LIST PRICE:  $269,900 Spacious townhome located in Solomons......a great Southern Maryland location.....convenient to Patuxent River Naval Air Station, minutes to shopping, restaurants, Solomons Island & marine activities.  Easy commute to DC/VA, Andrews Air Force Base & Anapolis areas. This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome in Solomons has been recently remodeled & is move-in ready!  New Kitchen & freshly painted interior.  A few of the features include 3 bedrooms on 2nd level with an additional room on the 3rd level for a 4th bedroom, office, studio or playroom.  Enjoy the professional landscaped back yard oasis, take a swim in the community outdoor pool or take a strool to the Patuxent River & sit on the pier.  Tennis anyone?  This community has it all!  All appliances convey including ... 02/17/2009

FOR RENT!  $1,500 Month MLS# CA6983808 Property Address:  654 Ruxton Rd., Dowell, MD  20629 Located in Southern Maryland in Calvert County, a short distance to Solomons Island.                       654 Ruxton Rd. - Windward Harbor This beautiful "Contemporary" townhome shows great!  Nothing to do but move in!  This almost new home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with 2,268 sq. ft. of living space.  A few of the many features include 1st floor master suite with slider to deck and spacious master bathroom & walk-in closet, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar/counter, corian counters, ceramic flooring, wood flooring on main level in foyer, dining room & livingroom, 2 story ceilings, recessed lighting & ceiling fans throughout, front courtyard, 2 car front loading garage, unfinished storage ... 02/14/2009

WATERFRONT FARM HOUSE ON A POINT OF LAND ON ST. JOHNS CREEK! List Price:  $ 549,900 - Solomons Area This waterfront farm house with classic charm and peacefulness is located in Dowell, which is located just minutes to Solomons Island in Calvert County, Maryland. The 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on almost an acre of land, on a point with 361 ft. of waterfrontage on St. Johns Creek.  Pier with 3'+ MLW.  Front porch & deck for relaxing, enjoying the views & entertaining.  Approved permit for a 3 car garage with a 900 sq. ft. apartment above.  Mature trees canopy the lovely grounds.  Short distance to Solomons Island, shopping, restaurants & marine activities.  Convenient to Patuxent River Naval Air Station.  Easy commute to DC/VA, Annapolis & Baltimore areas. For additional informati... 02/11/2009

There are currently 55 active listings. 24 are new construction. 1 of the listings are pre-foreclosures, 1 is a foreclosure. Three homes were listed in January and no homes went under contract.  No homes sold in January. 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 and information on vacation and second homes in the Solomons area go to http://www.SouthernMarylandVacation.com/ Phyllis Minik 02/06/2009

COLONIAL STYLE HOME LOCATED AT THE GATEWAY TO SOLOMONS ISLAND! - LIST PRICE:  $519,900 Meticulously renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence steeped in Solomons' history.  Potential for Bed & Breakfast.  Located at the gateway to Solomons Island.  View of the Patuxent River in front of home.  A few of the home features include new kitchen featuring large pantry, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances & new cabinetry.  Livingroom & familyroom with double sided vented gas log fireplace, custom plantation shutters & pocket doors.  Hardwood & ceramic tile throughout home.  Large screened porch off master bedroom.  Spacious rear deck.  Walk to Solomons Island for restaurants, shopping & marine activities.  Easy commute to DC/VA, Annapolis and Baltimore areas. For additional informatio... 02/02/2009

CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM - CONCERT IN SOLOMONS JOE SNEAD IN CONCERT On Thursday, February 26, the Calvert Marine Museum will present "An Evening With Joe Snead" at 7:30pm in the auditorium. Joe is one of Great Britain's most well-known folk musicians & performers.  He starting singing professionally in 1966, has played all the major festivals in Great Britain, and has toured the United States multiple times.  Tickets are $10.  For additional information, visit:  Calvert Marine Museum or call (410)-326-2042 Ext. 41 -from 9am to 5pm EST, Monday-Friday.                 02/01/2009

                           The resort town of Solomons is located in Calvert County & is approximately 55 miles from Washington, DC and less than an hour drive from the Annapolis, Maryland area. Driving the mostly rural length of Calvert County is an easy drive to arrive in Solomons.  There are a few intersections and strip malls as you pass through the towns of Dunkirk & Prince Frederick.  Otherwise, you will see the beautiful countryside of gently rolling fields and woodlands with steep-roofed tobacco barns, mostly weathered gray, reminding residents & visitors alike of the region's deep-rooted agricutural heritage. Solomons Island is a major boating center located at the mouth of the Patuxent River, in southern Calvert County.  Solomons offers several full service marinas, intriguing... 01/19/2009

There are currently 56 active listings. 24 are new construction. 1 of the listings are pre-foreclosures, 1 is a foreclosure. No homes were listed in December and one home went under contract.  One house sold in December. 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 and information on vacation and second homes in the Solomons area go to http://www.SouthernMarylandVacation.com/ Phyllis Minik   01/15/2009

In the January/February Coastal Living Magazine's Special Islands Issue Solomons, Maryland is featured. The article describes Solomons Island living. It portrays the town as friendly people, small shops and great restaurants. The authors also mention the beautiful nature we have in the area. The magazine has a link at www.CoastalLiving.com Phyllis Minik View homes for sale in the Solomons area at www.SouthernMarylandVacation.com   01/12/2009

The Annemarie Garden is currently running the exhibit Sailor Made: The Art of Woolies in the New Arts Building. A woolie is a hand stitched needlepoint created by British sailors in the 19th Century portrait of a sailing ship made from wool thread. In the days of tall ships, sailors were required to know more than just seamanship. They were also expert with a sewing needle. Sailors needed to know how to "wheedle a needle" in order to repair sails and their own clothing. During the long months at sea many sailors used their talent with the needle to create what would become treasured works of art. The woolies, for the most part, depict pictures of the ships they sailed and sometimes the ports they visited. When the needle work was completed, the sailors gave these crafted works to their... 01/06/2009

VACATION ALL YEAR ROUND IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN MARYLAND! Solomons Island in Calvert County, Maryland is located approximately 55 miles south of Washington, DC and Annapolis, Maryland.  If you are looking for year round living on the water or a vacation home, please contact us to help you with your search for a waterfront property in Calvert & St. Mary's Counties.  Covering the Solomons,  Dowell, Lusby, Broomes Island, Prince Frederick, Leonardtown, Saint Leonard, California, Hollywood, Lexington Park, Huntingtown, Port Republic, Piney Point, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach & surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a riverfront, creekfront, bayfront, beachfront or lakefront property, Southern Maryland has it all! Our local expertise & extensive real estate experience will benefit you... 01/06/2009

VACATION ALL YEAR ROUND IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN MARYLAND! Solomons Island in Calvert County, Maryland is located approximately 55 miles south of Washington, DC and Annapolis, Maryland.  If you are looking for year round living on the water or a vacation home, please contact us to help you with your search for a waterfront property in Calvert & St. Mary's Counties.  Covering the Solomons,  Dowell, Lusby, Broomes Island, Prince Frederick, Leonardtown, Saint Leonard, California, Hollywood, Lexington Park, Huntingtown, Port Republic, Piney Point, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach & surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a riverfront, creekfront, bayfront, beachfront or lakefront property, Southern Maryland has it all! Our local expertise & extensive real estate experience will benefit you... 01/04/2009

Garden In Lights: a glorious walk-through light showDecember 12-14, 18-21, 26-31 & January 16:00pm - 9:00pm on scheduled nights; weather permittingGarden In Lights is now a magical walking tour that will take visitors on a beautiful trip through the woods.  As you stroll along the protected path, you will be transported to a magical place of spectacular lights and amazing "light sculptures." Guests will be surrounded by mythical beasts, wild animals, pirates, illuminated works of art, and fantastical creations, to name but a few.  Because all the "light sculptures" are handmade at Annmarie Garden, the designs are one of a kind.  Nothing in this show is commercially available - it is all made just for visitors to Annmarie Garden. More information at www.annmariegarden.com The Southern Ca... 12/17/2008

There are currently 64 active listings. 24 are new construction. 2 of the listings are pre-foreclosures. 7 homes were listed in November and two homes went under contract.  One house sold in November which was down from the previous 2 months. 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 and information on vacation and second homes in the Solomons area go to http://www.SouthernMarylandVacation.com/ 12/01/2008

November flew by and I realized I didn't get my statistics out before the end of the month so I will give you October and November statistics today. 4 homes were listed in October and four homes went under contract.  Three houses sold in October which was the same as September. 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 and information on vacation and second homes in the Solomons area go to http://www.SouthernMarylandVacation.com/ 12/01/2008

The Solomons Business Association has put together the 24th annual Solomons Christmas Walk. On December 5th there will be a tree lighting ceremony at the Solomons Riverwalk Pavillion at 6:00 pm. A live Nativity scene will be at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church on Friday between 6:30- 8:30 pm. Saturday is the boat parade. It will start at the Solomons Island Yaht club at 6:15 and go up to the Patuxent bridge , then to Back Creek. Find out more at solomonschristmaswalk.com. 11/21/2008

Homes currently on the market is 69 active listings 23 of these are new construction. It appears some builders are feeling the effects of the economy and are reducing prices. One builder has stopped construction until the housing market picks up again. 3 of the active listings are pre-foreclosures up from 2 last month. 7 homes were listed in September and six homes went under contract this was double from last month.  Three houses sold in September compared with 1 last month. Home prices range from 225,000 for a Solomons Landing condo to 949,9000. View homes for sale and information on vacation and second homes in the Solomons area go to http://www.SouthernMarylandVacation.com/ 10/06/2008

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) will be at the Solomons Marine Museum. The festival runs from 10am-5pm. Admission to the event is free. The festival includes science and history exhibits, children's activities, a craft fair and food court, musical performances and free harbor cruises. PRAD was developed to continue the interest in and support of the environmental programs and tourism activities surrounding the Patuxent River and its tributaries. 10/02/2008

Homes currently on the market is 75 active listings 25 of these are new construction.  2 are pre-foreclosures.  8 homes were listed in August and three homes went under contract.  One house sold in August. Home prices range from 225,000 for a Solomons Landing condo to $1,730,000. View homes for sale and information on vacation and second homes in the Solomons area go to http://www.SouthernMarylandVacation.com/ 09/05/2008

This month I was looking for something to do with the kids and stumbled across one of the most fun and free nights the kids and I have ever spent together. The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD offer the first Friday of every month from 5-8pm free admission. This includes the museum, kids discovery room with new touch tank and fossil hunting, lighthouse tours, and boat rides on the Wm B. Tennison around Solomons Island. I will have pictures posted soon to show what a great time we had and the fun things you can do. The next date will be on September 5th from 5-8pm. We are looking forward to going back again to have some more fun! There is always something fun going on in Southern MD, especially for families. If you are coming to the area just call or e-mail me and I would be happy ... 08/14/2008