Weekly Update – Page 3 – Deep Creek Lake Blog

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Baby Holcomb-May Sales Stats

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Baby Holcomb-May Sales Stats. Deep Creek Lake. There has been quite a bit of excitement and joy in the Holcomb household this week! We welcomed Jensen Layne Holcomb to the family on Saturday, June 14^th at 4:34PM. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces and 21” in length, the 4^th of the Holcomb boys is settling in just fineJ. Older brother, 18-month old Griffin, is adjusting pretty well and is ready for Jensen to walk, talk and play ball!

Deep Creek 2014 Tickets on Sale

MCHENRY, MD / DEEP CREEK LAKE –Deep Creek 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championship tickets are on sale now. There are limited quantities so get yours today. There are also a very limited quantity of mountaintop parking passes available only with the purchase of All Session tickets. All others will park in Satellite locations at the Wisp Resort and Garrett County Fairgrounds. A free shuttle service will be provided.

Tickets are available at the following locations: Garrett County Chamber of Commerce in McHenry, Wisp Resort, Railey Mountain Lake Vacations, Deep Creek Realty- Coldwell Banker, Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations, Long & Foster Deep Creek Resort, as well as on the website www.deepcreek2014.com. Deep Creek 2014 will also have tickets available for sale at their booth at various World Championship Summer events, including the McHenry Highland Festival this Saturday, June 7. Deep Creek 2014 official gear is also available on the website www.deepcreek2014.com.

Deep Creek 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships will not only provide four days of thrilling Olympic level competition with athletes representing over 35 countries, but also a Whitewater “Festival” on the mountaintop including food, beverage and merchandise vendors, children’s play area, Adventure Sports Institute exhibition activities, Center for Adventure and Experiential Learning Whitewater Exhibit and Education, bands, entertainment and more! Come out to be a part of this historical World Championship being held in the United States for only the second time in the history of the sport. 25 years ago the Whitewater World Championships were held on Garrett County’s own Savage River. The concept for the Adventure Sports Center International was drawn up on a napkin on the banks of the Savage. ASCI can now boast being the World’s only Mountaintop re-circulating whitewater course.

Deep Creek 2014 is the event production company and host organization presenting the 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, the largest inbound sporting event to the United States in 2014, at Adventure Sports Center International in Garrett County, Maryland from September 17 – 21, 2014. The 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships will bring tremendous international focus to Maryland’s scenic western-most county with 300 athletes from over 35 international countries competing and over 21.5 million international broadcast television viewers around the world, including three NBC Sports post production broadcasts. Over 20,000 spectators are expected in Garrett County to watch the event and the events planned throughout the summer leading up to the competition. The teams and athletes will be arriving in the region during the Labor Day weekend and will be onsite through the end of the World Championships on September 21. A total of over $20 million dollars is anticipated in regional economic impact. The 2013 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships were held in Prague, Czech Republic, Deep Creek, MD hosts the 2014 World Championships and the 2015 Championships will be held in London, England.

The Spiker Team’s Featured Listings for the week are: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=58061350068

A gorgeous custom-built waterfront home in Stilwater with 5 en-suite bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, professional landscaping, 3-car garage, and more, more, more…sold furnished.
A lodge/contemporary style home on 373’ of lakefront and 3.81 acres of sprawling level lakefront. Offered furnished with a private guest house and detached garage, along with an extra lot. Reduced $200,000!
A log home in the quiet and wooded community of Timbers on the Yough just outside of Oakland on almost 12 acres of land. Open floorplan, rear covered porch and lots of privacy. Reduced to $194,000

The diagrams below illustrate how the MLS data from May 2014 compares to the 5-year May average. Feel free to ask any questions. Enjoy your weekend!

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake, MD-Summer Is Here-June Events

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake, MD-Summer Is Here-June Events. Woohoo, summer is here! The weather has been gorgeous with just enough breeze to keep us cool and remind us we’re in the comfort of the mountains. Griffin has been enjoying his time outside, running free with no shoes and little clothing! Ah, to be a kid again. So refreshing to live through the eyes of an 18-month old.

The real estate market in Garrett County is quite active. 121 new listings have come on the market in the last 30 days. Here’s a snippet of just a few: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=57882981716.

The Spiker Team has just listed a lake view home with four master suites in the Glendale area. The price has been reduced on an Overlook Villa property that we represent atop Wisp Mountain (with fabulous water & mountain views). And, two Lodestone Golf Course home sites with great golf hole frontage have just seen a price improvement. http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=57882833238

Now, that summer has kicked off so have the events. This is my favorite time of year for many reasons. The bright green scenery is gorgeous and the weekends fill up with plenty of fun for the adults and kids. Below are activities for the next two weekends in June (courtesy of www.visitdeepcreek.com).

Name: 3rd Annual Antique, Craft & Flea Market

Date: June 6, 2014 (1:00-8:00) – June 7, 2014 (8:30-4:30)

Location: Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex gymnasium.

Event Description: Antiques, Crafts, and Flea Market Items along with a variety of demonstrations will be held in the Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex gymnasium(CARC). Sponsored by the Garrett College Students in Need Group.

Name: Highland Festival

Date: June 7, 2014

Website: http://www.highlandfest.info/

Location: Garrett County Fairgrounds

Event Description: The traditions of Highland music, games, and dance come alive at the McHenry Highland Festival! Visit the Clan tents and Celtic vendors. Kiss the highland cattle, watch the collies herd sheep, or pat an Irish Wolfhound.

Name: Redneck Regatta

Date: June 14, 2014

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Website: http://www.deepcreeklions.org/About-Us.html

Event Description: The Redneck Regatta will be a competition where participants build their own boats and anything that floats can enter! Prizes will be awarded in a number of fun categories such as Most Likely to Sink and Best Use of Duct Tape. This event will be part of the Oakland Lions Club’s Redneck Dayz being held at Broadford Park on June 14th (www.redneckdayz.com), a day-long family-friendly event with live music, a mud pit and everything else redneck.
Location: Broadford Park, Oakland MD

Date/Time Information: June 14th, noon

Fees/Admission: Individuals are $30 to enter, business with advertising are $100.

Name: Deep Creek’s Got Talent!

Date: June 14, 2014

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Website: http://www.deepcreektalent.com

Event Description: The Honi-Honi Bar is proud to present our 7th Annual Deep Creek’s Got Talent! fundraiser event on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 at the Honi-Honi Bar. Over the past five years, through the generosity and support of contestants, sponsors, businesses and the community, Deep Creek’s Got Talent! has raised more than $90,000 for local charities and organizations. This year, we are very excited to announce our support to Cindy’s Fund. Cindy’s Fund is a local charity, established in memory of Cindy Kutchman, that raises money for cancer education and screening programs. Cancer will attack one in three women and one in two men in Garrett County. Cindy’s Fund has already been successful in helping to save lives in our community through its support of cancer screening programs in Garrett County.

Location: Honi Honi Bar

Enjoy your week and take time to breathe in the beauty of summer! www.DeepCreekLakeProperty.com

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Memorial Day

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake,

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and it looks like most of the docks and boats are in the water for the season. Now we just need the skies to clear and make for a perfect weather weekend, which I hear is in store. No rain in the forecast and mild (but sunny) temps in the low to mid 70’s. Dust off your paddleboards, kayaks and waterskis and get out on the water for some weekend fun! And, let’s remember the meaning of this holiday by thanking and remembering those who have served.

The housing outlook from the “economists and experts” is that prices are expected to increase in 2014 by 4.4%. More than 100 housing panelists participated in a recent quarterly survey to arrive at this prediction for home values. (www.rismedia.com) Within our own office, our numbers indicate that we are up 10% over last year. In analyzing the activity and sales within my own team, this number feels about right.

A good many properties have come on the market within the last 30 days. If you are not setup on our auto email service where you receive listings that match your criteria as soon as they become available, and would like to be, please let us know. Our featured listings for the week are the following: a beautiful log home with fabulous mountain views (recently reduced), a custom mountaintop home with 6 master suites and incredible water views & a contemporary lake access home with a dock slip in a great location off of Lake Shore Drive http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=57737315758.

If you’re looking to get out and about and be entertained, consider some of these activities:

ü Memorial Day Seconds Sale at Simon Pearce Factory Outlet, May 22^nd-26^th, Up To 60% Off All Second-Quality Glass and Pottery

ü Grand Opening of Deep Creek Lavender Farm, May 24^th-26^th, Shop for lavender products, quilts and teapots in their boutique farm store, pick your own lavender or picnic with a lavender themed box lunch by Moon Shadow Café

ü Entertainment/Live Music Preview (courtesy of Deep Creek Times):

Friday May 23

Boardwalk — Karaoke, 8-12
Harbor Bar –Perry Kamp, 6
Honi-Honi — Pat O’Brennan Duo, 4:30

Saturday May 24

Boardwalk — Perry & Shawn Kamp, 5-9
Harbor Bar — Paul Burger, 2-5; Backseat Driver, 6-9
Honi-Honi– The Remedy, 1:30
Oakland Golf Club — Brother Short, 8

Monday May 26

Harbor Bar –Greg Short, 5-8

Honi-Honi — Queen City Funk & Soul

Enjoy your extended weekend and call on us if we can be of help! 301-616-5022

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Golf-Mother’s Day-Real Estate

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Golf-Mother’s Day-Real Estate. As the saying goes “April Showers Bring May Flowers”! We have experienced our share of showers this April and are looking forward to the blooming landscape that will soon brighten the area with wonderful color. Taken from our back deck, this Oriole made a rare visit for a sweet treat! This is the first time I’ve seen an “O” this close up.

Having lived here my entire life, even I forget some of the wonderful activities and options we have here. Did you realize we have 6 State Parks in Garrett County? This is more than any other county in Maryland. Taken straight from the Maryland.gov website, there are details and links to each of our parks below.

GARRETT COUNTY

Six State parks are located in Garrett County. All offer picnic, and fishing areas, while all but Casselman River State Park have hiking paths. Mountain bike paths, swimming areas, and boat launches and rentals are available at Deep Creek, Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks. Rental cabins are available at Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks. Big Run, Deep Creek, Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks all offer canoeing, while campsites may be found at Big Run, Deep Creek, New Germany, and Swallow Falls State Parks.

Big Run State Park (301) 895-5453
Casselman River Bridge State Park (Grantsville) (301) 895-5453
Deep Creek Lake State Park (Swanton) (301) 387-4111
Herrington Manor State Park (Oakland) (301) 334-9180
New Germany State Park (Grantsville) (301) 895-5453
Swallow Falls State Park (301) 334-9180

And at the DCL State Park there is a Discovery Center with events for adults and children running all year long. Here is a link to their May calendar: http://www.discoverycenterdcl.com/calendar_of_events.

Golf is in full swing in Garrett County! Although the mornings may be brisk, the courses are not crowded and the afternoons are heating up to a nice, balanced temperature.

Press Release from Wisp:

Lodestone Golf Course and Fantasy Valley Golf Course (formerly Wisp Resort Golf Course) Opening May 1

What’s New for the 2014 Golf Season?
Lodestone Golf Course will feature a new driving range and golf cart fleet. While the driving range does need more springtime grown-in, the carts are fueled up and ready to go.

Fantasy Valley Golf Course, formerly Wisp Resort Golf Course, has received a new name, a new course routing, a new golf cart fleet and a new Golf Shop Yurt. Finishing touches are being done to the Golf Shop Yurt and in the meantime, golfers will check-in at Outdoor Elements, located on the lower level of the Main Lodge.

Super Days are Back!
Super Wednesdays are back at Lodestone Golf Course & Super Tuesdays are back at Fantasy Valley Golf Course! Take advantage of these discounts days – no coupons or hoops to jump through – just a straight up discount!
Lodestone Golf Course – Super Wednesdays – $79
Fantasy Valley Golf Course – Super Tuesdays – Spring/Fall: $39 Summer: $49

Call for Tee Times – 855.596.6563

And if you happen to be here this weekend and are looking for a place to treat the special woman/women in your life, consider DC’s at Wisp. They have a wonderful Mother’s Day Buffet and Mother’s eat for ½ price! Dutch’s at Silver Tree is also serving a buffet for $29.95/adult.

On the real estate front, if you are signed up for our auto email service with your specific search criteria, you have seen that inventory has picked up. This is pretty typical this time of year. Here is a link to a renovated home in Oakland and two beautiful lakefront properties we just listed.

http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=57434334900 You can also view the visual tours and multiple photos for each property with this link (click on movie reel icon).

More and more docks and boats are going in the water every day. Bring on summer and have a great week!

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Spring Cleanup-Real Estate

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake,

Mother Nature graced us with a beautiful weekend that was perfect for Griffin’s first Easter egg hunt. Hunting them was mildly entertaining to him but throwing them was much more thrilling! Hope you were able to enjoy the warm weekend with your family.

Gammy (Karen) helping Griffin hold his basket

Start Scheduling Your Summer Home Maintenance Projects

This time of year is when our minds tend to shift toward cleaning up our yards, garages and vehicles. To get started, begin compiling a list of projects to get your home ready for the new season. Consult the checklist to keep projects organized and on schedule.

Clean your outdoor cooker – Make sure to get ready for all of those upcoming BBQs you will be having in the summer months by deep cleaning your grill.
To clean a gas grill: Turn up the heat to high with the lid closed for about 30 minutes. Once the grill has cooled down, use a grill brush to clean the grill.
To clean a charcoal grill: Empty the grill completely, cleaning off any leftover ashy residue with dish soap and warm water. Allow enough time for the grill to dry before you use it next.

Plan a watering schedule – Planning a watering schedule will ensure that your plants will stay healthy and hydrated during the hot summer months.

Trim tree limbs touching or near roof surface – Summer months can mean stormy weather. By performing regular tree maintenance you can reduce the risk of storm damage.

Vacuum upholstery and pillows – After getting the patio furniture out of storage, vacuum the upholstery to remove dirt and dust.

Clean out rain gutters and storm drains – Removing debris from gutters and storm drains can prevent clogging during storms.

Change out the HVAC filter – Put in a fresh filter at the start of the season to prevent indoor air pollution.

Wash all windows – Since the temperatures are up, this is a great time to get out and clean your windows.

Have your roof inspected – Have your roof inspected for leaks every 3-4 years or more often as it ages.

Clean out dryer vents – This is the perfect time to check your dryer vents to prevent build up.
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If you’re visiting the area anytime soon, plan ahead by scheduling activities for the family at Wisp Resort. Their Adventure Park is open on the weekends only from 10:00-4:00. Activities Include: • Mountain Coaster 10:00 am- 4:00 pm • Chipmunk Challenge Course 10:00 am- 4:00 pm • Spider Monkey Adventure Course 10:00 am- 4:00 pm • Gem Mining 10:00 am- 4:00 pm • Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour 10:00,11:30, & 1:30 (Limited space reservations recommended) • Laser Games 10:00, 12:00,& 2:00

Another event for your calendar is HART Animal Center’s Grand Opening on Saturday, May 3^rd from 12:00-5:00. Their new center is located on Bumble Bee Road near Garrett College in McHenry. They will have a petting zoo, kids’ activities, food and more for you to partake during their Open House.

The Spiker Team’s featured listings for the week are a newly listed mountain chalet with wonderful mountain views. This home shows like new and has had very little use. Then, we also listed a home site in the log home community of Gallatin Woods off Lake Shore Drive. This community is wooded and very low maintenance to its owners. Lastly, there has been a $66,000 price reduction on a lake view home site in the mountaintop neighborhood of Highline. Click the link to access details, photos and tours for each: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=57201176972.

Quite a few properties have been coming on the market over the last 30 days. This link will take you to them: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=57224195520. If you have questions or would like more information about any of them please call/email us. Enjoy your week and bring on the warm weather!

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Swallow Falls-March real estate

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake,

Warm weather has set in (we hope:-)) here in Deep Creek. We’ve had some nice days recently, helping us locals shake off the cabin fever. The local marinas are on the move – putting docks in the water and servicing boats for the 2014 summer season. This photo was taken from my office window on April 2^nd. There was actually still some ice on the water in a few places. It also happens to be my husband Bob’s former boat, which is now one of Deep Creek Marina’s service fleet.

One of our favorite local attractions here in Deep Creek is Swallow Falls State Park. This afternoon was gorgeous and in the 60’s so we took the opportunity to slip away from the office and take our 16-month old son Griffin to see the waterfalls for the first time. He was in awe of the gorgeous Muddy Creek Falls and enjoyed walking the pine needle trails (as well as picking & throwing sticks of course!). Remember to bring your walking shoes on your next visit to tour this beautiful park with multiple waterfalls.

A couple events coming up to mention…

The Garrett County Health Fair will be held this Saturday, April 12^th at the CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreational Center) on the Garrett College campus. The event will be held from 8:30-1:00 and along with health vendors there will be speaking presentations, free preventive health screenings, information displays and demonstrations and a food distribution by the Maryland Food Bank. Admission is free to the community!

An Easter Egg Hunt is being held Saturday, April 19^th from 10:00-12:00 at the Spruce Forest Artisan Village in Grantsville right beside the infamous country Penn Alps restaurant. Registration is at 10:00 and the egg hunt begins at 10:30. There are three age categories with over 1000 filled eggs to find. This is also a free event!

Below are statistics from our MLS system from the activity that took place in our market in March 2014. The indicators are looking up, setting the stage for a great year in real estate.

We have been busy working with owners and getting their homes on the market for the summer season. The link below will take you to 6 of our new listings, ranging from a cozy log home in the woods, a lake access home with a dock slip, a beautiful waterfront contemporary home to a slope front & water view lodge that will woo you! Be sure to click through the photos and visual tours of each and if you’d like to arrange a time to preview any homes now is a good time to do it. http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=57020431609

Have a delightful weekend and we look forward to seeing you in the mountains!

Warm regards,

Betsy Spiker Holcomb

Note: As a member of our local Board of REALTORS, I am able to show you ALL listings regardless of the Broker representing the listing.

Oh, by the way…if you have friends or family members that are thinking of buying or selling real estate in this area, please give me a call with their name and address and I’ll follow up with them. I assure you that I will take great care of them.

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-April Activities-Real Estate

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-April Activities-Real Estate. Well, I think the East Coast is well overdue for some beautiful, warm weather but if you are planning to visit the area this weekend keep in mind that Snow Tubing at Wisp Resort is still an option. Just one layer of clothing might even keep you warm if the forecast doesn’t change between now and then! These are some other activities available for you and your family to enjoy at Wisp this April:

Saturdays and Sundays Only 4/5/14 – 4/27/14 Hours 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Activities: • Snow Tubing 10:00 am- 4:00 pm open Session (Subject to change based on weather and conditions) • Mountain Coaster 10:00 am- 4:00 pm • Chipmunk Challenge Course 10:00 am- 4:00 pm • Spider Monkey Adventure Course 10:00 am- 4:00 pm • Gem Mining 10:00 am- 4:00 pm • Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour 10:00,11:30, & 1:30 (Limited space reservations recommended) • Laser Games 10:00, 12:00,& 2:00 (Limited space reservations recommended) *Hours of operations, dates and offering are subject to change without notice.

The market is picking up speed and there are still some true bargains out there, depending on the segment of the market you are looking of course. To use the word “deals” or “bargains” sounds so cliché but those are the simplest, most descriptive words that come to mind when I see some of the prices on these properties.

We had a $200K price reduction on one of our lakefront homes last week! This home sits on an incredible lot on a private part of the lake (North Glade Cove) with extraordinary decking, an outdoor grilling kitchen and a lower level entertainment room.

We also just listed an incredible lodge-style waterfront gem and a lake access home site with a dock slip.

The Thousand Acres lodge sits on 3.81 acres with 373’ of lakefront! This property consists of the original lodge home, a massive addition to the home, a new guest house and a detached garage. Plus, it offers multiple flat stone patios overlooking the water, a campfire area, playground and lots of privacy!
The home site is in a well-established community known as The Pinnacle near the Glendale Bridge. It offers a deeded dock slip, 1-acre of buildable space, a community tennis court, community lakeside clubhouse and seasonal views of the lake.

Links to all 3 listings: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=56828143160.

If you have any questions about real estate or just the DCL area in general call, text or email us. Enjoy your week! 301-616-5022, www.DeepCreekLakeProperty.com

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Fresh Snow-HART Animal Center

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Fresh Snow-HART Animal Center. Happy Monday! We woke up to about 4-6” of fresh snow this morning. Just enough to freshen up the slopes and remind us that we still have another few weeks of ole man winter. March 30^th is the last day for skiing/boarding this 13/14 season. For some enthusiasts, early spring is their favorite time of the winter season; the lines are short and the conditions are still good, plus there’s a chance you could be skiing in a lot less clothing!

I know one doggie who turns 6 tomorrow that will certainly miss the snow:). Mali is such a winter dog!

All this dog talk leads me to some great local news… The Bredel Veterinary Clinic at the Hart Animal Center is now open. They are located on Bumble Bee Road at Deep Creek Lake near Garrett College. They are a full-service clinic, offering surgeries, preventive care, “Healthy Start” vaccinations and annual boosters, puppy and kitten packages, annual physical exams, dental care, and treatment of emergencies during clinic hours. Their other bit of news, which I am pretty excited about, is their Bed ‘n Bark Inn has just opened. Parents can travel “pet less” all the while knowing that their furry loved ones are in good hands. They have 25 luxury dog suites, Doggie Doors leading to private patios, Doggie-cams available in several suites, Two to three walk and exercise periods per day, Spacious Cat Condos with three levels, Individual exhaust systems in each Cat Condo, Maid service twice a day, Convenient check-in/check-out hours and Full grooming services available in their salon. 301-387-7729

There are a couple events coming up that you may want to put on your calendar. This is the first year for the Outdoor Show. The Job Fair takes place every year around this time and is a good place for job seekers to talk with local businesses who are hiring both full-time and part-time. I have several clients whose children have come to work at Deep Creek for the summer. Not a bad gig, working at a destination with warm days and cool nights!

Garrett County Fair Board Outdoor Show – Saturday, March 22, 2014, 10am to 7 pm Sunday, March 23, 2014, 10am to 4pm in the Ag Heritage Hall

Come cure your “cabin fever” at the Garrett County Fair Board’s 2^nd outdoor sports show on March 22^nd and 23^rd, 2014. Show times will be 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Adults are $3, children 6 to 10 years old $1, and children 5 and under free. There will be over 60 exhibitors, seminars, and concessions. There will be something for all the family to enjoy. Adults $3 Children 6 to 10 years old $1 Children 5 and under free

Garrett County Job Fair – Thursday, March 27, 2014, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Garrett College, CARC Gymnasium, 695 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541

The Garrett County Job Fair is being offered by a partnership of Garrett College, Garrett County One-Stop Career Center, Western Maryland Consortium, 104.5 KHJ/92.3 The Train/1050am WMSG, and Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.

We have seen some nice price adjustments on some of our listings recently. For instance, two of my lakefront listings have been reduced by $50,000 and $148,500! And two of our lake access building sites have also improved their prices by quite a bit. http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=56564636798

Enjoy your week and never hesitate to call/email us with any of your Deep Creek Lake questions!

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Upcoming Events-Year End Sales

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Upcoming Events-Year End Sales. We have seen some great crowds from the holiday weekend and the fresh snow we received each day made for nice morning powder. If you are traveling here tomorrow please take caution; we are under a winter storm warning beginning tomorrow at 4:00AM through Tuesday at 10:00PM. Expected accumulation is 6 to 8 inches. Thankfully, we have excellent road crews that make it possible for us to get out and about during times like these.

Mark your February calendars for these great events:

7^th Annual Winter Fest, February 15 & 16 – a celebration in downtown Oakland featuring expert ice sculptor Bill Sandusky. The streets of Oakland will be lined with beautiful ice sculptures, games, vendors, live music and crafters. Live carvings will also take place all day on the 15th. www.agreatsmalltown.com

Goosebumps & Grapes, February 21^st – a pre-dunk celebration held the night before the Dunk at Honi-Honi from 6-10pm. An evening of Fire & Wine. Presented by the Honi-Honi, Uno & Arrowhead Market. Co-Hosted by Long & Foster Deep Creek Lake Vacation Rentals. Pre-register for the Dunk and enjoy an evening under the stars at the 4th Goosebumps & Grapes Wine Tasting all to benefit Special Olympics of MD. Get toasty around the roaring bonfire and sample a variety of wonderful wines from Republic National Distributing Co., inside our heated tent. All wines will be available for sale at Arrowhead Market on Friday & Saturday, and $3 from every bottle purchased will be donated to SOMD. Admission: $20 donation to SOMD.

Deep Creek Dunk, February 22^nd – take a quick dip in the frigid waters of Deep Creek Lake, all to support Special Olympics of Maryland. Registration at noon, dunk at 2:00, on the lawn of Uno’s & Honi-Honi. This is an event that’s something to see. It has become not only a very successful fundraising event but also a very entertaining costume contest! You’ll see everything from Kiss-styled musicians to cartoon character look-alikes. www.dunkmd.com

The Spiker Holcomb Team’s featured listing for the week is a mountaintop Overlook Villa with unobstructed, breathtaking lake views less than 1 mile to skiing and whitewater: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=55707552440. Multi-use property ideal as a second home or rental property, or both. See link for photos and tour.

Below are Garrett County market stats for year-end 2013. You will see that the # of listings is down, when compared to the 5-year average, pending sales are up and closed sales are up. DOM stands for Days on Market, which is also down. We can expect that the # of listings on the market will increase as we head into spring and summer. For a market update using your specific search criteria, please shoot me an email with your parameter

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Deep Creek Dunk 2014-Wisp

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Deep Creek Dunk 2014-Wisp. Mother Nature is granting us a much deserved reprieve from the snow over the next few days, which will make for a warm and comfortable (for the spectators, that is:-)) Deep Creek Dunk this Saturday. Temps are estimated to be in the mid-40’s. Shed those layers; here comes the heat wave!

Many kind-hearted folks commit to raise money and “do the dunk” each year and our manager, Bob Carney, is one of them. We will be there to cheer him on as well as many other friends that will be dunking this year. The pre-party begins at the Honi-Honi at noon and the after party flows to the The Black Bear Tavern in McHenry with the ever-so entertaining band the Davisson Brothers from 5:00-8:00.

In other news at DCL, Wisp has been constructing a Yurt Village over the last few months consisting of eight yurt structures. The new area will be used as the beginner ski & snowboard area in the winter and in the summer they will be used for golf operations, dining outlet and group meeting space. Wisp opened there new retail store, Outdoor Elements, this season with locations at the base lodge and in the White Water Lodge atop Wisp Mountain.

There is also a new Italian deli, Telli’s Deli, coming to the area in The Fort plaza right beside Deep Creek Sweets. I haven’t seen a menu yet but it’s always nice to have another dining option. And, if you haven’t tried Ace’s Run located at Will ‘O the Wisp then give it a try. They have a unique menu – from shepherd’s pie to angus beef burgers.

There have been some price adjustments on some properties here at the lake: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=56137737641. We can expect that inventory will pick up over the next few months as we head into spring/summer. There are always some vacation rental specials in March, April & May and it’s typically easier to get into properties for sale since the rentals are not back-to-back. Let us know if a trip to Deep Creek is in your forecast. Enjoy the rest of your week!

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Deep Creek Dunk 2014-Wisp — 1st taste of an icicle.

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Friday May 23

Boardwalk — Karaoke, 8-12
Harbor Bar –Perry Kamp, 6
Honi-Honi — Pat O’Brennan Duo, 4:30

Saturday May 24

Boardwalk — Perry & Shawn Kamp, 5-9
Harbor Bar — Paul Burger, 2-5; Backseat Driver, 6-9
Honi-Honi– The Remedy, 1:30
Oakland Golf Club — Brother Short, 8

Monday May 26

Harbor Bar –Greg Short, 5-8

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Friday May 23

Boardwalk — Karaoke, 8-12 Harbor Bar –Perry Kamp, 6 Honi-Honi — Pat O’Brennan Duo, 4:30

Saturday May 24

Boardwalk — Perry & Shawn Kamp, 5-9 Harbor Bar — Paul Burger, 2-5; Backseat Driver, 6-9 Honi-Honi– The Remedy, 1:30 Oakland Golf Club — Brother Short, 8

Monday May 26

Harbor Bar –Greg Short, 5-8

My Location

Deep Creek Media

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Boardwalk — Karaoke, 8-12
Harbor Bar –Perry Kamp, 6
Honi-Honi — Pat O’Brennan Duo, 4:30

Boardwalk — Perry & Shawn Kamp, 5-9
Harbor Bar — Paul Burger, 2-5; Backseat Driver, 6-9
Honi-Honi– The Remedy, 1:30
Oakland Golf Club — Brother Short, 8