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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!

435 Hines Drive-Lakefront Masterpiece-Deep Creek Lake, MD

435 Hines Drive-Lakefront Masterpiece-Deep Creek Lake, MD. Not a detail was spared in this stunning waterfront home. Crafted with the finest materials, the brick, stucco and stone exterior attract your eye from the moment you pull through the gated entrance.

Enter through the living room to be greeted with a beautiful brick wood burning fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is a gourmet lovers dream with Viking appliances, plenty of counter space and even views of the lake. Exit the living room doors to enjoy the covered lakeside porch.

The lower level offers another wood fireplace along with a very large family room and a dedicated billiards room, both looking toward the waters of Deep Creek Lake. A patio sits outside the family room where you will find a hot tub, picnic area and hammock.

Take in the tranquility of the quiet cove from most every room. Multiple gathering spaces allow for plenty of entertainment space. Lakeside changing house is unique to the community and affords you the opportunity to store water toys directly by your dock. Of course, the fire ring is also a family favorite and is perfect for making s’mores and hot dogs for your guests.

35 Silver Ridge Court-Deep Creek Lake-Craftsman Home

35 Silver Ridge Court-Deep Creek Lake-Craftsman Home. Beautiful Craftsman-style home centrally located to restaurants, cinema, groceries and DCL State Park. Silver Ridge is a cluster community with very little maintenance to the owners. This way, you can enjoy the Deep Creek Lake area rather than work when you visit your home.

Gorgeous double-sided gas fireplace sets off the home from the moment you enter. Open layout with a combined kitchen/dining area. Granite counters and impeccable wood floors grace the main level living areas. Gas fireplace in the master bedroom as well. Large loft overlooks the great room and provides a spacious second family room.

Rock yourself to relaxation from the front covered porch or utilize the perfectly-sized side deck for outdoor meals. Hot tub included!

799 Pinnacle Drive-Deep Creek Lake-Dock Slip

Check out this listing by Betsy Spiker Holcomb from Taylor Made Vacations and Sales. Check out this listing by Betsy Spiker Holcomb from Taylor Made Vacations and Sales. Pinnacle Overlook is a beautiful contemporary home with a single dock slip in The Pinnacle community of Deep Creek Lake. Located just 1-2 miles from the DCL State Park and restaurants, cinema, shopping and live music.

Offering 5 bedrooms (3 masters) with 3,690 square feet of living space, two wood burning fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, an open floor plan, outdoor hot tub, multiple decks, game room and two family rooms. Established rental home with transferrable bookings in place for immediate income!

This neighborhood has a great feel along with lake access, lakeside clubhouse, well-maintained grounds, paved roads and a community tennis court.

118 Oak Way Road/Harvey’s Peninsula-Cabin-Dock Slip

118 Oak Way Road/Harvey’s Peninsula-Cabin-Dock Slip. A short walk down a country lane to a deeded boat slip, this cedar cabin is convenient to all lake activities. Harvey’s Peninsula is a wonderful cove and a perfect spot to jump in the lake.

Beautiful stone fireplace, oversized shower in master bath, a sleeping loft overlooking the great room and lots of storage. Plus, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a cathedral kitchen/dining/living area make this floor plan open and inviting to you and your guests.

Enjoy your coffee on the front porch or the back deck looking towards the lake. And, take advantage of the hot tub and fireplace on cool nights for a quick warm-up!

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!

Home Site in The Pinnacle Community-Dock Slip

Located in The Pinnacle, Lot #54 is a 1.00 acre lake access home site that awaits your vacation home! The single dock slip and lakeside clubhouse are just a short walk/drive away.

This community has a great feel about it with paved roads, tennis court, public sewer and convenience to restaurants, cinema, mini mart and DCL State Park.

Balanced neighborhood with vacation rental, secondary and primary homes. Seasonal water views.

2678 Mayhew Inn Road-Deep Creek Lake, MD-Lake Access

Tucked away in mature pines you will find this Lincoln Lodge. Located in Millhouse Manor with lake access is this 3 bedroom/1 bathroom home.

Beamed ceilings, oak cabinets, and a stone fireplace are featured on the main level. Wood floors are in all 3 bedrooms and a private balcony is located off of the largest bedroom.

A front deck with a built-in bench provides a great outdoor living space. And, the lake access area provides storage for a canoe or kayak and is just a short walk or drive from the home. Swallow Falls is also just 5 minutes from this property.

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

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