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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Art and Wine Festival

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Art and Wine Festival. It’s hard to believe that Labor Day has come and gone. This also means that some of our ice cream shops will be closing up for the year or going to fall hours. It was only right that Griffin get one ice cream cone of his own before the season endedJ. And believe it or not, Jensen has been in the real estate business since day 6 of his life. He’s a seasoned veteran now, using a smartphone and all, at the ripe ole age of 11 weeks!

Boating on the lake after Labor Day can be a real reward for very little traffic and still good water temperatures. The lakefront restaurants will not pull their docks until after Autumn Glory so there’s plenty of time to dine by boat.

Coming up this weekend…the Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival. Details can be found on their website and below. This is a wonderful event that benefits two great organizations – HART for Animals and GLAF (Garrett Lakes Arts Festival).

Date: September 5, 2014 – September 7, 2014

Website: www.deepcreekwinefest.com

Event Description: The festival includes wine, regional artists, children’s area, silent auction, live music and lots more!

Friday: Wine Pairing Dinners at Participating Restaurants

Saturday: Art & Wine Festival Noon – 6 pm. Rain or Shine. Garrett County Fairgrounds

Sunday: Sunday brunch at area restaurants

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Art and Wine Festival

Also, be sure to mark your calendar for the 2014 World Championships Canoe/Slalom Race from September 17-21 at ASCI & the 47^th Annual Autumn Glory Festival from October 8-12 in Oakland.

The Betsy Spiker Holcomb Team’s featured Listings are: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=59209301005, all of which have had wonderful price reductions in the last week. And, here are the other properties from the MLS that have recently incurred a price change: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=59209329875.

The seasons are about to change, making it an opportune time to seek out a property that meets your needs before our inventory decreases for the winter. Let us know if we can answer any questions you have. Enjoy your week!

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4^th of July to You and Your Family! We’ll keep it short and sweet this week. Below are some events taking place this week/weekend and our featured homes for sale.

Where liberty dwells, there is my country. ~Benjamin Franklin

Our 18-month old, Griffin, is enthralled with the American flag. In fact, we can’t get it away from him, even at bedtime. He’s one patriotic boy!

This calendar can be found at www.visitdeepcreek.com. A few events to point out that I’m familiar with and enjoy…on Wednesday, July 2^nd the Stage Wisp Music Series kicks off…on Thursday, July 3^rd catch the fireworks at Broadford Lake Park…on Friday, July 4^th the fireworks display over Deep Creek Lake in McHenry…on Saturday, July 5^th the Boat Parade.
The Spiker Team’s featured listings for the week are a beautiful custom waterfront home just reduced by $50K to $939K; an established rental home in The Pinnacle community with a dock slip that was also just reduced to $549K; new listing – an aggressively priced slopeside Villages of Wisp townhome for $217,500; new listing – contemporary home in Silver Tree Landing with lake access for $475,000: http://mrislistings.mris.com/DE.asp?ID=58346570329.

Happy and safe Independence Day! Please reach out to us for any of your real estate/Deep Creek Lake needs.

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!

223 Penelacre Lane

Fabulous, level lakefront complete with a sandy shoreline! This cozy and quaint cottage is situated on 107′ of pristine lakefront on a private peninsula near the dam.

Property affords fantastic lake views, with very little obstruction. This property will soon enjoy the benefits of public utilities via the Western Conveyance Project . Gradually sloping lake bed makes for easy walks into the water.

Adjacent home site also available for $469,900 (205 Penelacre Lane, Oakland, MD). This would give you almost an acre of ground suitable for one or two waterfront homes.

607 Pensinger Boulevard

Newly renovated home in Kings Hill Estates with beautiful finishes – 5″ oak floors, hickory cabinets, under cabinet lighting, new light fixtures, electric fireplace and stainless appliances.

Low maintenance vinyl sided exterior and a large rear deck. This property offers enough yard to enjoy but not too much to maintain! One-car attached garage plus a basement with potential for finishing.

700 Sunset Ridge Drive-Like New Chalet-Deep Creek Lake

Cozy chalet atop Sunset Ridge overlooking Garrett College with pastoral and mountain views. Just 3 miles from McHenry restaurants, shopping and Wisp Resort.

This home is nearly new and very clean with upgrades like Merillat maple cabinets, Low E windows, Superior Walls foundation, two propane remote freestanding fireplaces, large deck, jetted tub and unfinished basement with lots of potential!

Log Home with Acreage-1167 Tall Oaks Drive, Oakland, MD

Cozy log home on 11.68 acres in the gated & secluded community of Timbers on the Yough just outside of Oakland. River access to the Youghiogheny and plenty of common grounds to explore by foot or ATV.

Full-length rear covered porch, breakfast bar, two master bedrooms, built-in entertainment center, pellet stove, tiled shower/ jetted tub/walk-in closet in main master and pergo flooring throughout are just a few features.

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

88 Eyeopener Lane McHenry MD-Ski-In/Out-Wisp Resort

88 Eyeopener Lane McHenry MD-Ski-In/Out-Wisp Resort. Whether your adrenaline comes from making first tracks or from reading a good book, this ski lodge is sure to please! Plenty of room for multiple families to enjoy: 7 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths, 3 Family Rooms, Home Theatre Room, Two Bars & Loads of Decking/Outdoor Space.

Brazilian cherry floors grace the main level along with a great room that overlooks the lake and slopes. Six of the seven bedrooms (3 masters) offer outdoor access or private balconies. A huge storage room over one of the upper level bedrooms could easily be finished off into more living space.

Great entertainment home with amazing rental potential. Walk out the door and land right on the ski slopes AND an incredible view of Deep Creek Lake and surrounding mountains. A true gem!

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

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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Art and Wine Festival

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Happy Independence Day!

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

223 Penelacre Lane

607 Pensinger Boulevard

700 Sunset Ridge Drive-Like New Chalet-Deep Creek Lake

Log Home with Acreage-1167 Tall Oaks Drive, Oakland, MD

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

88 Eyeopener Lane McHenry MD-Ski-In/Out-Wisp Resort

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Memorial Day

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