank Lloyd Wright for many years.  I have seen many of his buildings, Taliesin West and have seen the work of graduates of his school at Taliesin West.  His designs continue to fascinate me and every 4 to 6 weeks, my husband I take a break and head up to the Falling water Museum Store and restaurant.  Our log home has touches of his furniture through-out, here at Deep Creek Lake Maryland.  I have been talking so much about Deep Creek Lake, that I sometimes forget to talk about all the wonderful areas there are to explore in the surrounding area.  It takes us about an hour to get to Fallingwater from Deep Creek Lake.  It is an easy drive and as you head into Pennsylvania, you will experience some beautiful scenery.  The tours tend to be booked so you need t...
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By Betsy Spiker Holcomb
(The Spiker Team Deep Creek Lake )
See the info below and, as always, don't forget to check out the latest featured listing from the Spiker Team:http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1434835&prt=10003And you can always search all available Deep Creek Lake area properties at:http://www.deepcreeklakeproperty.com/Snowmobiling in Maryland at Wisp ResortRace across the powder on these power sleds! Day or night (weather permitting), big and little kids alike will love driving their own snowmobile. The 30-minute guided tours are offered daily on groomed trails and backcountry (weather permitting).30 minute guided tours available daily, weather & conditions permitting. Advance reservations required, call 301.387.4911.30-minute Guided Tour:Adult Rider: $55Child Passenger: $15Reservations: Advance reservations require a credit card...
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Our new web site Deep Creek Lake 360.com was launched this week.  On Friday we met with Lance Bell and Colby Ellsworth of AAD Design in Cumberland Maryland and the company will be taking over our web site in the next few weeks.  We have had lots of compliments on this site and we have a feeling that it is only going to get better, with this type of talent helping us. If you have not read Deep Creek Mountain Discoveries take a look as it showcases the talent we are talking about.
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By Carol Wills
(Railey Realty)
AT LAST after 18 months!  Our new web site www.DeepCreekLake360.com launched today.  We are so excited. We still have some work to do, so give us a few weeks to make some adjustments.  We meet with some new consultants on Friday to take this web site to a "higher level".  We have hired Lance Bell and Colby to iron out a few areas of concern and make sure this site is one people will want to come back to time and time again. So go ahead and take a look and don't forget to come back and take another look in a few weeks.    
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Last week some of my co-workers and I had lunch out of the office.  We grabbed some sandwiches at Arrowhead and ate lunch at Silver Ridge, off 219. On the way back to the office we saw something awesome.  Kites flying first caught our attention.  Then we realized that the people holding the kites were moving.  They were on skis!  What is this?  No one seemed to know.  The day was overcast so that we felt we could not get good photos and passed on trying.  Oh, I wish we had gotten those photos or at least tried. I have been down to the lake several times but have not seen that event since.  If anyone has any photos we would love for you to share them.   
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Our new web site Deep Creek Lake 360.com will launch this week.  We have a temporary place holder till Tuesday or Wednesday of this week.  It took us over 18 months to get this design in place and it will look and navigate different from other agents web sites.  It is all about Concierge Service and information about Deep Creek Lake.  We will still have some kinks to work out, for the first two weeks, so bear with us as we begin this exciting adventure.
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Sam Housley and I along with Long and Foster are offering Resort Seminars at Deep Creek Lake.  This 4 season resort is full of opportunities for buyers.  However, we have lots of different products to sell that most buyers are not familiar with. We have Condo-Hotels, Single Family Homes where the grounds are Condo, Split Lake Front, Lake Access and Fractionals.  In our Buyers Seminar we cover information on all the different types of ownership at the lake.  We also cover topics on Rent VS Personal Use, Market Updates and other helpful information.  If you are interested in booking one of the seminars give us a call or send us an email.  We would love the opportunity to earn your business. Carol Wills, Long and Foster
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