Southern Maryland Waterfront - Spring Means the Return of the Osprey It has definitely been a cold winter for residents fortunate enough to live on Southern Maryland's beautiful waterfront. For many throughout the country, returning robins will soon receive a warm reception, an anxiously awaited yearly spring ritual. Southern Maryland waterfront residents look forward to the return of the Osprey to the area in the coming weeks, hopefully sooner rather than later, making bird watching a favorite pastime, its returning cry a distinctive and welcome sound.   The Osprey is a fish-eating bird of prey, whose diet is almost exclusively fish that are detected underwater with its keen vision.  The Osprey sometimes eats small rodents, rabbits, hares, amphibians, other birds and small reptiles. O... 02/23/2011

Dinner and a Play at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons, MD  It seems like I just posted the flyer for last year's play at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Enjoy dinner and a play for the benefit of Our Lady Star of the Sea. I had a part a few years back - have decided it's best to leave this to the "professionals". Mark your calendars - this is a great time for all. Our Lady Star of the Sea: http://www.olss.org/Home.asp         Please contact me for more information on real estate in Calvert County and Saint Mary's County. Professional real estate services provided for Southern Maryland: Calvert County Real Estate: Solomons Island, Lusby, MD, Saint Leonard, MD, Port Republic, MD, Huntingtown, MD, Prince Frederick, MD, Chesapeake Beach, MD North Beach, MD, Dunkirk, MD, Sunderland, MD, Owings... 01/13/2011

Come out to watch the Solomons Boat Parade  Tonight Dec 4th, 2010. The Solomons boat parade starts at 6:15 from Solomons Yachting Center and heads up Back Creek, then down the creek for judging at Solomons Yachting Center. The parade will proceed up the Patuxent River along the boardwalk before returning to Solomons Harbor. Enjoy the show on the Patuxent River from Solomons Island Boardwalk! Solomons Island Events! Solomons Boat Parade 2010 View Solomons Island Md 20688 in a larger map 12/04/2010

Solomons Island Events! Solomons Christmas Walk 2010.....Celebrates the spirit of the holidays in Solomons Island. Solomons, MD will be celebrating the 26th Annual Christmas Walk Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4, 2010. Events abound for all ages. With the luminary lit streets, enjoy the holiday decorations, crafts, entertainment, fine dining, pet adoptions and more. What a wonderful way to kick off the Holiday's! Find a new home in Solomons Island Solomons Island Events! Christmas Walk 2010 12/04/2010

Annual Solomons Christmas Walk - Solomons Lighted Boat Parade 2010 Solomons Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 4th, Saturday On Saturday evening, the entertainment starts at 6:00 p.m. with the Patuxent Pearls, followed at 7:00 p.m. by the The Good Stuff, and Joyce Kinser will close the walk celebrations at 8:00 p.m.  Santa will be there to hear the children's secret wishes and watch for the appearance by the museum's otter. Kids may create a holiday craft to take home. Santa's Coffee House will be open with complimentary hot tea, coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies.  Please shop local! The Museum Store will be open. The Store is stocked with Chesapeake Bay inspired books and gifts.  Saturday, December 4 8:00am Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis & Rudolph Romp for Kids. Star... 12/04/2010

Solomons, MD- 26th Annual Solomons Christmas Walk - With Thanksgiving just a week a way, it is only fitting to get the word out on this holiday season event in Solomons, MD.  This is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy Solomons as it "decks the halls". The luminaries set the stage for holiday shopping, refreshments and entertainment on the island. You won't want to miss the fun of this annual holiday event.    For more information on the 26th Annual Solomons Christmas Walk   For more information on Solomons Island Real Estate, please contact me  Professional real estate services provided for Southern Maryland. Search for your new home and get local real estate market information here: Calvert County Real Estate: Solomons Island, Lusby, MD, Saint Leonard, MD, Port Republ... 11/18/2010

FOR RENT:  BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS "WATERFRONT" CONDO WITH BOAT SLIP - FURNISHED Location:  Solomons, Maryland County:  Calvert Community:  Solomons Landing FOR RENT:  $2,290 (per month) MLS# CA7345642 Boat Dock:  Boat Slip w/4'+ MLW on Back Creek Furnished end unit on main level with great waterviews of Back Creek, marina & nature. Wonderful community amenties. Walk to Solomons Island, shopping & restaurants Carefree Living In Solomons Landing & enjoy the Solomons Island lifestyle in this beautiful "luxury" end unit, main level "waterfront" condo.   This spacious & open floor unit offers 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths.  A few of the many amenities include gourmet eat-in kitchen w/island & breakfast bar, gas fireplace in livingroom, soaking tub, walk-in closet in master bedroom, deck off livin... 11/09/2010

Solomons Landing - Year Round Waterfront Enjoyment in Solomons, MD - Now that the leaves have faded in the mountains, for those who don't want to wait another year for the glorious colors of fall to come again, why not make a trip to Solomons, MD. Most would not think of this area as a destination to check out the fall foliage, but when walking in the community this week it occurred to me that this beautiful community offers a great opportunity to extend the beautiful fall season just a bit longer.            Solomons Landing is a gated waterfront condominium community offering maintenance free living and resort style living within commuting distance to DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis. If you would like more information on the beautfiul Solomons Landing community, please contact me. Solomo... 11/05/2010

Tomorrow Marks the start of the 2010 OPA Offshore Grand Prix. This looks like an awesome race with lot of exciting entertainment. Offshore powerboat racing is the fastest most thrilling and dangerous sports in the world! This really looks like a lot of fun. First of all the Boats look amazing! They look like futuristic race cars! Really look cool.. Here is a link to a news story about the races.  Solomons Island OPA Offshore Grand Prix   10/02/2010

Solomons Island Md will be hosting its first offshore Grand Prix October 2 and 3 2010. This is being presented by  Bayside Toyota/Chevrolet.  This event is the OPA National Championship. Come and see some of the fastest offshore race boats in the world- compete for a National Chanpionship on the Patuxent River right in front of Solomons Island and The McNelis Group Real Estate offices. We are looking forward to enjoying the weekend.       Friday Race teams will arrive Saturday race boat testing and Poker Run Sunday race starts at 12 Come and enjoy the day and have fun   DISCOVER SOUTHERN MARYLAND ....WHERE RELAXATION IS  A LIFESTYLE, NOT A VACATION!!!  BARBARA  RALEY, REALTOR The McNelis Group, LLC 301-904-2172 Cell 410-394-0990 Off. www.barbararaley.com barbararaley@mris.com www.lusbyh... 09/27/2010

Solomons Island, MD - October Solomons Island Events - Solomons Island is a great place for a quick fall getaway with a full schedule of events that you won't want to miss. Solomons Island is less than 1 hour from the D.C. metropolitan area with great restaurants, shopping, bed and breakfasts and hotels offering great weekend accomodations. You will want to check out the October Solomons Island Events schedule: October 2-3, 2010Solomons Offshore Grand Prix presented by Bayside Toyota/ChevroletThe OPA National Championship Race comes to the waters off Solomons Island. This exciting event is  presented by Bayside Toyota/Chevrolet, Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association, OPA, GEICO, and Miss Geico Racing.  What an opportunity to tour the Race Village/Dry Pits area, autograph sessions, and m... 09/27/2010

The Calvert Marine Museum has been putting together some pretty impressive summer concerts. This past summer's performers included, Pat Benatar, Jason Aldean, REO Speedwagon, Styx and many other big name acts. It's great to have a venue in Calvert County that can attract quality entertainment acts and the like. The Calvert Marine Museum also has plenty of other activities to enjoy year round. You can check out their calendar of events at: http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/calendar.php .  If you check out their calendar you will notice that they run a promotion called "First Free Friday". On these days the museum will be open and free to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It looks like they also have free special events on these days as well for instance on October 1st the Drum Point Ligh... 09/21/2010

Solomons Island Events!  National Championship Race for the 2010 OPA Offshore Racing Series will be held in Solomon's Island MD 20688 begins on Sept 30th at Stoney's Kingfishers at 7:00 pm with The Racer Party. See Event Schedule GEICO has teamed with  Bayside Toyota/Chevrolet, the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association and sponsors to secure a knock-down, drag-out race course in front of the main sea wall on Solomon's Island, MD. Spectators and fans will find plenty of parking and up-close viewing of some of the worlds fastest boats on the water today, racing for the Championship, including the World Famous  Miss GEICO This is a fun filled day for the whole family! Don't forget to get an autograph from: the Time Bandit Captains (Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand) from Discovery's hit show De... 09/19/2010

Why would you pay that for a condo? - The Reasons are Many For many there comes a point where maybe maintaining a house just doesn't fit their lifestyle and schedule. Then they start looking at condos - and then go through the process of determining whether they are ready for condo living. The answer to the question "Why would you pay that for a condo?" lies primarily with looking at the lifestyle that the buyer is trying to achieve. For those considering condo living, the value of condominium living is best assessed when considering convenience and location and whether the condominium unit has the feel of what "home" means to the buyer as well as the level of comfort and upgrades that meet the buyer's personal taste Those criteria really are not different  than those of single family d... 09/05/2010

New Web Cam for those who use the Route 4 (Solomons Island Rd) Thomas Johnson Bridge between Calvert County and St Mary's County! The Thomas Johnson Bridge seems to affect us all at some time or another. Whether we are going to St. Mary's for shopping at Target, Walmart, Best Buy  or night out to dinner at Outback, Olive Garden or the newly opened Red Robin. If you work in St. Mary's and live in Calvert County as many employees affiliated with Patuxent Naval Air Systems Command . I hope new gadget this is helpful for the ride to and from work.  Just click on link provided below if you would like to check it out.    CHARTWeb Live Traffic in Flash Streaming Format Video Page 08/16/2010

Calvert County Events! Concerts! Early ‘80s Explosion!!! As and 80's Girl, this will be a great venue to take my kids to ! Hope to see you Sept 3rd! September 3rd, 2010 (Friday) $50.00 Premium $40.00 Reserved Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Showtime Tickets go on sale to members: July 13th @ 10:00 a.m. Tickets to the general public: July 20th @ 10:00 a.m. Buy Tickets Location: Calvert Marine Museum For Seating View: Calvert Marine Museum "Keep on Loving You" Video Contest -- Win VIP Tickets to REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar Here are some of the songs you may remember no matter what age you are: Reo Speedwagon - Can't fight this feeling  Keep on Loving You " Take it on the Run"   "Time For Me To Fly"   "Roll With The Changes" Pat Benatar - "Love Is A Battlefield"   "We Belong" "Heart B... 08/02/2010

This Saturday, July 10, 2010, come to Sharkfest at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD.  The museum is located at 14200 Solomons Island Road and Sharkfest will take place from 10am-5pm.  Begun six years ago by Doug Poole, Sharkfest is a way to educate and engage children in marine life.  Poole felt that the best and quickest way to capture the interest of kids was by talking about sharks, since there is already a natural draw to them.  At Sharkfest, participants will be able to see both live and fossilized sharks, learn about sharks'habits as well as their habitats, scour the Discovery Room for a 20-million-year-old shark tooth, have their picture taken inside a Giant Megalodon shark's mouth and even touch a live shark in the shark touch tank.  There will also be face painting, sh... 07/06/2010

Southern Maryland Fireworks Locations July 2010... The Chesapeake Beach Fireworks were last night. So were all the parties around town. But there's still more festivities to come in Southern Maryland. Visit http://somd.com/holidays/fourth/ for a comprehensive list. Solomons Island Fireworks Festivities are tonight and Charles County has an additional Fireworks event tomorrow night. Southern Maryland Fireworks Locations July 2010 are just the start of the fun in Southern Maryland for the Fourth of July. There are parades and picnics and turtle races and boating and swimming and plenty to do for the Beach goer in you. Tonight is breathtaking. Grab a beach chair, grab bug spray, and watch the Fireworks up and down the Chesapeake Bay from any Bay side perch you select. Take a stroll down th... 07/04/2010

Solomons, Maryland - Record heat continues. Quite a heat wave we are having here - close to 100 the past three days. It seems like I was just blogging about blizzards. Although 100 degree temperatures  at some point throughout the summer are not uncommon in Calvert County, I guess we were spoiled the last two summers by being spared this discomfort. In Solomons, and for that matter all of Calvert County and Saint Mary's County, we are  just minutes away at any point from enjoyment of the beautiful  waters of this area. These pictures of Solomons sure are a refreshing look at this water-blessed region.        I can help you find great Calvert County options for water enjoyment to fit everyone's needs, whether it be waterfront homes, waterfront condos, water access homes, or homes with a ... 06/27/2010

You know I am very new to this business and I have been reading blogs, e-newsletters and newspaper articles that I am going blind. And everyone has a differing opinion. Yes the market is improving...NO we still have a couple of years to dig out of this market, before it will become stable again. From initiatives, to extension of the $8,000 tax credit, the one thing any of us knows for sure is that our Government is trying to help our industry, homeowners and the economy. Even the most experienced Agent with 20+ years of experience under their belt is unsure, when our industry will return to normal. We have an abundance of short sale and foreclosure inventory, and the housing prices are still falling. People who have owned their homes for two years are seeing that their homes aren't wort... 06/22/2010